How to travel from Chàm Islands to Cat Ba, Vietnam
The distance between Chàm Islands and Cat Ba is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chàm Islands to Cat Ba by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cat Ba → Chàm Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Cua Dai Jetty then fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost₫1,614,185($69)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cua Dai Jetty then take the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.
- Duration20h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,590,790($68)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cua Dai Jetty then take the train to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.
- Duration22hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,029,335($44)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chàm Islands and Cat Ba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chàm Islands to Cat Ba by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₫888,970 ($38) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,614,185 ($69).
The distance between Chàm Islands and Cat Ba is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)
It takes around 20h 50m to get from Chàm Islands and Cat Ba by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Chàm Islands to Cat Ba is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₫1,614,185 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Chàm Islands and Cat Ba is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫888,970 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chàm Islands and Cat Ba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cua Dai Jetty then fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chàm Islands and Cat Ba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cua Dai Jetty then fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chàm Islands to Cat Ba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cua Dai Jetty then fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Cat Ba is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Cat Ba. 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 Chàm Islands to Cat Ba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cua Dai Jetty then take the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba. instead which will take 20h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chàm Islands to Cat Ba is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 20h 50m and will usually cost around ₫1,590,790 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chàm Islands and Cat Ba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | ₫1,614,185($69) | once daily | 659km (409 miles) |
| Ferry to Cua Dai Jetty, plane | 7h 45m | ₫1,544,005($66) | once daily | 864km (537 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 20h 50m | ₫1,590,790($68) | once daily | 932km (579 miles) |
| Ferry to Cua Dai Jetty, bus | 1 day 1h | ₫888,970($38) | once daily | 972km (604 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 22hrs | ₫1,029,335($44) | once daily | 914km (568 miles) |
| Ferry to Cua Dai Jetty, train | 23h 15m | ₫1,380,245($59) | once daily | 927km (576 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chàm Islands and Cat Ba
Airlines
Vietjet Air
Vietnam Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietravel Airlines
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Bus companies
Hoang Long
Phuong Trang
Hai Phong Tourism
Ferry operators
Cat Ba Discovery
Good Morning Cat Ba
Cat Ba Island Ferry
Airports near Cat Ba
The following major airports near Cat Ba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Cat Ba
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Cat Ba
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Cat Ba