How to travel from Dong Hoi to Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
The distance between Dong Hoi and Hạ Long Bay is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Dong Hoi to Hạ Long Bay by bus, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hạ Long Bay → Dong Hoi if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical cost₫8,234,690($350)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Ninh Binh, ferry
Take the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Hạ Long Bay.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,731,155($74)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ninh Binh and then to Tuan Chau Island then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,731,155($74)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dong Hoi and Hạ Long Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dong Hoi to Hạ Long Bay by bus, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₫1,731,155 ($74) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫8,234,690 ($350).
The distance between Dong Hoi and Hạ Long Bay is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)
It takes around 12h 35m to get from Dong Hoi and Hạ Long Bay by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dong Hoi to Hạ Long Bay is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ₫8,234,690 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Dong Hoi and Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₫1,731,155 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dong Hoi and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dong Hoi and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dong Hoi to Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Hạ Long Bay is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Hạ Long Bay. Van Don International Airport (VDO) (VDO) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dong Hoi to Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ninh Binh and then to Tuan Chau Island then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 12h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dong Hoi to Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 35m and will usually cost around ₫1,731,155 ($74).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dong Hoi and Hạ Long Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 15m | ₫8,234,690($350) | 4 times a day | 1,951km (1,212 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 10h 5m | ₫2,503,160($105) | 4 times a day | 915km (569 miles) |
Bus to Ninh Binh, ferry + 1 similar | 14h 20m | ₫1,731,155($74) | once daily | 599km (372 miles) |
| Bus to Tam Coc, ferry | 17h 35m | ₫1,801,340($77) | once daily | 641km (398 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 35m | ₫1,731,155($74) | once daily | 584km (363 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dong Hoi and Hạ Long Bay
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Vietjet Air
Bamboo Airways
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Bus companies
Hoang Long
Queen Cafe
Ferry operators
Cat Ba Discovery
Good Morning Cat Ba
Airports near Hạ Long Bay
The following major airports near Hạ Long Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Hạ Long Bay
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Hạ Long Bay
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Hạ Long Bay