The easiest way to travel from Hanoi to Ha Long is by bus.

How far is Ha Long from Hanoi?

The travel distance between Hanoi and Ha Long is 157 km by road. The easiest way to travel from Hanoi to Ha Long is taking a bus.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Ha Long?

It takes 2-3 hours to get from Hanoi to Ha Long by a bus.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

There are three bus companies running the route Hanoi to Ha Long.

Arcady Limousine operates limousine minibuses equipped with seats and capacity for 20 passengers.

Duc Duong Bus operates minivans equipped with four rows of seats accommodating 16 passengers.

Trung Thanh Limousine operates limousine minivans equipped with three rows of seats accommodating 7 passengers. Additionally, there is space for 1 extra passenger in the front of the van next to the driver.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

Where do buses from Hanoi to Ha Long depart?

Most buses from Hanoi to Ha Long depart from the representative offices of the bus companies in Hoan Kiem District in Hanoi.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Hanoi to Ha Long arrive?

Most buses from Hanoi to Ha Long arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in Tuan Chau and Bai Chay, Ha Long.

From Ha Long, you can return to Hanoi by bus or continue traveling to other destinations in Northern Vietnam, such as Cat Ba, Ninh Binh, Ha Giang, Sapa and Mu Cang Chai.