1. Bus + Train to Da Nang
2. Bus + Flight to Da Nang
3. Bus – Cat Ba to Da Nang
🎫 Tour / Trip in Da Nang
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From Cat Ba to Hoi An you can travel by boat + bus, train, plane.
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- The travel distance from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang spans approximately 900 km by road, passing through Hai Phong and Ninh Binh. Opting to travel by plane via Hai Phong offers the quickest route. Commence your journey by bus from Cat Ba town to Hai Phong, where a direct flight to Da Nang awaits. This method takes approximately 6-7 hours and costs around $60-130 per person. Alternatively, travelers can embark on a bus+train journey from Cat Ba town to Da Nang via Ninh Binh or Hanoi. Begin with a bus ride to Ninh Binh or Hanoi, then proceed by sleeper train (luxury trains are available from Hanoi) to Da Nang.
- Traveling by bus + train via Hanoi consumes about 20-26 hours, with ticket prices ranging from $30 to $150 per person; the most expensive options are tourist sleeper trains from Hanoi. Another budget-friendly option is to travel by sleeper tourist bus, with a travel duration of approximately 17-21 hours. From Da Nang City, travelers can journey to Hoi An or explore Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in southern Vietnam, or visit Cam Ranh.
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- Da Nang stands as the most significant city in central Vietnam, ranking fourth in the country after Hanoi, Saigon, and Hai Phong. As a seaport and major industrial hub, Da Nang’s elongated layout may initially seem less inviting to foreign visitors. However, it boasts the Museum of Cham Sculpture, a prominent attraction constructed by French colonizers featuring unique collections of carved statues and reliefs from the Champa era. Da Nang is equipped with an airport and railway station, facilitating travel by train or plane from various Vietnamese cities. Tourists from Cat Ba Island have three popular options for reaching Da Nang: bus+plane, bus+train, or sleeper tourist bus. Prior to arrival in Da Nang or Hoi An, visitors may find it beneficial to review the local weather conditions in Da Nang.
| Transfer Mode – Cat Ba to Da Nang: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist bus + Train (via Hanoi) | 20-26 hours | $30-150/pp |
| Tourist bus + Plane (via Hai Phong Airport) | 6-7 hours | $60-130/pp |
| Sleeper Bus | 17-21 hours | $34-45/pp |
How do I get from Cat Ba to Da Nang?
1. BUS + TRAIN from Cat Ba to Da Nang (via Hanoi)
A popular low-cost transportation option from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang is by bus and train via Hanoi. So this option has 2 steps, first from Cat Ba to Hanoi by bus and then by train from Hanoi to Da Nang. It is necessary to expect a very long journey, but it is one of the cheaper options. and is sought after mainly among solo travelers.
The first step is to travel by bus from Cat Ba to Hanoi. It is a busy route and bus services are offered by many companies such as Cat Ba Express, Full Moon Party Tour, Grouptour, Good Morning Cat Ba, Daiichi Travel, Luxury Van Limousine, Techbus VN, King Express Bus, Ha Long Bus Travel, VietNam Travel Bus, Ha Giang Limousine Bus, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Duc Duong and more.
Most buses leave from Cat Ba town, which is the main base for tourists. Bus travel time from Cat Ba to Hanoi is approximately 3.5-4.5 hours and tickets range from $8-17/pp. This transfer also includes a short ferry transfer to the mainland, either to the city of Hai Phong or to Tuan Chau, depending on the company.
This short ferry transfer is usually included in the fare. After the boat transfer to the mainland, the journey by bus to Hanoi continues again. Tickets for these Cat Ba to Hanoi buses are easy to find and book online in advance. There are plenty of buses, the timetables are relatively long, and you will certainly choose your suitable connection to Hanoi.
The second step is a train transfer from Hanoi to Da Nang city. It is a very popular train route that runs from Hanoi Railway Station to Da Nang Railway Station. The offer will include regular trains of Vietnam Railways, which also include some tourist sleeper trains such as Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Lotus Train, Laman Express, Damitrans Train.
Expect a very long journey, the train journey time from Hanoi to Da Nang is approx. 15-17 hours. You should therefore choose a sleeping berth either in a regular or a tourist train. Foreign tourists often choose a more comfortable tourist train, but these trains are more expensive than regular trains.
