From Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island you can travel by plane or train + bus + boat.
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- The travel distance from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam spans approximately 2300 km by land, involving a combination of train or bus and boat. Opting for a bus and flight route via Hanoi reduces the distance to about 1500 km. The most efficient and quickest mode of transport to Phu Quoc Island from Halong Bay is to take a bus/taxi to Hanoi and then a direct flight to Phu Quoc via Hanoi. Commence by traveling by bus/minivan or taxi from Ha Long to Hanoi or Noi Bai Airport, where direct flights to Phu Quoc International Airport are readily available, sometimes at affordable rates. Multiple direct flights to Phu Quoc operate daily. The total travel time by bus/minivan and flight to Phu Quoc via Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport typically ranges from 6 to 8 hours, with costs varying from $40 to $220 per person.
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- Alternatively, a direct flight to Phu Quoc from Hai Phong city (Cat Bi Airport), approximately 50 km from Ha Long town, is possible. However, flight schedules from Hai Phong to Phu Quoc are limited. Some local public buses operate between Ha Long town and Hai Phong city. There is also the option of flying to Phu Quoc with a stopover from Van Don International Airport (located in Cam Ranh, about 50 km from Ha Long town). Despite Ha Long town lacking an airport, the closest airports are in Hai Phong (Cat Bi Airport) and Cam Ranh (Van Don Airport). Nevertheless, flying from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport remains the preferred choice due to numerous direct and budget-friendly flights available.
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- If you prefer to travel by land to Phu Quoc from Halong Bay, it’s feasible but time-consuming. This option is suitable if you wish to explore other sites in central or southern Vietnam. There are four travel routes to consider. First, take a bus/minivan from Ha Long to Hanoi. From Hanoi Railway Station, board a sleeper or seat train operated by Vietnam Railways to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon Railway Station). Then, proceed by tourist bus + boat/ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island via Ha Tien or Rach Gia port towns.
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- Traveling by bus + train + ferry from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc Island entails a total travel time of approximately 52-60 hours (the train journey to Saigon from Hanoi takes about 33-35 hours). Several ferries and boats operate from Rach Gia and Ha Tien to Phu Quoc Island, making it the only way to access Phu Quoc besides flying. Tickets and flights to Phu Quoc from Halong Bay can be conveniently searched and booked online. From Phu Quoc, you can journey to Koh Rong Island in Cambodia or visit Saigon. Koh Rong and nearby Sihanoukville are renowned beach destinations in Cambodia.
| Transfer Mode – Halong Bay to Phu Quoc | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus + Plane (Halong Bay to Phu Quoc) | 6-8 hours | $40-220 per person |
| Bus / Train + Boat (Halong Bay to Phu Quoc) | 52-60 hours | $50-100 per person |
How do I get from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc?
1. BUS + FLIGHT from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc
A) Bus or Minivan from Halong Bay to Hanoi
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- from Ha Long you can travel by bus or minivan to Hanoi or Noi Bai Airport
- travel by bus or minivan from Ha Long to Hanoi takes about 2.5-3 hours
- transport by bus or minivan from Ha Long to Hanoi costs about $4.50-20/pp
- buses or minivans arrive to various places in Hanoi city center
- bus companies to Hanoi from Ha Long: Kumho Viet Thanh, Phuc Xuyen, Hung Duc, Greenlion, Grouptour…
- there are also private taxi cars, you can book bus tickets or car to Hanoi online
B) Direct Flight from Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island
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- there are direct flights from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport to Phu Quoc Island
- direct flight to Phu Quoc Island from Hanoi takes about 2-2.5 hours
- direct flights from Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island cost about $35-200/pp
- flight is the fastest way how to travel to Phu Quoc from Hanoi
- airlines from Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines…
- you can check this article: Airports in Vietnam
- you can also travel by plane via Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam
- read this article: How to go from Hanoi to Phu Quoc?
How you can go from Hanoi City center to Noi Bai Airport?
You can take a private taxi (it costs about $15-20/car) or you can take Express Bus No.86 (bus tickets costs about $1.50/pp).
You can also travel by plane from Hai Phong (Cat Bi Airport), it is about 50 km from Ha Long town, but the flight schedule is limited. So it is bettter to travel by plane from Noi Bai Airport, there are a lot of flights to Phu Quoc Island every day.
