Find out the easiest way to get to Halong from the information desk at the airport. Most tourists prefer to take a tourist bus. The 170km journey from Hanoi to Halong takes 3 hours. The cost of one ticket does not exceed 180,000 VND.
The cheaper option is to take a shuttle bus. These buses depart every 15-30 minutes and a ride will cost no more than 50,000 VND. The buses move very slowly, stopping at every turn, and take about 5 hours to reach the long-awaited seaside resort.
Tourists also have the option of taking the train. It follows the Hanoi-Halong route. There is not only a simple express train, but also a high-speed express train.
