Cat Ba Express

4.9
419 customer reviews
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About Cat Ba Express

Bus is a convenient way of travel no matter whether you need to get to a neighboring town a couple of hours away or venture further afield crossing the whole country. Whatever your budget, buses have you covered. Express buses offer the most affordable ticket price for travellers who have very little money to spend. VIP options are geared toward those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Before you jump on a bus, make sure you choose the type of service which suits you best. For a long-haul trip look for a VIP or first-class coach which provides non-stop service to your destination or just call a minor number of stations along the way. Express or local buses in many cases may prove an acceptable choice for shorter trips, but longer rides are often not the best buy. Study the timetable before going as many long-haul destinations are served by night buses, and some offer wider seats or sleeper berths for such travels. Make an online reservation for your bus ticket with Cat Ba Express. Other travellers’ reviews will help you to choose the best ticket and coach class.

Cat Ba Express Popular Stations

The main stations covered by Cat Ba Express’s buses include:

  • Hanoi Airport
  • Hanoi
  • Halong Bay Tuan Chau
  • Hanoi CBExpress
  • Cat Ba CBExpress
  • Ninh Binh CBExpress
  • Cat Ba Town
  • Ninh Binh City Hotel Transfer
  • Halong

Cat Ba Express Top Destinations

Cat Ba Express Ticket Prices & Bus Classes

One of the best things about bus travel is that you can almost tailor-make your trip adjusting it to your requirements for privacy and comfort. Different classes and types of buses cater to the different needs of travellers. The cheapest trips are normally offered by standard-class buses. They may be called local, express or ordinary. These are a good choice for shorter trips. Sleepers or VIP coaches are good both for longer and overnight trips. They may offer berths or wide soft reclining seats, sometimes with built-in massage options, blankets, soft drinks, and snacks, or more substantial meals on board or during toilet or refuelling stops. Travelling by night buses allows you to save on a hotel room, but to ensure the most comfortable ride do choose the class of your bus wisely. Prices always depend on the distance you ride and the type of coach. For some, even shorter trips, it is worth investing some extra money and buying a seat on a VIP bus as it can save you twice as much time as you spend travelling by an ordinary bus.

Travel by Bus: Pros & Cons

Pros of Bus Travel

  • Bus is the best choice to get to destinations that are not connected by rail or planes. The network of buses often covers almost the whole country, and their routes are well and long-established.
  • Opposite to air travel and sometimes rail travel, taking a bus does not require arriving at the bus station much in advance. Check-in, even on international routes, does not take much time. Luggage allowances are usually very traveller-friendly, and the fee for extra luggage, if limits are set, is normally not very high.
  • Bus tickets can be more affordable compared to air or fast train tickets. There is always a choice of ticket classes for all pockets. Cheaper standard options may be a bit slow and do not offer top comfort, but anyway acceptable and bring you to your destination. On longer routes, toilets or toilet stops as well as snacks, water, and sometimes toiletries and blankets are almost always included in the price.
  • If you are ready to spend more, some VIP coaches offer seating comparable to business class on a plane with wide soft reclining seats, blankets, fewer passengers, and many other perks to make your trip a pleasant journey.

Cons of Bus Travel

  • Newer intercity bus terminals are very often located out of the city close to bigger highways to allow buses to avoid city congestion. Unfortunately, it may create extra challenges for travellers, too. Getting to such a terminal may be a problem as in some destinations there are restrictions on vehicles allowed to enter the terminal, and you will have to use special carriers to get there. This results in higher costs as prices may be inflated. Also do calculate extra time if you are travelling during rush hours, especially if you are not familiar with the traffic situation at your starting point.
  • Buses are probably the means of transport which runs out of schedule more often than trains or planes. They are heavily dependent on the road situation which sometimes can be unpredictable – accidents, road construction works, detours, etc. This is especially true for travels during weekends, high season, or national holidays. Do keep this in mind and do not plan tight connections.
  • Travelling on certain routes or during the most popular periods may require advanced booking. Bear in mind that it is not always possible to show up at the bus station and hop on the next bus – tickets may well be all sold out, so organize your trip accordingly.
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Cat Ba Express Popular Routes

