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How to get fromVientiane to Cát Bàby plane, busferry, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Cát Bà by plane, busferry, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    2. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    6h 6m
    $164–236

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hai Phong - Ben Binh Pier to Cat Baferry ferry
    28h 2m
    $49–70

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Tuan Chaucar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tuan Chau to Gia Luan - Cat Bacarferry car ferry
    12h 21m
    $150–223

Vientiane to Cát Bà by bus, taxi, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration28h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 674.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Cát Bà. However, you can 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 bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Cat Ba via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, and Hai Phong - Ben Binh Pier in around 28h 2m.

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