Transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay

Halong Bay boasts to be a “must see” destination in Vietnam, especially those visits North of Vietnam. The World Natural Wonder located 170 km from the East of Hanoi with around 3,5 hours driving from Hanoi center and 4 hours from Noi Bai airport with 30 minutes short break on way. How to get HaLong Bay from Hanoi or Noi bai airport? There are multiple choices that can be suite any budget and traveling purpose.


Road map

By Shuttle Bus

This type of transfer is available for departing from Hanoi center only. The shuttle bus can be understood as “tourist bus”, leaving Hanoi around 08:00 and return at 12:00 from Halong Bay everyday. If your hotel located in Hanoi Old Quarter, you will be picking up from the hotel. Otherwise, you have to take a taxi to meeting point. There are maximum 14 people on shuttle bus – the Ford Transit minivan.


Meeting point in Hanoi: In front of Opera House, N0 1 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi

Ending point in Halong Bay: Bai Chay habour

Cost: 12US$/person/way.

By Public Bus

It is normally using by local people, departing from fix stations, which located outside Hanoi center. Traveling by public bus, you need to take taxi to the stations and buy the ticket. The buses depart hourly and arrival Halong station after more than 4hours driving.

Departing from Hanoi: Gia Lam or Luong Yen Stations

Arrival in Halong Bay: Halong Bus Station.


Cost: 100.000VND (5US$) per person/per way

Notes: Some years ago, there was a tourist express train from Hanoi to Halong Bay at rate 10US$/person/way. However, it was closed as ineffectiveness

By Private Car

Travelling by private car considers the best choice as its flexibility, safety, quality and valuable rates. It also seem be uniquely way to reach Halong Bay from Noi Bai airport despite the taxi collection as it is indeed unsafe enough because of old age, careless drivers and non-competitive price.

Almost the same taxi cost, you have your own quality car, be greeted by friendly & helpful driver, 24hours English Speaking assistance and useful consultancy… This means of transfer is really worth for your expense.

Private car pricelist
RouteTransferSedanSUVVanMercedes E SeriesBMW 7 Series
Noi Bai Airport – Halong Bay
One way98105120280475
Return115125135345685
Hanoi Center – Halong Bay
One way95110120190415
Return105120130248430
Overnight/night506070170135
Overtime/hours57103445

Notes:
  • Rate in US$ for per car, included driver, fuel, toll fees, mineral water & tissue on car.
  • Working time from 8.00 to 17.00 everyday
  • The rates may be changed without notice.
  • Driver speaks mainly Vietnamese but on-phone assistance is available 24/7
  • All luxury drivers can speak English

By Helicopter

What's the best way to see Halong Bay?! Surely, there is nothing greater than admire fabulous Halong Bay from helicopter!

In fact, there was “helicopter taxi” for route Hanoi to Halong Bay few years ago, however, due to inefficient operation, this service no longer remain. Thus, charter is the only way to be able to see Halong from above.

Because of not popular in Vietnam, the only way you can use this means of transportation is charter at rather expensive rate. So, this service is suitable for a group, big family or V.I.P. The helicopter takes off from Gia Lam airport – a domestic airport, flying about 1 hour from Hanoi and vice versa.

Charter helicopter pricelist
Type of helicopterMax capacity(N0 of seats)Charter rates (US$/helicopter)
One wayReturn
Mi-17247.1507.330
Mi-172248.0508.250
EC 155 B11211.94012,250

Notes:
  • The rates above included TAX, Insurance, Fuel
  • The rates above excluded ground transfers. Ex: Car for transfer from hotel in Hanoi to Gia Lam airport….
  • Overnight fees: 500US$/Heli/1st night & 1000US$/Heli/2ndnight
  • The rates may be changed without notice.
  • The booking will be confirmed by first come – first serve 

Shore excursion recommendation

There are multiple shore excursions from the ports, depending on your ship’s anchor schedule and your interest; you can take the best suitable one from our recommendation listing below. They are the highlights and samples, but any special request

