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

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Hạ Long is to bus and taxi which costs $75 - $110 and takes 26h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Hạ Long is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 14m and costs $180 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Vientiane and Hạ Long?

No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Hạ Long. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Transfer and arriving at Tuan Chau via Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Hanoi Binh Minh, Tam Coc and Ninh Binh Central Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 13m.

How far is it from Vientiane to Hạ Long?

The distance between Vientiane and Hạ Long is 581 km. The road distance is 814.9 km.

How do I travel from Vientiane to Hạ Long without a car?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Hạ Long without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 26h 2m and costs $75 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Vientiane to Hạ Long, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Hạ Long bus from?

Vientiane to Hạ Long bus services, operated by Grouptour, depart from Southern Bus Station Vientiane.

Where does the Vientiane to Hạ Long bus arrive?

Vientiane to Hạ Long bus services, operated by Grouptour, arrive at Hanoi Nuoc Ngam Station.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Hạ Long?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Hạ Long is 815 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Vientiane to Hạ Long.

Where can I stay near Hạ Long?

There are 1145+ hotels available in Hạ Long.

Vientiane to Hạ Long - 4 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Hạ Long by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane VTE - HPH
2. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi
8h 14m
$181–489
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus
3. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi
26h 2m
$79–106
Drive 814.9 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Hạ Longcar 814.9 km
11h 5m
$142–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Hanoi Nuoc Ngam Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hanoi Binh Minh to Tam Cocbus
3. Take the bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan Chaubus
32h 13m
$85–147

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

10Weekly Planes

10h 57mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Vientiane to Hạ Long.

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Distance: 580.8 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Hạ Long, Vietnam?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Hạ Long via Vientiane Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Hanoi Nuoc Ngam Station, Hanoi Binh Minh, Tam Coc, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Central Hotel, and Tuan Chau in around 32h 13m.

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