What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hạ Long?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Hạ Long is to fly and taxi which costs $240 - $700 and takes 14h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hạ Long?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Hạ Long is to fly and taxi which takes 14h 33m and costs $240 - $700.

How far is it from Melbourne to Hạ Long?

The distance between Melbourne and Hạ Long is 7691 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Hạ Long?

It takes approximately 14h 33m to get from Melbourne to Hạ Long, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Hạ Long?

Hạ Long is 4h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:07 PM in Melbourne and 2:07 PM in Hạ Long.

Where can I stay near Hạ Long?

There are 1157+ hotels available in Hạ Long.

Melbourne to Hạ Long - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Hạ Long by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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Fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane MEL - HPH
2. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi
14h 33m
$240–660
Fly to Ha Long Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ha Long Airport (VDO)plane MEL - VDO
2. Take the taxi from Ha Long Airport (VDO) to Hạ Longtaxi
16h 41m
$315–765
Fly to Tho Xuan Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tho Xuan Airport (THD)plane MEL - THD
2. Take the train from Thanh Hoa to Ninh Binhtrain
3. Take the bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan Chaubus
23h 55m
$373–897

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

6Weekly Planes

11h 40mAverage Duration

$321Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,690.8 km
Duration: 14h 33m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Hạ Long, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Hạ Long. 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), then take the taxi to Hạ Long. 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), then take the taxi to Hạ Long.

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