From Cai Lan port, Ha  Long City
  • 5hours Ha Long Bay cruise exploring
  • 7hours Ha Long Bay kayaking adventure
  • Ha Long historical & dinning cruise (8hours)
  • Full day Hanoi city tour (9-10hours)
From Hai Phong port,  Ha Long City
  • Half day Hai Phong City tour (4-5hours)
  • Peaceful countryside tour (7hours)
  • Charming Hanoi day trip (9hours)
From Chan May port,  Hue City
  • Historical Hue city tour (8hours)
  • Highlight Da Nang city tour (7hours)
  • Hoi An culture and cooking class (9hours)
  • Hoi An shopping and exploring (8hours)
From Tien Sa port, Da  Nang City
  • Historical Hue city tour (9hours)
  • Highlight Da Nang city tour (5hours)
  • Hoi An culture and cooking class (8hours)
  • Hoi An shopping and exploring (7hours)
From Cau Da port, Nha  Trang City
  • Half day Nha Trang city tour (4hours)
  • Nha Trang countryside tour (5,5hours)
  • The best Nha Trang Beauty and culture (7hours)
From Phu My port, Vung  Tau City
  • Vung Tau City tour (8hours)
  • Ho Chi Minh City tour (9hours)
  • Mekong Delta river tour (10 hours)
From Saigon port, Ho  Chi Minh City
  • Ho Chi Minh City Tour (half day & full day)
  • Colorful Mekong Delta tour (7hours)
  • Incredible Cu Chi Tunnel tour (6hours)
  • Ho Chi Minh food & life style tour
From Ben Dam port, Con  Dao Island
  • Gentle  Life Con Dao Discovery (5hours)
  • Beauty & Historical Con Dao island  (4,5hours)
From An Thoi port, Phu  Quoc island
  • The Best Phu Quoc Discovery (5hours)
  • Specialties Phu Quoc Exploring (6hours)
From Quy Nhon port,  Binh Dinh province
  • Quy Nhon Culture & Food (4,5hours)

Vietnam seaport transfer

There are totally 166 ports in Vietnam, stretching from north to south, in which, 10 ports serving tourist ships. All tourist seaports located in the most famous destinations, convenient for sightseeing and doing shore excursion. 

Tourist Vietnam ports listing

Vietnam port in the North:
  • Cai Lan port in Quang Ninh province, it located 15’ driving to Ha Long Bay World Heritage and about 175km to Hanoi capital.
  • Dinh Vu port in Hai Phong city: 20km from Hai Phong City and 125km from Hanoi.
Vietnam port in the Middle:
  • Chan May port in Hue City: 75km from Hue City, 65km from Da Nang City and 96km from Hoi An Ancient Town
  • Tien Sa port in Da Nang City: 130km from Hue, 15km from Da Nang and 50km from Hoi An.
Vietnam port in the South:
  • Cau Da port in Nha Trang City: It located just around 5km from the city center.
  • Quy Nhon port in Binh Dinh province: It is about 10km from Quy Nhon city center.
  • Phu My port, Vung Tau province: This is the most popular port in Vietnam, it is about 55km from Vung Tau city and 90km from Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Lotus port, Ho Chi Minh City: It located nearby the city, just about 5km from city center.
Vietnam port in islands:
  • Cai Dam port, Con Dao island: It’s about 10km from Con Dao town center
  • An Thoi port, Phu Quoc island: Located in North of Phu Quoc, it is about 17km from Duong Dong town, Phu Quoc island.

