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.
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 Ba → Da Nang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.
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Take the train to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.
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Drive to Dinh Vu then take a ferry to Phu Long.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 40m | ₫1,169,700($50) | 4 times a day | 604km (375 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 18h 45m | ₫818,790($35) | once daily | 834km (518 miles) |
Bus to Ha Noi Giap Bat, ferry | 22h 40m | ₫561,455($24) | once daily | 905km (563 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 18h 55m | ₫678,425($29) | twice daily | 845km (525 miles) |
Train to Ha Noi, ferry | 20h 35m | ₫795,395($34) | once daily | 941km (585 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 30m | ₫2,316,005($100) | hourly | 825km (513 miles) |
Vietjet Air
Vietnam Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Cat Ba Island Ferry
Cat Ba Vietnam
Hoang Long
Phuong Trang
Hai Phong Tourism
Vietnam Railways
The following major airports near Cat Ba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.