How to travel from Hạ Long Bay to Chàm Islands, Vietnam
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Chàm Islands is around 692km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hạ Long Bay to Chàm Islands by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chàm Islands → 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 Danang (DAD) then take a ferry to Chàm Islands.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₫3,204,980($135)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Ninh Binh then take the train to Da Nang then take a ferry to Chàm Islands.
- Duration22h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫2,199,035($95)
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 and then to Da Nang then take a ferry to Chàm Islands.
- Duration1 day 3h
- 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 and then to Quang Nam then take a ferry to Chàm Islands.
- Duration20h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫2,783,885($120)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hạ Long Bay and Chàm Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hạ Long Bay to Chàm Islands by ferry, bus, train and plane. 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 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫3,204,980 ($135).
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Chàm Islands is around 692km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (356 miles)
It takes around 20h 60m to get from Hạ Long Bay and Chàm Islands by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Chàm Islands is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ₫3,204,980 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Hạ Long Bay and Chàm Islands 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 Chàm Islands. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Danang (DAD) then take a ferry to Chàm Islands. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Chàm Islands. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Danang (DAD) then take a ferry to Chàm Islands. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hạ Long Bay to Chàm Islands. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Danang (DAD) then take a ferry to Chàm Islands. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Chàm Islands is Da Nang International Airport (DAD) (DAD) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Chàm Islands. Chu Lai Airport (VCL) (VCL) and Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) (HUI) 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 Chàm Islands. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then take the bus to Ninh Bình and then to Quang Nam then take a ferry to Chàm Islands. instead which will take 20h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Chàm Islands is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 20h 60m and will usually cost around ₫2,783,885 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hạ Long Bay and Chàm Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 6h 45m | ₫3,204,980($135) | once daily | 692km (430 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 22h 50m | ₫2,199,035($95) | once daily | 938km (583 miles) |
Ferry to Cat Ba, bus | 1 day 3h | ₫1,988,490($85) | once daily | 1,015km (630 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 20h 60m | ₫2,783,885($120) | once daily | 950km (590 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 20h 40m | ₫2,549,945($110) | once daily | 1,020km (634 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hạ Long Bay and Chàm Islands
Bus companies
Hoang Long
Xe Luxury
Hai Phong Tourism
FUTA Bus Lines
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Ferry operators
Cat Ba Discovery
Good Morning Cat Ba
Cat Ba Island Ferry
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Airports near Chàm Islands
The following major airports near Chàm Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Chàm Islands
Chu Lai Airport (VCL)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Chàm Islands
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Chàm Islands