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How to get fromMelbourne to Ha Long Bay (Water)by plane, taxi, ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi, ferry

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane MEL - 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
    16h 27m
    $212–711

  2. Fly to Ha Long Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ha Long Airport (VDO)plane plane MEL - VDO
    2. Drive from Ha Long Airport (VDO) to Hạ Long Baycar car
    3. Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Cat Baferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    22h 37m
    $313–813

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Ha Long Bay (Water).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,697.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 27m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Ha Long Bay (Water), Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Ha Long Bay (Water). However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Ha Long Airport (VDO), drive to Hạ Long Bay, take the ferry to Cat Ba, take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay, drive to Ha Long Bai Chay, then take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay.

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