How to travel from Hạ Long Bay to Hội An, Vietnam
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Hội An is around 667km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hạ Long Bay to Hội An 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 Hội An → 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).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost₫5,895,290($250)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Ninh Binh then take the train to Da Nang.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₫1,824,730($78)
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.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,614,185($69)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then take the bus to Ninh Bình and then to Da Nang.
- Duration20h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,965,095($84)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hạ Long Bay and Hội An
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hạ Long Bay to Hội An by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₫1,614,185 ($69) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫5,895,290 ($250).
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Hội An is around 667km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)
It takes around 20h 40m to get from Hạ Long Bay and Hội An by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Hội An is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ₫5,895,290 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Hạ Long Bay and Hội An is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,614,185 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Hội An. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Danang (DAD). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Hội An. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Danang (DAD). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hạ Long Bay to Hội An. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Danang (DAD). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Hội An is Da Nang International Airport (DAD) (DAD) which is approximately 23km (15 miles) from Hội An. 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 Hội An. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then take the bus to Ninh Bình and then to Da Nang. instead which will take 20h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Hội An is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 20h 40m and will usually cost around ₫1,965,095 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hạ Long Bay and Hội An
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 5h 35m | ₫5,895,290($250) | 4 times a day | 667km (415 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 21h 40m | ₫1,824,730($78) | every 20 mins | 912km (567 miles) |
Ferry to Cat Ba, bus | 1 day 2h | ₫1,614,185($69) | once daily | 989km (614 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 40m | ₫1,965,095($84) | once daily | 889km (553 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hạ Long Bay and Hội An
Bus companies
Hoang Long
Hai Phong Tourism
FUTA Bus Lines
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Ferry operators
Cat Ba Discovery
Good Morning Cat Ba
Cat Ba Island Ferry
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Hội An
The following major airports near Hội An offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
- Distance
- 23km (15 miles) from Hội An
Chu Lai Airport (VCL)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Hội An
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Hội An