Hanoi to Cat Ba

When you want to get from Hanoi to Cat Ba, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

• Bus
• Train
• Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about VND 3,700,000. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as VND 137,007.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Hanoi to Cat Ba. Your trip will be a total of 105 miles (168 km). The flying distance is 81 miles (129 km).

The travel time from Hanoi to Cat Ba can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 5 hours.

The cost of the trip from Hanoi to Cat Ba varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as VND 137,007 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as VND 3,700,000.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Hanoi to Cat Ba:

• Bus tickets - VND 137,007 to VND 288,011;
• Train tickets - VND 144,352 to VND 144,352;
• taxi+Bus price: VND 540,001 - VND 540,001. From Hanoi to Hai Phong starting from 07:00 Hanoi Airport until 13:00 Hanoi Airport
• Plane tickets - VND 1,341,968 to VND 1,341,968;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from VND 2,990,010 to VND 3,700,000.

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

• Flights from Hanoi to Hai Phong depart during the day - there are approximately 156 departures a day.
• Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 22 trains per day.
• 7 by taxi+Bus from Hanoi to Hai Phong starting from 07:00 Hanoi Airport until 13:00 Hanoi Airport
• Buses start plying the route from 05:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.

Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Hanoi to Hai Phong any time of the day.

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Hanoi to Hai Phong. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is VND 1,341,968.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

• It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
• Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Hanoi to Hai Phong
Bamboo Airways, Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Hanoi to Hai Phong is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

• If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
• As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
• While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Hanoi to Hai Phong. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as VND 2,990,010.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

• 32% decided to go for a bus.
• 30% decided to catch a taxi.
• 27% chosen taxi+Bus
• 10% users enjoyed a train ride.
• 1% users took a plane.