Ports authorization fees

Port fees, similar as airport tax applying for all cruise passengers who take shore excursion and services. If you process shore excursion package from your cruise lines or appointed travel agents at the ports, the fee included in price. Of course, the rate is more expensive than booking with local operator.
Port fee are required all ports in Vietnam, but some are compulsory and others optional if your meeting point outside the terminal gate. However, if you want to be picked up at your ship, you have to definitely paying port fees (25US$/pax)

Car rental price List

PortsRoutesCar rental price (US$)Port fees
SedanSUVMini van
Cai LanHai Phong airport657595Optional
Hanoi airport99105115
Hanoi City tour115130145
Ha Long Bay tour354560
Chan MayHue City tour125140165$25
Da Nang City tour95110130
Hoi An Town tour115125145
Tien SaHue City tour135150175$25
Da Nang City tour607080
Hoi An Town tour688095
Phu My portVung Tau City tour125135145Optional
Ho Chi Minh City tour185195220
Saigon airport99110120

Price Included: Private AC car or minivan, fuel, parking fees, toll fees, driver, mineral water & tissue

Price excluded: Guide, entrance fees, personal expenses, tips.

Notes:
  • The drivers speak Vietnamese mainly & just fewer English.
  • English speaking drivers are availability upon request with surcharge
  • Price quoted in US$ for per car, included service charge and VAT
  • Port fee price bases on per person.
  • The rate may be changed without notice.
  • Cancelation policy:
    • No charge for cancellation/amendment made 24hours prior to the request time (local time)
    • Cancellation/amendment made 12hours in advance, 50% of total will be charged
    • Late cancellation/amendment within 12hours to be charged full amount

Transfer from Da Nang to Hoi an

Hoi An – a charming ancient town which brings the poetic feeling for anyone visiting. It is about 30 km from Da Nang to Hoi An with around 45 minutes driving. You can easily access to Hoi An from Da Nang airport by bus, private car or taxi.

By private car

Private car rental will be the best choice for safe and excellent quality. You will not bother your luggage as shuttle bus, not be anxious for driving and rate as taxi. Take a private car you can completely relax, be the best care with 24hours service and always on time at your proposal.

RouteTransferSedanSUVVan
Toyota Camry
Mercedes E Series
Da Nang Airport – Hoi An
One way2530358595
Return455565165185
Overtime/hours57103445

Notes:
  • Rate in US$ for per car, included driver, fuel, toll fees, mineral water & tissue on car.
  • Working time from 8.00 to 17.00 everyday
  • The rates may be changed without notice.
  • Driver speaks mainly Vietnamese but on-phone assistance is available 24/7
  • All luxury drivers can speak English

By bus

Bus from Da Nang to Hoi An operating hourly. It starts from central bus station in Dien Bien Phu street, Da Nang City and finish in Pham Hong Thai street, Hoi An. Rate for bus is 1US$ (20.000VND) per person.

By shuttle bus

We offer the shuttle bus from Da Nang airport to Hoi An town and vice versa by minivan – Mercedes Sprinter with maximum 10 persons per car. It takes around 45’ driving and you will be dropped off at your hotel instead of a fix station at rate 6 US$/pax/way.
Shuttle bus timetable:                
From Da Nang airport to Hoi An7:0009:3012:3015:0018:3021:30
From Hoi An to Da Nang airport06:1508:4511:4514:1517:1519:45

By taxi

There are some taxis companies allow to working in Da Nang airport, so it is not very difficult to take a taxi to Hoi An. However, you should check the price before getting the taxi as sometimes the drivers ask supplement. They also refuse serving for a short route requirement.
Our taxis recommendation:
  • Mai Linh Taxi
Phone: (0511) 3522333
  • Vinasun Taxi
Phone: (0511) 368.68.68
  • Tien Sa Taxi
Phone: (0511) 3797979
The fix rate for some main route:
  • Da Nang Airport to Hoi An Town: 400.000 VND (20 US$) for one way transfer by 4 seats car & 5000.000 VND (25US$) for per 7 seats car.
  • Da Nang airport to My Son Holly Land: 710.000VND (35 US$) for one way transfer by 4 seats car or 800.000 VND (40 US$) for per 7 seats car.
  • Da Nang airport to Hue: 1.150.000 VND (55 US$) for one way transfer by 4 seats car & 1.250.000 VND (60 US$) for per 7 seats car.

