Day trip from Hạ Long to Hanoi
Hanoi lies 128 km (80 mi) west of Hạ Long, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 128 km (80 mi) apart, Hanoi is a realistic day trip from Hạ Long: about 2 h 5 min each way by road.
| Hạ Long | Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 270,054 | 8.1 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What to see in Hanoi
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
Where to book tours and tickets in Hanoi
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Staying in Hanoi
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 855 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (412), and 68 are five-star. Across 703 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 567,541 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hanoi
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Common questions
How far is Hanoi from Hạ Long?
128 km (80 mi) in a straight line, west of Hạ Long; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hạ Long to Hanoi by road?
About 2 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hạ Long and Hanoi?
No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hanoi?
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.