Hanoi to Halong Bay

Hanoi to Halong Bay

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Hanoi to Halong Bay Schedule

Hanoi to Halong Bay Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Saigon DMC Comfort 3pax Any timeVND 1,395k
Ha Long Travel Limousine Minivan 05:01 - 07:31VND 314k
Phuc Xuyen Minibus Middle Seats 06:00 - 09:00VND 347k
April Adventure Van 9pax 09:57 - 12:57VND 462k
Duc Duong Bus Limousine VIP 9 10:15 - 13:30VND 338k
Phuc Xuyen Minibus Middle Seats 13:00 - 16:00VND 345k
Grouptour Van VIP 9pax 14:10 - 17:10VND 374k
Cua Ong Limousine VIP 9 Express 17:55 - 20:55VND 320k
Viet Nam Travel Bus VIP Minibus 18:58 - 21:58VND 444k
Grouptour Standard 20:50 - 00:33VND 782k
Grouptour Standard 22:00 - 01:43VND 782k

Transportation from Hanoi to Halong Bay

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Halong Bay

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure10:33 PM
Departures per day1230
Distance88 kilometers
Transport CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Booking Car, Cat Ba Express, Dichung, Duc Duong Bus, Duy Khanh Transport, Full Moon Party Tour, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, Ha Long Travel Limousine, Halong Transportation, Luxury Trans Vietnam, Luxury Van Limousine, Mui Ne Sky Travel, Ninh Binh Excursion, OUROS Travel, PacknGo, Phuc Xuyen, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Techbus VN JSC, Tiim Group, To Vietnam Travel, Van Don Xanh, Viet Nam Travel Bus, VTS

Hanoi to Halong Bay Destination Reviews

EB
Very fast and comfortable
Bus VIP 12pax, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Sep 19, 2023
CM
The van was ok but the experience wasn't good. We were collected by a car (not a van) 15 minutes late (and It was ok, because the cause was trafic jam) and after 7 km we stopped 30 minuts. The driver was talking all the time by phone and gave us no explanation. After 30 minutes waiting, the trip started again but we again stopped IN THE MIDDLE OF AN HIGHWAY waiting for someone (no information given again). After 20 minuts a van arrived and we changed there our type of transport. It was totally surrealist. When I asked the driver (Who didn't speak English) about explanation he laughted at me without no respect. Finally we arrived 30 minutes late (instad of 1 hour late as expected) because the second driver drove well above the speed limits. Also in the limousine there were no wifi and the driver had no idea where to drop us (fortunately a passenger who spoke English helped us). Since It should be luxury, no recommended at all.
Bus VIP 12pax, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Sep 10, 2023
JS
Instead of the booked van we got picked up by a big tour bus 20 minutes late. The bus started then to drive around Hanoi old town to pick up more people from their hotels. So we eventually left Hanoi about one hour late. The drive was ok and we actually made up some of the delay until we stopped at a pearl souvenir shop shortly before Ha Long bay for half an hour half an hour. Eventually we arrived one hour late. Annoyingly this was not caused by the traffic bus by poor organisation by the operator (Vehicle not as advertised, late departure, stop at souvenir shop)
Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 16, 2023
IC
I bought a ticket to Tuan Chau, but they took me to the main part of city instead.
Bus VIP 12pax, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), May 30, 2023
JV
The bus was too late and than they made a break about half an hour at some pearl store where it seems like they shuttle every tourist to. At least they brought as directly to our check in at the Harbour.
Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Apr 25, 2023
LG
All good :) We even arrived an hour earlier, departure point was described & contact was made in advance via whatsapp
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Bus Minivan, Ha Long Travel Limousine (Hạ Long Travel Limousine), Mar 17, 2023
NS
Tha car is really comfortable and pretty. We also used other car companies, but this one was the best.
Bus Minivan, Ha Long Travel Limousine (Hạ Long Travel Limousine), Feb 12, 2023
ZP
Comfortable bus and ride to the destination
Bus Minivan, Ha Long Travel Limousine (Hạ Long Travel Limousine), Nov 29, 2022
JF
Fast, comfortable and with the little extra of a bottle, departure on time.
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Bus Minivan, Ha Long Travel Limousine (Hạ Long Travel Limousine), Nov 23, 2022
RR
The guide, Harry, was very friendly and very nice, he explained things about Hanoi. 100% recommendable
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Bus VIP 30, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Nov 17, 2022
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How to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay

Travelling between Hanoi and Halong Bay is possible by Bus, ferry, van and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 185.52 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 7.11.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between Hanoi and Halong Bay depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Halong Bay. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 5h to reach Halong Bay.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay?

Travelling between Hanoi and Halong Bay can be as cheap as USD 7.11 if you opt for a Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company) bus and as expensive as USD 185.52 if you buy a Tiim Group (Tiim® Group) taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Hanoi and Halong Bay ?

  • 1146 from Hanoi to Halong Bay starting from 00:00 Hanoi SSB until 22:33 Noibai Airport
  • 8 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Hanoi to Halong Bay starting from 19:30 Hanoi SSB until 22:00 Hanoi SSB
  • 5 from Hanoi to Halong Bay starting from 18:00 Noibai Airport until 22:30 Noibai Airport
  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Hanoi to Halong Bay starting from 00:00 Hanoi until 00:00 Hanoi
  • 70 from Hanoi to Halong Bay starting from 00:00 Hanoi Airport until 00:00 Hanoi Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hanoi to Halong Bay.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Hanoi to Halong Bay overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Hanoi and Halong Bay

April Adventure, Arirang Travel (Arirang Trip), Cat Ba Express (Cát Bà Express), Duc Duong Bus, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), Full Moon Party Tour, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Ha Long Travel Limousine (Hạ Long Travel Limousine), Luxury Trans Vietnam, Luxury Van Limousine, Ninh Binh Excursion, Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên), Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), To Vietnam Travel, Van Don Xanh, Viet Nam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Hanoi and Halong Bay

Booking Car (Lang Viet Trading Co.,Ltd), Cat Ba Express (Cát Bà Express), Dichung, Halong Transportation, Mui Ne Sky Travel (Cong ty TNHH Mui Ne Sky Travels), OUROS Travel, PacknGo, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), Sapa Dragon Express, Tiim Group (Tiim® Group), VTS

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Hanoi and Halong Bay, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Hanoi and Halong Bay

Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour)

What is the most popular transport to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 28% opted for a bus
  • 22% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 22% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 22% took a van
  • 5% bought a taxi ride
  • 1% Other