How to travel from Dong Hoi to Cat Ba, Vietnam
The distance between Dong Hoi and Cat Ba is around 564km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dong Hoi to Cat Ba by bus, ferry, train, car 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 → Dong Hoi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Haiphong (HPH).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical cost₫4,585,225($195)
Vietnam Airlines
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫608,245($26)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫655,030($28)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dinh Vu then take a ferry to Phu Long.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost₫1,614,185($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dong Hoi and Cat Ba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dong Hoi to Cat Ba by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₫608,245 ($26) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,356,850 ($58).
The distance between Dong Hoi and Cat Ba is around 564km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)
It takes around 12h 15m to get from Dong Hoi and Cat Ba by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dong Hoi to Cat Ba is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ₫1,356,850 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Dong Hoi and Cat Ba is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₫608,245 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dong Hoi and Cat Ba. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take a ferry to Cat Ba. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dong Hoi and Cat Ba. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take a ferry to Cat Ba. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dong Hoi and Cat Ba. Flights depart from Dong Hoi (VDH) and arrive at Haiphong (HPH) - via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Dong Hoi to Cat Ba. There is however a flight that goes via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Dong Hoi to Cat Ba typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Dong Hoi (VDH) 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 Dong Hoi to Cat Ba. We recommend that you take the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba. instead which will take 12h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dong Hoi to Cat Ba is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around ₫608,245 ($26).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dong Hoi and Cat Ba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 35m | ₫4,585,225($195) | 4 times a day | 1,916km (1,190 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 5h 25m | ₫1,356,850($58) | every 20 mins | 608km (378 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 25m | ₫1,497,215($64) | every 20 mins | 880km (547 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 15m | ₫608,245($26) | once daily | 564km (350 miles) |
| Bus to Ninh Binh, Ferry | 14h 30m | ₫935,760($40) | once daily | 592km (368 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 12h 50m | ₫655,030($28) | twice daily | 578km (359 miles) |
| Train to Ha Noi, ferry | 14h 40m | ₫772,000($33) | once daily | 675km (419 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 50m | ₫1,614,185($69) | hourly | 567km (352 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dong Hoi and Cat Ba
Ferry operators
Cat Ba Discovery
Good Morning Cat Ba
Cat Ba Island Ferry
Cat Ba Vietnam
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietjet Air
Bus companies
Hoang Long
Queen Cafe
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