Halong Bay, the world’s heritage with magnificent sceneries and attractive experiences, is always one of Vietnam's must-visit attractions for both domestic and international tourists. From Hanoi, with only four to five hours, you can easily travel to Halong. Let’s find out how to transfer from Hanoi to Halong with Handspan Travel Indochina! 

Halong Bay

Through the article, you will learn detailed information about these ways below.

Driving a motorbike from Hanoi to Halong Bay

In Hanoi, it is not hard for you to find a motorbike rental shop. If you use a motorbike, you can follow one of these two routes below to travel from Hanoi to Halong.

• The first route: Hanoi - Sai Dong crossroad - Bac Ninh - 18 Highway - Pha Lai - Chi Linh - Dong Trieu - Uong Bi - Halong (about 155 kilometers)
• The second route: Noi Bai International Airport - Bac Ninh - 18 Highway - Pha Lai - Sao Do - Dong Trieu - Uong Bi - Halong (about 160 kilometers)

It will take you about four to five hours to reach Halong. By driving a motorbike, you will have the chance to stop en route to capture every moment, marvel at the beautiful scenery, and control the transferring time yourself. However, if you travel to Vietnam for the first time and are not familiar with Vietnam’s transportation system and roads, you should not drive a motorbike yourself. Instead, Handspan highly recommends you use a coach, limousine, and seaplane to transfer from Hanoi to Halong. 

Traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay by coach

Coach is the cheapest and most popular means of transport to travel from Hanoi to Halong. Departing from My Dinh, Gia Lam, or Luong Yen bus station, you will reach Bai Chay bus station in Halong after 2,5 to 3 hours. There are many coaches from Hanoi to Halong with different prices and departing times for you to choose from. Below are some bus companies you can refer to. 

• Kumho Viet Thanh

Kumho Viet Thanh coach

• Ka Long Bus

• Hung Duc Bus

Using the coach is a good way to experience local life; however, you may find it difficult to understand Vietnamese customs in the coach or exchange information with the driver. Therefore, it will be better if you travel with a tour guide or choose a limousine with English speaking driver. 

Transferring from Hanoi to Halong Bay by limousine

Traveling by limousine, which takes you about 2,5 hours to get to Halong Bay from Hanoi, is the first choice for tourists due to its conveniences. If you use the limousine to transfer from Hanoi to Halong, you can request the limousine company to pick you up in many places in Hanoi's urban areas and drop you off in your accommodation in Halong. You do not have to catch a taxi or grab to take you from Bai Chay bus station to your hotel like traveling by coach. Besides, each limousine is fully equipped with 4G Wifi, USB charging port, LED screen TV, lively sound system and cold towels and water served throughout the journey. 

There are many limousine options for you to choose from. Let’s find detailed information about some of these limousines below.

• Halong Travel Limousine

Halong Travel Limousine

• Ninh Quynh Car Vip

• Van Don Xanh Limousine

In addition to these limousine companies, you can also refer to Dream Transport Limousine, Green Lion Bus, Phuc Xuyen Limousine, etc. Let’s choose one of the limousines, travel from Hanoi to Halong, and enjoy your trip!

Besides motorbike, coach, and limousine, you can hire a car if you would like to travel in your own group. Please contact Handspan for a private transfer service!

Using a seaplane to get to Halong Bay from Hanoi

• Points of departure: Counter E09, Lobby E, Terminal 1, Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam.
• Points of arrival: Villa T7 Tuan Chau Commercial Urban Area, Tuan Chau Ward, Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, Viet Nam.

Seaplanes are the fastest and most efficient way to travel from Hanoi to Halong Bay. Currently, Hai Au Aviation is the only airline providing seaplane services in Vietnam with three flight services. They are sightseeing flights over Halong Bay, scheduled flights from Hanoi to Halong Bay, and charter flights. 

Halong Bay seaplane

Your journey from Hanoi to Halong Bay will be more memorable when you use the seaplane due to its unique experiences. With a 60-minute stay in the seaplane, you will have a chance to conquer the sky and admire the picturesque scenery of Vietnam’s Northern Delta. You can see fields, poetic rivers, and Halong Bay with thousands of rocky beaches, impressive limestone karsts, and suburban fishing villages. Below are some featured attractions you can catch up with during your flight journey.

• Tuan Chau Marina
• Hai Phong port city
• Red River Delta
• Co Loa Citadel

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In conclusion, through the article, you have just learned about four ways to transfer from Hanoi to Halong. Hope that with these pieces of information, you can choose yourself the best way to enjoy your holiday to Halong Bay!