The distance from Hanoi airport to Halong Bay is 193 km or 119 miles. Normally, it would take around 3 – 3.5 hours to get from Hanoi Airport to Halong Bay. Thanks to the new ExpressWay, travel time of Direct transfer from Hanoi Airport to Halong bay could be shortened to only 2 – 2.5 hours, much faster than transfer with a transition in Hanoi.
In general, there are 2 ways from Hanoi airport to Halong bay:
The most convenient way to transfer from Hanoi Airport to Halong Bay is to book a private car. Our driver, who is able to speak basic English, would be ready to pick you up at Noi Bai airport (HAN) when you’ve arrived.
Upgrade to go via the new Expressway, Travel time will be shortened to 2-2.5 hours with extra fee of USD 12/way for one car.
Find more detail about Noi Bai Airport to Halong by our private car service.
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Higher price for small-group travellers
If the price is what you concern as you are travelling on a budget, then transfer from Hanoi Airport to Halong Bay with a transition in Hanoi may be the best choice. Above all, it is definitely more economical than direct transfer, especially in case you travel alone or in a group of two.
Firstly, our private car pick you up at Hanoi Airport to our office in Hanoi City. Then, you wait about 1 - 1.5 hours for next Limousine van to Halong Bay from Hanoi City. (Travel time vary around 3 hours – 5 hours depend on transportation)
Find more detail about Noi Bai Airport to Halong by shared car service.
The cost of the trip from Hanoi airport to Halong bay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable option is shared car service: travellers expect to pay as low as USD 24 for a ticket.
However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a private - a one-way transfer can cost as much as USD 60 - USD 90 per car.
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An Absolute Must In Vietnam. Easy. Affordable. Super Helpful.
A21 has been amazing. I found them by chance online looking last minute for transportation. They made the second half of my time in Vietnam when I was crunched for time and still wanting to pack in more a breeze.I booked a car from Hanoi to Halong last second which was twice as fast as the bus and picked me up at the Hanoi airport right on time and took me straight to my hotel in Halong. In Halong they were able to get me on a boat tour that was amazing and back to Hanoi, which I had the best time on.
From Hanoi I was able to grab one of their luxury buses to Ninh Binh. They pick you up and drop you off right at your hotel.
Everyone you interact with is knowledgeable and speakers multi languages well. Witty and just all around great. You’re able to communicate directly with ease through WhatsApp, and pay via PayPal.
When you totaled up costs of regular buses, the cabs you have to use to get to and from the stations, the wait time which can be hours because of schedules. The longer drive times. Then toss in food, and entrance fees you wind up paying more, especially if you toss in a tour guide. With a lot more footwork work. Even if A21 is 6-8 bucks more it’s absolutely worth it.
This company is awesome. I would highly recommend reaching out to them. Super accommodating when plans change or are last minute too.
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