Da Nang Airport Transfer

There are some airports in middle Vietnam such as: Phu Bai airport – Hue City, Dong Hoi airport – Quang Binh province. However, Da Nang airport is the unique international terminal in middle Vietnam, it is about 35km from Hoi An Ancient Town (50 minutes driving), 125km from Hue city (2,5 hours nonstop driving) and just around 8 km from Da Nang city center.

You can take a public bus or shuttle bus from Da Nang airport to Hoi An Town or Da Nang city but not available to Hue City, except for taxi and private car. Taxi cost from Da Nang aiport to Hue is the same with private car. So, private car must be the best choice for transfer from Da Nang to Hue as its convenience and quality of service.

It is pity not much vehicle categories availability in Da Nang. There are Toyota Camry or Mercedes E series can be offered for luxury transfer requirement.

Private airport transfer price list


Type car
Airport to Da NangAirport to Hoi AnAirport to Hue  Overtime/hr
One Way
Two Way
One Way
Two Way
One Way
Two Way
Sedan18352545801505
SUV20383055951857
Mini Van2855356510519510
Mercedes E series651259518233034520

Price Included:Private AC car or minivan with driver, Fuel, Parking fees, Toll fees, Mineral water & tissue

Price excluded:Guide, Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips.

Notes:
  • The drivers speak Vietnamese mainly & just fewer English.
  • English speaking drivers are availability upon request with surcharge
  • Price quoted in US$ for per car, included service charge and VAT
  • Working time from 07:00 to 18:00 everyday
  • The rate may be changed without notice.
  • Cancelation policy:
    • No charge for cancellation/amendment made 24hours prior to the request time (local time)
    • Cancellation/amendment made 12hours in advance, 50% of total will be charged
    • Late cancellation/amendment within 12hours to be charged full amount
  •  

Tranfer from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne

Phan Thiet is owner of the most beautiful beach in Vietnam. Mui Ne locate around 20km from the city, Mui Ne attracts anyone by its pristine smooth beaches, golden sand dunes, fresh seafood, year round tropical climate and very friendly fishermen.

It takes about 4 hours driving from Saigon to Mui Ne (198 km), no doubt, Mui Ne is indeed a seashore paradise nearby Ho Chi Minh City.

If departing from Ho Chi Minh City center, you can take train, bus, taxi or private car. However, there are availability taxi and private car for your departing from Ho Chi Minh airport only.

By Private Car

Landing in Ho Chi Minh airport then going straight to Mui Ne, you can take only taxi or private car transfer. Taxi is not cheaper than private car, sometime more expensive so, transfer from Saigon airport to Mui Ne consider nothing better than private car.

Except for urgently traveling without reservation in advance, there are no reasons to take an old taxi instead of quality private car at the same rate with 24hours support.

Private car pricelist
RouteTransferSedanSUVVanMercedes S Series
Ho Chi Minh Airport – Mui Ne
One way118125135385
Return135145155695
Ho Chi Minh City – Mui Ne
One way115120135320
Return125140165595
Overnight/night405060N/A
Overtime/hours571085

Notes:
  • Rate in US$ for per car, included driver, fuel, toll fees, mineral water & tissue on car.
  • Working time from 8.00 to 17.00 everyday
  • The rates may be changed without notice.
  • Driver speaks mainly Vietnamese but on-phone assistance is available 24/7.
  • All luxury drivers can speak English
  • English Speaking driver are available upon request with surcharge.

By Train

There are two daily trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet and vice versa. The first class carriages on the train are called "Golden Train" and also be only one of comfort, cleanness and spacious. The seats are reminiscent of 1950's airline seats; comfortable but not luxurious. Rate is 15US$/way, included ticket delivery.
The other train belonging to Vietnam Railway, it is popular for local people, not really comfortable enough. Rate is from 6US$ to 10US$/way at Saigon Railway Station.

