Cat Ba Discovery

4.4
48 customer reviews
  • About
  • Popular Routes
  • Stations
  • Reviews
  • Schedule and Timetable

About Cat Ba Discovery

The two principal things which make travelling by van so attractive are a wide choice of destinations and affordable prices. Not all vans offer top comfort, enough legroom, or luggage space, but these two points compensate. Besides, it is always vans that launch new routes to emerging destinations paving the road to big bus operators if necessary or remaining the only means of transport to bring you there. Very often, vans offer faster service than big buses, more flexible timetable, and more readily adapt to travellers’ needs in the sense of schedule – if there is a temporary growth in demand due to long weekends or national holidays, vans add more vehicles to their daily fleet easier than other operators. Note though that sometimes vans operate from their own van stations or terminals or have a dedicated section in bigger bus terminals. Always check your van's departure and arrival point as it is not necessarily located at the main bus station.

Cat Ba Discovery is one of the operators to check if you are going to travel by van. They provide reliable van service and offer tickets with easy and secure online booking.

Cat Ba Discovery Popular Stations

Here is the list of the main terminals from where Cat Ba Discovery’s vans operate:

  • Cat Ba Office Tbus pick up
  • Hoa Lu Ancient Town
  • 187 Hang Bong
  • 303 Nui Ngoc
  • Athena Premier Resort
  • Soleil Ha Long Hotel
  • Hotel De La Coupole

Cat Ba Discovery Top Destinations

Cat Ba Discovery Ticket Prices & Van Classes

Opposite to trains or bigger buses, vans rarely offer you a choice of ticket class. All the seats are the same – call it standard, VIP, or whatever. What can differ, though, is the type of the van itself. Some vans seat only 9-10 passengers. For travellers this means wider seats, more space, and a more comfortable trip. Vans which accommodate up to 15 passengers are also ok but be ready to sacrifice on space for your legs and elbows and very often – for your luggage, too. Sometimes it can be a good idea to buy two seats instead of one to ensure a more comfortable ride – yet it pays to check with the operator if they allow this on your route. Before you book your van ticket, read reviews on Cat Ba Discovery van service to see what to expect.

Travel by Van: Pros & Cons

Pros of VanTravel

  • Vans can be the only way to reach some of the most remote destinations, smaller towns or villages which are connected neither by big buses nor trains.
  • Vans can also take you to some islands connected with the mainland by large car ferries which do not take big buses but take vans on board, too.
  • Due to a smaller size compared to big buses, vans are more maneuverable on the road. It sometimes results in shorter travel time, especially if your destination is not far away.
  • While vans do have an official stop enroute, they can also get you off at a more convenient point – no need to go to the terminal, just ask your driver. Note that it is not always possible, but in many cases, they will cooperate. It can save you both time and money you would have otherwise spent getting off the terminal on foot or by taxi.

Cons of Van Travel

  • Vans accommodating more passengers may feel quite cramped. Expect limited space for your legs and elbows. Some vans limit the luggage for one ticket to one piece. If you have more bags, suitcases, or backpacks, you may be asked to buy a separate ticket for your luggage, which makes the trip twice as expensive.
  • Not all vans run on schedule. On certain routes, vans leave only when full. Do check it with your operator before buying your ticket, otherwise, you may end up waiting much longer than expected until the van fills up.
  • If there are more reckless drivers on any other means of transport than on vans, we are unaware of it. Some companies install speed control units on their vehicles, but it is not a rare case to hear this unit beeping the whole trip through with the driver not paying attention to it. Always remember to buckle your seatbelt while travelling by van. Though sometimes you will need to make an investigation to find out where your seatbelt is.
  • For those prone to motion sickness there is a good piece of advice: take your medicine half an hour before your van trip, especially if your route includes winding stretches. You are more likely to feel motion sick travelling by van than by bus.
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Cat Ba Discovery Popular Routes

Hai Phong - Ninh Binh
07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:00, 16:00
Hanoi - Hai Phong
06:30, 07:15, 07:30, 07:45, 08:00, 10:15, 10:45, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00
Hai Phong - Hanoi
07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30, 16:00
Ninh Binh - Hai Phong
07:00, 07:45, 08:00, 09:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30
Dao Cat Ba - Ninh Binh
Bus Express 45
09:00
Bus Express 29
13:00, 16:00
Hanoi - Ninh Binh
06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30
Ninh Binh - Dao Cat Ba
07:30, 08:00, 09:00, 14:00
Ninh Binh - Hanoi
06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30
Hanoi - Sapa
06:30, 07:00, 07:45, 14:15, 14:45
Hanoi - Quang Ninh
08:00, 08:30
Sapa - Hanoi
07:15, 07:45, 14:30, 15:00
Quang Ninh - Hanoi
11:30, 12:00
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Cat Ba Discovery Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture StationArrival StationDepartureArrivalTravel time
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong07:1510:153h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong07:3010:303h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong07:4510:453h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong08:0011:003h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong10:1513:153h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong10:4513:453h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong12:0015:003h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong13:3016:303h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong14:0017:003h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui Ngoc187 Hang Bong06:3009:303h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc07:0010:003h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc16:0019:003h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc15:3018:303h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc14:0017:003h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc12:3015:303h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc12:0015:003h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc09:3012:303h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc09:0012:003h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc08:3011:303h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc08:0011:003h 0m
Regular 46187 Hang Bong303 Nui Ngoc07:3010:303h 0m
Regular 46Athena Premier Resort303 Nui Ngoc07:0010:003h 0m
Regular 46Athena Premier Resort303 Nui Ngoc16:0019:003h 0m
Regular 46Athena Premier Resort303 Nui Ngoc14:0017:003h 0m
Regular 46Athena Premier Resort303 Nui Ngoc13:3016:303h 0m
Regular 46Athena Premier Resort303 Nui Ngoc12:3015:303h 0m
Regular 46Athena Premier Resort303 Nui Ngoc09:3012:303h 0m
Regular 46Athena Premier Resort303 Nui Ngoc09:0012:003h 0m
Regular 46Athena Premier Resort303 Nui Ngoc08:0011:003h 0m
Regular 46303 Nui NgocAthena Premier Resort15:3018:303h 0m

