1. Bus – Ha Giang to Ha Long
2. Taxi – Ha Giang to Ha Long
3. Bus + Train to Hai Phong
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From Ha Giang to Ha Long you can travel by bus/van, taxi or bus + train.
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- Travel distance from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay is about 460 km by land with stop in Hanoi. From Ha Giang you can take a bus to Hanoi and from Hanoi you can travel by train to Hai Phong (very cheap) or by bus to Hai Phong or Ha Long (Bai Chay bus station, Tuan Chau Island…). Travel by bus from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay (via Hanoi) takes about 8-11 hours. Bus tickets from Ha Giang to Ha Long cost about $17-32/pp.
- You can also take a bus from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island. The most cheapest way is to travel by bus and train from Ha Giang to Hai Phong/Ha Long (via Hanoi). You can also travel on a motorbike, but it is recommended only for the experienced motorbike drivers (IDP necessary). There are no direct flights and no direct railway between Ha Long and Ha Giang, Ha Giang has no airport. From Halong Bay you can also travel to Hanoi by tourist bus, train or private car/taxi.
Ha Long Bay is another of the most visited places in Vietnam.
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- Ha Long Bay is one of the most well-known tourist places in the world. This bay is written in UNESCO World Heritage Site list. This place is full of wonderful karst sceneries, small and large islands and full of tourists. The only way how to get from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay is to travel by bus from Ha Giang to Hanoi and from Hanoi you can take a bus/train or also seaplane to Ha Long Bay. There are also some private cars by various private transport companies, you can book these cars also online. Recommended – book your bus and train tickets to Ha Long/Hai Phong online. Before you arrive to Ha Long you can also visit Sapa, it is accessible by bus from Ha Giang.
| Transfer Mode – Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus / Van | 8-11 hours | $17-32/pp |
| Private Taxi / Car | 8-10 hours | $150-400/car |
| Bus + Train (via Hanoi) | 10-12 hours | $15-20/pp |
How do I get from Ha Giang to Halong Bay?
1. BUS / VAN from Ha Giang to Ha Long
The most popular and cheap transfer option from Ha Giang to Halong Bay is transport by sleeper bus or comfortable minivan. There are a lot of companies on this route, some operate these connections with a transfer in, for example, Hanoi, each company may have different transfer conditions.
Companies that mainly offer sleeper buses or smaller minivans are Cuong Lan, Cau Me, Truly Ha Giang, Grouptour, Good Morning Cat Ba, Hung Thanh, Grouptour, Luxury Van Limousine, Sapa Discovery Travel, Duc Duong, New Way Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, To Vietnam Travel, Ha Long Bus Travel.
Some sleeper intercity buses from Ha Giang town are already very new and modern and will offer you very good comfort at a friendly price. Each company may have a different travel time, but on average, a bus transfer from Ha Giang to Ha Long takes about 8-11 hours. However, it is necessary to take into account that the buses also make other stops on the way and sometimes they may be late, the exact times may not be observed.
Bus transfer to Ha Long from Ha Giang costs between $17-32/pp, these prices may change during different seasons. Buses or minivans can also depart from various locations in Ha Giang and arrive at various locations within Ha Long. For example, they can go to Tuan Chau, Hon Gai, Bai Chay and other popular stops near the city.
Traveling by bus to Ha Long is popular among various travelers, since there is no railway, most people travel by these buses or minivans. Also, keep in mind that some bus routes are combined with a transfer to another route.
2. TAXI / CAR from Ha Giang to Ha Long (via Hanoi)
The most convenient, but at the same time the most expensive, option of transportation from Ha Giang to Ha Long is by private car/taxi with a driver. If you would like to use this option, you can, but in 2 steps with a transfer in Hanoi. There are private taxi services on the route between the cities of Ha Giang – Hanoi – Ha Long (possibly also Cat Ba Island). The total driving time by private car from Ha Giang to Ha Long via Hanoi is about 8-10 hours.
So the first step is to travel by private car/taxi from Ha Giang to Hanoi, which takes about 5-6 hours and is faster than a bus transfer. The advantage of such a transfer is that you can choose your departure point in Ha Giang and your arrival point in Ha Long. This way you can save a little more time for any other transfers.
Ouros Travel, Saigon DMC Booking Car, Taxi with VTS, Viet Technology Travel or Grouptour operate private cars and taxis from Ha Giang to Hanoi. These companies will offer you classic modern smaller cars, SUVs and even minivans for those traveling in one group of travelers at a time.
