How to travel from Buon Ma Thuot to Ha Giang, Vietnam

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang is around 1,312km (815 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Ha Giang by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ha GiangBuon Ma Thuot if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ha Giang.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,105,460($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Da Nang, Thai Nguyen then My Dinh Bus Station and then to Ha Giang.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,310,065($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station then take the train to Ha Noi then take the bus to Ha Giang.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,263,275($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hà Giang.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Distance1,586km (985 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang

There are several options for getting from Buon Ma Thuot to Ha Giang by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,263,275 ($54) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,105,460 ($90).

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang is around 1,312km (815 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,174km (729 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Ha Giang is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx ₫2,105,460 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,263,275 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ha Giang. instead which will take 8h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buon Ma Thuot to Ha Giang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buon Me Thuot, Da Nang, Thai Nguyen and My Dinh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Mai Linh Express, Hoang Long, Hung Thanh, Cau Me and Truly Ha Giang run regular bus services between Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buon Ma Thuot to Ha Giang. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ha Giang. instead which will take 8h 45m.

The closest major airport to Ha Giang is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) which is approximately 198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang. Dien Bien Airport (DIN) (DIN) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang. The distance is around 1,586km (985 miles) by road and it will take around 22hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Ha Giang is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ₫2,105,460 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Buon Ma Thuot and Ha Giang

Transport options from Buon Ma Thuot to Ha Giang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
₫2,105,460($90)
4 times a day1,312km (815 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus11h 20m
₫4,351,285($185)
4 times a day1,586km (986 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
₫1,310,065($56)
once daily1,740km (1,081 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 14h
₫1,263,275($54)
every 20 mins1,803km (1,120 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi1 day 16h
₫3,813,220($165)
twice a week1,897km (1,179 miles)
Drive
22hrs
₫4,678,800($200)
on demand1,586km (985 miles)

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Airports near Ha Giang

The following major airports near Ha Giang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang
DIN
Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
260km (161 miles) from Ha Giang
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Ha Giang