How to travel from Cat Ba to Ha Giang, Vietnam

The distance between Cat Ba and Ha Giang is around 441km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 6h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cat Ba to Ha Giang by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Ha Giang.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫304,120($13)
Operated by

Cat Ba Discovery

🚀 Fastest
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ferry
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car
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Dinh Vu then drive to Hà Giang.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,380,245($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cat Ba and Ha Giang

There are several options for getting from Cat Ba to Ha Giang by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫304,120 ($13) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,380,245 ($59).

The distance between Cat Ba and Ha Giang is around 441km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (197 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Cat Ba and Ha Giang by bus.

The quickest way to get from Cat Ba to Ha Giang is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx ₫1,380,245 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Cat Ba and Ha Giang is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫304,120 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cat Ba and Ha Giang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dinh Vu then drive to Hà Giang. instead which will take 6h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cat Ba and Ha Giang. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cat Ba and Ha Giang with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10hrs.

Cat Ba Discovery run regular bus services between Cat Ba and Ha Giang. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cat Ba to Ha Giang. We recommend that you take the bus to Ha Giang. instead which will take 10hrs.

The closest major airport to Ha Giang is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) which is approximately 198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang. Dien Bien Airport (DIN) (DIN) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cat Ba to Ha Giang. We recommend that you take the bus to Ha Giang. instead which will take 10hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cat Ba to Ha Giang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around ₫304,120 ($13).

How do I get from Cat Ba to Ha Giang

Compare travel optionsbetween Cat Ba and Ha Giang

Transport options from Cat Ba to Ha Giang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
10hrs
₫304,120($13)
once daily441km (274 miles)
Ferry and Car
6h 40m
₫1,380,245($59)
hourly445km (277 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cat Ba and Ha Giang

Bus companies

Ferry operators

Airports near Ha Giang

The following major airports near Ha Giang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang
DIN
Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
260km (161 miles) from Ha Giang
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Ha Giang