How to travel from Lao Cai to Long Hai, Vietnam

The distance between Lao Cai and Long Hai is around 1,556km (967 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lao Cai to Long Hai by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,199,035($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then Ninh Binh and then to Vung Tau.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,316,005($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Long Khanh then take a taxi to Xã Long Hải.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,292,610($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Xã Long Hải.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,944km (1,208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lao Cai and Long Hai

There are several options for getting from Lao Cai to Long Hai by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ₫2,199,035 ($95) and will take around 9h 25m.

The distance between Lao Cai and Long Hai is around 1,556km (967 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,365km (848 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Lao Cai and Long Hai by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lao Cai to Long Hai is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx ₫2,199,035 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Lao Cai and Long Hai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ₫2,199,035 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lao Cai and Long Hai. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 9h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lao Cai and Long Hai. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lao Cai to Long Hai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh and Vung Tau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Sao Viet, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Lao Cai and Long Hai. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lao Cai to Long Hai. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 9h 25m.

The closest major airport to Long Hai is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Long Hai. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lao Cai and Long Hai. The distance is around 1,944km (1,208 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to Long Hai is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around ₫2,199,035 ($95).

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Transport options from Lao Cai to Long Hai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
9h 25m
₫2,199,035($95)
hourly1,556km (967 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane13h 50m
₫2,292,610($100)
5 times a week1,649km (1,024 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
₫2,316,005($100)
once daily1,999km (1,242 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi
1 day 15h
₫2,292,610($100)
twice daily2,019km (1,254 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₫5,287,045($225)
on demand1,944km (1,208 miles)

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Airports near Long Hai

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

SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Long Hai
VCA
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
International Airport
Distance
165km (103 miles) from Long Hai
DLI
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Long Hai