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How to get fromVang Vieng to Cát Bàby train, plane, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà by train, plane, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane LPQ - HAN
    3. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    9h 24m
    $141–305

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoibus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    28h 43m
    $42–88

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Tuan Chaucar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tuan Chau to Gia Luan - Cat Bacarferry car ferry
    13h 34m
    $165–244

  4. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    3. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    10h 36m
    $172–260

  5. Taxi to Xieng Khouang Airport, fly, bus and ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane XKH - HAN
    3. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    10h 59m
    $402–487

  6. Bus, bus and ferry via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Ha Noi to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    31h 38m
    $57–97

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 702.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Cát Bà, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà. However, you can take the taxi to Vang Vieng, take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, take the bus to Long Bien Bus Station, walk to Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba, then take the vehicle to Cat Ba. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vang Vieng to Cat Ba via Vang Vieng, Hanoi, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba in around 28h 43m.

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