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Vientiane, Laos → Cát Bà, Vietnam

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Four ways to Travel from Vientiane to Cát Bà

Composite routes from Vientiane to Cát Bà

Cheapest
12 h 22 min
Car
826 km.
from $45
Other
9 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
557 km.
from $167.68
11 h 19 min
Train, Plane
557 km.
from $187.01

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$368.41
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$482.74

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Cat
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.33–$317.59

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$279.48
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$343.00

Train operators

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$139.74
Train from Vientiane station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$139.74

Bus operators

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Oudomxay to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.21–$43.19

HTX Van Tai 277

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjV8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzZTYtYzhkOS03NDY1LWI5MjEtMGMyN2MxNzBiN2M3LA
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.61

Huyen Chau

Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
23h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.77

Good Morning Cat Ba

Phone:
+84 24 3237 3186
Email:
Website:
goodmorningcatba.com/
Bus from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.70–$20.33

Cat Ba Discovery

Phone:
+84988 558 392
Email:
Website:
catbadiscovery.com/bus.htm
Bus from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.52

Daiichi Travel

Email:
Website:
daiichibus.vn/?lang=en
Bus from Ha Noi to Cat
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.52

Other operators

Cat Ba Island Ferry

Other from Tuan Chau to Gia
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.03

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Cát Bà?

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Cát Bà is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $31.52 - $39.13 and takes 29h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Cát Bà?

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Cát Bà is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Vientiane and Cát Bà?

No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane station to Cát Bà. However, there are services departing from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station and arriving at Cat Ba via Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 6m.

How far is it from Vientiane to Cát Bà?

The distance between Vientiane and Cát Bà is 682 km.

How do I travel from Vientiane to Cát Bà without a car?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Cát Bà without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 17h 48m and costs $40.22 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Cát Bà?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Vientiane to Cát Bà, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Cát Bà bus from?

Vientiane to Cát Bà bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.

Where does the Vientiane to Cát Bà bus arrive?

Vientiane to Cát Bà bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Cát Bà?

There are 225+ hotels available in Cát Bà. Prices start at $4.62 per night.
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