There are 3 ways to get from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay by plane, ferry, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, ferry
best- Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane
- Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry
3h 10m$351–500Bus and ferry, ferry
cheapest- Take the busferry from Hanoi to Cat Babusferry
- Take the ferry from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bayferry
- Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry
6h 31m$16–83Fly, ferry #2
- Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane
- Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry
3h 15m$351–500
Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay is to bus and ferry and ferry which costs $15 - $85 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay is to fly and ferry which takes 3h 10m and costs $350 - $500.
The distance between Hanoi and Hạ Long Bay is 170 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay without a car is to bus and ferry and ferry which takes 6h 31m and costs $15 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay, including transfers.
There are 1532+ hotels available in Hạ Long Bay.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam?
There is no direct connection from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay. However, you can take the bus to Noi Bai International Airport, walk to Hanoi Airport airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay, then walk to Hạ Long Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay via Cat Ba, Cat Ba, Hạ Long Bay, Ha Long Bai Chay, and Hạ Long Bay in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +84988 558 392
- Catbadiscoverytravel@gmail.com
- Website
- catbadiscovery.com
Busferry from Hanoi to Cat Ba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- catbadiscovery.com
- Phone
- +84 24 3237 3186
- info@goodmorningcatba.com
- Website
- goodmorningcatba.com
Busferry from Hanoi to Cat Ba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Schedules at
- goodmorningcatba.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
Ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–40
Ferry from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–21
Ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–40
Ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–40
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