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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Ha Long Bay (Water) by train, bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    23h 37m
    $115–285

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Binh Minh to Tam Cocbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan Chaubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    34h 8m
    $67–131

  3. Bus to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoibus bus
    2. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    26h 41m
    $382–554

  4. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Nanning, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Nanning (NNG)plane plane VTE - NNG
    3. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    17h 26m
    $160–314

  5. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane LPQ - HAN
    3. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    7h 14m
    $480–770

  6. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    3. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    8h 25m
    $511–725

  7. Taxi to Xieng Khouang Airport, fly to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane XKH - HAN
    3. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    8h 48m
    $740–951

Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,920.2 km
  • Duration: 23h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Ha Long Bay (Water). However, you can take the taxi to Van Vieng station, take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Nanning, walk to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, take the bus to Ha Long Bay, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, then take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Hạ Long Bay via Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Binh Minh, Tam Coc, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Central Hotel, Tuan Chau, and Ha Long Bai Chay in around 34h 8m.

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