How to travel from Da Nang to Cat Ba, Vietnam

The distance between Da Nang and Cat Ba is around 604km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Da Nang to Cat Ba by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cat BaDa Nang if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,169,700($50)
Operated by

Vietjet Air

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bus
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ferry
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫818,790($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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ferry
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫678,425($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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car
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dinh Vu then take a ferry to Phu Long.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,316,005($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Da Nang and Cat Ba

There are several options for getting from Da Nang to Cat Ba by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₫561,455 ($24) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,169,700 ($50).

The distance between Da Nang and Cat Ba is around 604km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Da Nang and Cat Ba by plane.

The quickest way to get from Da Nang to Cat Ba is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ₫1,169,700 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Da Nang and Cat Ba is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₫561,455 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Da Nang and Cat Ba. We recommend that you fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Da Nang and Cat Ba. We recommend that you fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Da Nang and Cat Ba. Flights depart from Danang (DAD) and arrive at Haiphong (HPH). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Da Nang and Cat Ba with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Vietjet Air, Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways fly between Da Nang and Cat Ba. Flights depart from Danang (DAD) and and arrive into Haiphong (HPH). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Da Nang to Cat Ba typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Danang (DAD) and and arrive into Haiphong (HPH).

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 Da Nang to Cat Ba. We recommend that you fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 2h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Da Nang to Cat Ba is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ₫1,169,700 ($50).

How do I get from Da Nang to Cat Ba

Compare travel optionsbetween Da Nang and Cat Ba

Transport options from Da Nang to Cat Ba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
₫1,169,700($50)
4 times a day604km (375 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
18h 45m
₫818,790($35)
once daily834km (518 miles)
Bus to Ha Noi Giap Bat, ferry22h 40m
₫561,455($24)
once daily905km (563 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
18h 55m
₫678,425($29)
twice daily845km (525 miles)
Train to Ha Noi, ferry20h 35m
₫795,395($34)
once daily941km (585 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 30m
₫2,316,005($100)
hourly825km (513 miles)

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Airports near Cat Ba

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

HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Cat Ba
VDO
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Cat Ba
HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Cat Ba