The distance between Hanoi and Halong Bay is about 170 km and takes around 2.5 hours of driving via the New Highway 5B. If you travel from Hanoi airport, the distance is about 180 km. You can easy to choose 2 main routes: National Road 18 via Bac Ninh province or New Highway 5B via Hai Phong city. However, the exact distance and traveling time depend on where you start from or where you drop off.
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Hanoi to Halong Bay distance and travel time
If you are looking for a Halong Bay cruise, you should know exactly where the cruise starts from, Halong city or Hai Phong city, in order to arrange the proper transfer. Halong Bay is a large area including 4 main parts: Halong Bay central, Bai Tu Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, and Cat Ba Island.
There are different piers for each part of Halong Bay: Tuan Chau pier, Halong International cruise port, Hon Gai harbor, and Got pier. You can find all detail about the distance and travel time from Hanoi to the Halong Bay cruise port below.
New highway 5B from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Distance from Hanoi to Halong Bay
There are many possible arrivals and departure points, and below is detailed information about some most popular travel routes from Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay.
Arrival location
Route
Distance
Travel time
Tuan Chau Pier, Halong
New Highway 5B
150 km
2 hours
National Road No.18
145 km
3 hours 10 minutes
Halong Internaltional Cruise Port
New Highway 5B
155 km
2 hours 10 minutes
National Road No.18
150 km
3 hours 20 minutes
Hon Gai Harbor, Halong
New Highway 5B
160 km
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2 hours 20 minutes
National Road No.18
155 km
3 hours 30 minutes
Got Pier, Hai Phong
New Highway 5B
130 km
1 hour 50 minutes
National Road No.5
139 km
3 hours 40 minutes
Hanoi to Tuan Chau pier, Halong Bay
Tuan Chau pier is the largest pier in Halong Bay, situated in the north-west of Halong Bay, 8 km south-west of Halong City. This pier welcomes both domestic and international ships. It can hold up to 2000 sea vessels at one time. This pier is on the edge of Tuan Chau Island, connected to the mainland by a long bridge.
This big port stretches 8 km into Halong Bay and is the favorite port for many cruises to Halong Bay such as Stellar, President, Paradise, Alisa, Aphrodite, Hera, Apricot Premium.
Hanoi to Tuan Chau pier, Halong Bay distance and travel time
Route 1: Hanoi to Tuan Chau pier via New Highway 5B
- Distance: 150 kilometers
- Travel time: 2 hours
This route is approximately 150 km, it cuts down the distance from Hanoi to Halong Bay by 45 kilometers in comparison with the old one. From Hanoi Old Quater, you drive through Chuong Duong bridge, take the route New Highway 5B, then drive along Halong-Hai Phong Expressway, you will arrive Tuan Chau pier.
Route 2: Hanoi to Tuan Chau pier via National Road 18
- Distance: 145 kilometers
- Travel time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Even though the length of the route is shorter, it takes longer to travel on this route than the first one. From Hanoi Old Quarter, we make the way to Sai Dong area, then enter the National Road 5, drive along with Hai Duong city to National Road 18. Then, you will reach Yen Tho, Dong Trieu town in Quang Ninh. From there, it is easy to travel to Tuan Chau pier.
Tuan Chau pier Halong Bay
Hanoi to Halong International Cruise Port
Halong International Cruise Port or Sun Group Pier was officially opened on April 28, 2019, featuring top-of-the-line facilities designed to welcome visitors with ease. The pier is located in the center of the Bai Chay tourist area, next to the Sun World Halong Complex – an entertainment and recreation cluster.
The port can hold up to 300 ships with four modern wharves. The port is also equipped with modern facilities for travelers, including a cafe and souvenir shop for guests. Some cruises that depart from Halong international cruise port are Scarlet Pearl, Dragon Legend, Lily.
Hanoi to Halong International Cruise Port distance and travel time
Route 1: Hanoi to Halong International Cruise Port via New Highway 5B
- Distance: 155 kilometers
- Travel time: 2 hours 10 minutes
To get to Halong International cruise port from Hanoi Old Quarter, tourists need to cross Vinh Tuy bridge, head towards AEON Mall Long Bien by taking Ring Road 3. Then travel along New Highway 5B, Ha Long – Hai Phong Expressway, you will arrive at Halong International cruise port.