Train tickets from Hanoi to Da Nang range from $20-50/pp (regular trains) and about $60-135/pp (tourist sleeper trains). A regular train seat is always the cheapest option on trains. Train tickets to Da Nang from Hanoi are easy to buy online, always read the ticket instructions and transfer conditions to avoid complications or misunderstandings.
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2. BUS + FLIGHT from Cat Ba to Da Nang (via Hai Phong)
If you are looking for a significantly faster transport option from Cat Ba to Da Nang, you can use a direct air connection from the city of Hai Phong. First, you need to take a bus + ferry or private transfer + ferry from Cat Ba to Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong and take a flight to Da Nang from there. Cat Bi Airport is approximately 50 km from Cat Ba town. This option therefore has 2 steps and thanks to this type of transfer you will save many hours of time compared to a bus or train transfer.
The first step is to travel by bus + ferry from Cat Ba city to Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong. You can use a transfer from Full Moon Party Tour for this route. This company will offer you a combined taxi + bus transfer on this trip, as well as a short ferry transfer from Cat Ba Island to the mainland near Hai Phong. The bus / taxi + ferry ride time from Cat Ba to Cat Bi Airport is approximately 2 hours and fares are around $14/pp.
Bus tickets with a combined transfer with taxi and ferry from Cat Ba to Cat Bi Airport can be searched and purchased online in advance. Other agencies in Cat Ba may offer you a similar transfer.
Another alternative is to travel by private taxi, but this is a significantly more expensive option than the bus, the price for a taxi varies between $70-120/car, depending on the type of vehicle you choose.
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The second step is a direct air connection from Cat Bi – Hai Phong Airport to Da Nang Airport, see also the airport map of Vietnam. Cat Ba Island itself does not have an airport, Cat Bi Airport is the closest airport to this island. It is good to know that the flight schedule from Hai Phong to Da Nang is very limited and there are 2 flights every day. You can therefore possibly go to Hanoi by bus and from there also use a direct flight connection.
There are significantly more flights to Da Nang from Hanoi. Direct flights from Hai Phong to Hanoi are operated by VietJet Air, Hanh Air Systems. VietJet Air is a low-cost airline that offers affordable Economy class flights. Direct flights from Hai Phong to Da Nang cost between $50-130/pp and the flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes.
You can easily find and book tickets for direct flights to Da Nang online, even in advance. Always read and follow all flight conditions and airline instructions carefully.
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3. SLEEPER BUS from Cat Ba to Da Nang
Another low-cost transfer option from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang in central Vietnam is a long-distance sleeper bus trip. You should be aware that it takes about 17-21 hours to travel by bus to Da Nang from Cat Ba, so this method may not be convenient at all in the end.
Or it is better to divide such a transfer into 2 steps and visit, for example, another interesting place before arriving in Da Nang. The companies that operate these intercity bus routes from Cat Ba to Da Nang are Full Moon Party Tour, Sapa Discovery Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Vietnam Easy Go Travel or Daiichi Travel.
These companies will offer you classic sleeper buses, some are very modern and comfortable. A sleeper bus transfer from Cat Ba to Da Nang costs approximately $34-45/pp, these prices may change during different seasons.
Buses can depart from various locations in Cat Ba and also arrive at various locations in Da Nang, you will always see this information when ordering tickets online. This transfer again includes a short ferry ride from the island to the mainland, after which it continues again by bus.
You can easily buy bus tickets from Cat Ba to Da Nang online in advance. Always read all transfer conditions and ticket instructions and other information carefully to avoid any complications.
Traveling by bus in Vietnam is more suitable for low-cost travelers, it takes a long time, so it is advisable to consider this mode of transport. But on the other hand, some buses can be relatively and very comfortable.
4. Book a Private Tour / Tickets in Da Nang
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- It is possible to book a private tour + tickets for tourist attractions in Da Nang + Hoi An
- It is possible to book various types of tourist tours (boat trips, adventure, bicycle tours…)
- These private tours to interesting sites in Da Nang and Hoi An by local tour guides from Vietnam
- You can also book private transfers between Da Nang and Hoi An or Da Nang Airport
- Book a private tour / trip or other tourist activity in Da Nang and Hoi An in central Vietnam online
BOOK a TOUR / ACTIVITY in Da Nang ➜
❓ FAQ – Travel route from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang:
1. How to book and buy tickets + flights from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang?
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- You can book your tickets+flights from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can search + book another tickets, e.g. Cat Ba > Hanoi, Hanoi > Da Nang…
2. Where to rent a motorbike or scooter in Da Nang City?
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- You can book your motorbike/scooter in Da Nang or Hoi An online with Bikesbooking ➜.
