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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Hạ Longby plane, taxi, bus, car, busferry, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Hạ Long by plane, taxi, bus, car, busferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane LPQ - HPH
    2. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    7h 39m
    $133–494

  2. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Ha Noi to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    32h 39m
    $42–95

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    28h 2m
    $48–69

  4. Drive 834.7 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Hạ Longcar car 834.7 km
    12h 33m
    $150–216

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Luang Prabang to Hạ Long.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 533.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Hạ Long, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Hạ Long. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), then take the taxi to Hạ Long. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, take the bus to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, then take the taxi to Hạ Long.

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