How to get to Cat Ba island from Halong Bay

This article shares how to get from Ha Long Bay to Cat Ba Island in the most convenient, simple, and detailed way, making your trip perfect.

How to get from Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island

Halong and Hai Phong are nearby, but Cat Ba Island is more easily accessed from Halong than from Hai Phong center.

To get to Cat Ba Island from Halong, visitors must go via the Tuan Chau ferry (Halong Bay) to Gia Luan (Cat Ba Island) or the Got ferry (Hai Phong) to Cai Vieng (Cat Ba Island).

From Halong City to Cat Ba town center is about 45 km and passes through 3 stages: Car (Motorbike) - Ferry - Car (Motorbike). You can choose a bus or a private car.

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Option 1: From Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island by bus

Son Tung Express buses pick up customers at all hotels in Ha Long City and all hotels in Cat Ba town. Read more → Bus Halong to Cat Ba Island.

Cat Ba Island to Halong Bay bus schedule.

Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island bus schedule.

In addition, Son Tung Express bus also picks up at Gia Luan ferry terminal (09:00, 12:30, 16:00), and at Cat Ba National Park (09:15, 12:45, 16:15).

Book online: Bus Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island → Click to book and Bus Cat Ba Island to Halong Bay → Click to book.

Option 2: From Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island by Ferry + Private Car

You will get to Cat Ba Island at Gia Luan ferry terminal from Tuan Chau, Halong Bay. You can choose different options when traveling from Halong Bay to Cat Ba Island.

1. Stage 1: By 4 - to - 16-seat car from Halong City to Tuan Chau Wharf: 17 - 42 USD / way.
2. Stage 2: By ferry from Tuan Chau Island to Gia Luan port: 3.5 USD / ticket.​
3. Stage 3: By 4 - to - 16-seat car from Gia Luan port to Cat Ba Town: 17 - 42 USD / way.

​Contact Mr Hien at +84976951999 (Call/ Zalo/ WhatsApp) to book a private car.

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Tuan Chau Wharf

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Option 3: Get to Cat Ba Island from Halong Bay by Ferry + Motorbike.

Riding a motorbike from Ha Long to Cat Ba is also not a bad choice for tourists who like to experience it.

The shortest route to ride a motorbike to Cat Ba island is via Tuan Chau ferry. → view map Tuan Chau Pier.

By taking this route, you can view Ha Long Bay from the ferry and enjoy the scenic drive through Cat Ba Island and Cat Ba National Park.

Ferry schedule Tuan Chau (Ha Long) - Gia Luan (Cat Ba island)

Summer schedule Tuan Chau ferry (30/04 - 30/09)

Tuan Chau – Gia Luan: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30, 13:30, 15:00.

Gia Luan – Tuan Chau: 9:00, 11:30, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00.

Winter schedule Tuan Chau ferry (01/10 - 29/04)

Tuan Chau – Gia Luan: 07:30, 11:30, 15:00.

Gia Luan – Tuan Chau: 9:00, 13:00, 16:00.

Tuan Chau - Cat Ba ferry ticket price

Tuan Chau Ferry

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