Facts about the bus from Ha Giang to Cat Ba
| Cheapest Bus | €12 |
| Fastest Bus | 9h 30m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Bus | 7:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 8 |
| Distance | 475 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Grouptour, Sapa Ethnic Travel |
Buses from Ha Giang to Cat Ba
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Ha Giang to Cat Ba Destination Reviews
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Tom GGot the two lower beds all the way in the back, which are very small. Especially when you’re 190cm long.
Transfer was messy. We had to wait more than two in a completely dark bus without AC in a parking lot. Without anyone telling us why.
The transfer sleeper van Haiphong to Catba was 3 rows of beds without cabins and it was pretty smelly.
We arrived 2 hours later than expected.
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus Single Royal Cabin, Bang Phan, Nov 14, 2025
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Lilly JGot me where I needed to go. Driver communicated clearly and efficiently. Even picked me up from my hotel in ha giang and dropped me off to my hotel in cat ba
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus Cabin 34, Bang Phan, Nov 10, 2025
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Ronald EThe first driver was a racing driver and too busy with other things. The second part, including the boat and guide, was fine. The bus drop-off at the hotel was well-organized. Everything was well-timed, and we departed and arrived on time.
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus Luxury Bus + Ferry, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Sep 11, 2025
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Sergio CThe ride was smooth and fairly comfortable. However, there was only one break at a bus station about four hours after leaving Ha Giang. When we asked the drivers how long the stop would be, they said 10 minutes, so we didn’t get a chance to have dinner — but it ended up being 20 or 30 minutes because they had dinner there themselves. For a journey of over 10 hours, clearer communication about when and how long the stop will be would be very helpful.
The original bus doesn’t go all the way to Cat Ba, so in Hai Phong we were transferred to another bus of lower quality for the final leg (about 1 to 1.5 hours to Cat Ba).
In the first bus, we weren’t assigned any specific compartment when boarding, as the tickets don’t have seat numbers. After quite a while and several stops, the staff insisted we move to an upper compartment, claiming the lower ones were occupied — even though they never actually filled up. In the new compartment, the light and USB chargers didn’t work in our compartment.
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus Single Royal Cabin, Bang Phan, Sep 2, 2025
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Arlette There were only two of us when we left Ha Giang, so we left 30 minutes early which was great. But then the driver just put us on another random bus which kept stopping to pick up parcels. There was one food stop at 9am, after that just one more 3-minute stop to go to the toilet. At the first stop the toilet was so disgusting that it made me throw up - and I'm really not faint-hearted, this really was absolutely disgusting. In Hanoi we dropped off all the passengers and parcels which took 1 1/2 hours. Then it turned out that the bus driver didn't know where to take us. We had found the address for Good Morning Cat Ba's office in Hanoi, but the bus driver couldn't be bothered to take us there, so he ordered us a taxi. We just about made the bus to Cat Ba, a very old, rickety bus with hardly any leg room - I'm short so no idea how tall people could deal with it. After that everything went smoothly.
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus Luxury Bus + Ferry, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Aug 31, 2025
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Ricardo The trip took much longer than planned.
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus Cabin 34, Bang Phan, Aug 3, 2025
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Adam Picked us up from our hotel which we weren’t expecting, drivers were happy to communicate with Google translate. Sadly didn’t drop us where we booked to though and we had a 1.5 walk
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Duc Duong Bus, Feb 28, 2025
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Isabel MSuper comfy trip. Pickup point flexible and bus came on time
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Duc Duong Bus, Nov 15, 2024
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Lucien BGreat sleeper bus. Don't be too tall. Overall a bit squeezed but it was very comfy.
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 18, 2024
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Tanguy DThe first driver to go from Ha Giang to Hanoi was not nice, like he didn't like tourists.
He honked all road long...
After this we took another bus and the boat and the guy from good morning cat ba was really really nice, they dropped us at our hotel.
Too bad the first bus wasn't good...
