Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay

Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay

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Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay Schedule

Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 15:20 - 05:21$ 48.76
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 16:00 - 04:17$ 60.57
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 19:00 - 05:00$ 69.49
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 21:55 - 03:17$ 56.60

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay

Facts about the transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport1d 8h 19m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day34
Distance1475 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGrouptour, Tiim Group, Vietnam Railways

How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay

When you want to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 208.79. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+train as a taxi+train ticket costs as low as USD 37.70.

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Halong Bay?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay. Your trip will be a total of 917 miles (1475 km). The flying distance is 706 miles (1135 km).

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay?

The travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 33 to 44 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay?

The cost of the trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Tiim Group (Tiim® Group), Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam): travelling by taxi+train expect to pay as low as USD 37.70 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Train - a one-way taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 208.79.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay:

  • taxi+Train price: USD 37.70 - USD 208.79. From Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay starting from 06:00 Hanoi until 19:25 Hanoi
  • Bus+Train price: USD 44.46 - USD 131.46. From Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay starting from 15:20 Ho Chi Minh City until 21:55 Ho Chi Minh City
  • Train price: USD 47.36 - USD 138.23. From Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay starting from 15:20 Ho Chi Minh City until 21:55 Ho Chi Minh City

How many trips per day are there between Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 20 by Bus+Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay starting from 15:20 Ho Chi Minh City until 21:55 Ho Chi Minh City
  • 14 by Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay starting from 15:20 Ho Chi Minh City until 21:55 Ho Chi Minh City

The most popular transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 34% chosen Bus+Train
  • 33% chosen taxi+Train
  • 33% chosen Train