THE SHORT VERSION
Ha Long to Ha Giang at a glance.
- From
- Ha Long Hạ Long
- To
- Ha Giang Hà Giang
- Road distance
- About 445 km
- Straight line
- 305 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~5 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Ha Giang to Ha Long →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Ha Long
Ha Long is the city on Ha Long Bay. Buses and limousine vans from Hanoi drop at Bai Chay, hotels, or the cruise and ferry piers, depending on the service.
- Bai Chay Bus Station · Bến xe Bãi Cháy
Regional and long-distance services. Many tourist vans drop at hotels or piers instead.
Arriving in Ha Giang
If your bus ends at the station, it's a short taxi or motorbike-taxi ride into town.
- Ha Giang Bus Station · Bến xe Hà Giang
About 2 km south of the town centre. Long-distance and regional services.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Overnight buses can arrive before dawn. Check that your accommodation can receive you.
- Hanoi buses leave from several stations and from the Old Quarter, so confirm where yours starts.
KEEP GOING
From Ha Giang, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Ha Giang
More buses from Ha Long
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ha Long from Ha Giang by road?+
About 445 km by road (305 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Ha Long to Ha Giang take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 5 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Ha Long?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Ha Long include Bai Chay Bus Station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Ha Giang to Ha Long?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Ha Giang to Ha Long guide.
Where does the bus from Ha Long arrive in Ha Giang?+
It depends on the operator. In Ha Giang, services use Ha Giang Bus Station. If your bus ends at the station, it's a short taxi or motorbike-taxi ride into town.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Ha Giang?+
If your bus ends at the station, it's a short taxi or motorbike-taxi ride into town.
What kind of bus runs from Ha Long to Ha Giang?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Ha Long to Ha Giang bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Ha Giang by bus?+
Direct buses from Ha Giang include Lao Cai, Cao Bang, Sapa, Noi Bai Airport (HAN), Hanoi and more. See all connections on our Ha Giang bus page.
Still deciding? Check today's departures, then book your seat.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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