How to travel from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

The distance between Cat Ba and Hạ Long Bay is around 35km (22 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 2hrs.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bay by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₫935,760($40)
Operated by

Vietnam Local Boat

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cat Ba and Hạ Long Bay

There are several options for getting from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bay by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around ₫935,760 ($40) and will take around 2hrs.

The distance between Cat Ba and Hạ Long Bay is around 35km (22 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 21km (13 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Cat Ba and Hạ Long Bay by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bay is to take a ferry which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₫935,760 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Cat Ba and Hạ Long Bay is to take a ferry which will typically cost around ₫935,760 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cat Ba and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cat Ba and Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 2hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Cat Ba and Hạ Long Bay. The ferry typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

Vietnam Local Boat run the ferry services between Cat Ba and Hạ Long Bay. Ferries run hourly and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Hạ Long Bay is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Hạ Long Bay. Van Don International Airport (VDO) (VDO) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) 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 Hạ Long Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hạ Long Bay. instead which will take 2hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bay is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₫935,760 ($40).

How do I get from Cat Ba to Hạ Long Bay

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Ferry operators

Airports near Hạ Long Bay

The following major airports near Hạ Long Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Hạ Long Bay
VDO
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Hạ Long Bay
HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Hạ Long Bay