Cat Ba Discovery Stations

Cat Ba Office Tbus pick upHoa Lu Ancient Town187 Hang Bong303 Nui NgocAthena Premier ResortSoleil Ha Long HotelHotel De La Coupole

Cat Ba Discovery Company Reviews

K I
Great service, good comfortable bus.
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Mar 3, 2020
K V
Slecht wegdek, misselijkmakend, geen fijne stoelen.
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Feb 29, 2020
N J
Good service, they picked us up at the hotel and dropped us off at the new hotel. Everything was perfect.
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Feb 24, 2020
A L
Comfortable bus, on time but the driver thought he was a formula 1 driver...
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Feb 12, 2020
L W
Smooth and easy. Bus was very clean. Friendly driver.
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Feb 1, 2020
E J
It was a very comfy, clean and enjoyable trip. Everyone was really friendly and super helpful. Cat Ba Discovery is the best - don’t hesitate to book your ticket ☀️ All round great experience. Thank you Cat Ba Discovery team!????
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Jan 24, 2020
A B
Just one little stop on the road to buy some VERY EXPENSIVE food. The driver was really fast, and no water was given during the trip. No many explanations about the cities. It could have been better...
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Jan 17, 2020
C B
Fine
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Jan 11, 2020
L C
We travelled with our partner on the Cat ba discovery company from Hanoi to Cat Ba and from Cat ba to Nin Bimh. Everything went perfectly! The buses are comfortable. The staff were attentive. We picked you up and dropped you off at your hotel. All schedules were respected. The company even agreed to cancel a trip we had booked twice by mistake. Nothing to complain about.
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Jan 10, 2020
U R
Super bus, everything organized on time and reliable. Very nice guide who takes care of everything.
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Dec 20, 2019
T Z
The bus was very clean and relatively new. One of the best in Vietnam. A footrest would have been still quite handy. The staff was very nice. One star deduction because the departure was delayed by half an hour and we then arrived a total of one hour later. In our case, it was not so bad.
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Dec 8, 2019
C B
Short and pleasant ride. Can't complain. Made a stop on the way and dropped us off in Tam Coc.
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Dec 4, 2019
A A
Driver had a unsafe driving style, AC was inaffective. Total opposite to another trip we had with that company.
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Nov 30, 2019
B B
The reception, the service and the punctuality are impeccable
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Nov 21, 2019
B S
Very comfortable bus and friendly staff
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Nov 21, 2019
D K
The seats were tiny and theres several stops in Ninh Binh where you can get off. So we showed the guide our hotel adress in order to find out which stop would be closest.... but the guide told us wrong. But besides that an overall good experience, everything clean, the bus picked us up at the hotel and we were (close) on time.
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Nov 17, 2019
L J
This company is not top notch, the bus is very dirty, uncomfortable, the plugs don't work, no Wifi, an hour's delay on arrival. All this for €22 one way Cat Ba-Ninh Binh, a bit expensive for the services.
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Nov 16, 2019
C S
Really good but way too hot in bus. Be prepared to sweat.
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Nov 13, 2019
E J
Arrival time advertised was about an hour quicker than the actual arrival time (not due to any traffic). Would rather have had a realistic arrival time given when I booked.
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Nov 2, 2019
B M
uper modern bus with enough space for legs, wifi at times and air conditioned. The driver drove us very safely and Cim was a great tour guide who was helpful to everyone***** recommendable
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Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Oct 26, 2019
C P
We took the bus to go to Hanoi it was super confort the best from far since we are traveling ! And then we went on with the La Mignonne cruise thanks to Charlie and we had the best time in Ha Long Bay everything perfect from room, meals to activity and staff ! Thanks to all !!!!
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Oct 25, 2019
C A
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Feb 8, 2020
T N
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Jan 31, 2020
G K
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Jan 21, 2020
L R
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Dec 4, 2019
S C
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Dec 2, 2019
N G
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Nov 10, 2019
L W
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Oct 9, 2019
R V
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Oct 5, 2019
A M
Bus Regular 46, Cat Ba Discovery, Sep 24, 2019
4.4
48 customer reviews
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91.7% of 48 travelers were presumably happy with Cat Ba Discovery as they left good or no review