How to travel from Long Hai to Cat Ba, Vietnam
The distance between Long Hai and Cat Ba is around 1,297km (806 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Long Hai to Cat Ba by bus, plane, ferry, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cat Ba → Long Hai if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Haiphong (HPH).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost₫2,011,885($86)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi, Train and Ferry
Take a taxi to Long Khanh then take the train to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫2,199,035($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,871,520($80)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Long Hai and Cat Ba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Long Hai to Cat Ba by bus, plane, ferry, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ₫1,871,520 ($80) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,011,885 ($86).
The distance between Long Hai and Cat Ba is around 1,297km (806 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,148km (713 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Long Hai and Cat Ba by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Long Hai to Cat Ba is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ₫2,011,885 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Long Hai and Cat Ba is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ₫1,871,520 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Long Hai and Cat Ba. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Long Hai and Cat Ba. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Long Hai to Cat Ba. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Long Hai to Cat Ba. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Long Hai to Cat Ba is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ₫2,011,885 ($86).
Compare travel optionsbetween Long Hai and Cat Ba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 6hrs | ₫2,011,885($86) | 4 times a day | 1,297km (806 miles) |
| Bus to Nguyen Thai Binh, plane and ferry | 8h 10m | ₫2,994,430($130) | every 20 mins | 1,384km (860 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 9h 10m | ₫2,058,670($88) | every 20 mins | 1,475km (917 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | ₫2,199,035($95) | twice daily | 1,773km (1,101 miles) |
| Taxi to Long Khanh, train and ferry | 1 day 14h | ₫2,269,220($95) | once daily | 1,869km (1,162 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 14h | ₫1,871,520($80) | once daily | 1,785km (1,109 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Long Hai and Cat Ba
Airlines
Vietjet Air
Vietnam Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietravel Airlines
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Bus companies
Hoa Mai
Phuc Xuyen
Ferry operators
Hoang Long
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