How to get fromBắc Hà to Hạ Longby taxi, bus, car, train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bắc Hà to Hạ Long by taxi, bus, car, train, or plane

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Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Bắc Hà to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office
2. Take the bus from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office to Ha Long Bai Chay
9h 41m
$73–84
Drive 408.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bắc Hà to Hạ Long408.7 km
5h 35m
$48–69
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Pho Lu to Dong Anh
2. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina
8h 53m
$392–515
Taxi, bus, fly
1. Take the taxi from Bắc Hà to Lao Cai
2. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airport
3. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina
8h 20m
$403–519

Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina flights

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$350Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bắc Hà to Hạ Long.

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Distance: 523.6 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Bắc Hà, Lào Cai, Vietnam and Hạ Long, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Bắc Hà to Hạ Long. However, you can take the taxi to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office then take the bus to Ha Long Bai Chay. Alternatively, you can drive from Bắc Hà to Hạ Long in around 5h 35m.

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Hạ Long, Vietnam(opens in a new window)

Hạ Long is the capital city and first-class provincial city of Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. It was founded in 1993, when the old capital, Hòn Gai, was merged with Bãi Cháy, the main tourist area. The city mainly lies on Hạ Long Bay, and is located at about 178 km east of Hanoi. The city's population in 2019 was 300,267. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Hạ Long

Cát Bà Island(Opens in a new window)

Cat Ba is the largest of the 367 islands spanning 260 km² that comprise the Cat Ba Archipelago, which makes up the southeastern edge of Ha Long Bay in Northern Vietnam. Cat Ba island has a surface area of 285 km² and maintains the dramatic and rugged features of Ha Long Bay. It is commonly used as an overnight hotel stop on tours to Ha Long Bay run by travel agents from Hanoi. This island belongs to Haiphong city - the most famous city of industry in Vietnam.

Dragon's Run(Opens in a new window)

Dragon's Run is a steel roller coaster manufactured by Swiss company Bolliger & Mabillard and located at Dragon Park Ha Long in Vietnam. The coaster was relocated from Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where it last operated as Time Machine. The ride originally opened to the public on April 15, 2008, under the name Led Zeppelin: The Ride as one of the main attractions at Hard Rock Park. As a result of financial difficulties, Hard Rock Park closed after five months of operation. The park re-opened in 2009 with new owners and a new name, but closed at the end of the season. Most of the rides and attractions have been removed from the grounds

Dragon Park Ha Long(Opens in a new window)

Dragon Park is the largest theme park in Southeast Asian located in Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam. It opened on January 25, 2017. The amusement park, managed by the Spanish firm Parques Reunidos, is part of a large resort complex known as SunWorld HaLong Park that includes an aerial tramway called the Queen Cable Car, Sun Wheel — a large observation wheel, as well as gardens, restaurants, a shopping district and a family entertainment center with arcade games. The Typhoon water park is currently under construction and scheduled to be opened in May, 2017 The park was designed in 2015 by [http://www.interthemepark.com International Theme Park Services, Inc.] (Cincinnati, Ohio) in collaboration with Wyatt Design Group and Hetzel Design, both based in California.

Tuần Châu Aquarium(Opens in a new window)

Tuan Chau Aquarium is an aquarium located on Tuan Chau Island in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. The structure itself reflects a very modern style of architecture.

Places to stay in Hạ Long

Indochina Sails Ha Long Bay(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Angela House Halong(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Oakwood Ha Long(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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