How to travel from My Tho to Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
The distance between My Tho and Hạ Long Bay is around 1,280km (795 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from My Tho to Hạ Long Bay by bus, plane, ferry, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hạ Long Bay → My Tho if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Ferry
Take a taxi to Can Tho (VCA) then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay.
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost₫5,053,105($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, ferry
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then Vung Tau and then to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Hạ Long Bay.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫3,134,795($135)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then Ninh Binh and then to Tuan Chau Island then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫3,041,220($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between My Tho and Hạ Long Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from My Tho to Hạ Long Bay by bus, plane, ferry, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₫3,041,220 ($130) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫5,053,105 ($215).
The distance between My Tho and Hạ Long Bay is around 1,280km (795 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,175km (730 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from My Tho and Hạ Long Bay by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from My Tho to Hạ Long Bay is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx ₫5,053,105 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between My Tho and Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₫3,041,220 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between My Tho and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Can Tho (VCA) then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between My Tho and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take a taxi to Can Tho (VCA) then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from My Tho to Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Hạ Long Bay is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Hạ Long Bay. Van Don International Airport (VDO) (VDO) 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 My Tho to Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from My Tho to Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around ₫4,000,375 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween My Tho and Hạ Long Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 10m | ₫5,053,105($215) | 4 times a day | 1,401km (871 miles) |
| Bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, plane and ferry | 7h 20m | ₫3,766,435($160) | hourly | 1,302km (809 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 55m | ₫4,000,375($170) | 4 times a day | 1,280km (795 miles) |
Bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, ferry | 1 day 21h | ₫3,134,795($135) | once daily | 1,981km (1,231 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | ₫3,041,220($130) | once daily | 1,896km (1,178 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 12h | ₫3,602,675($155) | 5 times a day | 1,975km (1,227 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between My Tho and Hạ Long Bay
Bus companies
FUTA Bus Lines
Phuc Xuyen
Xe Luxury
Hoang Long
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietjet Air
Vietnam Airlines
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Hạ Long Bay
The following major airports near Hạ Long Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Hạ Long Bay
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Hạ Long Bay
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Hạ Long Bay