What is the cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng?

The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng is to bus and train which costs $50 - $220 and takes 34h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng?

The fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs $440 - $700.

How far is it from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng?

The distance between Hạ Long and Vang Vieng is 889 km. The road distance is 896 km.

How do I travel from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng without a car?

The best way to get from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 28h 39m and costs $70 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng?

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng, including transfers.

Can I drive from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng?

Yes, the driving distance between Hạ Long to Vang Vieng is 896 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng.

Where can I stay near Vang Vieng?

There are 177+ hotels available in Vang Vieng.

Hạ Long to Vang Vieng - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng by car, plane, bus, taxi, train, ferry, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Sam Neua, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from Hạ Long to Sam Neua (NEU)
2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)NEU - VTE
3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
10h 28m
$155–225
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh Central Hotel
2. Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ha Noi
3. Take the bus from Hanoi to Vang Vieng
34h 38m
$51–212
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Thuong Ly Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thuong Ly Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
28h 39m
$73–108
Drive 896 km
1. Drive from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng896 km
12h 18m
$161–232
Fly Tuan Chau Island Marina to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tuan Chau Island Marina to Hanoi Airport
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)HAN - LPQ
3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng station
6h 8m
$445–696
Fly Tuan Chau Island Marina to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tuan Chau Island Marina to Hanoi Airport
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)HAN - VTE
3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
7h 31m
$487–653
Ferry, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Cat Ba
2. Take the busferry from Cat Ba to Hanoi
3. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Station
4. Take the bus from Naluang Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
38h 22m
$104–132

Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

21Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 888.6 km
Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Hạ Long, Vietnam and Vang Vieng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Hạ Long to Vang Vieng. However, you can drive to Sam Neua (NEU) airport, fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE), walk to Vientiane Airport, take the bus to AV Hotel, Vientiane, walk to Vientiane, then take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Thuong Ly Bus Station, take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, take the bus to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, then take the bus to Vang Vieng Laos.

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