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Ho Chi Minh City to Cat Ba Island: fly + ferry

Cat Ba Island has no airport. Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Haiphong (HPH), nonstop, then it's 30 km to Tuan Chau International Marina and a 45m ferry (Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry) — about 4h 13m door to door.

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How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba Island has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.

1Via Haiphong (HPH) ~4h 13m door to door
  1. Fly Ho Chi Minh City → HaiphongNonstop · 1h 53m
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  2. Transfer to Tuan Chau International Marina30 km · about 1h 05m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Ha Long (Tuan Chau) → Cat Ba Island45m · Tuan Chau – Cat Ba FerryEvery 1 to 2 hours daily
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2Via Van Don (VDO) ~4h 45m door to door
  1. Fly Ho Chi Minh City → Van DonNonstop · 1h 56m
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  2. Transfer to Tuan Chau International Marina49 km · about 1h 34m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Ha Long (Tuan Chau) → Cat Ba Island45m · Tuan Chau – Cat Ba FerryEvery 1 to 2 hours daily
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
1,115 km692 miles
Journey time
4h 13mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
NoneCat Ba Island vs Ho Chi Minh City
Currency in Cat Ba Island
VND
Airports
SGN → HPH, VDO + ferry

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Cat Ba Island: questions answered

How do you get from Ho Chi Minh City to Cat Ba Island?
Cat Ba Island has no airport. Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Haiphong (HPH), nonstop, then it's 30 km to Tuan Chau International Marina and a 45m ferry (Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry) — about 4h 13m door to door.
Is there an airport on Cat Ba Island?
No. The nearest airports are Haiphong (HPH) and Van Don (VDO), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Cat Ba Island?
Ha Long (Tuan Chau) to Cat Ba Island takes 45m, every 1 to 2 hours daily. Operators: Tuan Chau – Cat Ba Ferry.
How far is Haiphong airport from the ferry?
About 30 km to Tuan Chau International Marina, roughly 1h 05m by taxi or transfer.

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