3.5 hours
Daily Tour
29 people
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Looking for the quickest way to reach the capital? Cat Ba Discovery runs the fastest bus from Cat Ba to Hanoi by using a high-speed speedboat instead of the slow ferry. Skipping the ferry queues saves you up to 45 minutes, for a total travel time of only 3 to 3.5 hours.
Choose from 6 daily departures (07:00 – 17:00) for only 280,000 VND per person, with free hotel pick-up in Cat Ba Town and drop-off at your doorstep in the Hanoi Old Quarter.
| Departure times | 07:00 09:00 12:30 14:00 16:00 17:00 |
| Ticket price | 280,000 VND / person (all-inclusive) |
| Bus type | High-quality 45-seat Hyundai Universe or 35-seat Thaco |
| Crossing method | High-speed speedboat – skip the ferry |
| Travel time | Only 3 – 3.5 hours |
| Pick-up | Any hotel in Cat Ba Town |
| Drop-off | Hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter or nearby points |
| Included | Speedboat transfer, English-speaking guide, bottled water (1 per person) & wet towel |
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No Ferry Delays
Our high-speed boat crosses in only 8 – 10 minutes, bypassing the ferry congestion at peak hours and weekends.
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English-Speaking Guide
Every trip has an expert guide to help with check-in and the speedboat transfer, and to make sure you are always on the right vehicle.
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Express Highway 5B
Once on the mainland, we take the newest expressway straight to Hanoi – no unnecessary stops.
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Door-to-Door Convenience
Pick-up from any hotel in Cat Ba Town and drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.
High-quality bus from Cat Ba to Hanoi Old Quarter
🚐 Hotel Pick-up
We collect passengers from hotels in Cat Ba Town center.
⚓ To the Harbor
A quick drive to the speedboat pier.
🚤 Speedboat Crossing
A thrilling 10-minute boat ride to the mainland (Cat Hai).
🛣️ Hanoi Express
Board our waiting bus on the other side and head straight to the 5B Highway.
🏁 Arrival in Hanoi
Direct drop-off at your accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter or at our office.
High-speed boat transfer Cat Ba to Hanoi Express
⚠️ Essential Travel Tips
🌟 Combo Deal: Lan Ha Bay Cruise + Bus to Hanoi
Short on time? Finish a day on the bay and travel back to the capital the same afternoon:
💬 WhatsApp 24/7: +84 986 062 233 or email catbadiscoverytravel@gmail.com
Fill in the form below to reserve your seat – it only takes a minute.
The total travel time is only 3 to 3.5 hours. This is significantly faster than standard buses because we use a high-speed speedboat to cross the sea, avoiding the long waits for the ferry.
We use a High-Speed Speedboat for the crossing, which takes only 8-10 minutes. This allows us to skip the ferry queues, saving you up to 25 minutes of travel time compared to traditional routes.
During the peak season (March – August), tickets sell out very quickly. We highly recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance. For last-minute bookings (less than 12 hours), please contact us via WhatsApp at +84 986 062 233.
The bus does not go directly to the airport terminals. However, we can drop you off at Aeon Mall Long Bien, which is approximately 30 minutes by taxi to Noi Bai Airport.
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