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How do I get from Hai Phong to Hanoi?

1. BUS from Hai Phong to Hanoi

Traveling by bus is one of the most used modes of transportation from Hai Phong to Hanoi. It is also a cheap option, as tickets from Hai Phong to Hanoi range from $4-7/per person, making it a suitable mode of transportation even for low-cost travelers. Various minivans or minibuses of private carriers also travel between these cities.

Among the better-known transport companies from Hai Phong to Hanoi that operate some buses are Hoang Long, Hai Au, AGO Hoang Phuong or Ket Doan. The journey by bus to Hanoi from Hai Phong is trouble-free and relatively comfortable, the journey time is only about 1.5-2 hours.

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Buses or minibuses with seats can depart from different locations or stops, you can always see this on the platforms listed below before buying tickets online in advance. So look carefully at where the buses leave from, look at the map and other additional instructions. Some of the buses on offer from Hai Phong can already depart from the nearby and popular Cat Ba island, from where mainly foreign tourists travel. Some buses accept mobile e-tickets, but some do not and you should also have printed tickets.

It is advisable to arrive at the place of departure well in advance, at least 30-60 minutes is recommended. Also be aware that sometimes buses may be late and exact times may not be followed and buses may also have different limits on the maximum weight of backpacks carried, again see this before ordering your tickets. Bus tickets from Hai Phong to Hanoi are easily searched online and can be purchased immediately.

2. TRAIN from Hai Phong to Hanoi 

The next and cheapest option for transportation from Hai Phong to Hanoi is transportation by Vietnam Railways train. Train travel in Vietnam is popular among solo travelers and is actually the cheapest mode of transportation in the country. There are approximately 3-4 trains per day from Hai Phong to Hanoi, this may change a little during the season and time.

Trains that are equipped with seats depart from Hai Phong Railway Station and arrive at Hanoi Railway Station, but you can also get off at Gia Lam or Long Bien stations (at the old historical Long Bien bridge) just outside the city center (see also Vietnam railway map).

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Hanoi Railway Station is located a short distance from Hoan Kiem district and from there you can get to the most important places in Hanoi or to your accommodation. Hai Phong Railway Station is also well located and located a short distance from the city center, it is easily accessible. The train journey time from Hai Phong to Hanoi is approx. 2-2.5 hours, depending on where you get off in Hanoi, and train tickets cost an average of $3-7/person for a 2nd class seat.

Vietnam Railways already accept mobile tickets as e-tickets, so you just need to search for a ticket, buy it online and then present it, for example, on your mobile phone when boarding the train in Hai Phong Railway Station, there is no need to print it. Traveling by train from Hai Phong to Hanoi is a comfortable and cheap experience and an opportunity to see Vietnam from a slightly different perspective.

3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Hai Phong to Hanoi

The most convenient, but also the most expensive way to travel from Hai Phong to Hanoi is to use a private taxi / book a car with a driver. This option is probably not the most suitable for solo low-cost travelers, but for those who do not care about the budget and are looking for comfort in transportation. Various private taxi services operate between Hai Phong and Hanoi and they offer very modern and new cars for more people, such as minivans or minibuses.

The well-rated taxi services from Hai Phong to Hanoi include Taxi with VTS, Ouros Travel, Saigon DMC, Viet Technology Travel, Hai Van Transport, Cat Ba Express, Dichung Taxi, Daiichi Travel and others. A private taxi is also a fast option of transportation, the journey time from Hai Phong to Hanoi by private car takes approximately 1.5-2 hours, depending on where you are coming from and where you want to arrive in Hanoi.

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Some private taxis going to Hanoi can also be used to travel from Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong. A private taxi from Hai Phong to Hanoi is the most expensive transfer option and costs an average of $40-210/car, depending on the car you choose and how many people are traveling. It can therefore be worthwhile to book an entire minivan or minibus for several people, and then calculate the total price per individual. Now it is very easy to book your car from Hai Phong to Hanoi online and in advance.

Most of the listed private transport companies are well-rated in Vietnam. Always read all terms and conditions and instructions for a private transfer carefully before ordering a ride. Some private cars already depart from Cat Ba Island, so check the departure and arrival points carefully. You can also arrange the place of departure and arrival you want.

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