Hanoi - Hai Phong
Taxi Minivan 4pax
Taxi Van 16pax
Taxi Van 7pax
Taxi VIP
Taxi Express
Hai Phong - Hanoi
Taxi Minivan 4pax
Taxi Van 16pax
Taxi Van 7pax
Taxi Express
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Taxi Minivan 4pax
Taxi Van 16pax
Taxi Van 7pax
Hanoi - Quang Ninh
08:00
Ninh Binh - Hanoi
Taxi Minivan 4pax
Taxi Van 16pax
Taxi Van 7pax
Quang Ninh - Ninh Binh
11:40
Noi Bai Airport - Hanoi
Taxi Minivan 4pax
Taxi Van 16pax
Hanoi - Ninh Binh
Taxi Minivan 4pax
Taxi Van 16pax
Taxi Van 7pax
Halong Bay - Hanoi
Taxi Minivan 4pax
Taxi Van 16pax
Taxi Van 7pax
Quang Ninh - Hanoi
11:40
Ninh Binh - Quang Ninh
07:00
Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport
Taxi Minivan 4pax
Taxi Van 16pax
Taxi Van 7pax
NaN Passengers

Cat Ba Express Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture StationArrival StationDepartureArrivalTravel time
ExpressHanoi CBExpressCat Ba CBExpress09:1512:453h 30m
ExpressHanoi CBExpressCat Ba CBExpress09:3013:003h 30m
ExpressHanoi CBExpressCat Ba CBExpress12:3016:003h 30m
ExpressHanoi CBExpressCat Ba CBExpress15:3019:003h 30m
ExpressHanoi CBExpressCat Ba CBExpress16:4520:153h 30m
ExpressCat Ba CBExpressHanoi CBExpress07:4511:454h 0m
ExpressCat Ba CBExpressHanoi CBExpress08:0012:004h 0m
ExpressCat Ba CBExpressHanoi CBExpress10:4514:454h 0m
ExpressCat Ba CBExpressHanoi CBExpress14:0018:004h 0m
LimousineHalongHanoi CBExpress08:0010:302h 30m
LimousineNinh Binh CBExpressHalong11:4014:403h 0m
LimousineHanoi CBExpressHalong11:4014:102h 30m
LimousineHalongNinh Binh CBExpress07:0012:005h 0m
VIPCat Ba CBExpressHanoi CBExpress07:4511:454h 0m
VIPHanoi CBExpressCat Ba CBExpress12:3016:153h 45m

Cat Ba Express Stations

Hanoi AirportHanoiHalong Bay Tuan ChauHanoi CBExpressCat Ba CBExpressNinh Binh CBExpressCat Ba TownNinh Binh City Hotel TransferHalong

