Ba Be National Park, about 240 kilometers from Hanoi, is one of the ideal destinations for ecotourism in the North of Vietnam. To get from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park, it takes you about 4 - 5 hours depending on the means of transport you choose. Let’s find out how to reach the park from Hanoi with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Ba Be National Park

Through this blog post, you will know the pieces of information below. 

Getting to Ba Be National Park from Hanoi by motorbike

If you want to get from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park by motorbike, you can follow the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen highway to National Highway 3. At the intersection with Provincial Highway 268, turn left to go to Dinh Hoa (Cho Chu). From here, keep running along Provincial Highway 254 to Bang Lung (Cho Don), then drive another 40 kilometers to reach the park. 

The route leading to Ba Be National Park is extremely stunning, with featured scenery of the mountainous regions in Vietnam. If you drive your motorbike, you should check your motorbike's machinery and brakes well before going. Besides, please obey traffic safety laws when participating in motorbike trips to get from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park. 

Driving your own motorbike allows you to stop en route and admire the scenery along the way. However, if you are unfamiliar with Vietnam’s transportation system, it is highly recommended that you use a coach or a limousine to reach Ba Be National Park. Let’s keep reading for more detailed information!

Getting from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park by coach

Taking a coach from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park is a popular choice for tourists. You can depart from My Dinh bus station to reach Bac Kan City. Below are some reliable bus companies from Hanoi to Bac Kan.

Thuong Nga Bus

• Contact: 0973 136 668
• Price: from VND 90,000

Thuong Nga is among the reliable buses departing from Hanoi to Bac Kan and vice versa. Every day, there are four bus turns departing from My Dinh bus station to Cho Don bus station in Bang Lung Town in Bac Kan Province. They are 04.30 a.m., 06.20 a.m., 11.50 a.m., and 01.15 p.m., which reach Bac Kan at 10.00 a.m., 11.20 a.m., 05.40 p.m., and 06.30 p.m. in turn. 

Thuong Nga Bus

Son Ngoc Bus

• Contact: 0912 343 568
• Price: from VND 100,000

Son Ngoc Bus is also a choice to get from Hanoi to Bac Kan, departing from My Dinh. With a dense route stretching from early morning to late afternoon, Son Ngoc Bus can meet the diverse travel needs of passengers. There are seven bus turns each day, which are: 06.00 a.m., 07.00 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 12.00 p.m., 01.00 p.m., 02.00 p.m., and 05.30 p.m.

Chien Vien Bus

• Contact: 0915 204 806
• Price: VND 150,000

You can also choose Chien Vien Bus to get to Bac Kan bus station. The bus provides an airy 28-seat car service with a modern interior design, and integrated high-speed wifi connection. Every day, there is only one turn from My Dinh bus station departing at 11.05 a.m. 

Upon reaching Bac Kan City, you can take a local bus or hire a taxi to Ba Be National Park. The park is about 50 kilometers from Bac Kan City, which takes you about two hours. Although using the coach to get from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park takes time, you can take it for a new experience in Vietnam. 

Transferring to Ba Be National Park from Hanoi by limousine

By transferring by limousine, you can enjoy a more luxurious and comfortable journey while traveling from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park. Limousine services offer more spacious and well-equipped vehicles compared to standard buses. Here are two popular limousine service providers taking you from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park. 

Ha Lan Limousine

• Contact: 0208 373 7373
• Price: from VND 230,000

Ha Lan Limousine is one of the popular limousine service providers for tourists. Getting on the limousine, you will be served with free drinks, cold towels, and snacks. Besides, the limousine offers some facilities like USB charging ports, free wifi, TV, etc. 

Ha Lan Limousine

In addition to the services, Ha Lan Limousine is worth using thanks to the flexible pick-up and drop time. It is one of the bus operators with the most varied departure times on the Hanoi Bac Kan route. Using Ha Lan Limousine, you can comfortably choose the departing time that best suits your schedule. The limousine runs from 06.00 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. each every 60 minutes. Ha Lan also supports pick-up at your hotel and drop-off at any spot in Bac Kan City. 

Hai Anh Limousine

• Contact: 0976 287 778
• Price: from VND 200,000

Besides Ha Lan Limousine, you can also choose Hai Anh Limousine to get from Hanoi to Bac Kan. Every day, there are five limousine turns running from Hanoi, which are: 05.00 a.m., 08.00 a.m., 12.00 p.m., 03.00 p.m., and 05.00 p.m. 

Hai Anh Limousine uses the 09-seat Ford Limousine and 07-seat Sedona Limousine. Each limousine is provided with USB charging sockets with a bright LED panel, a ceiling TV, a 2-way air conditioner, and free wifi. 

Handspan’s Ba Be tour packages

You can choose one of the above means of transportation to get from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park and explore the park on your own. If you want to have a complete experience and services, let’s refer to our Ba Be tour packages below.

Ba Be National Park

This tour package takes you deep into Ba Be National Park. Through this three-day tour, you will have a chance to visit Pac Ngoi Village, stay in a local traditional house on stilts, interact with the villagers, immerse in the lake, etc. The general itinerary is as below.

• Day 1: Getting from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park
• Day 2: Ba Be National Park
• Day 3: Ba Be - Hanoi

For a detailed itinerary, please visit our tour package here: Ba Be National Park. 

Ba Be Lake

Pac Ngoi Village

An Epic Edition of Ha Giang and Ba Be

Joining this tour package, you can explore Ha Giang and Ba Be, two outstanding destinations in the Northeast of Vietnam. This epic road trip across Dong Van Geopark to Ba Be National Park has been handcrafted to bring you an array of colorful ethnic minority communities, stay in local villages and visit lively tribal markets while traveling through a dramatic mountain and forest landscapes. In general, you will undergo the 7-day tour as below.

• Day 1: Hanoi - Xuan Giang
• Day 2: Xuan Giang - Quan Ba
• Day 3: Quan Ba - Dong Van - Meo Vac
• Day 4: Meo Vac Hiking
• Day 5: Meo Vac - Ba Be National Park
• Day 6: Ba Be National Park
• Day 7: Ba Be - Hanoi

To understand better about the tour package, please refer here: An Epic Edition to Ha Giang and Ba Be. 

Quan Ba Twin Mountain

Ba Be trekking route

In general, you have just known how to get from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park. For more detailed information about Ba Be National Park, let’s refer to our blog post here: Exploring Ba Be National Park: Things to know before you travel.