How to travel from Cat Ba to Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
The distance between Cat Ba and Vũng Tàu is around 1,272km (790 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cat Ba to Vũng Tàu by plane, bus, ferry, train and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vũng Tàu → Cat Ba if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost₫1,637,580($70)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ninh Binh then take the bus to Vung Tau.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,497,215($64)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Hai Phong - Ben Binh Pier then take the train to Ha Noi and then to Long Khanh then take a taxi to Vũng Tàu.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫2,503,160($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cat Ba and Vũng Tàu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cat Ba to Vũng Tàu by plane, bus, ferry, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₫1,497,215 ($64) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,637,580 ($70).
The distance between Cat Ba and Vũng Tàu is around 1,272km (790 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,154km (717 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Cat Ba and Vũng Tàu by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cat Ba to Vũng Tàu is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ₫1,637,580 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Cat Ba and Vũng Tàu is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,497,215 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cat Ba and Vũng Tàu. We recommend that you fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cat Ba and Vũng Tàu. We recommend that you fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cat Ba to Vũng Tàu. We recommend that you fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Vũng Tàu is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Vũng Tàu. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Co Ong Airport (VCS) (VCS) 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 Vũng Tàu. We recommend that you fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cat Ba to Vũng Tàu is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ₫1,637,580 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cat Ba and Vũng Tàu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 45m | ₫1,637,580($70) | 4 times a day | 1,272km (790 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 8h 50m | ₫1,684,370($72) | every 20 mins | 1,457km (905 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 12h | ₫1,497,215($64) | once daily | 1,758km (1,092 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Taxi | 1 day 13h | ₫2,503,160($105) | once daily | 1,881km (1,169 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cat Ba and Vũng Tàu
Airlines
Vietjet Air
Vietnam Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietravel Airlines
Ferry operators
Hoang Long
Cat Ba Island Ferry
Bus companies
Hoa Mai
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Vũng Tàu
The following major airports near Vũng Tàu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Vũng Tàu
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Vũng Tàu
Co Ong Airport (VCS)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Vũng Tàu