Ha Giang to Cat Ba, Bus Limousine + Ferry, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Mar 27, 2024
Ha Giang to Cat Ba Bus Schedule
| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Daiichi Travel Tours | VIP 13 | 07:00 | 18:10 | €18.39 | |
Daiichi Travel Tours | Bus + Ferry | 22:45 | 08:45 | €12.91 | |
Daiichi Travel Tours | Bus + Ferry | 23:00 | 09:00 | €12.91 |
How to get from Ha Giang to Cat Ba, bus by bus
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Ha Giang to Cat Ba, bus by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Ha Giang to Cat Ba, bus a conscious and budget-friendly option.
Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.
Here is the list of operators serving the route: .
How far is Ha Giang from Cat Ba, bus?
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 475 km between Ha Giang and Cat Ba, bus.
How long does it take to get from Ha Giang to Cat Ba, bus by bus?
Buses normally need between 10h 50m and 13h 20m hours to get to Cat Ba, bus from Ha Giang. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour) offers the fastest service. Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba) buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.
How much does it cost to get from Ha Giang to Cat Ba, bus by bus?
The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.
Anyway, travelling by bus between Ha Giang and Cat Ba, bus remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour) and costs EUR 19.67. A Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba)'s ticket will set you back EUR 19.67 on average.
Travelling by bus essentials
- If you are planning to travel during the high season, weekends, or national holidays, booking your bus tickets in advance is highly recommended. The demand is at its highest, yet very often, the number of coaches serving the route remains the same. The earlier you reserve your seat, the better. On some routes, you need to secure your ticket more than a month in advance; on others, a couple-of-days advanced booking is enough. During such periods, try to book online beforehand whenever possible, as showing up at the bus station without a ticket may result in many-hours of waiting in the queue or leave you downright stranded.
- VIP, 1st, Gold, and similar bus tickets are the most expensive option, but they provide a higher level of comfort. Normally the price of such tickets will include wide soft reclining seats, blankets, water and snacks or lunch, and sometimes some toiletries. Upper-class buses travel faster, make fewer stops during the route, and normally provide more spacious seating to their passengers and a better travel experience.
- Not all buses have an on-board toilet, but generally, for all trips longer than three hours, all operators schedule a bathroom and/or a lunch stop. While operators definitely do their best to keep on-board toilets clean, the smell may be an issue sometimes. For longer trips, booking a seat a bit farther from the toilet may be a good idea. Also, using bathroom stops for your toilet needs is always better than trying to find your balance in an on-board toilet on the run.
- If you travel by an air-con bus, make sure to pack layers. A hoodie, a warm scarf, or a beanie hat may prove a good idea. Air-conditioning on buses tends to be excessive, and running nose and sore throats abound after even not the longest bus rides.
- Always use the security belts even if your bus ride attendant or driver does not insist on it. Your safety comes first – for you, for sure. All buses normally are equipped with security belts, but they may be fixed behind your seat. Take time to find the belt and fix it appropriately.
- To avoid being disturbed by overhead lights, switched on during stops even at night, and too loud music or sound from the on-board entertainment system, have earplugs and a sleeping mask at hand.
- As a courtesy to other passengers, avoid using strong perfumes or smelly foods. Some foods like cheeses or durians are forbidden to take on-board – check in advance. Alcohol is also prohibited on the majority of buses.
- Note that if the bus requires refuelling en-route, passengers will be asked to get off the bus. Operators are not allowed to refuel with passengers on board due to safety reasons. Usually, it takes from 5 to 10 minutes and is often combined with a toilet/lunch stop.
- If not stated otherwise in your tickets, arrive at the bus station 20-30 minutes before departure. It will give you enough time to find the departure platform and check-in. For international trips, you may need more time for check-in and border formalities.
Transportation from Ha Giang to Cat Ba
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Buses€ 11.13
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Ferries€ 19.17
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Taxis€ 11.13
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