How to get fromColombo to Hạ Longby plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to Hạ Long by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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Fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane CMB - HPH
2. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi
12h 15m
$383–963
Fly to Tho Xuan Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tho Xuan Airport (THD)plane CMB - THD
2. Take the train from Thanh Hoa to Ninh Binhtrain
3. Take the bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan Chaubus
17h 8m
$353–1,001
Fly to Ha Long Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ha Long Airport (VDO)plane CMB - VDO
2. Take the taxi from Ha Long Airport (VDO) to Hạ Longtaxi
11h 43m
$392–977
Fly to Nanning, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nanning (NNG)plane CMB - NNG
2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus
18h 44m
$355–972
Fly to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane CMB - HAN
2. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane
9h 7m
$683–900

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

24Weekly Planes

16h 12mAverage Duration

$307Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,335.2 km
Duration: 12h 15m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hạ Long, Vietnam?

You can take a vehicle from Colombo to Hạ Long via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Hanoi Airport, and Tuan Chau Island Marina in around 9h 7m.

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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

Angela House Halong(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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

8.9Fabulous

Novotel Ha Long Bay Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Oakwood Ha Long(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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