Ha Giang to Cat Ba Vietnam: Transport Guide
How to travel from Ha Giang to Cat Ba island, Vietnam?
After exploring the majestic mountains in Ha Giang, Cat Ba island is an excellent stop if you’d like to relax and enjoy the beaches.
This article is a handy transportation guide from Ha Giang to Cat Ba island, including ticket prices, timetables, and online booking tips.
Ha Giang to Cat Ba: Overview
The travel distance between Ha Giang to Cat Ba is about 420 km (261 miles). Currently, there are no trains between the two destinations, so the only option for you to get there is by bus.
The journey takes about 13 hours and 20 minutes, including the ferry transfer from Hai Phong to Cat Ba. The bus may arrive a bit earlier or later than scheduled, depending on the traffic.
| Type | Time | Cost | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 10 hours | $29 (€29) | Book tickets |
Travel tips
- Guide: Check out our Cat Ba travel guide and plan your trip. Cat Ba national park, Trung Trang cave, and Lan Ha Bay are places you shouldn’t miss.
- Accommodation: I recommend booking your accommodation in Cat Ba in advance. We love our stay at Cat Ba oasis and LePont Cat Ba Bungalow.
Ha Giang to Cat Ba by bus
Good Morning Cat Ba offers daily buses from Ha Giang to Cat Ba island and vice versa, and the total travel time is about 10 hours.
First, you will travel by limousine bus (12 seats) from Ha Giang to Hanoi and a 34-seat car from Hanoi to Cat Ba island.
The bus will stop twice on the way for you to rest and grab some food for lunch and dinner. You can book tickets online here.
Bus schedules
| Provider | Departure | Arrival | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Morning Cat Ba | 7:00 | 17:00 | Book tickets |
| Grouptour | 18:00 | 04:50 | Book tickets |
Offices:
- Ha Giang office: 179-135 Trần Phú street, Hà Giang Town, Viet Nam.
- Cat Ba office: 254 1/4 street, Cat Ba Town.
Notes: You should be ready at least 30 mins before departure.
Cat Ba to Ha Giang bus
If you’d like to return to Ha Giang, here is the bus timetable. Good Morning Cat Ba offers daily buses from Cat Ba to Ha Giang.
| Provider | Departure | Arrival | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Morning Cat Ba | 08:45 | 19:45 | Book tickets |
| Good Morning Cat Ba | 12:30 | 23:30 | Book tickets |
| Good Morning Cat Ba | 15:30 | 02:30 | Book tickets |