3. What is the travel time from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang?
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- Travel by tourist bus + train from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang (via Hanoi) takes about 20-26 hours.
- Travel by tourist bus + plane from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang (via Hai Phong Airport) takes about 6-7 hours.
- Travel by sleeper bus from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang (via Ninh Binh) takes about 17-21 hours.
4. How far is Da Nang from Cat Ba Island?
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- Travel distance from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang is about 900 km by bus, train via Ninh Binh.
5. How much does it cost to travel from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang?
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- Transfer by tourist bus + train from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang (via Hanoi) costs about $30-150/pp.
- Transfer by tourist bus + plane from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang (via Hai Phong) costs about $60-130/pp.
- Transfer by tourist sleeper bus from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang (via Ninh Binh) costs about $34-45/pp.
6. What is the best way of travel from Cat Ba to Da Nang?
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- The best and fast way how to reach Da Nang from Cat Ba Island is to travel by bus+boat to Hai Phong and from Hai Phong you can travel by plane to Da Nang. There is a direct flight to Da Nang from Hai Phong – Cat Bi Airport.
7. What is the cheapest way of getting from Cat Ba to Da Nang?
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- The cheapest way of travel from Cat Ba Island to Da Nang is to travel by bus, but it takes a lot of time. There are also cheap low-cost flights from Hai Phong to Da Nang. Take a flight from Hai Phong and you will save a lot of your time.
8. Is it possible to travel by luxury tourist train to Da Nang?
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- Yes, it is possible, but first you have to travel to Hanoi from Cat Ba by bus. From Hanoi you can travel by luxury tourist sleeper train of Violette Train, Lotus Train, Laman Express or Livitrans Express. These trains are comfortable, you can take a cabin for 2-4 people.
9. Where to travel from Da Nang and Hoi An?
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- There are trains, planes or buses to southern Vietnam. You can travel to Nha Trang or you can continue to Mui Ne / Phan Thiet – these places are one of the most visited places of southern Vietnam. From Da Nang you can also travel by plane to Ho Chi Minh City or Phu Quoc Island. You can also travel from Da Nang Airport to Hue by bus, car or train.
10. How to go to Hoi An from Da Nang Airport?
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- From Da Nang Airport to Hoi An ancient town you can travel by private luxury minivan, tourist bus, taxi. Bus tickets from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An cost about $4-7/pp. Read this article > How to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An.
11. Which beaches can you visit in central Vietnam?
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- Central Vietnam is known for its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches. The best places for visit these beaches are in Cam Ranh coast, Nha Trang area, Quy Nhon or Hue. Read this article: The Best Beaches in Central Vietnam.
12. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.
13. What to expect from Vietnam Culture?
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- Expect a vibrant cultural tapestry in Vietnam, characterized by traditional values, a strong sense of community, and a deep-rooted respect for family. You’ll encounter a fusion of French, Chinese, and indigenous influences in art, architecture, and cuisine. Traditional water puppetry, folk music, and dance performances showcase the country’s artistic flair. The importance of rituals and festivals in daily life adds a colorful dimension, while the warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese people make for a welcoming and enriching cultural experience.
14. What is the weather in Vietnam and what to expect?
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- Weather in Vietnam varies with a tropical climate featuring distinct wet and dry seasons. In the north, the dry season (October to April) brings cooler temperatures, while the wet season (May to September) is marked by higher humidity and heavy rainfall. Central Vietnam experiences a dry period (January to August) with lower humidity and a wet season (September to December) characterized by increased rainfall. In southern Vietnam, the dry season (December to April) offers warm temperatures, while the wet season (May to November) brings higher humidity and occasional heavy rainfall. For accurate information, check local forecasts.
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(You can change your travel route, book another tickets, eg. Cat Ba > Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh > Da Nang…)