3.5 - 4 hours
Daily Tour
29 people
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Planning your escape to the island? Cat Ba Discovery offers the premier bus from Hanoi to Cat Ba, designed to get you to paradise faster. By combining the 5B Express Highway with a high-speed speedboat transfer, we bypass the slow ferry lines and save you up to 45 minutes of travel time.
Enjoy free pick-up in the Hanoi Old Quarter, drop-off at your hotel in Cat Ba Town and 6 daily departures – all for only 280,000 VND per person.
| Departure times | 06:00 08:00 10:45 12:30 14:30 15:30 |
| Ticket price | 280,000 VND / person |
| Crossing method | High-speed speedboat (8 – 10 minutes) – fast & reliable |
| Total duration | Approx. 3.5 hours (3 – 4 hours depending on traffic) |
| Pick-up | Hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter or 172 Tran Quang Khai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi |
| Drop-off | All hotels in Cat Ba Town center or along the way |
| Luggage | 1 large suitcase + 1 backpack per person included |
| Included | A/C bus + connecting bus on Cat Ba Island, speedboat transfer, English-speaking guide, bottled water & wet towel |
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Time-Saving Speedboat
Skip the busy ferry terminal at peak times, weekends and holidays – our high-speed boat crosses in only 8 – 10 minutes.
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Modern Express Highway
We take the 5B Highway for a fast, smooth drive from the heart of Hanoi straight to the coast.
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English-Speaking Guide
Your guide walks with you to the boat and handles every transfer, so the journey stays quick and hassle-free.
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Door-to-Door Service
Pick-up at your hotel lobby in the Old Quarter and drop-off at your accommodation on the island – no taxi needed.

🚐 Old Quarter Pick-up
Our shuttle collects you from your hotel or our meeting point in Hanoi.
🛣️ Highway Journey
A comfortable drive on the newest expressway with a short 15-minute rest stop.
🚤 High-Speed Transition
Arrive at the wharf and board our speedboat – your guide assists with the transfer.
🌊 Island Arrival
A final short drive along the island’s coastal road with breathtaking ocean views.
🏁 Hotel Drop-off
Direct delivery to your hotel or homestay in Cat Ba Town.
⚠️ Crucial Travel Information
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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.
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