How to travel from Hạ Long Bay to Châu Đốc, Vietnam

The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Châu Đốc is around 1,397km (868 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hạ Long Bay to Châu Đốc by ferry, plane, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Châu ĐốcHạ Long Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Plane and Taxi

Take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Rachgia (VKG) then take a taxi to Châu Đốc.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₫8,562,205($365)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then take the bus to Ninh Bình then Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong and then to Chau Doc An Giang.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,877,460($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hạ Long Bay and Châu Đốc

There are several options for getting from Hạ Long Bay to Châu Đốc by ferry, plane, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₫2,877,460 ($125) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫8,562,205 ($365).

The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Châu Đốc is around 1,397km (868 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,153km (716 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Hạ Long Bay and Châu Đốc by ferry, plane and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Châu Đốc is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx ₫8,562,205 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Hạ Long Bay and Châu Đốc is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫2,877,460 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Châu Đốc. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Rachgia (VKG) then take a taxi to Châu Đốc. instead which will take 8h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Châu Đốc. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Rachgia (VKG) then take a taxi to Châu Đốc. instead which will take 8h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hạ Long Bay to Châu Đốc. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Rachgia (VKG) then take a taxi to Châu Đốc. instead which will take 8h 30m.

The closest major airport to Châu Đốc is Rach Gia Airport (VKG) (VKG) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Châu Đốc. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) (PQC) 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 Châu Đốc. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Rachgia (VKG) then take a taxi to Châu Đốc. instead which will take 8h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Châu Đốc is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around ₫8,562,205 ($365).

How do I get from Hạ Long Bay to Châu Đốc

Compare travel optionsbetween Hạ Long Bay and Châu Đốc

Transport options from Hạ Long Bay to Châu Đốc
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
8h 30m
₫8,562,205($365)
4 times a day1,512km (940 miles)
Ferry to Cat Ba, plane and bus8h 35m
₫5,216,860($225)
4 times a day1,397km (868 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane12hrs
₫3,251,765($140)
every 2 hours1,462km (908 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus12h 25m
₫3,485,705($150)
4 times a day1,438km (893 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 19h
₫2,877,460($125)
once daily2,083km (1,294 miles)

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Airports near Châu Đốc

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

VKG
Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Châu Đốc
VCA
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Châu Đốc
PQC
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Châu Đốc