Transportation by private car / taxi from Ha Giang to Hanoi costs in the range of $100-230/vehicle, prices are mostly based on the size of the car, smaller cars are cheaper than minivans. You can easily search and book your private car with driver to Hanoi from Ha Giang online in advance.
The second step is another trip by private car/taxi from Hanoi to Ha Long. Again, on this route you can use many private companies such as Luxury Transport, Phuc Xuyen, Greenlion Bus, Rosa Eco Bus, Dichung Taxi, Ouros Travel, Tim Charter, Booking Car, Sapa Dragon Express, Taxi with VTS and others.
And these companies have again very modern cars, minivans or SUVs ready for you, everyone can choose according to their requirements. Driving time by private car to Ha Long from Hanoi is approximately 2-3 hours and the transfer costs between $45-170/car, these prices are based on the size of the cars.
Private cars and taxis can take you to various popular places in Ha Long city or the surrounding area, such as Tuan Chau, Hon Gai, Bai Chay and others. Again, you can search and book your private car to Ha Long from Hanoi online in advance. Transfer by private car with a driver is the most convenient transport option, but in terms of price it is not very suitable if you are traveling in a low-cost style.
3. BUS + TRAIN from Ha Giang to Hai Phong (via Hanoi)
If you would like to travel to Ha Long by train, you can only take the train from Hanoi to Hai Phong. This town is approximately 40 km from Ha Long city. This means that this transport option is possible in 2 steps, first a bus trip to Hanoi and then a train trip to Hai Phong. No railway is built from Ha Giang to Hanoi. There is also a train to Ha Long, but it has a longer route than the one to Hai Phong. And from the city of Hai Phong, you can then take a bus + ferry to the popular island of Cat Ba.
So the first step is to travel by bus from Ha Giang to Hanoi, which takes about 5.5-7 hours. As written above, you can use many companies that offer sleeper buses or smaller minivans. It is a good idea to choose a bus line that comes closer to the Hanoi Railway Station from where the train to Hai Phong departs.
The second step is to travel by Vietnam Railways train from Hanoi to the city of Hai Phong. Regular trains run on this route and you can use cheap and comfortable seats. The train journey time from Hanoi to Hai Phong is approximately 2.5 hours, and trains depart from Hanoi Railway Station (120 Le Duan) and arrive at Hai Phong Railway Station (75 Lương Khánh Thiện) in the city center, see Vietnam Railway Map.
Train tickets to Hai Phong from Hanoi cost between $3-6/pp, that’s the price per seat. The schedule of these trains to Hai Phong is limited and there are approximately 4 trains per day, this number may change slightly during the year. Why take the train to Hai Phong? From Hai Phong you can use a combined transfer by bus and ferry to Cat Ba Island.
Cat Ba Island is a popular destination among tourists traveling to Ha Long Bay. From Cat Ba Island, you can then take a boat/ferry to Tuan Chau, a popular tourist spot with many hotels and easy access to Ha Long City or you can explore Halong Bay by cruise. Train tickets from Hanoi to Hai Phong are easy to find and buy online in advance. Always read the train transfer and ticket instructions carefully to avoid any complications.
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❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay:
1. How to book tickets from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay?
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- Book and buy tickets from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- you can book another tickets, e.g. Hanoi > Ninh Binh, Hanoi > Cat Ba…
2. What is the travel time from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay?
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- Travel by bus/van from Ha Giang to Ha Long takes about 8-11 hours.
- Travel by private taxi from Ha Giang to Ha Long takes about 8-10 hours.
- Travel by bus + train from Ha Giang to Hai Phong (via Hanoi) takes about 10-12 hours.
3. How much does it cost to get from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay?
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- Travel by bus/van from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay costs about $17-32/pp.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Ha Giang to Ha Long (via Hanoi) costs about $150-400/car.
- Travel by bus + train from Ha Giang to Hai Phong (via Hanoi) costs about $15-20/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay?
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- Travel distance from Ha Giang to Ha Long is about 460 km by bus/minibus/minivan or private taxi.
5. Is it possible to get from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay by plane?
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- No, it is not possible to travel by plane, flights are not possible from Ha Giang to Ha Long Bay, because there is no airport in Ha Giang province. There are only some private sightseeing direct flights from Hanoi to Tuan Chau Island in Ha Long Bay, these flights are opearated by Hai Au Aviation.
6. Is there a train from Ha Giang to Hanoi?
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- No, there is no train from Ha Giang to Hanoi, because there is no railway station in Ha Giang province. The closest railway station is in Lao Cai city, but it does not make a sense to travel by bus to Lao Cai, it is about 200 km.
