How to Get from Hanoi to Ha Giang?

Ha Giang is a top-rated destination for local and foreign tourists due to its stunning natural features, such as the Dong Van rocky plateau and the terraced landscape of Hoang Su Phi. To get to Ha Giang from Hanoi, you will need to travel approximately 300km, which takes between 6 - 9 hours, depending on your transportation mode. Luckily, there are many ways to get from Hanoi to Ha Giang, so you can choose the one that suits you best.

1. Transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang by local bus

This is a popular transportation option for locals to move from Hanoi to Ha Giang. It starts at My Dinh bus station and ends at Ha Giang bus station.

• Price: 250.000 – 550.000 VND/pax
• Travel time: 6-9 hours (depends on different bus)
• Schedule: from 4.00 AM to 12.00 PM for the day bus and 7.00 PM – 9.30 PM for the night bus.
• Advantages: Low cost
• Disadvantages: You have to take a taxi between your hotel and the bus station. If the bus breaks down on the way, you may miss your travel plan. You could not communicate with the driver to drop you off at the right bus station. If you leave in the wrong direction, you may lose your way and not find other transportation in the mountainous area. Not many foreign tourists choose this means of transportation.
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>>> Book local bus ticket online at: Vexere.com
or directly at bus station with some bus companies: Ngoc Cuong, Cau Me, Quang Nghi, Quang Tuyen

2. Transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang by high-quality tourist bus

In contrast to local buses, the high-quality tourist buses bring greater convenience and comfort: high-class leather furniture, wifi, USB ports, electric sockets… The tourist buses will pick up passengers in some places in the Old Quarter or at one meeting point in the city center, so it is easy to get there by taxi.

• Price: 320.000 – 350.000 VND/pax
• Travel time: 6 - 7 hours
• Schedule: 7.00 AM and 5.00 PM
• Advantages: clean, luxurious, and not many passengers in the bus (9 - 13 pax/bus)
• Disadvantages: Not proactive in terms of time or travel route.

Some bus companies for reference:

Limousine Quang Nghi
Price: 250.000 - 450.000 VND/pax
Tel: 0917744733
Pick up point: Hanoi City Center
Drop off point: Ha Giang City

Limousine Bang Phan
Price: 300.000 VND/pax
Tel: 19009389 - 0917 898 898 
Pick up: In Hanoi City center
Drop off: Ha Giang City

3. Transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang by motorbike

Many young tourists are interested in this vehicle, especially those who are adventurous and love the thrilling experience. For the motorbike trip from Hanoi to Ha Giang, tourists need to prepare their equipment well, including motorbike repair tools, as there are not many motorbike repair shops on the way.

• Motorbike rental: 12 – 15 USD/day. Not including the gasoline
• Travel route: Hanoi center – Nhat Tan bridge – Vo Chi Cong highway – National No 2A – Vinh Yen City – Tuyen Quang City – Viet Quang town – Ha Giang.
• Travel time: 7 – 8 hours
• Advantages: Proactive in time, low cost, could stop anywhere on the way for photos and enjoy the beautiful landscapes
• Disadvantages: It is a long ride, 7 – 8 hours, and for amateurs, it is dangerous, with many blends and edges. The advice for tourists is to take a bus to Ha Giang and rent a motorbike there.

Motorbike for rent in Hanoi:

Flamingo Travel:
Add: 66 Dao Duy Tu str, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Tel: +84.912.214.554 
Web: https://flamingotravel.com.vn/

Motogo
Add 1: 1081 Hong Ha, Chuong Duong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Add 2: 81 Nguyen Kha Trac, Mai Dich, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Tel: 0966 456 969
Web: Motogo.vn

4. Transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang by taxi

Taxis are convenient, but they are not recommended for mountainous routes. The vehicle may not be suitable for such terrains, and the driver may lack experience on these types of roads. In addition, a taxi ride's cost is typically higher than using a private car. This is especially true if you end up with the wrong taxi. Due to these factors, not many tourists choose to use taxis as a means of transfer.

5. Transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang by private car

The private car is the best choice for traveling long distances in 7 hours from Hanoi to Ha Giang. To visit Ha Giang, you need at least 4-5 days and a professional driver or tour guide to help you visit all the beautiful places there.

• Travel time: 6 - 7 hours
• Price: around 1.700.000 VND/day (SUV)
• Advantages:  Proactive in time, safe, and your travel routes are guaranteed, private space, no wasting time for waiting.
• Disadvantages: High cost than other public transportation.

>>> Reference to check the price of private car transfer from Hanoi to Ha Giang

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