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Results from Cat Ba to Ha Long on Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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How to get from Cat Ba to Ha Long
There are two ways to travel from Cat Ba to Ha Long: by bus and by ferry.
How far is Ha Long from Cat Ba?
The travel distance between Cat Ba and Ha Long is 40 km. There are two options to travel from Cat Ba to Ha Long: taking a bus or a ferry.
How long does it take to get from Cat Ba to Ha Long?
It takes 1 hour to get from Cat Ba to Ha Long by ferry and 2-3 hours by bus.
Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
How to get from Cat Ba to Ha Long by bus
There is one bus company running the route Cat Ba to Ha Long.
Son Tung Express operates buses equipped with seats and capacity for 29 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.
Where do buses from Cat Ba to Ha Long depart?
Most buses from Cat Ba to Ha Long depart from the representative offices of the bus companies in Cat Ba.
Please arrive to the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.
Where do buses from Cat Ba to Ha Long arrive?
Most buses from Cat Ba to Ha Long arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in Tuan Chau and Bai Chay, Ha Long.
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How to get from Cat Ba to Ha Long by ferry
There is one ferry company running the route Cat Ba to Ha Long.
Tuan Chau Express operates cruises equipped with air-conditioning, comfortable seats and on-board amenities.
For more information about travelling by ferry, please read our Ferry Guide in Vietnam.
Where do ferries from Cat Ba to Ha Long depart?
Most ferries from Cat Ba to Ha Long depart from Dong Ho Bay Pier, Cat Ba.
Please arrive to the port at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to receive the physical ticket for boarding.
Where do ferries from Cat Ba to Ha Long arrive?
Most ferries from Cat Ba to Ha Long arrive at Ha Long International Cruise Port, Ha Long.
Where to travel next from Ha Long
From Ha Long, you can return to Hanoi by bus or continue traveling to other destinations in Northern Vietnam, such as Ninh Binh, Ha Giang, Sapa and Mu Cang Chai.