Renowned for its breathtaking scenery and limestone caves, Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO Heritage Site and approximately 170 kilometers from Hanoi, attracts millions of visitors per year. A trip between these two usually takes 2.5 to 3 hours by Hanoi – Ha Long Limousine Van, which is also the best way to commute between these two cities. This article will identify the best choices for your trip from Hanoi to Halong Bay (Ha Long).
Hanoi to Ha Long limousine van overview
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Hanoi – Ha Long route map
- Route: Hanoi – CT04 Highway – Hai Phong – Ha Long (Quang Ninh)
- Distance: ~ 160 km
- Duration: ~ 2,5 hours
- Vehicle type: Upgraded from 16-seater Hyundai Solati minibus into and 16-seater Ford Transit minibus.
- Passenger’s seats: 9 or 11 seats in one limousine van. These are arranged randomly by Providers.
Including 4 VIP seats for a 9-seater van and 6 VIP seats for a 11-seater van in the middle of the car, 3 regular seats at the end of the car, and 2 smaller seats on the driver’s side. - Toilets – This van does not have a toilet but also makes rest stops on the way
Schedule and price
Shared transfer
| Schedule | Price/way |
| Hanoi to Ha Long: 08:30; 15:00 Ha Long to Hanoi: 12:00; 18:00 |
13.00 USD/Eco-class seat 15.00 USD/VIP-class middle seat (surcharge on Vietnamese holidays) |
Private transfer
| Schedule | Price/way |
| Hanoi – Ha Long: 5h00-20h00 (1h/trip) Ha Long – Hanoi: 5h00-20h00 (1h/trip) |
120.00 USD/9-seater van 145.00 USD/11-seater van (extra surcharge of 35% on Vietnamese holidays) |
Price includes/excludes
✅ Modern, high-quality, comfortable tourist bus: air conditioning, Wifi, USB charger sockets, luxury leather soft seats (seats can be reclined from 20 to 45 degrees)
✅ Enthusiastic and experienced driver
✅ Travel blankets
✅ Mineral water
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Food and beverage costs
❌ Other personal expenses
Pick-up/Drop-off points
Hanoi:
- This service offers free pick-up/drop-off service at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter area.
- Surcharge for pick-up/drop-off at Noi Bai Airport terminals
Ha Long:
- Tuan Chau Harbor for cruise trip
- Hotels in Ha Long/Bai Chay center
Stops – The van will stop one or two stops for toilet and food/snacks.
Additional notices
- Children aged 0-3 can travel free of charge, must be accompanied by a paying adult
- You can also book a private seat for kid. A child seat can be offered depending on Providers
- Luggage area is not spacious. Recommended to bring: 20-inch (or below 20 kg) suitcase/backpack and 7 kg handbag/passenger. You can leave big luggage at Hanoi hotel and grab it back when returning.
- Once you get confirmation from Viet Transfers, your tickets have been reserved. At the meeting point, there’s no need to show any confirmation or have e-tickets. You just need to tell the operators your name to get on the bus
- The actual pick-up time would be reconfirmed via email /WhatsApp by Viet Transfers. Please be ready at your hotel lobby 30-45 minutes before the actual pick-up time and also inform your hotel receptionist that you are waiting for the picking up.
- Viet Transfers is a travel agent provider that sells tickets or on behalf of the bus companies
Cancellation policy
- Free up to 7 days before departure date: USD 3 / booking as handling fee will be charged;
- Within 5-7 days before departure date: 30% charge;
- Within 3-5 days before departure date: 50% charge;
- Later than 3 days prior to departure date: 100% charge;
- Passenger not showing up: No refund.
