The distance between Vũng Tàu and Hạ Long Bay is around 1,312km (815 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Vũng Tàu 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 → Vũng Tàu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Van Don (VDO) then take the bus to Cong vien Sunworld Complex Ha Long then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay.
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Take the bus to Ninh Binh and then to Tuan Chau Island then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Vũng Tàu to Hạ Long Bay by bus, plane, ferry, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ₫2,316,005 ($100) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫4,281,100 ($185).
The distance between Vũng Tàu and Hạ Long Bay is around 1,312km (815 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,174km (730 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Vũng Tàu and Hạ Long Bay by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Vũng Tàu to Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx ₫4,281,100 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Vũng Tàu and Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₫2,316,005 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Vũng Tàu and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Van Don (VDO) then take the bus to Cong vien Sunworld Complex Ha Long then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vũng Tàu and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Van Don (VDO) then take the bus to Cong vien Sunworld Complex Ha Long then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vũng Tàu to Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 50m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Vũng Tàu to Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Haiphong (HPH) then take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vũng Tàu to Hạ Long Bay is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around ₫4,515,040 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Nguyen Thai Binh, plane and ferry + 1 similar | 7h 30m | ₫4,281,100($185) | hourly | 1,334km (829 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 50m | ₫4,515,040($195) | 4 times a day | 1,312km (815 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 14h | ₫2,690,310($115) | once daily | 1,784km (1,109 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 13h | ₫2,316,005($100) | 5 times a day | 2,008km (1,248 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 12h | ₫3,719,645($160) | 4 times a day | 1,902km (1,182 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hạ Long Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.