How to travel from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park Vietnam?

How many kilometers from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park and which way to go are probably questions for many people, especially those who want to go on a tour to discover the North. Provinces such as Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Cao Bang and Ha Giang are the places with the most poetic and mysterious landscapes in the Northwest today, attracting genuine adventurers. In particular, Ba Be National Park Vietnam is a prominent name because of its fresh space suitable for ecotourism activities, along with diverse flora and fauna. Coming here, you not only get interesting experiences with nature, but also learn about the unique culture and enjoy delicious cuisine.

                                                                       Source: Vietnamtourism

An overview of traveling from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park

Previously, traveling to Ba Be National Park from Hanoi felt very remote and difficult, because the road at that time had not been invested in, so it was bad and narrow. However, at present, the government’s investment policy on roads is very good, so the gap is shorter not only psychological but also practical. If you like to explore, you must definitely go to Ba Be National Park. Many people come here to visit Ba Be Lake - one of the largest lakes in the North, also very wild and mysterious.

The route from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park has been shortened, including the section from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen, the section from Thai Nguyen City to Bac Kan City. Ba Be National Park is now located in Bac Kan city, and there are many roads to go, but all roads have to lead to National Highway 3: Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Bac Kan. From Hanoi to Thai Nguyen is 90km, from Thai Nguyen to Bac Kan is 70km and about 65km more to Ba Be National Park. So how to go from Hanoi to Highway 3?

The two popular routes to travel from Hanoi to Ba Ba National Park

The first route

If you take the first route, by car, you should move in the direction of Ring 3 towards Thanh Tri Bridge. After crossing, you go in the direction of Hanoi - Thai Nguyen highway until you reach Thai Nguyen city, then turn to National Highway 3. From there, you just need to continue for about 70km to reach Bac Kan province, then follow the directions to Phu Thong town, turn left and follow TL 258 to Ba Be National Park Vietnam. Meanwhile, if you go by motorbike, you follow Highway 3 in the direction of Thai Nguyen, continuing to run to the intersection with TL 268. At this point, you turn left to Dinh Hoa - Cho Chu, go along TL 254 to Bang Lung - Cho Don, and keep going straight.

The second route

If you choose the second route from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park, you drive in the direction of the new Nhat Tan bridge, then go to Highway 3 and go straight in this direction to reach Bac Kan. The length of the road is also about 160km and this is also a route for both cars and motorbikes, so you won’t have to worry about the type of vehicle. Although the route is not too far, you need to pay close attention and go slow when moving, because most of the roads to Ba Be National Park Vietnam are densely populated with many small and difficult sections.

Another thing to care about is the appropriate means of transportation to go from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park, because each type will bring different experiences. If you decide to go on a trip by car, rent one or use a family car, the travel time will take about 3 hours. If you go by motorbike, the time will be longer, but in return you will have more freedom, comfortably enjoy the scenery on the road and stop whenever you want. However, if you are not sure about your driving skills, you can also choose other forms of transportation such as hiring a driver, going on a tour,...

Buses are the most common and most convenient means of transport for you to travel short or long days, especially from Hanoi to Ba Be National Park. This form of transportation is quite economical and less tiring, with many trips per day departing at all major bus stations such as Gia Lam, My Dinh or Giap Bat. Moreover, because Bac Kan is a province without a railway line and an airport, buses are the most reasonable means for your journey. If you want to stay, don’t worry, the Ba Be national park accommodation, although not large in number, is very complete and diverse.