How to get from Ha Giang to Hanoi

Why visit Hanoi?

Hanoi is Vietnam’s bustling capital, where heritage and modernity collide. At its heart is the iconic Old Quarter bustling with cosy hotels, old residential buildings and neighbourhood cafes. Composed of 36 streets, just walking around this area will reward you with many amazing discoveries.

Must-visit sites include the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the 19th-century gothic St. Joseph’s Cathedral. We recommend munching on as much street food as you can, strolling around Hoan Kiem Lake, and our favourite: watching the world go by from one of the many coffee shops in Hanoi.

There are 2 ways to travel the 285 kilometres (177 miles) from Ha Giang to Hanoi. You can choose between the bus and van. The journey takes 5 hours 25 minutes to 7 hours 50 minutes and the quickest way is by bus. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 246,000 VND ($9.40).

There are plenty of companies operating buses from Ha Giang to Hanoi. We have listed some of their schedules below, but you can also check out BookAway for more options.

You can also choose from several types of buses, with ticket prices starting from 246,000 VND ($9.40).

Departure and arrival station

Most buses depart from Ha Giang Bus Station in Ha Giang town centre and arrive at My Dinh Bus Station, located 10 km west of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Some also depart and arrive at their corresponding offices in the two cities, so check the bus company’s departure and arrival stations before booking your ride.

Better yet, book a bus that already offers free hotel pick-up and/or drop-off.

For a few more bucks, you can get a comfortable limo van ride from Ha Giang to Hanoi. Bang Phan, Truly Ha Giang and Ngoc Cuong are three of the companies operating limo vans for this route.

Van fares from Ha Giang to Hanoi start from 372,000 VND ($14.20) for the journey that takes around 5 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours.

Truly Ha Giang and Group Tour Company both offer free pick-up.

We recommend travelling with Truly Ha Giang because they have the cheapest rates, they are highly rated, and they offer free hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Departure and arrival station

Most van companies offer free hotel pick-up and/or drop-off. It’s best to book with these companies to save yourself the hassle and additional cost of finding your way to/and from van stations.

Some also depart and arrive at their corresponding offices in Ha Giang and Hanoi. Do check this info before your trip to avoid any surprises!