THE SHORT VERSION
Ha Long to Hoi An at a glance.
- From
- Ha Long Hạ Long
- To
- Hoi An Hội An
- Road distance
- About 881 km
- Straight line
- 577 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~11 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Hoi An to Ha Long →
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 Hoi An
Long-distance buses don't always enter the old town; some stop at a guesthouse or on the highway outside town. Check the drop-off and arrange the last few kilometres to your accommodation.
- Hoi An Bus Station · Bến xe Hội An
Local and regional services, mainly towards Da Nang. - Hotel and office pickups
Most sleeper and limousine services to Hue, Nha Trang, Da Lat and beyond board at hotels or operator offices.
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.
- If a guesthouse books your ticket, confirm pickup time and place in writing.
- For an early arrival, ask your hotel about bag storage or early check-in.
KEEP GOING
From Hoi An, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Hoi An
More buses from Ha Long
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ha Long from Hoi An by road?+
About 881 km by road (577 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Ha Long to Hoi An take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 11 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 Hoi An to Ha Long?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Hoi An to Ha Long guide.
Where does the bus from Ha Long arrive in Hoi An?+
It depends on the operator. In Hoi An, services use Hoi An Bus Station, Hotel and office pickups. Long-distance buses don't always enter the old town; some stop at a guesthouse or on the highway outside town. Check the drop-off and arrange the last few kilometres to your accommodation.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Hoi An?+
Long-distance buses don't always enter the old town; some stop at a guesthouse or on the highway outside town. Check the drop-off and arrange the last few kilometres to your accommodation.
What kind of bus runs from Ha Long to Hoi An?+
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 Hoi An 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 Hoi An by bus?+
Direct buses from Hoi An include Da Nang, Hue, Quy Nhon, Dong Hoi, Kon Tum and more. See all connections on our Hoi An bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
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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