Bus
Travelling from Hanoi to Hai Phong overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is
the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Hanoi and Hai Phong
AGO Hoang Phuong, Arirang Travel (Arirang Trip), Cat Ba Express (Cát Bà Express), Cat Ba Go Easy Limousine, Cat Ba Limousine, Cat Ba Open Bus Limousine and Ferry, Cat Ba Panorama, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Ha Giang Limousine Bus, King Express Bus, Luxury Van Limousine, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), To Vietnam Travel, Viet Nam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus), Vietnam Easy Go Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus)
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be
the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Hanoi and Hai Phong
Booking Car (Lang Viet Trading Co.,Ltd), Cat Ba Express (Cát Bà Express), Cat Ba Open Bus Limousine and Ferry, OUROS Travel, PacknGo, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc)
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to
sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
