Since the distance between 2 places are quite short – only about 64 kilometers, traveling from Hai Phong to Halong Bay only take you around 1 hour. That’s why depending on budget and priority, you could choose from various mode of transportations: bus, taxi or ferry.
| Routes | Distance | Riding time |
| Hai Phong city center to Halong Bay | 64km ~ 40 miles | 45 minutes by car |
| Cat Bi Airport to Halong Bay | 62km ~ 39 miles | 50 minutes by car |
| Cat Ba island to Halong Bay | 23km ~ 14 miles | 60 minutes by ferry |
1. Hai Phong to Halong Bay by bus
- Best if: You’d like to have a decent ride without paying a lot.
- Don’t if: You don’t like to stick with a fixed schedules
Since Hai Phong is connected with Halong Bay by the CT06 Expressway, traveling by bus seems to be a convenient way and loved by many travelers. You could choose from normal bus (~29 seats) or pick a more comfortable ride with limousine vans (~9 seats).
These buses could pick you up from any places in Hai Phong and drop you off at your hotel door in Halong Bay. The cost is also quite reasonable, only about 150,000vnd to 250,000vnd per person for 1 hour ride. There’re 1 vans leaving every 1 hours from Hai Phong City, starting from 5:00 to 21:00.
Check out some bus reliable companies below:
| Bus Companies | Prices | Contact |
| Duy Khanh Limousines | 250,000vnd | xeduykhanh.vn |
| Hoa Tien Transportation | 150,000vnd | +84 91 898 6107 |
| Hoang Phu Limousine | 230,000vnd | xehoangphu.vn |
2. Taxi from Hai Phong to Halong
- Best if: you’d prefer speed and flexibility
- Don’t if: You don’t have a generous budget
Another option if you have a more spacious budget is private taxi. The price difference between a private taxi and a local shuttle is not much, only about 700,000vnd-800,000vnd for an entire private car including all tolls and fees. This option allow you more flexibility in terms of time since they’re available 24/7 and reachable no matter where you’re in Hai Phong.
However, choosing a reliable and trustworthy taxi might be difficult. Mai Linh, Group, or G7 are a few reliable taxi companies in Hai Phong city.
3. A scenic Ferry
- Best if: You’d love to enjoy a beautiful ride
- Don’t if: Time is critical
Ferry is a the most scenic option. Faraway from modern express or busy traffic, these ferries will starting from Got Pier in Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong City and taking 60 minutes sailing before arriving Tuan Chau Marina of Halong Bay. Along the way, you’ll have a chance to admire the beauty of not just 1 but 2 gorgeous bays: Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay.
The ferry has a capacity of 100 passengers and can transport not only travelers but also their vehicles such as motorcycles, bikes, and even cars. Under normal weather conditions, there are 5 departures per day, with the first at 09:00 and the last at 16:00.
The price of a ticket starting at 60,000vnd per person and some extra if you traveling with a motorbike or cars.
| Cat Ba – Tuan Chau Ferry timetable | |||||
| From Cat Ba (Hai Phong) | 07:30 | 09:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 15:00 |
| From Tuan Chau (Halong) | 09:00 | 11:30 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
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