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How to get fromHạ Long to Ho Chi Minhby taxi, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hạ Long to Ho Chi Minh by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cat Bi International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)taxi
    2. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)planeHPH - SGN
    2h 34m
    $81–150

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh Central Hotelbus
    2. Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ha Noitrain
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
    20h 11m
    $61–289

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Thuong Ly Bus Stationtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Thuong Ly Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus
    39h 36m
    $64–80

  4. Drive 1,550.3 km

    1. Drive from Hạ Long to Ho Chi Minhcar1,550.3 km
    22h 4m
    $180–260

  5. Taxi to Ha Long Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Ha Long Airport (VDO)taxi
    2. Fly from Ha Long Airport (VDO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)planeVDO - SGN
    2h 57m
    $121–172

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hạ Long, Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Hạ Long to Ho Chi Minh. However, you can take the taxi to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) airport then fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hạ Long to Ho Chi Minh City via Tuan Chau, Ninh Binh Central Hotel, Ninh Binh, and Ha Noi in around 20h 11m.

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