📅 Bus schedule – Hanoi to Ha Long 🚍 Buses – Hanoi to Ha Long 🎫 Book Ticket Online
How to go by bus or minibus from Hanoi to Ha Long?
Traveling by bus or minibus from Hanoi to Ha Long + Tuan Chau is the most popular transport option between these cities. Various private bus companies operate on the route between Hanoi and Ha Long with modern seater buses or comfortable and luxurious minibuses. Minibuses tend to be a bit faster than big tourist buses and arrive at various places near Ha Long Bay or the Tuan Chau area. The timetable from Hanoi to Ha Long is comprehensive, there are really many connections and the journey by bus or minibus takes approximately 2-4 hours, depending on where the buses depart from, whether they stop somewhere and where they also arrive.
Bus Tickets from Hanoi to Ha Long / Tuan Chau start at $4.00/pp.
Some of these buses go to the center of Ha Long city, Bai Chay area, Tuan Chau island and even further, for example, to Cai Rong or Hai Phong. You will always see these departure and arrival points before ordering and searching for bus tickets, together with the current prices, which may change slightly over time. The bus schedule from Hanoi to Ha Long is extensive and you will definitely choose a route. Read all the useful information below in this article.
📅 Bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay – Schedule / Timetable + Tickets:
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- Hanoi to Ha Long Bay – one of the most frequented bus routes in northern Vietnam
- from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay you can travel by bus, minivan, minibus, van…
- the most comfortable are vans, minivans or minibuses
- bus tickets from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay cost about $4.00-23/pp (depends on the type of bus)
- travel by bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay (Bai Chay or Tuan Chau) takes about 2-4.5 hours (it can change)
- bus companies to Ha Long from Hanoi: Techbus VN, Phuc Xuyen, Luxury Transport, Sapa Dragon Express, Grouptour, Kumho Viet Thanh, TheSinh Tourist, Hung Duc, GreenLion, Cat Ba Express, Co To Limousine, Daichi Travel…
Bus Schedule - Hanoi to Ha Long Bay | Departs in Hanoi | Arrival in Ha Long Bay | Book bus ticket |
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Phuc Xuyen | 08:15 | 11:40 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 09:15 | 12:40 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 10:15 | 13:40 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 10:45 | 14:10 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 11:15 | 14:40 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 11:45 | 15:10 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 12:15 | 15:40 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 12:45 | 16:10 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 13:15 | 16:40 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 13:45 | 17:10 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 15:45 | 19:100 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 16:15 | 19:40 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 16:45 | 20:10 | |
Phuc Xuyen | 17:15 | 20:40 | |
Kumho Viet Thanh | 06:00 | 09:30 | |
Kumho Viet Thanh | 08:00 | 11:30 | |
Kumho Viet Thanh | 09:00 | 12:30 | |
Kumho Viet Thanh | 06:00 | 09:30 | |
Kumho Viet Thanh | 11:00 | 14:30 | |
Kumho Viet Thanh | 13:00 | 16:30 | |
Kumho Viet Thanh | 15:00 | 18:30 | |
Kumho Viet Thanh | 18:00 | 21:30 | |
Grouptour | 08:00 | 12:00 | |
TheSinh Tourist | 07:45 | 12:00 | |
Hung Duc | 06:30 | 09:30 | |
Hung Duc | 13:30 | 16:30 | |
Hung Duc | 16:30 | 19:30 | |
Hung Duc | 07:50 | 10:50 | |
Hung Duc | 09:45 | 12:45 | |
Hung Duc | 15:50 | 18:50 | |
Hung Duc | 19:15 | 22:15 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 05:30 | 07:30 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 06:30 | 08:30 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 07:30 | 09:30 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 08:30 | 10:30 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 09:30 | 11:30 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 10:30 | 12:30 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 11:30 | 13:30 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 15:30 | 17:30 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 16:30 | 18:30 | |
Luxury Transport (Van) | 17:30 | 19:30 | |
Grouptour | 07:30 | 11:30 | |
Grouptour | 08:30 | 12:30 | |
Grouptour | 09:30 | 13:30 | |
Grouptour | 10:30 | 14:30 | |
Grouptour | 11:30 | 15:30 | |
Grouptour | 13:30 | 16:30 | |
Grouptour | 14:30 | 18:30 | |
Grouptour | 15:30 | 19:30 | |
Grouptour | 16:30 | 20:30 | |
Grouptour | 17:30 | 21:30 | |
Rosa Eco Bus | 07:30 | 11:20 | |
Green Lion Bus | 08:00 | 12:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 05:00 | 07:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 07:00 | 09:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 10:00 | 12:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 11:00 | 13:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 12:00 | 14:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 13:00 | 15:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 14:00 | 16:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 15:00 | 17:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 17:00 | 19:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 18:00 | 20:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 19:00 | 21:30 | |
Ha Long Travel | 20:00 | 22:30 | |
Luxury Trans | 08:30 | 11:00 | |
Luxury Trans | 13:30 | 16:00 | |
Luxury Trans | 17:00 | 19:30 |
🚍 There are various buses + vans from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay:
(You can travel by various types of buses from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay – seats, minibuses, vans, minivans…)
❓ FAQ + Travel Tips – Bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay:
