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After enjoying a wonderful time around the limestone karst rocks and clear shallow waters of Halong Bay, it's time to hit the road. So pack your bags and get ready for a trip to remember as you head to Da Nang and discover the real Vietnam.
You’ve got three options for transport from Halong Bay to Da Nang: bus, flight, or train. But the bus is the only door-to-door choice.
If you're traveling from Halong Bay, you've probably already sampled many of the beaches and warm shallow waters of the South China Sea. Heading south to Da Nang by bus takes you along the main coastal highway and offers lots of glimpses of white sand along the way.
The distance from Halong Bay to Da Nang is 560 kilometers (347 miles) – but don't expect to be treated to idyllic coastal images all the way. You’ll pass many large towns and cities, like Ninh Binh, Vinh and Hue, on the way. It's a good chance to see life in the suburbs and urban outskirts.
Depending on what time you depart, you might be able to see a whole day's worth of Vietnam before it gets dark. Some buses leave in the morning and travel through the day and the night. Watch out for the urban areas and historic towns as these can be really fascinating. If you’re lucky, you’ll also be able to catch the sunset and sunrise.
It’s a good idea to organize accommodation before you leave Halong Bay. You won't want to search around for a place to stay after just getting off a 15-18 hour overnight bus ride. Not fun!
Taking a sleeper bus from Halong Bay to Da Nang
Sleeper buses are the best way to travel from Halong Bay to Da Nang if you’re on a budget.
Tourist buses ride through the night and are equipped with lots of modern features, including air-conditioning, Wifi access (where available), USB chargers and, most importantly, fully reclining seats. However, there are no toilets on board and comfort breaks aren't all that frequent.
Buses are clean, comfortable and reliable. Just what you need for a 15-18 hour road trip!
Sleeper bus tickets are very affordable – prices start from US$20 per passenger – and you save money on accommodation for the night.
Two bus companies provide transport from Halong Bay to Da Nang: Viet Son Anh and Van Luc Tung. Between both companies, there are around five departures each day. You can choose to leave in the morning or mid-afternoon, but both arrive early.
There's little difference between the bus services apart from the following:
Viet Son Anh runs what is called the ‘Sleeping Bus.’ Seats start from US$24 per person. The Sleeping Bus is very comfortable and has seats that fully recline. Blankets are also provided to keep you cozy during the night while the air-conditioning is on full blast. So bring a hat and woolly socks!
Viet Son Anh's Sleeping Buses depart Halong Bay in the morning and arrive in Da Nang early the next day. Food and drink are sometimes provided or can be purchased on board. However, we recommend you pack your own provisions, especially bottled water.
Van Luc Tung's service is called The Local Sleeping Bus. This is also a clean and comfortable option with fully reclining seats. Blankets are provided but don't expect much in the way of food on board. You will, however, have an extended rest stop for food in Ninh Binh – 3 hours from Halong.
Van Luc Tung's bus is slightly quicker than Viet Son Anh's bus. Usual departure time is around 3pm, and arrival time is just before 6am. Ticket prices are also a little less – US$20 per passenger. Apart from that, both buses offer roughly the same experience.
If you're taking any overnight sleeper bus, it's always a good idea to pack accordingly. Long-distance bus rides can be pretty noisy. Bring some earplugs and an eye mask, just in case. Be extra prepared by bringing your own provisions, entertainment and good humor – you're going to be in it for the long haul.
Taking a train from Halong Bay to Da Nang
Although you can’t travel directly from Halong Bay to Da Nang by train, you can ride the rails to Hanoi and then transfer to another train to complete the journey. This is part of the Reunification Express route.
It takes about six hours to get to the capital from Halong and then a further 18 hours to get to Da Nang. Ticket prices vary depending on which class of cabin you opt for. It’s a scenic route and very sociable, although it does take a big chunk of traveling time.
Taking a flight from Halong Bay to Da Nang
There isn't a direct Halong Bay to Da Nang flight. Still, you can drive about 54 kilometers (33 miles) to Van Don International Airport from Halong and then hop a flight to Da Nang.
Public buses (cheap) or taxis (not so cheap) are your best bet for making the initial stretch of the journey to the airport.
A flight with Vietnam Airlines from Van Don to Da Nang will take approximately an hour in the air but don’t forget to factor in at least an hour before departure. Also, there’s only one flight a day so don’t be late!
One-way flights cost around US$84.
So, if you don’t mind organizing a separate drive, a flight is the best way to get from Halong Bay to Da Nang.
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