Ha Long → Cat Ba

The scenic route — cross between Tuan Chau (Ha Long) and Gia Luan (Cat Ba) on the car ferry, then a short ride into town. Ferry schedules shift seasonally; we'll confirm your time when you book.

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Ferry + Local Bus

Cheapest option

Take the ferry across, hop on the public bus to town. Roughly 60k for ferry + 50k for bus per person.

Features

✓Tuan Chau → Gia Luan ferry
✓Local bus from Gia Luan to Cat Ba Town
✓Outdoor deck — best for photos

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Highlights

Scenic ferry across Lan Ha & Ha Long Bay
Bring your motorbike or rental car
Local taxi or shuttle on Cat Ba side

Schedule & route

Departures: 08:00 · 11:30 · 15:00 · + high season: 07:30 · 09:00 · 13:30
Pick-up: Ha Long City / Tuan Chau Pier
Drop-off: Cat Ba Town (via Gia Luan Pier)
Route: Ha Long → Tuan Chau Ferry → Gia Luan → Cat Ba

What's included

✓Ferry ticket (passenger)

✓Pickup options: local bus or taxi to town

Not included

✗Meals

✗Motorbike fee on ferry (add-on)

Good to know

!If you see a bus advertised as "Ha Long – Cat Ba", confirm the route. Tuan Chau – Gia Luan ferry is rarely operated by transport companies; most run via the Dong Bai ferry instead.
!Pricing breakdown: Ferry 60,000 VND/person · Motorbike on ferry 80,000 VND · Local bus to Cat Ba Town 50,000 VND/person · Taxi 4-seat 450,000 VND, 7-seat 550,000 VND.