How to Get from Hanoi to Cat Ba?

Cat Ba archipelago, also known as Pearl Island, is a picturesque cluster of islands located in Hai Phong City. Its unique blend of natural beauty, comprising sea, forest, and mountains, makes it an ideal destination for exploration. The journey from Hanoi to Cat Ba is about 160 kilometers, which includes a road trip from Hanoi to Hai Phong City and a sea crossing from Hai Phong to Cat Ba Island. Tourists can reach Cat Ba Island from Hanoi through various means of transportation.

1. Hanoi to Cat Ba by local bus
2. Hanoi to Cat Ba by tourist bus
3. Hanoi to Cat Ba by train
4. Hanoi to Cat Ba by taxi
5. Hanoi to Cat Ba by motorbike
6. Hanoi to Cat Ba by private car

1. Hanoi to Cat Ba by local bus

Step 1: Hanoi to Hai Phong City

Depart from My Dinh, Nuoc Ngam, or Gia Lam bus station.
Price 80.000 – 200.000 VND/pax
Travel time: 2 hours
Pick up at the bus station
Drop off at Niem Nghia, Vinh Niem bus station in Hai Phong city

Step 2: From there, tourists have some options to go to Cat Ba Island:

Departure at Binh ferry terminal.
Travel time: 45 minutes
Time schedule: 2 trips at 9.00 AM and 1.00 PM
Price: 250.000 VND/ticket

+ Ferry from Got pier to Cai Vieng pier: 12.000 VND
+ High speedboat from Got Pier to Phu Long (Cai Vieng pier): 250.000 VND
+ Cable car from Got Pier to Phu Long: 100.000 VND

Step 3: From Cai Vieng pier, take a bus or taxi to Cat Ba town center

Price for a bus from Cai Vieng pier to Cat Ba: 15.000 VND
Price for a taxi from Cai Vieng pier to Cat Ba: around 200.000 VND - 250.000 VND

Advantages: good rate
Disadvantages: The local bus takes more tourists on the way, wasting time on many transits to get to Cat Ba town.

hanoi to cat ba by local bus

Bus companies reference:
Hai Au bus: Tel: 1900 2032
Hoang Long bus: Tel: 1900.988.920

2. Hanoi to Cat Ba by tourist bus

Unlike the Local bus, which has many transits to get to Cat Ba island, the tourist bus will take you directly from Hanoi to Cat Ba town center. You no longer need to worry about the way or time or wait for transits.

Price: 220.000 – 300.000 VND/pax
Departure time: From 7.15 – 14.30
Travel time: 3 – 4 hours
Pick up point: Bus company’s office in Hanoi center
Drop off point: Bus company’s office in Cat Ba center
Advantages: Transfer only tourists. Not many transits, Directly from Hanoi to Cat Ba
Disadvantages: No proactive in time as following the bus schedule time. Sometimes, we still have to wait to pick up another tourist before departure.

hanoi to cat ba by tourist bus

>>> Reference to book at vexere.com or bus companies:

Cat Ba Express:
Tel: +84 243 672 2999
Ticket price: 330.000 VND / ticket / person
Departure time: 7.40 AM, 10.45 AM, 2.00 PM
Travel time: 3 – 4 hours
Pick up point: Hotels in Hoan Kiem district area
Drop off: Cat Ba Expess’s office in Cat Ba
Web: Catbaexpress.com
Good Morning Cat Ba:
Tel: 0913096281 - 0986900099 - 0888000896
Ticket price: 280,000 VND / ticket / person
Departure time: 7.30 AM, 10.30 AM, 2.00 PM
Travel time: 3 – 4 hours
Pick up point: Hotels in Hoan Kiem district area
Drop off: GoodMorning’s office in Cat Ba
Web: https://goodmorningcatba.com/

3. Hanoi to Cat Ba by train

You will take the train from Hanoi to Hai Phong. Then, take a taxi to Binh Port to take a hydrofoil to Cat Ba or get a ferry to take a ferry / high-speed train to Cai Vieng. From there, tourists will do “ Step 2 and Step 3” as in Hanoi to Cat Ba by local bus

The train ticket: 90.000 VND - 130.000 VND
Travel time: 2.5 hours
Departure at: Hanoi railway station and Gia Lam Railway station
Arrive at: Hai Phong Railway station
Advantages: Experience train in Vietnam, enjoy the landscapes 2 sites of the railway.
Disadvantages: There are many transits from hotel to railway station, station to port, ferry, and bus to Cat Ba island. This is not a good choice for many tourists, except those who would like to experience local life.

hanoi to cat ba by train

Reference to book train ticket at dsvn.vn

4. Hanoi to Cat Ba by taxi

It is easy to book a taxi, and the cost is calculated according to the meter. If you get the wrong or unlicensed taxi, tourists have to pay a lot for the fare. The price for a transfer from Hanoi to Cat Ba is about 2.500.000 VND/way. Not many tourists choose this option.

5. Hanoi to Cat Ba by motorbike

If you want to have an adventure and enjoy the view and beauty of nature, then traveling from Hanoi to Cat Ba by motorbike is considered a perfect choice. Although the road is not too far, you should prepare yourself with all the necessary items and directions to Cat Ba for a great trip!

Motorbike for rent: 15 – 20 USD/day. Not included gasoline
Travel time: 3 hours
Route schedule: Hanoi to National No 5 – Hai Phong to Tan Vu bridge – Got pier – ferry to Cai Vieng then from there to Cat Ba Town (25km beautiful coastline)
Advantages: Proactive in time, enjoy real adventure feeling, could stop any time for break or photos
Disadvantages: It is dangerous for amateurs to travel by motorbike in Vietnam.

hanoi to cat ba by motorbike

Reference for motorbike rental:
Flamingo Travel:
Add: 66 Dao Duy Tu str, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Tel: +84.912.214.554
Web: https://flamingotravel.com.vn/

Motogo
Add 1: 1081 Hong Ha, Chuong Duong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Add 2: 81 Nguyen Kha Trac, Mai Dich, Cau Giay, Hanoi
Tel: 0966 456 969
Web: Motogo.vn

6. Hanoi to Cat Ba by private car

With a journey from Hanoi to Cat Ba that includes both land and ferry crossing the sea, private car rental is the best choice for tourists. It is also suitable for groups of travelers who want privacy, have small children, or have many members.

Travel time: 3 hours
Price: 1.300.000/day (sedan, SUV car)
Advantages: Pick up at your place as a hotel or house.. and drop off at your place in Cat Ba. No waste of time for transits.
Disadvantages: higher price than other public transportation

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