Quick answer: If you’re traveling from Hanoi to Hong Kong, the best options are by plane or by train + bus combination via China (Nanning → Shenzhen). The direct flight is the fastest and most convenient, taking about 2 hours, while the train route through China is the more budget-friendly and scenic choice, but much longer and requires visas and border checks.
At a glance:
- 📍 Distance: approximately 880 km by air or ~1,100 km by land
- ⏱️ Travel time: ~2 hours (flight) or 20–30 hours (train + connections)
- 💰 Price range: from ~US$80 (train route) to ~US$300 (flight)
- ✈️ Best for speed & comfort: Direct flight from Hanoi (Noi Bai) to Hong Kong
- 🚆 Best for budget & experience: Train via Nanning and Shenzhen with China Railway
Last updated in October 2025
From Hanoi to Hong Kong you can travel by train, bus or plane.
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- Travel distance from Hanoi in Vietnam to Hong Kong is about 880 km if you take a flight and about 1100 km by land. The best and fast option how to reach Hong Kong from Hanoi is to travel by plane. There are direct flights from Hanoi (Noi Bai Airport) to Hong Kong and travel time is about 2 hours, there are also various flights with stopover. Direct flights from Hanoi to Hong Kong start at $120/pp. Another option how to get to Hong Kong is to travel by train of Vietnam Railway and China Railway via Lang Son in Vietnam and Nanning + Shenzhen in China. Travel time by train from Hanoi to Hong Kong (via Nanning and Shenzhen) takes about 20-30 hours and it costs about $80+/pp. Travel by train is the most cheapest option. There is a sleeper train from Hanoi to Nanning and highspeed seat trains of China Railway from Nanning to Shenzhen and Hong Kong. From Nanning to Shenzhen you can also travel by sleeper train, but in this option is travel time about 15.5 hours. From Shenzhen (North Railway station) to Hong Kong you can travel by train or bus. You can search and book train tickets or flights from Hanoi to Hong Kong online.
Hong Kong – a modern metropolis full of colors.
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- Hong Kong (Xiānggǎng, 香港) is a modern metropolis, a special administrative region of China with a population of about 7.5 million. Hong Kong rapidly changed in the recent years and we can say it belongs to the most modern areas of the world. Hong Kong offers almost all what you can think about. Hong Kong offers modern services, entertainment, attractions, shopping, etc., it is one of the most visited places in China. There are 2 popular options how you can travel to Hong Kong from Hanoi in Vietnam – by plane or train of Vietnam Railway + China Railway. Read carefully all the instructions how you can go to Hong Kong from Hanoi in Vietnam below in this article. From Hanoi you can also visit Shanghai or Beijing – the most visited cities of China.
| Transfer Mode – Hanoi to Hong Kong: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Train (via Nanning, Shenzhen) | 20-30 hours | $80+/pp |
| Plane (direct flight) | 2 hours | $120-300/pp |
1. Train + bus from Hanoi to Hong Kong
A) From Hanoi to Nanning (China) by train
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- interesting experience is to travel by train in Vietnam and China (you will see beautiful landscapes)
- a cheapest option how to get from Hanoi to Nanning
- this route is operated by Nanning Railway Bureau of China Railway
- train – China Railway MR1/T8702 (comfortable, Soft Bed)
- the journey takes around 12 hours from Hanoi
- there is 1 train every day in 21:20 of China Railway MR1/T8702 from Hanoi to Nanning
- one-way train ticket costs about 1 400 000 viet.dongs ($50-60/pp)
- train station in Hanoi – Gia Lam Railway Station (481 Ngọc Lâm)
- train station in Nanning – Nanning Railway Station (63 Zhonghua Rd)
This train goes from Hanoi – Gia Lam Railway Station and continue to Dong Dang. Dong Dang is a Vietnamese border in Lang Son province. You need to stock yourself before taking train as there is no restaurant there. In your whole trip you’ll stay on the same train and even on the same room from beginning to end of the trip. While travelling by train you’ll be able to get a view of Vietnamese border. Dong Dang border be the place where you need to show your passport and get them stamped. Train arrives at about 02:00 in Dong Dang Railway Station.
Then the train departs from Dong Dang at 02:50 AM in Vietnam and arrives at 04:31 AM to Pingxiang in China. Note that there is +1 hour difference between China and Vietnam. In Pingxiang, passengers must get off the train again and complete immigration entry procedures at Chinese border. After this procedure train continue to Nanning. The train departs from Pingxiang at 06:15 AM. Read also very carefully this article – Visa for China: Who Needs to Apply and How?. In the near future there is also a plan to build a new High-Speed Line from Nanning to Pingxiang.
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⚠️ Passenger details according to passport: During the check-in, you will need to present the passport at the boarding gates and validate the full name and the passport number. Passengers will be required to comply with immigration procedures and present their passports with valid visas for Vietnam and China, otherwise boarding may be denied with no right to refund or delay the travel schedule.
➜ If you are not a Vietnamese national or a Vietnam resident and your passport is not included in the list of visa exemption for Vietnam, you will be required a stamped visa to exit Vietnam.
➜ If you are not a Chinese national or a China resident and your passport is not included in the list of visa exemption for China, you will be required a stamped visa to enter China.
