How to travel from Hạ Long Bay to Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Buon Ma Thuot is around 1,015km (631 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hạ Long Bay to Buon Ma Thuot by ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Buon Ma Thuot → Hạ Long Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Buonmethuot (BMV).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost₫2,783,885($120)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Ninh Binh then take the train to Nha Trang then take the bus to Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫2,035,280($87)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Cat Ba, bus
Take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Hai Phong - Ben Binh Pier then take the bus to Ha Noi Giap Bat Bus Station, Da Nang then Pleiku Gia Lai and then to Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,988,490($85)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then take the bus to Ninh Bình then Da Nang and then to Buon Me Thuot.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫2,175,640($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hạ Long Bay and Buon Ma Thuot
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hạ Long Bay to Buon Ma Thuot by ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₫1,988,490 ($85) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,783,885 ($120).
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Buon Ma Thuot is around 1,015km (631 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 921km (572 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Hạ Long Bay and Buon Ma Thuot by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Buon Ma Thuot is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ₫2,783,885 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Hạ Long Bay and Buon Ma Thuot is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,988,490 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Buon Ma Thuot. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Buonmethuot (BMV). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Buon Ma Thuot. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Buonmethuot (BMV). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hạ Long Bay to Buon Ma Thuot. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Buonmethuot (BMV). instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Buon Ma Thuot is Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV) (BMV) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Buon Ma Thuot. Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) and Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) 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 Hạ Long Bay to Buon Ma Thuot. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Buonmethuot (BMV). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Buon Ma Thuot is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₫2,783,885 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hạ Long Bay and Buon Ma Thuot
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 5h 20m | ₫2,783,885($120) | 4 times a day | 1,015km (631 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 11h | ₫2,035,280($87) | twice daily | 1,602km (995 miles) |
Ferry to Cat Ba, bus | 1 day 11h | ₫1,988,490($85) | once daily | 1,509km (938 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 8h | ₫2,175,640($95) | once daily | 1,409km (875 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hạ Long Bay and Buon Ma Thuot
Bus companies
Hoang Long
Mai Linh Express
Khanh Hoa Bus
Hương Khuê
Hai Phong Tourism
Ferry operators
Vietnam Local Boat
Cat Ba Island Ferry
Airlines
Vietjet Air
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Buon Ma Thuot
The following major airports near Buon Ma Thuot offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Buon Ma Thuot
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Buon Ma Thuot
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Buon Ma Thuot