Results from Hanoi to Cat Ba on Tuesday, 14 July 2026

The easiest way to travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba is by bus and ferry.

How far is Cat Ba from Hanoi?

The travel distance between Hanoi and Cat Ba is 105 km by road plus 40 km by sea. The easiest way to travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba is taking a bus and a ferry.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Cat Ba?

It takes 3-4 hours to get from Hanoi to Cat Ba by a bus, including ferry transfer from Hai Phong to Cat Ba.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

There are two bus companies running the route Hanoi to Cat Ba.

Daily Limousine operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats and capacity for 18 passengers.

Good Morning Cat Ba operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats and capacity for 34 passengers as well as limousine minivans equipped with seats and capacity for 11 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

Where do buses from Hanoi to Cat Ba depart?

Most buses from Hanoi to Cat Ba depart from the representative offices of the bus companies in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Hanoi to Cat Ba arrive?

Most buses from Hanoi to Cat Ba arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in the center of Cat Ba.

From Cat Ba, you can return to Hanoi by bus or continue traveling to other destinations in Northern Vietnam, such as Ha Long, Ninh Binh, Ha Giang and Sapa.