1. How to book bus tickets from Hanoi to Halong Bay + Cat Ba + Tuan Chau?
2. What is the travel time by bus or van from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay?
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- Travel by bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay takes about 2.5-4.5 hours. It is good to know, sometimes the buses in Vietnam may be delayed.
3. How much does it cost to get by bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay?
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- Travel by bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay cost about $4.40-23/pp. It depends on the type of bus/van and bus company. Travel by classic seat bus costs about $5-6. Travel by van, minivan, minibus or luxury limousine costs about $10-23/pp.
4. What is the travel distance by bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay?
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- Travel distance from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by bus is about 160-180 km. It depends on the route of the bus.
5. Which bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay to choose? Which bus is better?
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- If you want a comfortable way of traveling to Ha Long, you should choose a small minivan/van/minibus (or limousine bus). Tickets are not expensive and you can book tickets already from $10-23/pp. If you are tall, it is better to choose a small van/minibus, it more comfortable.
6. Is an e-ticket to Ha Long in smartphone or tablet acceptable?
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- Bus e-tickets in smartphone are acceptable, but it is better to print your ticket/voucher to Ha Long. Still you should follow the instruction at Baolau or 12go.asia.
7. Is there a different way how to get from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay?
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- Yes, you can also travel by train to Hai Phong and in Hai Phong you can take a local bus to Ha Long. Another option is also to travel by plane of Hai Au Aviation (Seaplane). There is also a direct train to Ha Long, but travel by this train takes about 6-7 hours (over Kep Railway Station).
- Read this article > How to get from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay?
8. What is good to know about traveling by bus to Ha Long?
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- It is good to know, that some buses in Vietnam have sometimes a lot of stops before they arrive to the final destination. Delays of buses in Vietnam are possible. Read carefully where the buses depart in Ha Long, there are a lot of various bus stations (eg. Bai Chay, Tuan Chau…)
9. From which bus stations buses from Hanoi to Ha Long depart?
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- Buses from Hanoi to Ha Long depart from various bus station in Hanoi, check Baolau or 12go.asia.
10. In which bus stations buses from Hanoi to Ha Long arrive?
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- Buses from Hanoi to Ha Long arrive to various bus station in Ha Long, check and read Baolau or 12go.asia, eg. Bai Chay, Tuan Chau Island…
11. Is there some direct bus from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island?
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- Yes, there are direct buses from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island. Read this article > How to get from Hanoi to Cat Ba?
12. How to get to Halong Bay from Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi?
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- Travel from Noi Bai Airport to Halong Bay – the most convenient option is a private transfer via minivan / minibus or taxi / car, offering direct and comfortable transportation. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a combination of train and bus, with the train journey starting from Hanoi Railway Station to Hai Phong City, followed by a bus or ferry to Halong Bay. Choose the option that best suits your preferences, budget, and schedule.
13. How do you get from Halong Bay to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh?
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- From Halong Bay to Tam Coc (Ninh Binh) – you can travel by bus to Tam Coc. Travel time by bus from Ha Long Bay to Tam Coc is about 3-4.5 hours. Tam Coc – Bich Dong is a big tourist place, travel distance is about 180 km from Ha Long. You should also visit Trang An scenic complex, Hoa Lu ancient town or Mua Caves + viewpoint in Ninh Binh.
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🎫 Book and buy your bus tickets from Hanoi to Ha Long + Schedule:
(You can change your departure, arrival, e.g. Ha Long to Hanoi, Hanoi to Cat Ba…)