Traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay is a majority choice of many travellers when coming to the North of Vietnam. There are several transports will transfer you from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and vice versa. At Explore Vietnam Travel, we recommend you 5 best ways to travel in this route. You will find out the pros and cons for each transfer.
1. Transfer By Private Car From Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
This is afforable and flexible option for many travelers enjoy their privacy and freedom. When you choose this service, our driver at Explore Vietnam Travel will pick you up at your hotel, you can stop at any places in the route when you want. This door to door service wont let you disapointed. Our clean car with aircon and friendly driver will assist your travel to Ha Long Bay from Hanoi memorable.
- Duration: 2 hours – 2,5 hours via the new highway
- Distance: Approxinmately 170 kilomiters
- Price: 86 USD/ 4 seats car for a one way trip, the price is also depending on the type of car (4, 7, 16 seats); length of excursion (1, 2, or 3-day), or your pick-up/drop-off locations.
- Link to book: https://explorevietnam.com.vn/ha-noi/ha-noi-to-ha-long-bay-by-private-car/
2. Transfer By Shuttle Bus From Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
This option is the best choice for most travelers come to Hanoi. Traveling with comfortable van or limousine. But our shuttle bus only can pick you up at your hotel which is located in Hanoi Old Quarter. If you stay in other places, you have to meet us at the meeting point. The maxium clients of our bus is around 9 – 12 clients/ bus so you will only share with some of other passengers. This option is often included in cruise packages and offers an affordable way to reach your destination. Its very convinient with afforable cost.
- Duration: 2 hours – 2,5 hours via the new hightway
- Distance: Approximately 170 kilomiter
- Price: 25 USD – 30 USD/ one way ticket
3. Transfer By Local Bus From Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Local bus is a plan for traveler with low budget. It doesn’t pick you up at your hotel. You have to meet at the meeting point. There are three primary bus stations where you can catch a Hanoi to Ha Long Bay bus, including My Dinh Station (11 kilometers from Hanoi Old Quarter), Giap Bat Station (7 kilometers away from Hanoi Old Quarter), and Gia Lam Station (5.5 kilometers away from Hanoi Old Quarter).
- Duration: 2 hours – 3 hours
- Distance: Approximately 170 kilomiter
- Price: 6 USD – 12USD/ ticket/pax
4. Transfer By Motorbike From Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Traveling by motorbike is an adventurous journey you might have for the trip from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay. With this option, you can rent a scooter drive by yourself or hire a driver to guide you along the way. The cost of this option is cheap but you have to know the route to go and think about the parking place while you enjoy cruirse excursion in Ha Long Bay.
Renting a motorbike in Hanoi allows you to customize your travel itinerary, explore at your own pace, and add a sense of adventure to your trip. Many rental shops in Hanoi offer motorbike rentals at an affordable price, ranging from 10 USD to 15 USD per day. You can easily seek assistance from your hotel or directly contact motorbike rental centers. Only 100 USD in 3 days for motorbike rental and fuel, you can spend freely for your trip by motorbike.
- Duration: 3 hours – 4 hours
- Distance: Approximately 170 kilomiter
- Price: 10 USD – 15 USD/ day
5. Tranfer By Seaplane From Hanoi To Ha Long Bay
This consider the most expensive travel cost for whom want to go to Ha Long Bay the fastest way from Hanoi International airport. Within only 45 mịnutes in travel duration, you will arrive the bay. For those who are willing to splurge, the seaplane experience is truly unforgettable. Imagine soaring above the stunning landscape of Halong Bay, taking in its natural beauty from a unique perspective. The plane will pick you up at Noi Bai International airport and transfer you to Tuan Chau Marina. The seaplane would take you around Halong Bay for 15-minutes, which would be the most mesmerizing experience during your whole trip.
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Distance: Approximately 170 kilomiter
- Cost: 350 USD – 450 USD / one way/ pax
Understanding the different options of transfer to visit Ha Long Bay from Hanoi will help you be well-prepared for this fantasic experience in Northern Vietnam. We hope this guidance article have shared you some useful tips. So, start planning your trip today and get ready embark on unforgetable adventure to the stunning Ha Long Bay.
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