Nearest airport
Noi Bai International Airport | 150 km | 2.5 to 3 hours by road
Itinerary ideas
Halong Bay holiday itinerary ideas
Hai Phong, Vietnam
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From Hanoi, take the expressway towards Hai Phong and continue northeast towards Ha Long City, approximately 160 km away. Most tour operators in Hanoi offer direct coach transfers to Ha Long Bay, with journey times between 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on traffic.
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Nearest railway
Ha Long Railway Station | 5 km | 10 minutes by taxi
Nearest bus stop
Ha Long City Bus Station | 3 km | 10 minutes by taxi
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From Hanoi, take the expressway towards Hai Phong and continue northeast towards Ha Long City, approximately 160 km away. Most tour operators in Hanoi offer direct coach transfers to Ha Long Bay, with journey times between 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on traffic.
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