3.5 - 4 hours
Daily Tour
29 people
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Looking for a bus from Hanoi to Cat Ba? Cat Ba Discovery offers daily direct bus services from the Old Quarter. Travel via the new 5B Highway and Tan Vu Sea Bridge in just 3.5 hours. Free hotel pick-up included. Book online now!
| Departure times | 7h45, 10h30, 12h30, 14h00 |
| Pick up | Hotels in the old town or nearby, depending on the location of the hotel |
| Drop off | Hotels in Cat Ba town or hotels on the way of the car |
| Price | VND 300,000 / person |
| Includes | Bus tickets, ferry tickets, Guides, filtered water and wet towels |
| Vehicle type | Huynai Univer Vip 45 seats |
1. Pick up passengers at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House (starting 40 mins prior).
2. Travel via Highway 5B (Hanoi – Hai Phong). Smooth drive with a 10-15 minute rest stop.
3. Cross the Tan Vu – Lach Huyen Sea Bridge (The longest in Southeast Asia).
4. Direct Ferry Crossing: The bus drives onto the ferry at Got Pier. You can enjoy the view from the deck.
5. Drive along the coastal road into the island center.
6. Drop off passengers at hotels in Cat Ba Town.
7. Total duration: Approximately 3.5 – 4 hours.
To ensure a smooth pickup in the busy Old Quarter:
Pick-up Area: We pick up free of charge at any hotel within the Hanoi Old Quarter.
Meeting Point: If your hotel is outside the Old Quarter (e.g., West Lake, Ba Dinh), please come to Hanoi Opera House (Nha Hat Lon) at least 30 minutes before departure.
Luggage: Standard luggage is included. Please inform us if you have oversized items.

Return Trip: Bus from Cat Ba to Hanoi
Explore the Bay: Lan Ha Bay Day Tour (Best Seller)
Next Destination: Bus from Cat Ba to Ninh Binh
Call or message us via phone number: +84988 558 392
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Mail us via email: Catbadiscoverytravel@gmail.com
The total travel time is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. This includes the drive from Hanoi, the ferry crossing, and the final drop-off at your hotel in Cat Ba Town.
No. One of the best features of Cat Ba Discovery is the Direct Bus service. You stay on the same bus (or the bus boards the ferry with you), so you do not need to transfer vehicles or move your heavy luggage during the crossing.
We offer free pick-up at any hotel located within the Hanoi Old Quarter. If you are staying outside this area, we will provide a convenient meeting point nearby.
We drop off at all hotels in Cat Ba Town. If your hotel is located on the main road leading into town, the driver can also drop you off directly in front of your accommodation.