2. BUS + TRAIN + BOAT from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc
This option has 4 steps and it takes a lot of travel time. First you have to travel to Hanoi by bus/minivan, from Hanoi you can take a sleeper train to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam. From Ho Chi Minh City you can travel by bus to Ha Tien or Rach Gia and from these port towns you can take a boat to Phu Quoc Island.
A) Bus or Minivan from Ha Long to Hanoi
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- from Ha Long town you can travel by bus /minivan to Hanoi Railway Station
- transport by bus / minivan from Ha Long to Hanoi takes about 2.5-3 hours
- transport by bus or minivan from Ha Long to Hanoi costs about $4.50-20/pp
- buses arrive to various places or stations in Hanoi city center
- bus companies to Hanoi: Kumho Viet Thanh, Phuc Xuyen, Hung Duc, Greenlion, Grouptour…
- there are also private taxis or cars/minivans, you can book bus tickets or car/taxi to Hanoi online
B) TRAIN from Hanoi Railway Station to Ho Chi Minh City
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- transfer by train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 32-37 hours
- transfer by train from Hanoi to Saigon costs about $25-60 (seats, sleeper, train of Vietnam Railways)
- travel time by train to Saigon from Hanoi is about 33-35 hours
- it is highgly recommended to book your train tickets in advance online!
- train ticket by email, ready to print or carry in your phone/tablet and present when boarding the train in Hanoi
- trains to Saigon depart from Hanoi Railway Station (120 Lê Duẩn in Hoan Kiem)
- you can also travel by private luxury sleeper train via Da Nang in central Vietnam
- read this article: Hanoi to Saigon – Train Schedule
C) BUS + BOAT/FERRY from Saigon to Phu Quoc (via Ha Tien or Rach Gia)
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- there are buses from Ho Chi Minh to Ha Tien and Rach Gia (there is no railway)
- from Rach Gia or Ha Tien port towns you can travel by boat/ferry directly to Phu Quoc Island
- transfer by tourist bus + boat to Phu Quoc from Ho Chi Minh City takes totally about 12 hours
- read and check this article: How do I get from Saigon to Phu Quoc?
- there are also various direct flights from Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon to Phu Quoc Island
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc:
1. How to book tickets / flights from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc Island?
2. How long does it take to get from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc Island?
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- Travel by bus + plane from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc (via Hanoi) takes about 6-8 hours.
- Travel by bus/train + boat from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc (via Hanoi, Saigon, Ha Tien/Rach Gia) takes about 52-60 hours.
3. How much does it cost to get from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc Island?
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- Travel by bus + plane from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc Island (via Hanoi) costs about $40-220/pp.
- Travel by bus/train + boat from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc (via Hanoi, Saigon, Ha Tien/Rach Gia) costs about $50-100/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc?
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- Travel distance from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc Island is about 2300 km by train/bus+boat and about 1500 km by plane.
5. What is the cheapest option of transfer from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc?
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- The cheapest option how to travel to Phu Quoc Island from Halong Bay is to travel by land – take a bus+train+ferry. But this way takes a lot of time and it is not so comfortable. The most cheapest option should cost about $40-50/pp.
6. What is the best and fast option of transfer from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc?
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- The best and fastest option of transfer to Phu Quoc Island from Ha Long is to travel by bus+plane via Hanoi. Teoretically you can also travel by bus to Hai Phong and take a direct flight from Cat Bi Airport to Phu Quoc. But the flight schedule to Phu Quoc from Hai Phong is very limited.
7. From which ports/towns speedboats and ferries to Phu Quoc depart?
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- You have to reach Ha Tien and Rach Gia port towns in southern Vietnam. These are the closest places to Phu Quoc Island. From this towns you can travel by boat or ferry to Phu Quoc Island.
- Read and check this article: Ferry/Boat to Phu Quoc Island – Schedule.
8. Which islands you can also visit in Vietnam?
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- There are various popular and tourist islands in Vietnam. You can read this article: 10 Best Islands in Vietnam.
9. Where you can go and travel from Phu Quoc Island?
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- From Phu Quoc Island you can travel to Cambodia or visit another island in southern Vietnam. The most popular travel routes are from Phu Quoc to Phnom Penh – the capital of Cambodia, or from Phu Quoc to Con Dao Island in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. Con Dao is not so crowded island like Phu Quoc.
10. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.
BOOK a TOUR / ACTIVITY in Phu Quoc ➜
🎫 Book tickets or flights and boats from Halong Bay to Phu Quoc:
(You can book another tickets, e.g. Hanoi > Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh > Phu Quoc, Ha Tien > Phu Quoc…)