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How to get fromVang Vieng to Hạ Longby bus, plane, car, taxi or train

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

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  1. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Sam Neua, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)planeVTE - NEU
    3. Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Hạ Longcar
    10h 12m
    $150–230

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoibus
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ninh Binhtrain
    3. Take the bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan Chaubus
    33h 52m
    $52–213

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Thuong Ly Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the taxi from Thuong Ly Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi
    28h 10m
    $73–109

  4. Drive 891.8 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Hạ Longcar891.8 km
    12h 21m
    $160–231

  5. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina

    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)planeLPQ - HAN
    3. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane
    6h 3m
    $439–696

  6. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)planeVTE - HAN
    3. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane
    7h 26m
    $486–663

  7. Taxi to Xieng Khouang Airport, fly to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina

    1. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)taxi
    2. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)planeXKH - HAN
    3. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane
    8h 14m
    $551–825

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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