Buses from Halong Bay to Hanoi

Buses from Halong Bay to Hanoi

Halong Bay
Hanoi
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Halong Bay to Hanoi Destination Reviews

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Jose S
20 minutes later on pick up, the hotline operator didn't answer on the delay.
Halong Bay to Hanoi, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Nov 14, 2025
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Bart S
The car's shock absorbers are worn, so you feel every obstacle on the road very much
Halong Bay to Hanoi, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 21, 2025
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Tina A
Tire blew in Haiphong. Driver did everything to solve it and brought us back to Hanoi safe!
Halong Bay to Hanoi, Bus Limousine 9, Ha Long Bus Travel, Dec 9, 2024
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Flavio E
The bus did not leave from the bus station shared on the tickets. Instead they drove us (my girlfriend and I) in a car for 20 minutes to an intersection on an empty road and had to wait for 10 more minutes for the actual bus to pick us up. This was very uncomfortable and scary because of the uncertainty, it could have been dangerous too, but it looks like this is normal in Vietnam and Cambodia since the bus picked up other people in the middle of nowhere on a highway. I'm never riding a bus in South East Asia again.
Halong Bay to Hanoi, Bus Minivan, Full Moon Travel Asia (Full Moon Travel Asia), Jun 26, 2023
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Halong Bay to Hanoi Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ka Long
Cabin 34
01:45
05:40
$9.68
Van Don Xanh
Minibus
02:45
05:15
$10.88
Cua Ong Limousine
VIP-Class
03:30
07:15
$9.29
Ha Long Travel Limousine
Limousine 10
04:00
07:30
$11.61
Cua Ong Limousine
VIP-Class
04:30
08:15
$9.29
Duy Khanh Transport
Bus + Van
05:00
08:20
$25.93
Cua Ong Limousine
VIP-Class
05:30
09:15
$9.29
Duy Khanh Transport
Bus + Van
06:00
09:20
$25.93
Hung Duc Quang Ninh
Express
06:30
11:10
$7.35
Duy Khanh Transport
Bus + Van
07:00
10:20
$25.93
Hung Duc Quang Ninh
Express
07:30
12:10
$7.35
Duy Khanh Transport
Bus + Van
08:00
11:20
$25.93
Grouptour
Ford 16 Express
08:35
11:30
$8.13
  3.0
Duy Khanh Transport
Bus + Van
09:00
12:20
$25.93
Ha Long Travel Limousine
Limousine 10
09:30
13:00
$10.06
Duy Khanh Transport
Bus + Van
10:00
13:20
$25.93
Hoang Khoi Limousine
Limousine 11
10:30
13:30
$10.06
Duy Khanh Transport
Bus + Van
11:00
14:20
$25.93
Luxury Van Limousine
Tourist bus
11:30
15:30
$5.03
  5.0
Duy Khanh Transport
Bus + Van
12:00
15:20
$25.93

How to get from Halong Bay to Hanoi by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Halong Bay to Hanoi is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Halong Bay to Hanoi tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Halong Bay to Hanoi?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Halong Bay to Hanoi depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Halong Bay to Hanoi by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Halong Bay to Hanoi is about 2h 29m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Halong Bay and Hanoi may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Halong Bay to Hanoi by Bus?

The ticket price from Halong Bay to Hanoi can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Halong Bay to Hanoi timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Halong Bay to Hanoi timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Halong Bay to Hanoi

Facts about the bus from Halong Bay to Hanoi

Cheapest Bus$9
Fastest Bus2h 5m
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes589
Distance100 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, APT Travel Limousine Bus, Arcady Halong Bus, Cat Ba Express, Cua Ong Limousine, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Daily Limousine, DK Limousine, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Green Bus Tourist Transport, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, Ha Long Star Limousine, New Way Travel, Ninh Binh Excursion, Phuc Xuyen, Sapa Dragon Express, Son Hai Limousine, Van Don Xanh, VietNam Travel Bus, Wego Halong, Xeka Limousine