How to travel from Ha Giang to Cat Ba island?

How to travel from Ha Giang to Cat Ba island?

Get from Ha Giang to Cat Ba

After exploring the majestic mountains in Ha Giang, Cat Ba Island is an excellent stop for relaxing and enjoying the beaches.

This article is a handy transportation guide from Ha Giang to Cat Ba island, including ticket prices, timetables, and online booking tips.

The travel distance between Ha Giang and Cat Ba is about 420 km (261 miles). Currently, there are no trains between the two destinations, so the only option is to get there by bus.

The journey takes about 13 hours and 20 minutes, including the ferry transfer from Hai Phong to Cat Ba. Depending on the traffic and ferry, the bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled.

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1st Option: Go directly from Ha Giang to Cat Ba Island

You can book bus to go straight from Ha Giang to Hai Phong then Cat Ba. This way seems more convenient for the journey as you do not need to transit in Hanoi then take another bus.

But it is poor service, even you have to change bus in Hai Phong City if they don’t have enough bookings to go by big bus through the ferry.

Departure Time: 19:30 Price around 23$

TypeDurationCost
Bus13 hours 20 mins$23

Book online with the booking box on this website. Click to book (recommend website)

2nd Option: Going from Ha Giang, transiting from Hanoi to Cat Ba

Take a bus to Gia Lam Bus station, then the Cat Ba Express bus will take you to Cat Ba from there.

Bus Hanoi to Cat Ba Island

Departure time: 22:00 Price around 16$ to Ha Noi + 14$ from Ha Noi to Cat Ba

TypeDurationCost
Bus6 hours + 3,5 hours$16 + $14

Book bus Ha Giang to Hanoi → here

Book bus Hanoi to Cat Ba Island → here

Need help?

  1. Come to our office at: 106 Tran Nhat Duat, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
  2. Call our hotline: +84 84 824 4999 - Whatsapp: +84976951999
  3. Send your request to: infor@catbaexpress.com

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