Route 2: Hanoi to Halong International Cruise Port via National Road 18
- Distance: 150 kilometers
- Travel time: 3 hours 20 minutes
There are many ways to travel to choose from if you use National Road 18. The road through Chi Linh in Hai Duong city is the shortest one. From Hanoi Old Quater, you can cross the river using Chuong Duong or Vinh Tuy bridge, pass by AEON Mall, then enter Hanoi – Bac Giang Expressway. Follow Noi Bai – Ha Long Expressway to reach Halong International Cruise Port.
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Halong International Cruise Port
Hanoi to Hon Gai harbor, Halong Bay
Hon Gai harbor is located near Bai Chay bridge. It is much smaller and has less modern facilities than the other 2 piers. However, this harbor is the port of many Bai Tu Long Bay cruises that explore this beautiful Bay. Cruises depart from this harbor are: Paloma, Swan, Signature, Starlight.
Hanoi to Hon Gai harbor distance and travel time
Route 1: Hanoi to Hon Gai harbor via New Highway 5B
- Distance: 160 kilometers
- Travel time: 2 hours 20 minutes
The distance from Hanoi Old Quarter to Hon Gai harbor via the New Highway 5B is 161 km. The first 14 km is the distance from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vinh Tuy Bridge. On the next 147 km, we travel from Co Linh road to New Highway 5B, Ha Long – Hai Phong Expressway, then Hon Gai harbor.
Route 2: Hanoi to Hon Gai harbor via National Road 18
- Distance: 155 kilometers
- Travel time: 3 hours 30 minutes
The normal route on National Road 18 in Hanoi Old Quarter – Chuong Duong Bridge – National Road 1A – National Road 18 on Bac Ninh City & Hai Duong City – Hon Gai port.
Swan cruise – depart from Hon Gai harbor
Hanoi to Got pier, Hai Phong city
Got pier is located on Cat Hai Island in Hai Phong city. It is the port of the most of Cat Ba Island cruises and Lan Ha Bay cruises. Cruises that depart from Got harbor are Mon Cheri, Peony, Heritage, Orchid, Era, Sena.
Hanoi to Got pier, Hai Phong city distance and travel time
Route 1: Hanoi to Got Pier via New Highway 5B
- Distance: 130 kilometers
- Travel time: 1 hours 45 minutes
It takes only 2 hours traveling from Hanoi Old Quarter to Got pier on New Highway 5B. From Hanoi Old Quater, follow the route: Vinh Tuy Bridge – AEON Mall – New Highway 5B – Got Pier.
Route 2: Hanoi to Got Pier via National Road 18
- Distance: 139 kilometers
- Travel time: 3 hours 40 minutes
The distance when using National Road 18 or the new highway is the same, however, you need more than 1 more hour if you do not use New Highway. From Hanoi Old Quater, get to Chuong Duong bridge, use National Road 18 to pass through Bac Ninh Province, Hai Duong, and Quang Ninh. You will easily find the way to Got pier.
Got pier – departure of cruises in Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha bay
Distance between Hanoi Airport and Halong Bay
There are 2 different routes from Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai international airport) to Halong is via National Road 18 or New Highway 5B. The distance from Hanoi airport to Halong Bay via National Road 18 is about 150 km and takes around 3 hours of driving. However, if you choose the New Highway 5B, the distance is longer about 180 km but the driving time is only around 2.5 hours.
Hanoi airport to Halong Bay distance and travel time
Please find the detail about the distance and travel time as below:
Arrival locationRouteDistanceTravel TimeTuan Chau Pier, HalongNew Highway 5B169 km2 hours 20 minutesNational Road 18141 km2 hours 50 minuteHalong International Cruise PortNew Highway 5B175 km2 hours 30 minutesNational Road 18147 km3 hoursHon Gai Harbor, HalongNew Highway 5B178 km2 hours 40 minutesNational Road 18150 km3 hours 10 minutesGot Pier, Hai PhongNew Highway 5B149 km2 hours
For further information about the transfer from Noi Bai airport, please read the article: Hanoi Airport to Halong Bay: 4 Fast & Safe Ways to Transfer
Tips to choose a suitable transfer Hanoi – Halong
Depending on which cruise you choose to travel with, the distance and travel time will be difference. You can decide the most suitable route and means of transportation for the transfer in the article: Hanoi to Halong Bay: 6 BEST Ways to Travel to help you plan your trip to Halong Bay better.
However, most of Halong Bay tours from Hanoi included a shuttle bus or van transfer from either Hanoi center to Halong Bay in the package. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask for help from your travel consultant at BestPrice Travel to book the transfer for you. Using the transfer booked with your travel consultant or cruise will not have to worry if you arrive in time for the cruise or not.
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