There are 3 ways to get from Hạ Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City by ferry, taxi, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, taxi, fly
best- Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chayferry
- Take the taxi from Ha Long Bai Chay to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)taxi
- Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane HPH - SGN
4h 5m$37–130Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chayferry
- Take the bus from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh Central Hotelbus
- Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
38h 14m$67–150Ferry, taxi, bus
- Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chayferry
- Take the taxi from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus
41h 3m$37–86
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City is to ferry and taxi and bus which costs $35 - $90 and takes 41h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City is to ferry and taxi and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $130.
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Ho Chi Minh City is 1164 km.
The best way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 38h 14m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Hạ Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City, including transfers.
There are 5584+ hotels available in Ho Chi Minh City.
What companies run services between Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?
There is no direct connection from Hạ Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City. However, you can walk to Hạ Long Bay, take the ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the taxi to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) airport, then fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hạ Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City via Hạ Long Bay, Ha Long Bai Chay, Tuan Chau, Ninh Binh Central Hotel, and Ninh Binh in around 38h 14m.
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Cam Ranh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–90
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Danang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–240
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Danang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–240
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- sunphuquocairways.com
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Phone
- 19006469
- support1@dsvn.vn
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $55–85
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $55–80
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $55–85
- techbusvietnam@gmail.com
- Website
- tbusvietnam.com
Bus from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh Central Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- tbusvietnam.com
- Phone
- 0225 3920920
- info@hoanglongasia.com
- Website
- hoanglongasia.com
Bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Book at
- 12go
- Phone
- 024 38 333 333
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đông
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- mailinh.vn
Ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–40
Ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–40
Ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chay
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–40
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $1
Malinh Taxi Group
- Phone
- +842838298888
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Vinasun taxi
- Phone
- (028) 38 277 178
- Website
- vinasuntaxi.com
Malinh Taxi Group
- Phone
- +842838298888
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Vinasun taxi
- Phone
- (028) 38 277 178
- Website
- vinasuntaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, Italy Travel Guides, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.