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How to get fromPattaya to Hạ Longby bus, plane, taxi, night bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Pattaya to Hạ Long by bus, plane, taxi, night bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane BKK - HPH
    3. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $126–218

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pattaya to Hua Lamphongtrain train 888
    2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    41h 17m
    $79–177

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mukdahanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    32h 25m
    $92–141

  4. Minivan, night bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    3. Take the nightbus from Vientiane to Vinhnightbus night bus
    4. Take the train from Vinh to Ninh Binhtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan Chaubus bus
    46h 34m
    $80–278

  5. Drive  1,443.4 km

    1. Drive from Pattaya to Hạ Longcar car 1,443.4 km
    20h 11m
    $197–284

  6. Bus, fly to Ha Long Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Ha Long Airport (VDO)plane plane BKK - VDO
    3. Take the taxi from Ha Long Airport (VDO) to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    15h 52m
    $141–343

  7. Minivan, night bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    46h 23m
    $97–262

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,182.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Hạ Long, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Pattaya to Hạ Long. However, you can take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), then take the taxi to Hạ Long. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mochit New Van Terminal, walk to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, take the bus to Mukdahan, take the bus to Savannakhet Bus Station, take the bus to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, walk 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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