Means of transport Baie d'Along

Bus operator providing shuttles between Hanoi and Cat Bà Island, as well as between Cat Bà Island and Ninh Binh city. From Hanoi: departures between 7.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. From Cat Bà: departures between 9am and 3.45pm. From Cat Bà to Ninh Binh, departures at 7.40 am and 3 pm. Tickets can be booked online via the company's website (regular promotional offers). The company also offers numerous tours, cruises and excursions, as well as a wide choice of hotels. Simplicity and efficiency on a route that has led many travelers astray...

Practice for many groups or families: The company has 9-seat minibuses.

Air transport company impossible to circumvent in the country. The website is a mine of information in order to prepare your stay in Viet Nam as well as possible. You can directly book your tickets online. To minimize the risks of setbacks, remember to confirm your flight at least 72 hours in advance for an international trip, at least 24 hours in advance for a domestic trip. If you need information about your luggage, regulated or prohibited products and the company's special services: think internet!

Air France offers discount flights to many destinations: to and from Hanoi, flights to and from Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai), Iran... You can book your plane tickets on the website, as well as the hotels you'd like to stay in once you're there. You'll also find a wealth of practical information online on baggage handling, forbidden products, services offered by the airline for people with reduced mobility, pregnant women, etc.

This airline offers numerous flights to and from Hanoi, as well as domestic and international flights to Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Promotional offers are regularly posted on their website, so don't hesitate to compare prices to get the best deal available. You'll also find answers to all your questions about the flight, duty free, baggage and services offered by Jetstar. Please note: you can also book your own hotel.

The Reunification Express links Hanoi to Hô-Chi-Minh-Ville. Hanoi is also linked by train to other cities in the North and Northeast: Lao Cai, Lang Son... For Haiphong, more frequent departures from Long Bien station. Buy your tickets in advance. A special counter is reserved for foreigners. Staff speak English. Departures for Lao Cai take place on the other side of the main station, on Trân Qui Cap street. Timetables and fares are given on the website.

Vietjet started its activities in 2012. The airline offers domestic and international (within Asia) flights at reduced prices to and from Hanoi. If you wish to book your tickets at the best price, please visit their website. Promotional offers are regularly proposed to help you benefit from the best fares. Don't forget to compare. For more practical information, including luggage and specific services, the website is another valuable source of information. Use it!

Vietnam Airlines advises that passengers should arrive at the airport at least 2.5 hours in advance for international flights and 2 hours in advance for domestic flights (boarding procedures stop 30 minutes before departure). The journey from the city center to the airport takes between 35 and 50 minutes. Bus 86 makes this journey and serves Hanoi Old Quarter (stop at Long Bien), costing 45,000 VND per person. Given the increasingly frequent traffic jams, it's a good idea to leave yourself a comfortable margin of maneuver.

From Hanoi station to Ninh Binh station, several departures daily. It is highly recommended to buy a return ticket at Hanoi station, as it is sometimes difficult to get a seat on the return train from Ninh Binh. There are also train connections to Dong Hoi, Hue or Danang. Schedules and ticket reservations are available on the website. The bus is an economical means of transportation ideal for travelers with a small budget.

Responsible tourism: that's what this travel agency offers. Tours of 10 to 21 days to discover the jewels of the country (including the magnificent lagoons), excursions for the adventurous, hikes in the national parks, cruises on Halong Bay, water activities... there is something for everyone! With family or friends, as a couple or in a group: no doubt you will find the stay that makes you dream. The website also gives you a lot of information about Vietnamese culture (history, art, cuisine, etc.).

Shuttle buses run between the airport and downtown Hanoi. At the airport, minibuses wait for passengers at the head of the cab queue. Departure every hour... in fact, when the bus is full and reservations are required for the first shuttle. If you prefer to take a cab, be careful and agree the fare with the driver before departure. And make sure the vehicle is equipped with a taximeter! The Grab app offers more attractive cab fares, and Bus 86 is the cheapest option.

Vietnam's first private international airport (Sun Group), inaugurated on December 30, 2018. It has an annual passenger capacity of 2.5 million, set to rise to 5 million by 2030. Domestic flights to/from Ho Chi Minh City and Danang. International flights to/from Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (South Korea), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Sydney (Australia). The airport is just a 1-hour drive from Halong City.

All information about the bus lines in Hanoi is available on this website.

Located about 10 km west of the city centre, the capital's largest bus station. Serving both the north and south of the country. In other words, it is a real anthill. Several bus companies cross there to allow you to reach the key places of your stay. An ideal means of transport for travellers on a tight budget, the buses are equipped with bunks and air conditioning for a comfort that can vary .

Hanoi-Cat Ba links. The route (combined bus and boat) uses the Dinh Vu-Cat Hai Bridge, which opened on September 2, 2017, and is one of the longest sea bridges in Southeast Asia. Also, inter-city connections Hanoi-Haiphong. In Haiphong, daily shuttles (combined bus + boat) to Cat Ba. Consult the itineraries and schedules on the company's website. Possibility to book online. Do not hesitate to ask for information!

This bus station serves the south of Vietnam, as far as Ho Chi Minh City: about 50 hours of travel time! (yes yes, you read that right!) So we certainly recommend that you take advantage of bus travel, as it is the most economical mode of transport and the vehicles are relatively comfortable thanks to the bunks and air conditioning... nevertheless, remember to make stops along the way to avoid making more than two days of transport in one go!

Lavender Elegance Cruise proposes you to discover Halong Bay on board a superb junk built by the most talented craftsmen of Vietnam. You have the possibility to sail in the bay during one day or 3 days with nights on board in comfortable conditions. The activities offered are numerous: tai-chi classes on the deck, Vietnamese cooking classes, kayaking in the bay, visiting caves, or simply sunbathing on the beach. Their website describes very precisely the program.

The company offers bus connections between Hanoi and Lao Cai (Sapa). From Hanoi, there are several departures between 6:30 am and 10:20 pm from My Dinh, Yen Nghia and Gia Lâm stations. Tickets can be booked through the hotel reception (some departures from the old quarter). On the website, you will find all the practical information to prepare your trip. The buses are all equipped with sleeping berths and air conditioning to ensure the comfort of passengers. The opportunity to discover the country in a different way.

Inter-city bus connections with Ninh Binh, Haiphong, Ha Long... Sleepers are available for long journeys. Tickets can be purchased at the station or online. For Cat Ba Island, make sure it is the combined bus/boat to Cat Ba and not to Ha Long. Destinations, timetables and conditions available on the carrier's website. Prices are also clearly displayed on the carrier's website. It is possible to book online.

Trains to Haiphong. Buy tickets 2 hours in advance. The station is located at the Long Bien Bridge (formerly Paul Doumer Bridge) and near the Dong Xuan market. Even if you don't intend to go to Haiphong by train, a detour to the station can be an opportunity for photographers to take some interesting pictures... For information on fares and schedules, the website of the Vietnamese Railways (Duong Sat).