How to travel from Sầm Sơn to Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

The distance between Sầm Sơn and Hạ Long Bay is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sầm Sơn to Hạ Long Bay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Hạ Long BaySầm Sơn if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Ha Noi then fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ₫8,749,355($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus to Ninh Binh, ferry

Take the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Hạ Long Bay.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,614,185($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Hạ Long Bay.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,707,760($73)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Ninh Binh and then to Tuan Chau Island then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,637,580($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sầm Sơn and Hạ Long Bay

There are several options for getting from Sầm Sơn to Hạ Long Bay by bus, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₫1,614,185 ($69) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,637,580 ($70).

The distance between Sầm Sơn and Hạ Long Bay is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Sầm Sơn and Hạ Long Bay by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Sầm Sơn to Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ₫1,637,580 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Sầm Sơn and Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus and then take a ferry 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 Sầm Sơn and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ninh Binh and then to Tuan Chau Island then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sầm Sơn and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ninh Binh and then to Tuan Chau Island then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sầm Sơn to Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Ha Noi then fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Sầm Sơn to Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Ninh Binh and then to Tuan Chau Island then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 5h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sầm Sơn to Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ₫1,637,580 ($70).

How do I get from Sầm Sơn to Hạ Long Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Sầm Sơn and Hạ Long Bay

Transport options from Sầm Sơn to Hạ Long Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry
6h 20m
₫8,749,355($375)
once daily370km (230 miles)
Bus to Ninh Binh, ferry
7h 40m
₫1,614,185($69)
once daily284km (176 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 50m
₫1,707,760($73)
twice daily281km (174 miles)
Bus and Ferry
5h 55m
₫1,637,580($70)
once daily268km (167 miles)

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Airports near Hạ Long Bay

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

HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Hạ Long Bay
VDO
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Hạ Long Bay
HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Hạ Long Bay