How to get from Ha Long to Hanoi

By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 10 August 2026

Distance: 132 kmstraight line
Fastest: 2h 15m - 3h 15mby private car
Cheapest: 5 - 10 USDby bus
Ways to go: 4bus, private car

All four, side by side

OptionTimePriceDeparts

Shared MinivanTime2h 45m - 4hPrice10 - 20 USDDepartsSeveral departures dailyRead more
Private CarTime2h 15m - 3h 15mPrice45 - 90 USDDepartsOn demandRead more
Standard Coach BusTime3h 15m - 4h 30mPrice5 - 10 USDDepartsEvery 30-90 minutesRead more
Limousine BusTime2h 45m - 4hPrice8 - 15 USDDepartsEvery 30-60 minutesRead more

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Shared Minivan

Balanced and practical, a shared minivan offers a smooth zip to Hanoi with fewer stops than a bus.

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Shared Minivan · Ha Long → Hanoi, sold by 12Go

10 - 20 USD2h 45m - 4hSeveral departures daily

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Standard Coach Bus

Cheap and reliable, this classic coach rolls through the Red River corridor with simple, no-frills value.

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Coach Bus · Ha Long → Hanoi, sold by 12Go

5 - 10 USD3h 15m - 4h 30mEvery 30-90 minutes

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Limousine Bus

Fast and easy, ride straight from Ha Long to Hanoi in a cushioned limousine with city-to-city convenience.

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Limousine Bus · Ha Long → Hanoi, sold by 12Go

8 - 15 USD2h 45m - 4hEvery 30-60 minutes

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Private Car

Comfortable and flexible, a private car lets you race from Ha Long to Hanoi on your own schedule.

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Private Car · Ha Long → Hanoi, sold by 12Go

45 - 90 USD2h 15m - 3h 15mOn demand

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Now that you’re there

What to do in Hanoi

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Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital where the ancient Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, French colonial architecture, and vibrant street food culture blend seamlessly.

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