Buses from Hanoi to Halong Bay from VND 163k Jan 2026 ✅

Hanoi to Halong Bay Destination Reviews

Marcio B

I mean, they get you from A to B. But, my initial transfer was a scooter - for me and my bags. The bus was actually a van - that you usually see being used for the transfer. For the price you pay you have more comfortable alternatives.

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Dec 4, 2025

Sarah G

This was okay. There was no delay and they even dropped me off to my hotel in Halong bay.

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Nov 2, 2025

Valeriya

We couldnt find the pick up point because at the adress 12go privided everything was closed. The company didnt respond via any of provided phone numbers. But we asked in a nearby shop and by chance they had a number of one of the workers and could help us get the ride.

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Oct 25, 2025

Zohreh N

I booked my ticket in advance so I could get a proper seat. The large van arrived late. It was full. The driver assembled a small seat beside the regular seats. I told him I have probably paid more than everyone else in the bus and wanted a proper seat. He ignored me at first. But after talking to someone outside, he asked another passenger to switch his seat with me. Which that man did. The driver stopped 3 or 4 times on the way to Ha Long Bay to drop off people and pick up new people. I thought it was supposed to be a direct ride??!!

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Oct 22, 2025

Junkin S

The seat is so right compare with Ali her company and the price is nearly the same

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 14, 2025

Jan B

Good pick-up but the drop-off point didn't match the initial description. So we needed to book grab. Driver drove like he stole something.

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Jun 17, 2025

Tzipora K

We ran late and missed the bus. The company organized to put us on the next bus and we still arrived in time. Excellent service and very luxurious bus.

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Dec 12, 2024

Alvaro G

The bus was 1h late.

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Oct 1, 2024

Jonas S

Instead of the booked van we got picked up by a big tour bus 20 minutes late. The bus started then to drive around Hanoi old town to pick up more people from their hotels. So we eventually left Hanoi about one hour late. The drive was ok and we actually made up some of the delay until we stopped at a pearl souvenir shop shortly before Ha Long bay for half an hour half an hour. Eventually we arrived one hour late. Annoyingly this was not caused by the traffic bus by poor organisation by the operator (Vehicle not as advertised, late departure, stop at souvenir shop)

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 16, 2023

Jana V

The bus was too late and than they made a break about half an hour at some pearl store where it seems like they shuttle every tourist to. At least they brought as directly to our check in at the Harbour.

Hanoi to Halong Bay, Bus Ford 16 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Apr 25, 2023

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Hanoi to Halong Bay Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Sleeper	01:05	06:10	€6.54
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Sleeper	01:32	06:37	€6.54
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Double Cabin 22	01:58	07:03	€14.71
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Double Cabin 22	02:15	07:20	€14.71
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Double Cabin 22	02:35	07:40	€14.71
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Limousine 11	03:00	06:00	€8.50
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Limousine 11	03:16	06:16	€8.50
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Double Cabin 22	03:40	08:45	€14.71
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Limousine 11	04:00	07:00	€8.50
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Limousine 11	04:30	07:30	€8.50
Van Don Xanh	Minibus	05:00	07:30	€9.77
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Limousine 11	05:16	08:16	€8.50
Hoang Khoi Limousine	Limousine 11	05:32	08:32	€9.81
Van Don Xanh	Minibus	06:00	08:30	€9.77
Grouptour	Ford 16 Express	06:45	09:45	€6.21	3.6
Ha Long Travel Limousine	Limousine 10	07:01	09:31	€9.81
Full Moon Travel Asia	Minivan	07:20	10:10	€10.31
Grouptour	Ford 16 Express	07:40	10:40	€6.21	3.6
Ninh Binh Excursion	Limousine	08:00	10:30	€6.84
Techbus VN JSC	Express 30	08:20	11:20	€5.23

How to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay 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 Hanoi to Halong Bay 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 Hanoi to Halong Bay?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Hanoi to Halong Bay 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 Hanoi to Halong Bay by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Hanoi to Halong Bay is about 2h 30m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Hanoi and Halong Bay 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 Hanoi to Halong Bay by Bus?

The ticket price from Hanoi to Halong Bay 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.

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.

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Transportation from Hanoi to Halong Bay

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay

Cheapest Bus	€6
Fastest Bus	2h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:00 ночи
Latest Bus	10:00 вечера
Daily Bus Routes	369
Distance	100 kilometers
Bus Companies	APT Travel Limousine Bus, Arcady Halong Bus, Arirang Travel, Cat Ba Express, Cua Ong Limousine, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Daiichi Travel Tours, Daily Limousine, Duy Khanh Transport, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Grouptour, Ha Long Xanh, Luxury Van Limousine, New Way Travel, Ninh Binh Excursion, Phuc Xuyen, Rosa Eco Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Son Hai Limousine, Truly Hagiang, Van Don Xanh, Van Tai 360, Wego Halong, Xeka Limousine

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