7. How to get from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island?
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- From Hanoi to Cat Ba Island in Ha Long Bay you can travel by combination of bus/train + ferry. Read this article: How to travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island? Bus + ferry tickets from Hanoi to Cat Ba costs about $9-18/pp.
8. How to search and book a cruise in Ha Long Bay?
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- You can book a cruise in Ha Long Bay online. Read this article: 15 Best Ha Long Bay Cruises.
9. Is it possible to private taxi/car from Ha Giang to Ha Long?
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- Yes, you can travel by private taxi with stopover in Hanoi. There are private cars from Ha Giang to Hanoi and from Hanoi to Ha Long, Cat Ba or Tuan Chau Island in Quang Ninh Province. It is the most expensive option of transfer to Ha Long town.
10. Where you can go from Halong Bay?
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- From Halong Bay you can travel by tourist bus to Tam Coc. Travel by tourist bus/minivan from Ha Long to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh takes about 3-4.5 hours. Tam Coc is a big tourist site and amazing karst scenery, about 180 km from Ha Long town. You can also visit Trang An scenic complex, Hoa Lu and Mua Caves in Ninh Binh.
11. 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.
12. What are the most interesting things or facts about Vietnam?
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- Vietnam, a country with a captivating allure, is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, including the mesmerizing limestone karsts of Halong Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa, and the bustling waterways of the Mekong Delta. Its rich history unfolds through ancient temples in Hanoi, the imperial city of Hue, and the Cu Chi Tunnels, providing a glimpse into Vietnam’s resilience during wartime. The country’s vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality further enhance the allure of this Southeast Asian gem. Read this: 15 Interesting Things of Vietnam.
13. What to expect from Vietnam Culture?
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- Expect a vibrant cultural tapestry in Vietnam, characterized by traditional values, a strong sense of community, and a deep-rooted respect for family. You’ll encounter a fusion of French, Chinese, and indigenous influences in art, architecture, and cuisine. Traditional water puppetry, folk music, and dance performances showcase the country’s artistic flair. The importance of rituals and festivals in daily life adds a colorful dimension, while the warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese people make for a welcoming and enriching cultural experience.
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🚍 Bus from Ha Giang to Ha Long – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Ha Giang to Ha Long | Departs in Ha Giang | Arrival in Ha Long | Bus Ticket |
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Techbus VN | 06:00 | 16:00 | From $27.00 |
Techbus VN | 10:30 | 23:00 | From $30.00 |
Techbus VN | 15:15 | 01:15 | From $21.00 |
Grouptour | 06:55 | 16:15 | From $27.00 |
Grouptour | 11:15 | 21:05 | From $32.00 |
Grouptour | 18:30 | 02:00 | From $23.00 |
Luxury Van Limousine | 08:45 | 18:15 | From $28.00 |
Luxury Van Limousine | 11:15 | 20:45 | From $28.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 11:00 | 20:00 | From $30.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 12:30 | 21:30 | From $30.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 17:00 | 02:00 | From $30.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 19:00 | 04:00 | From $30.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 20:00 | 05:00 | From $30.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 21:00 | 06:00 | From $30.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 22:00 | 07:00 | From $19.00 |
Duc Duong | 15:45 | 00:45 | From $22.00 |
Duc Duong | 18:30 | 03:30 | From $20.00 |
Duc Duong | 19:30 | 04:30 | From $20.00 |
New Way Travel | 15:45 | 02:45 | From $27.00 |
New Way Travel | 18:00 | 05:00 | From $27.00 |
Vietnam Luxury Travel | 18:00 | 03:00 | From $22.00 |
To Vietnam Travel | 19:30 | 05:30 | From $22.00 |
Ha Long Bus Travel | 19:30 | 04:30 | From $21.00 |
| ⭐ The Best Rated Cruises in Ha Long Bay:⭐ | |
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| ➡️ Signature Halong Cruise | ➡️ Alise Cruise Halong |
| ➡️ Victory Star Cruise | ➡️ Halong Athena Cruise |
| ➡️ La Regina Legend Cruise | ➡️ Era Cruises Halong |
| ➡️ Paradise Luxury Sails Cruise | ➡️ Victory Cruise |
| ➡️ Halong Sapphire Cruise | ➡️ Santa Maria Cruise |
| ➡️ Royal Palace Cruise | ➡️ Peony Cruise |
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(You can change your departure, arrival, eg. Ha Giang to Hanoi, Hanoi to Ha Long, Hanoi to Cat Ba…)