How to travel from Hội An to Cat Ba, Vietnam

The distance between Hội An and Cat Ba is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hội An to Cat Ba by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cat BaHội An 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).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,310,065($56)
Operated by

Vietjet Air

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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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.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫818,790($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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train
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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.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫701,820($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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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 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,386,190($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hội An and Cat Ba

There are several options for getting from Hội An to Cat Ba by plane, ferry, bus, train 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 24h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,310,065 ($56).

The distance between Hội An and Cat Ba is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hội An and Cat Ba by plane.

The quickest way to get from Hội An to Cat Ba is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₫1,310,065 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Hội An 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 Hội An and Cat Ba. We recommend that you fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hội An and Cat Ba. We recommend that you fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hội An 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 Hội An and Cat Ba with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

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

The flight from Hội An 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 Hội An to Cat Ba. We recommend that you fly from Danang (DAD) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hội An to Cat Ba is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₫1,310,065 ($56).

How do I get from Hội An to Cat Ba

Compare travel optionsbetween Hội An and Cat Ba

Transport options from Hội An to Cat Ba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
₫1,310,065($56)
4 times a day634km (394 miles)
Plane and Ferry6h 35m
₫1,239,880($53)
every 20 mins839km (521 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
20h 25m
₫818,790($35)
once daily875km (544 miles)
Bus to Ha Noi Giap Bat, ferry24h 25m
₫561,455($24)
once daily946km (588 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
20h 50m
₫701,820($30)
twice daily888km (552 miles)
Train to Ha Noi, ferry23h 55m
₫1,239,880($53)
once daily999km (621 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 55m
₫2,386,190($100)
hourly852km (529 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