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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Ha Long Bay (Water)by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Ha Long Bay (Water) by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi, ferry

    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 Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    8h 39m
    $154–534

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    29h 1m
    $49–109

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Ha Long Bay (Water), Vietnam?

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

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