How to travel from Hạ Long Bay to Thanh Hóa, Vietnam
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Thanh Hóa is around 251km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hạ Long Bay to Thanh Hóa 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 Thanh Hóa → Hạ Long Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then fly from Tuan Chau Island Marina to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Thanh Hoa.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost₫9,264,025($395)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Cat Ba, bus
Take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Ninh Binh then take the bus to Thanh Hoa.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,450,430($62)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Ninh Binh then take the train to Thanh Hoa.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₫1,520,610($65)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then take the bus to Ninh Bình and then to Thanh Hoa.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,450,430($62)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hạ Long Bay and Thanh Hóa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hạ Long Bay to Thanh Hóa by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₫1,450,430 ($62) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫9,264,025 ($395).
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Thanh Hóa is around 251km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Hạ Long Bay and Thanh Hóa by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Thanh Hóa is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ₫9,264,025 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Hạ Long Bay and Thanh Hóa is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,450,430 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Thanh Hóa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then fly from Tuan Chau Island Marina to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Thanh Hoa. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Thanh Hóa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then fly from Tuan Chau Island Marina to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Thanh Hoa. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hạ Long Bay to Thanh Hóa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then fly from Tuan Chau Island Marina to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Thanh Hoa. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Thanh Hóa is Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) which is approximately 33km (21 miles) from Thanh Hóa. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) 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 Hạ Long Bay to Thanh Hóa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then take the bus to Ninh Bình and then to Thanh Hoa. instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Thanh Hóa is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ₫1,450,430 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hạ Long Bay and Thanh Hóa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 25m | ₫9,264,025($395) | once daily | 358km (223 miles) |
Ferry to Cat Ba, bus | 7h 25m | ₫1,450,430($62) | once daily | 267km (166 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 7h 25m | ₫1,520,610($65) | every 20 mins | 264km (164 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 5h 40m | ₫1,450,430($62) | once daily | 251km (156 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hạ Long Bay and Thanh Hóa
Ferry operators
Cat Ba Discovery
Good Morning Cat Ba
Airlines
Hai Au Aviation
Bus companies
Hoang Long
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Thanh Hóa
The following major airports near Thanh Hóa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
- Distance
- 33km (21 miles) from Thanh Hóa
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Thanh Hóa
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Distance
- 156km (97 miles) from Thanh Hóa