Train timetable:

Golden train: SPT2 & SPT1
  • From Saigon to Phan Thiet: 06:50 – 10:30
  • From Phan Thiet to Saigon: 14:05 – 18:40
Vietnam Railway train: PT4 & PT3
  • From Saigon to Phan Thiet: 17:05 – 21:30
  • From Phan Thiet to Saigon: 22:05 – 03:25
Railway Station Information:
  • Saigon Station: No 1, Nguyen Thong Street, Dist 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Phan Thiet Station: H59, Le Hong Phong Street, Phan Thiet City.
  • Muong Man Station: Ham Thuan Nam, Binh Thuan province.
Notes:
  • Train mark SPT 2 & SPT1 operating everyday (Golden train)
  • Train mark PT4 & PT3 operating only at weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

By Public Bus

There are hourly buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne, cost around VND 220,000 (12US$) including service fee, just slightly less than the golden train.

All the major buses companies serving Phan Thiet leave from the corner of Pham Ngu Lao and De Tham in District 1,Ho Chi Minh City. Their offices are all near that corner. Just go to one of the offices and get a ticket for the date and time you wish to go. You can book in advance with us by mail for hotel delivering.

Kumho Samco Express:
  • Depart in Ho Chi Minh City: Mien Dong bus station, Binh Thanh Dist, Ho Chi Minh City at07h00; 08h30; 10h00; 12h30, 14h00, 16h00, 18h00
  • Depart in Phan Thiet: N0 1, Tu Van Tu Street, Phan Thiet City at 02h00; 07h00; 08h30; 10h00;12h30; 14h00; 16h00
Phương Trang Bus
  • Depart in Ho Chi Minh City: 274-276 Đe Tham Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City at 07h30; 15h00.
  • Phan Thiet office: 326 Street 19-4, Phan Thiet City.
  • Mui Ne office: N0 97 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street

Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer

Ho Chi Minh airport is the oldest and largest among international airports in Vietnam. It was built in 1930, following Tan Son Nhat name, located in the north of the city, about 8km from center.

There is no shuttle bus from the airport to city center, whereas, public bus is available outside the airport’s area. So that, taxi and private car must be the best convenience transfer from Ho Chi Minh airport (former Saigon airport) to city center.

Airport taxi can be easily taken outside arrival hall at rate around 8 US$/taxi to dist 1. However, its quality is indeed not good condition, old and dirty looking. To save fuel, taxi driver normally not turn on air-conditioner that brings hot atmosphere in car. Luckily, taxi drivers are quite nice enough but sometimes they have to fighting each other to get customers as too much taxi operating at the airport. Because of taxi cost not fix but following meter, so you may be paid more expense by dishonest drivers running around rather than short way to your hotel.

Private car service offered fix price that will make your peace of mind, especially landing in evening. Multiple choice from executive to stretched limousine, 24hours English Speaking support, high standard fleets and helpful driver will make your arrival unforgettably.

Private airport transfer price list

Type carAirport pick up & drop off  Overtime/hr
One WayTwo Way
Sedan20385
SUV25457
Mini van305510
Toyota Camry5510520
Mercedes S Series9819035
Stretched Limousine20539585

Price Included:Private AC car or minivan with driver, Fuel, Parking fees, Toll fees, Mineral water & tissue

Price excluded:Guide, Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips.



Notes:
  • The drivers speak Vietnamese mainly & just fewer English.
  • English speaking drivers are availability upon request with surcharge
  • Price quoted in US$ for per car, included service charge and VAT
  • Working time from 07:00 to 18:00 everyday
  • The rate may be changed without notice.
  • Cancelation policy:
    • No charge for cancellation/amendment made 24hours prior to the request time (local time)
    • Cancellation/amendment made 12hours in advance, 50% of total will be charged
    • Late cancellation/amendment within 12hours to be charged full amount
  •