Cat Ba Express Company Reviews

J D
It was an easy trip. Only thing to critise was maybe that they didnt respond on whatsapp, so we just turned up at the meeting point at the given time and everything went well.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Mar 17, 2024
M
The journey was pleasant and quick, but we were very cold on the bus as it was very cold.
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Feb 10, 2024
B J
Friendly staff, easy directions on and off the boat, on-time, drop-off near our hotel. A good choice!
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Dec 16, 2023
S G
So much more comfortable and premium than I thought it would be! Our guide, Son was great as well, he spoke really good English and gave some great tips of places to go on the island and how to avoid being ripped off. Very happy with my experience!
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Dec 8, 2023
S G
Very comfy and affordable way of getting to Cat Ba Island. Tour guide was great as well!
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Dec 5, 2023
M A
Best Bus company we took in Vietnam !
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Oct 9, 2023
S R
Everything was ok.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Oct 1, 2023
E F
Charlie was an excellent tour guide to navigate the journey. Seamless and comfortable transition from boat to ferry to boat. Roomy coach.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Aug 18, 2023
J M
Bus ride was outstanding, Son was a great, funny and helpful host.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, May 1, 2023
L S
Great organization, nice guide and good drivers. Dei was perfect at giving answers and explaining everything.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Mar 10, 2023
M S
Everything went smoothly and on time.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Feb 24, 2023
S K
Everything was fine: the hotel pick-up and the bus Shuttle from Hanoi to CatBa. I can highly recommend ist!
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Jan 18, 2023
J G
Cat Ba Express is the best for travel to from Cat Ba and Catba Day cruise Their cruise is the biggest spacious and amazing Service top notch with amazing food and value
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Dec 20, 2022
T D
On time. Pick-up and drop-off. English speaking guide. Small bottle of water and wet tissue provided.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Nov 22, 2022
A I
I booked the VIP bus cause I thought I’ll get a big chair for myself just like showed in the picture, so I can relax and sleep a bit after a long journey from Sapa to Hanoi. Instead I got a middle sit in the back of the bus between 2 other people and those chairs you can’t lean back. I could already book the “normal” bus for cheaper price if I knew it will be like this. Beside that, the service was really great, on the telephone and by the the other stuff went on the bus.
Bus VIP, Cat Ba Express, Nov 21, 2022
G K
Great service, everything perfectly organized on the way to Cat Ba and back.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Oct 26, 2022
L L
The bus collected us from the hotel and dropped us to our hotel. It was comfortable and the staff were attentive and helpful. Would recommend.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Oct 7, 2022
C M
On time, well organised, clean
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Oct 7, 2022
A R
The bus is comfortable.. But the road is bumpy..
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, May 8, 2022
S R
Friendly service with English speakers.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Mar 7, 2020
N O
Everything was perfect on our trip with CBExpress and we arrived exactly on schedule which is rare in SEA. Our guide Son was so lovely and professional, we would definitely recommend using their service.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Mar 2, 2020
L R
Wonderful trip!
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Feb 27, 2020
N J
Very good service, attentive and efficient. We were dropped off at the hotel.
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Feb 26, 2020
E A
The trip was very good. Our guide gave us a lot of recomendations and help us with everything. Thank you Son! We stopped a couple of times and the whole tour deserves 5 stars.
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Feb 25, 2020
H M
It has been the best bus travel I have had in Vietnam so far. The crew is very warm and welcoming. They understand what customer service is all about and make you feel comfortable. Cheers to them!
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Feb 15, 2020
L L
Very professional and friendly
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Feb 14, 2020
P B
Bus left on time. Super comfortable and our guide, Justine, keep us informed with exactly what was happening and when. Will be using their service again.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Feb 5, 2020
S J
Bus was perfectly on time, they go around each hotel to pick up the passengers, drive was nice and smooth, they explain you everything about the destination, give you water and snack and stop half way for toilet, also drop everyone off to each hotel. Brilliant
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Feb 5, 2020
J A
Wonderful experience! Our guide Son (Sean) funny and personable he also gave us helpful information.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Jan 23, 2020
V K
Well organized, smooth and comfortable bus ride to Cat Ba. Our bus guide Tommy was great, a nice and funny guy.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Jan 21, 2020
V E
Great trip, very friendly and helpful guide. Forgot my luggage at theirs office, got it delivered with the next bus at the evening. Highly recommended.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Jan 20, 2020
D H
Great - friendly and really helpful staff (particularly Shan) who picked us up from our hotel in Hanoi and dropped us at the door of our hotel in Cat Ba and explained different things we might want to do on the island etc., but without trying to sell us anything. Complimentary snacks and water and a nice comfortable clean bus, both the boat, the pick up and the bus were on time, and it was a very pleasant trip. Thank you.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Jan 18, 2020
A B
Perfect trip with this company. Many explanations about the city and the country, good advices, our host was really nice and smiling. Water and snacking on board. Very comfortable bus. Thank you very much! I recommend a lot!
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Jan 17, 2020
A I
Fast, in 3 hours from the agency in Cat Ba to the agency in Hanoi.
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Jan 11, 2020
M C
The trip was very comfortable and punctual, as well as the ease of the bus-ferry-bus transfer to our destination at the hotel. I recommend it.
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Jan 7, 2020
F Y
Professional guide and right on time! Will definitely hire them again..
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Jan 5, 2020
D C
Smooth and easy trip, good organisation, impecable. Warmly reccomended
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Dec 27, 2019
M F
Really good service. Staff took care of us every step of the way.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Dec 3, 2019
M F
Excellent and on time service from hotel pick up to transfers & arrival. Cheerful guides - Tony (Phuc), Justine, &Charlie.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Dec 2, 2019
T R
Very nice guides !
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Nov 28, 2019
S F
Was very pleased! I can fully recommend!
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Nov 26, 2019
E H
We asked him if he could come for us earlier and without any problem. Punctual. Good driver. Perfect
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Nov 26, 2019
L H
We arrived at the pickup spot a few minutes late and they were able to get us to a different spot in time for the bus! Ride was comfortable and on time.
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Nov 20, 2019
I G
Extremely serious, all transfers very well organized. We were picked up from our hotel in Hanoi and dropped off at Ça Ba. Would recommend. Excellent service.
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Nov 17, 2019
O S
best bustour ever! david is the best! : )
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Nov 16, 2019
A A
We had a brilliant journey with the guys at CatBa Express. They were all very friendly and gave loads of recommendations of what to do on Cat Ba island. Thoroughly recommend :)
Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Nov 12, 2019
P B
onctuality,thoughtfulness,good driver!nothing to sayP
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Nov 12, 2019
T S
Very well organized; very friendly staff. We were kept very well informed about the course of the trip. Good service during the trip.
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Oct 29, 2019
D S
The bus was on time and everything worked smoothly. Change bus-boat-bus was smooth and well organized. Only due designation "Speedboat" is a bit exaggerated :)
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Oct 28, 2019
I C
- guides very very friendly and sorted out every doubts we had... They arrived to hotel right on time.
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Bus Express, Cat Ba Express, Oct 26, 2019
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