Hanoi to Cat Ba bus

3.5 hours · Hanoi → bay crossing → Cat Ba Town (the crossing depends on the vehicle you choose)

Compare bus and limousine options from Hanoi to Cat Ba. Departure times and crossing arrangements depend on the selected vehicle. Check its schedule and pickup details before booking.

Choose how you travel.

Regular Bus 45-seat (Speedboat)

The alternative Hanoi departure — same combo (bus + speedboat across Lan Ha Bay + shuttle) on a slightly different schedule. Pick whichever time fits your morning.

378,000 VND / person · VAT included

Listed departures
06:00 · 07:30 · 10:45 · 14:00

Departures: 06:00 · 07:30 · 10:45 · 14:00
AC bus, reclining seats
Bus → Speedboat → Bus combo
Pickup at 214 Tran Quang Khai or your Old Quarter hotel
Free water onboard

Connections, inclusions & pickup

Bus → Speedboat → Bus

Pickup: 214 Tran Quang Khai or your Old Quarter hotel

Drop-off: Cat Ba Town center

Bus Hanoi → Hai Phong
Speedboat to Cat Ba
Shuttle into Cat Ba Town
Not included: Meals
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips

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Regular Bus 45-seat

Our most popular Hanoi ticket. Comfortable 45-seat AC coach from our Hanoi office (or your hotel in the Old Quarter), a 30-minute speedboat through Lan Ha Bay, and a final shuttle into town.

378,000 VND / person · VAT included

Listed departures
07:30 · 10:30 · 14:00

Departures: 07:30 · 10:30 · 14:00
AC bus, reclining seats
Speedboat across the bay included
Pickup at 122 Tran Nhat Duat or your Old Quarter hotel
Free water onboard

Connections, inclusions & pickup

Bus → Speedboat → Bus

Pickup: 122 Tran Nhat Duat or your Old Quarter hotel

Drop-off: Cat Ba Town center

Bus Hanoi → Hai Phong
Speedboat to Cat Ba
Shuttle into Cat Ba Town
Not included: Meals
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips

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Bus 45-seat + Cable Car

Same bus, but the bay crossing happens on the Sun World cable car at Phu Long instead of a speedboat — about 10 minutes gliding over Lan Ha Bay with full panoramic views. Worth the small upcharge for first-time visitors.

422,000 VND / person · VAT included

Listed departures
07:45 · 10:45

Departures: 07:45 · 10:45
Bus → Sun World cable car at Phu Long → Bus
10-min cable-car ride over Lan Ha Bay — most scenic option
Pickup at 214 Tran Quang Khai or your Old Quarter hotel
Free water onboard

Connections, inclusions & pickup

Bus → Sun World cable car at Phu Long → Bus

Pickup: 214 Tran Quang Khai or your Old Quarter hotel

Drop-off: Cat Ba Town center

Sun World cable car crossing at Phu Long
Not included: Meals
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips

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D-Class Limousine (Drive-on Ferry)

A D-Class Limousine. Boards the drive-on ferry so you never get out of the vehicle on the crossing — the ride goes door-to-door without a transfer. Orange diamond-stitched captain seats and a single morning departure.

486,000 VND / person · VAT included

Listed departures
07:30

Departures: 07:30
Reclining orange leather captain seats
Drive-on ferry — your vehicle stays with you (zero transfer)
Pickup at 214 Tran Quang Khai or your Old Quarter hotel
USB charging at every seat

Connections, inclusions & pickup

D-Class Limousine → drive-on ferry → Cat Ba Town

Pickup: 214 Tran Quang Khai or your Old Quarter hotel

Drop-off: Cat Ba Town center

Drive-on ferry crossing — you stay in the vehicle
Not included: Meals
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips

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Times and durations are indicative. Connections, overnight travel and availability require confirmation. A request does not reserve a seat or charge your card.

Arrival point & local transfer

A Cat Ba journey includes an island crossing. A direct transfer request means avoiding an unnecessary city detour where feasible; it does not guarantee one vehicle throughout or remove the crossing.

Meeting point & onward connection

Hanoi city pickup and Noi Bai Airport are different endpoints. Provide the hotel or terminal address; an Old Quarter stop does not include an airport transfer.

Is there a direct Hanoi to Cat Ba transfer?

A direct, same-vehicle journey is confirmed only when the quote explicitly names the vehicle and every leg. Island crossings still need confirmation. A route awaiting a supplier is a planning request, not a fixed scheduled departure.

Fare quote & travel details

Send your date, travelers, luggage and exact pickup/drop-off addresses. The quote must identify the vehicle, transfers, any boat or ferry tickets, change/cancellation terms and total including VAT. A request alone does not reserve capacity or confirm a price.

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Hanoi to Cat Ba bus

Choose how you travel.

Regular Bus 45-seat (Speedboat)

Regular Bus 45-seat

Bus 45-seat + Cable Car

D-Class Limousine (Drive-on Ferry)

Arrival point & local transfer

Meeting point & onward connection

Is there a direct Hanoi to Cat Ba transfer?

Fare quote & travel details

Payment options