Cat Ba is about 150km from Hanoi; therefore, travellers have a lot of options to go to Cat Ba. Some take bike and pay extra fee to bring their bikes to the island. Some travel by private cars and leave in mainland at the port to take ferry to Cat Ba island. The most hassle-free way is to take a tourist bus, or more specifically, Cat Ba Express.
Bus itinerary to Cat Ba Island
- Hotel pick-up if you are staying in Hanoi Old Quarter. Otherwise, please arrive at Cat Ba Express office (20 minutes before departure)
- Travel to Cai Vieng from Got port by SPEEDBOAT (not ferry) (8minutes)
- Travel to Cat Ba Town by bus (40 minutes). Hotel drop-off in Cat Ba Town or on the way.
Bus to Cat Ba timetable
| DEPART IN HANOI | ARRIVE IN CAT BA TOWN |
|---|---|
| 07:30 | 11:15 – 11:45 |
| 11:00 | 14:30 – 14:45 |
| 14:15 | 17:45 – 18:00 |
How much is bus from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island?
Price 14 USD per person
How long is the bus ride from Hanoi to Sapa?
~ 3 hours 30 minutes (exluding 30 minutes pick-up)
Bus Cat Ba Express includes
- Bus & speedboat
- Hotel pick up in Hanoi Old Quarter and hotel drop-off hotel in Cat Ba Town.
- English-speaking guide
- Water, wet wipes, snacks
How to book bus to Cat Ba from Hanoi?
- Book online with the booking box on this website. We will confirm your booking as soon as possible via email/whatsapp/message
