How to go → HOI AN to HALONG BAY? ☀️

1. Train+Bus to Ha Long
2. Flight to Ha Long 
3. Bus to Ha Long 
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From Hoi An to Halong Bay you can travel by plane, train or tourist bus.

• • From Hoi An to Halong Bay spans approximately 920 km overland, with options including bus or train travel. The quickest and most convenient route is by air from Da Nang to Hai Phong. With a direct flight to Hai Phong from Da Nang, travelers can efficiently reach their destination. Hai Phong, located about 75 km from Halong town, is well-connected to Halong Bay by various local buses. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a train journey from Da Nang to Hanoi (or Ninh Binh), followed by a bus or minivan ride to Halong or Cat Ba Island. Traveling by bus and train from Hoi An to Halong Bay via Da Nang and Hanoi takes approximately 22-25 hours, with costs ranging from $35 to $70 per person. It’s worth noting that trains from Da Nang to Ninh Binh take about 13 hours, with onward travel options to Halong or Cat Ba Island via bus or minivan taking an additional 3-4 hours. While sleeper buses from Hoi An/Da Nang to Hanoi and buses from Hanoi to Halong are available, they may not offer the same level of comfort for long journeys. Travelers can conveniently search for and book tickets or flights from Hoi An / Da Nang to Halong Bay in Quang Ninh province online. From Halong, travelers can travel to Hanoi or head to Sapa town.

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Halong Bay – A Must-Visit Destination in Northern Vietnam

• • Halong Bay stands as a pinnacle of tourism in northern Vietnam, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe annually. A quintessential experience here involves cruising along the bay’s mesmerizing waters. As a bustling modern city, Ha Long continues to evolve, with nearby Tuan Chau Island emerging as a hotspot boasting a variety of hotels and resorts. From Tuan Chau, travelers can embark on boat trips to explore the enchanting landscapes of Halong Bay, including its myriad of small islands and hidden caves. Notable among these is Cat Ba Island, accessible by boat or ferry from Halong (Tuan Chau Island) or Hai Phong. Other attractions in Quang Ninh province include Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Quan Lan Island, and Co To Island, the latter two reachable from Van Don, which also hosts an airport. While Halong Bay is easily accessible from Hanoi by bus/minivan or train, travel from Hoi An and Da Nang requires a bit more time, although flights from Da Nang are available. Travelers from Hoi An have three popular options to reach Halong Bay: by flight, train, or tourist bus. Before arriving at Halong Bay, consider a visit to Ninh Binh, with convenient onward bus connections available from there to Ha Long.

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How do I get from Hoi An to Halong Bay?

1. BUS+TRAIN from Hoi An to Halong (via Da Nang, Hanoi)

1.step – Bus/Taxi from Hoi An to Da Nang

• • from Hoi An to Da Nang you can travel by bus or minivan/taxi
  • travel by bus / taxi from Hoi An to Da Nang takes about 1 hour
  • there are various private bus and transport companies
  • bus ticket from Hoi An to Da Nang costs about $6-8/pp
  • you will receive your bus e-ticket to Da Nang by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the bus in Hoi An

2.step – Sleeper Train from Da Nang to Hanoi (or Ninh Binh)

• • travel distance by train is about 770 km (there about 8 trains every day)
    
  • travel by train of Vietnam Railways from Da Nang to Hanoi takes about 15-18 hours
  • 1st class+2nd class seat or sleeper trains of Vietnam Railways
  • train ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi costs about $21-47/pp (hard, soft seats, 4-6 berth sleeper berths)
  • you can also travel by train from Da Nang to Ninh Binh and from Ninh Binh you can take a bus to Halong
  • you will get your train e-ticket to Hanoi by email, ready to print or carry in your smartphone or tablet and present when boarding the train in Da Nang City

3.step – Tourist Bus from Hanoi (or Ninh Binh) to Halong City

• • tourist bus – fast way how to travel from Hanoi to Halong City
  • travel by tourist bus or minivan from Hanoi to Halong City takes about 4 hours
  • there are various private bus companies from Hanoi to Halong
  • bus ticket from Hanoi to Halong costs about $5-23/pp (depends on company and type of bus)
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2. FLIGHTS from Da Nang to Hai Phong / Halong

1. Direct Flight from Da Nang to Hai Phong

• • it is the fastest option how to reach Halong or Hai Phong from Da Nang
  • from Hai Phong City you can travel by bus and ferry/speedboat to Cat Ba Island
  • there are various buses from Hai Phong to Halong (Hai Phong is about 40 km from Halong)
  • direct flight from Da Nang to Hai Phong costs about $25-50/pp
  • transport by plane from Da Nang to Hai Phong takes about 1.5 hour
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2. Flights from Da Nang to Halong / Van Don

• • there is also a new international airport at the Van Don Island (50 km from Halong City)
  • you can check this article: Airports in Vietnam
  • you can also travel by plane from Da Nang to Van Don
  • a good option if you want to visit Quan Lan Island or Co To Island

3. BUS from Da Nang to Halong (via Ninh Binh)

1.step – Sleeper Bus from Da Nang to Ninh Binh

• • you can also travel from Da Nang to Ninh Binh
  • travel by tourist sleeper bus from Da Nang to Ninh Binh takes about 15 hours
  • private bus companies: Hoang Long, Hey Travel, Futabus…
  • bus ticket from Da Nang to Ninh Binh costs about $17-21/pp
  • read this article: How to travel to Ninh Binh from Da Nang
  • another option is to travel by bus to Hanoi and by bus from Hanoi to Ha Long

2.step – Tourist Bus / Minivan from Ninh Binh to Halong (or Hai Phong)

• • from Ninh Binh to Halong you can travel by tourist bus or minivan
    
  • travel by tourist bus or minivan from Ninh Binh to Halong takes about 3-5 hours
  • bus companies from Ninh Binh to Halong: Grouptour, Good Morning Cat Ba, The Long Travel
  • bus ticket from Ninh Binh to Halong costs about $10-18/pp (depends on company and type of bus)
  • you can read this article: How to get to Halong from Ninh Binh

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