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Hai Phong is the gateway to Cat Ba and Lan Ha Bay, and Hanoi is the capital, linked by a dedicated railway line and by road. Whether you are returning from a cruise, heading straight to Noi Bai Airport or simply moving between the cities, you can compare the options and book through GoAsia.cc.
Hai Phong to Hanoi by Train
Vietnam Railways runs a Hanoi - Hai Phong line, and its timetable page lists the trains HP1, LP3, LP5, LP7 and LP9 with stops including Hai Duong and Thuong Ly.[1] In 2023 the national tourism authority reported that trains LP3 and LP5 left Hanoi station at 09:20 and 15:15, and that LP2 and LP6 ran from Hai Phong to Hanoi station, all calling at Long Bien station. Fares then ranged from 85,000 VND to 135,000 VND per trip, and the trains carried luggage and motorbikes.[2] Timetables change, so check the current times on the Vietnam Railways site before you travel.
Hai Phong to Hanoi by Private Transfer
For door-to-door service, for families or for groups with heavy luggage after a boat trip, a private transfer is the comfortable choice. Booking platforms list private cars from Hai Phong to Noi Bai Airport from about $41, with the quickest trips at about 1 hour 35 minutes (October 2026).[3] Vehicles range from sedans and SUVs to larger vans and limousines.
From Cat Ba to Hanoi
If you start on Cat Ba Island, booking platforms list bus plus ferry combinations to Noi Bai Airport at about $22 to $26, taking 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours (October 2026). A private limousine car with ferry for 5 people is listed at about $99.[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Key facts |
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| Train | Fares of 85,000 - 135,000 VND in 2023, arriving at Hanoi station[2] |
| Private Transfer to Noi Bai | From about $41, quickest trips about 1h 35m[3] |
| Bus plus ferry from Cat Ba to Noi Bai | About $22 - $26, 4h 30m - 5h[3] |
Tips for Traveling from Hai Phong to Hanoi
- Choose your station: Trains call at Long Bien station and at Hanoi station,[2] so pick the one closer to your hotel.
- Airport Transfers: If you are heading straight to Noi Bai Airport (HAN), book a direct transfer or an express bus labeled for the airport to avoid going through the city center first.
- Cat Ba departures: Look for combo tickets that include the bus, the ferry and the final leg to Hanoi. This is easier than coordinating the ferry crossing yourself.
- Luggage: The trains carry luggage and motorbikes.[2] If you have a lot of gear on a road transfer, a private SUV or a van is a safer bet than a small limousine.
Timetable
| Flight Hai Phong - Hanoi $ 31.99–103.47 2h 49m – 1days 6h 20m | |
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| Bus Hai Phong - Hanoi $ 22.01 4h 40m – 5h | |
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| Bus Hai Phong - Gia Lam $ 14.86 4h | |
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| Train Hai Phong - Gia Lam $ 7.31–8.39 1h 55m – 2h 12m | |
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| Bus Hai Phong - Noi Bai Airport $ 17.57–25.81 4h – 5h | |
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| Taxi Hai Phong - Noi Bai Airport $ 41.20–242.11 1h 35m – 5h 30m | |
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| Bus Dao Cat Ba - Noi Bai Airport $ 22.01–26.06 4h 30m – 5h | |
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| Taxi Dao Cat Ba - Noi Bai Airport $ 97.84 4h 30m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Hai Phong to Hanoi, including current prices and schedules.
The train is the budget option. In 2023 the national tourism authority reported fares of 85,000 VND to 135,000 VND per trip, so check the current fare on the Vietnam Railways site.
Booking platforms list the quickest private transfers from Hai Phong to Noi Bai Airport at about 1 hour 35 minutes (October 2026), depending on traffic.
The time depends on the mode and the destination. Private transfers are listed from about 1 hour 35 minutes, and bus plus ferry trips from Cat Ba to the airport take 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
Yes. Booking platforms list bus plus ferry combinations and private cars with ferry from Cat Ba to Noi Bai Airport, taking 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
The train links the city centers and carries luggage and motorbikes. Buses and private transfers are better if you need to go straight to Noi Bai Airport or start on Cat Ba Island.
In 2023 the national tourism authority reported that the trains arrive at Hanoi station and call at Long Bien station on the way.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Vietnam Railways (Duong sat Viet Nam): Vietnam Railways timetable: Hanoi - Hai Phong line. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
- [2] Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism: Ha Noi - Hai Phong Train route on the tourism spotlight. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
- [3] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Hai Phong and Cat Ba to Hanoi and Noi Bai Airport. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.