Please note that e-visa and visa on-arrival are not accepted at Dong Dang international rail border gate.
B) From Nanning to Shenzhen by high speed train
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- highspeed or fast modern trains of China Railway from Nanning to Shenzhen (travel distance is about 950 km)
- high speed trains > the duration about 3.5-4 hours, travel distance 670 km (1st+2nd class seats, business seat)
- fast trains > travel time is about 15.5 hours (soft sleeper or hard seat)
- train tickets from Nanning to Shenzhen costs about $28-117/pp (Business seat is the most expensive)
- Book your train tickets from Nanning to Shenzhen on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
- there are also some tourist buses from Nanning to Shenzhen or direct flights
C) From Shenzhen (North) to Hong Kong by bus or train
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- from Shenzhen North Railway station you can take a direct bus to Hong Kong
- you can also travel by train of China Railway (about 20 minutes)
- Book and buy your train tickets from Shenzhen to Hong Kong on Baolau ➜
- Trans Island Limousine Bus or trains of China Railway
- travel time by bus is about 1 hours, about 70 km
2. FLIGHTS from Hanoi to Hong Kong
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- the fastest and most comfortable way how to get from Hanoi to Hong Kong
- direct flights from Hanoi to Hong Kong by Vietnam Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Cathay Dragon, Cathay Pacific…
- direct flight from Hanoi to Hong Kong costs about $120-250/pp (can be higher)
- flight time is only about 2 hours from Hanoi to Hong Kong
- Book and buy your flight from Hanoi to Hong Kong easily online on Baolau ➜
- airport in Hanoi: Noi Bai International Airport
- airport in Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Hanoi to Hong Kong:
1. How to book train tickets or flights from Hanoi to Hong Kong?
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- You can book train tickets or flights from Hanoi to Hong Kong on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can search + book another train tickets from Hanoi > Nanning, Nanning > Shenzhen…
2. How long does it take to travel from Hanoi to Hong Kong?
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- Travel by train from Hanoi to Hong Kong (via Nanning, Shenzhen) takes about 20-30 hours.
- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Hanoi to Hong Kong takes about 2 hours.
3. How far is Hong Kong from Hanoi in Vietnam?
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- Travel distance from Hanoi to Hong Kong is about 880 km by plane and about 1100 km by land.
4. How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Hong Kong?
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- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Hanoi to Hong Kong costs about $120-300/pp.
- Travel by train (via Nanning, Shenzhen) from Hanoi to Hong Kong costs about $80+/pp.
- The most expensive trains of China Railway are Business seats – 1st class.
5. What is the best and fast way of getting from Hanoi to Hong Kong?
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- The best and fastest way of getting from Hanoi to Hong Kong is to travel by plane. You can search and book direct flights from Hanoi to Hong Kong. If you want to skip Nanning, Shenzhen and transfer from Shenzhen to Hong Kong, this is the best way of transport.
6. What is the most cheapest option of getting from Hanoi to Hong Kong?
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- The cheapest option of getting from Hanoi to Hong Kong is to travel by train of Vietnam Railway + China Railway. You can travel by train from Hanoi to Hong Kong via Nanning and Shenzhen in China. This way has 3 steps: 1.step – train from Hanoi to Nanning, 2.step – train from Nanning to Shenzhen, 3.step – train from Shenzhen to Hong Kong.
7. Is there a direct train from Hanoi to Hong Kong?
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- No, there is no direct railway to Hong Kong from Hanoi. If you want to travel by train, you have to take a train from Hanoi to Nanning (Vietnam + China Railway) via Lang Son in Vietnam, from Nanning to Shenzhen and from Shenzhen you can travel by train or bus to Hong Kong.
8. Which interesting places you can visit in Hong Kong?
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- There are various interesting tourist places in Hong Kong, e.g.: Temple Street Night Market, Victoria Peak, Symphony of Lights, Man Mo Temple, Ladies Market, Tian Tian Buddha, Wan Chai Heritage Trai, Tsim Sha Tsui, Repulse Bay, Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, Golden Bauhinia Squar, Hong Kong Disneylan, Tai O Fishing Village, Hong Kong Park…
9. What are the top attractions to visit in Hong Kong?
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- Hong Kong offers a multitude of attractions. The must-visit sites include Victoria Peak, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city’s skyline; Hong Kong Disneyland, a world-class theme park filled with thrilling rides and entertainment; and the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, a majestic bronze statue surrounded by stunning scenery. Other popular attractions include the bustling markets of Mong Kok, the vibrant nightlife of Lan Kwai Fong, and the cultural heritage sites of Wong Tai Sin Temple and Man Mo Temple.
10. Is it possible to take a day trip to Macau from Hong Kong?
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- Yes, it is possible to take a day trip to Macau from Hong Kong. Macau is a former Portuguese colony and a popular destination known for its vibrant casinos, Portuguese architecture, and fusion of Chinese and European cultures. Multiple ferry services operate between Hong Kong and Macau, making it convenient to travel between the two cities. Once in Macau, you can explore attractions like the Ruins of St. Paul’s, Senado Square, and various grand casinos. Remember to bring your passport, as you will need it for immigration purposes when crossing the border.
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