How to travel from Thanh Hóa to Ha Giang, Vietnam

The distance between Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Ha GiangThanh Hóa if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ninh Binh then Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương and then to Ha Giang.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫701,820($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Tho Xuan (THD) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ha Giang.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,760,490($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ha Noi then take the bus to Ha Giang.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫631,640($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ha Giang.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang

There are several options for getting from Thanh Hóa to Ha Giang by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₫631,640 ($27) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫795,395 ($34).

The distance between Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thanh Hóa to Ha Giang is to drive which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ₫795,395 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫631,640 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang. We recommend that you drive to Ha Giang. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Thanh Hóa to Ha Giang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ninh Binh, Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương and My Dinh bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Hoang Long, Trang An Limousine, Cau Me, Hung Thanh and Truly Ha Giang run regular bus services between Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thanh Hóa to Ha Giang. We recommend that you fly from Tho Xuan (THD) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ha Giang. instead which will take 9h 50m.

The closest major airport to Ha Giang is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) which is approximately 198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang. Dien Bien Airport (DIN) (DIN) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) 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 Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thanh Hóa to Ha Giang is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around ₫631,640 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Thanh Hóa and Ha Giang

Transport options from Thanh Hóa to Ha Giang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 30m
₫701,820($30)
once daily447km (278 miles)
Plane and Bus
9h 50m
₫2,760,490($120)
4 times a day1,494km (928 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
₫631,640($27)
4 times a day465km (289 miles)
Train and Taxi11h 25m
₫3,415,525($145)
once a week560km (348 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
₫795,395($34)
on demand438km (272 miles)

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Airports near Ha Giang

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

HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang
DIN
Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
260km (161 miles) from Ha Giang
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Ha Giang