There are 3 ways to get from Hạ Long to Bắc Hà by bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train
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Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Ha Long Bai Chay to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office
- Take a shuttle bus from Sapa SSB to Bac Ha SSB
12h 13m$25–26Drive 407.9 km
- Drive from Hạ Long to Bắc Hà407.9 km
5h 35m$48–69Fly, train
- Fly from Tuan Chau Island Marina to Hanoi Airport
- Take the train from Dong Anh to Pho Lu
8h 41m$394–516
Tuan Chau Island Marina to Hanoi Airport flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Bắc Hà is to bus and shuttle which costs $25 - $26 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Bắc Hà is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Hạ Long and Bắc Hà is 522 km. The road distance is 407.9 km.
The best way to get from Hạ Long to Bắc Hà without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 12h 13m and costs $25 - $26.
It takes approximately 12h 13m to get from Hạ Long to Bắc Hà, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hạ Long to Bắc Hà is 408 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Hạ Long to Bắc Hà.
There are 44+ hotels available in Bắc Hà.
What companies run services between Hạ Long, Vietnam and Bắc Hà, Lào Cai, Vietnam?
There is no direct connection from Hạ Long to Bắc Hà. However, you can take the bus to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office, walk to Sapa SSB, then take the shuttle to Bac Ha SSB. Alternatively, you can drive from Hạ Long to Bắc Hà in around 5h 35m.
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- Phone
- 19006469
- support1@dsvn.vn
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Dong Anh to Pho Lu
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $7–11
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $7–10
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1900 6799
- Website
- phucxuyen.com.vn
Bus from Ha Long Bai Chay to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–19
- Schedules at
- phucxuyen.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
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