What is the cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà?

The cheapest way to get from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà is to bus and bus and ferry via Vientiane which costs $50 - $90 and takes 31h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà?

The fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà is to train and fly and bus and ferry which takes 9h 45m and costs $95 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Vang Vieng and Cát Bà?

No, there is no direct bus from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà. However, there are services departing from Vang Vieng Laos and arriving at Cat Ba via Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 37m.

How far is it from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà?

The distance between Vang Vieng and Cát Bà is 698 km.

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

The best way to get from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 30h 52m and costs $40 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vang Vieng to Cát Bà bus from?

Vang Vieng to Cát Bà bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, depart from Vang Vieng Laos station.

Where does the Vang Vieng to Cát Bà bus arrive?

Vang Vieng to Cát Bà bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, arrive at Vientiane station.

Where can I stay near Cát Bà?

There are 256+ hotels available in Cát Bà.

Vang Vieng to Cát Bà - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Cát Bà by train, plane, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Luang Prabang station
2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)LPQ - HAN
3. Take the busferry from Ha Noi to Cat Ba
9h 45m
$99–271
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoi
2. Take the busferry from Ha Noi to Cat Ba
30h 52m
$41–93
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Tuan Chau
2. Take the car ferry from Tuan Chau to Gia Luan - Cat Ba
13h 27m
$166–240
Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)VTE - HAN
3. Take the busferry from Ha Noi to Cat Ba
11h 7m
$131–228
Bus, bus and ferry via Vientiane
1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
2. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Ba
31h 37m
$50–86

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

19Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 698.2 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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 Van Vieng station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Hanoi Airport, take the bus to Hanoi Hoan Kiem, walk to Ha Noi, 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 Ha Noi in around 30h 52m.

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