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

The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Hạ Long is to bus and train which costs $50 - $220 and takes 33h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Hạ Long is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $430 - $700.

How far is it from Vang Vieng to Hạ Long?

The distance between Vang Vieng and Hạ Long is 888 km. The road distance is 891.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Hạ Long without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 28h 10m and costs $70 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Vang Vieng to Hạ Long, including transfers.

Can I drive from Vang Vieng to Hạ Long?

Yes, the driving distance between Vang Vieng to Hạ Long is 892 km. It takes approximately 12h 21m to drive from Vang Vieng to Hạ Long.

Where can I stay near Hạ Long?

There are 1237+ hotels available in Hạ Long.

Vang Vieng to Hạ Long - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

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

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

Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly to Sam Neua, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)VTE - NEU
3. Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Hạ Long
10h 12m
$150–230
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoi
2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ninh Binh
3. Take the bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan Chau
33h 52m
$51–213
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Thuong Ly Bus Station
4. Take the taxi from Thuong Ly Bus Station to Hạ Long
28h 10m
$73–109
Drive 891.8 km
1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Hạ Long891.8 km
12h 21m
$160–231
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 station
2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)LPQ - HAN
3. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina
6h 3m
$439–696

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

21Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vang Vieng to Hạ Long.

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Distance: 887.8 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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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