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

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

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  1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, taxi, ferry

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane MNL - 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
    $153–453

  2. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane CRK - HPH
    3. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    22h 8m
    $207–638

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,722.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Ha Long Bay (Water), Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Ha Long Bay (Water). However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 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 Dau, take the taxi to Clark International Airport (CRK) airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, then take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay.

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