Giap Bat Bus Station (Bến xe Giáp Bát) Hanoi: travel guide
Giap Bat Bus Station (Bến xe Giáp Bát), also called the Southern Bus Station, is Hanoi's main coach terminal for the south. Coaches to Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, Thanh Hoa, Hai Phong and the long-distance services to Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City leave from here.[1] Services to Ha Giang, Dien Bien and the north-west use My Dinh Bus Station on the other side of the city.
The station belongs to Hanoi Bus Station JSC (Bến xe Hà Nội, HNB). It has been operating since 1989, covers 3.7 hectares and is one of the oldest and largest stations in Hanoi.[1]
Location and how to get there
The address is Km6, Giai Phong Road, Hoang Mai Ward, in the south of Hanoi. The official hotline is 1900 1825 (press 2).[1]
Several city buses start here, which makes it easy to reach from other parts of town without a taxi. In total 29 city and suburban routes serve the station.[1] Examples:
- Route 03A: Giap Bat to Gia Lam station, 05:03 to 21:00, VND 10,000.[2]
- Route 32: Giap Bat to Nhon, 05:00 to 22:30, VND 10,000.[2]
- Route 21A: Giap Bat to Yen Nghia station, 05:00 to 21:00, VND 10,000.[2]
- Route E06: electric VinBus to Smart City, from 05:00 until 21:30 to 22:30, VND 7,000 to 10,000.[1][2]
- Suburban routes: 101A to Van Dinh, 94 to Kim Bai, 203 to Bac Giang station, 206 to Phu Ly station and 208 or 209 to Hung Yen, at fares from VND 8,000 to 40,000.[1]
From the Old Quarter, a taxi or ride-hailing app is the simplest option.
Operators and destinations
Giap Bat connects to 18 provinces by the old boundaries: Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, Hung Yen, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Hoa Binh, Da Nang, Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak), Gia Lai and Ho Chi Minh City. After the 2025 mergers, destinations such as Ha Nam and Nam Dinh appear under Ninh Binh, and Thai Binh under Hung Yen, so tickets may show the new province name.[1]
The clearest example of a coach service with operator, counter, bay and fare is the Hai Phong service to Thuong Ly:
| Destination | Operator | Departures | Ticket price (VND, per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hai Phong (Thuong Ly) | Ket Doan Transport Cooperative | 09:40, 10:20, 11:00, 13:10, 13:50, 15:10, 15:50, 16:30, 17:10, 17:50 | 180,000 (counter 13, bays A1-27 and A1-28)[1] |
Other destinations include Ninh Binh and its surrounding towns, Nam Dinh, many Thanh Hoa towns (including Sam Son and Nghi Son), Thai Binh, Hung Yen, Quang Ninh (Cam Pha, Mong Cai), Lang Son (Dong Dang), Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Da Nang and Tay Ninh.[1] Use these GoAsia route pages for the trips that start here:
- Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Ninh Binh to Hanoi
- Hanoi to Nam Dinh
- Hanoi to Hai Phong and Hai Phong to Hanoi
- Hanoi to Thanh Hoa
- Hanoi to Da Nang and Da Nang to Hanoi
- Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Tickets and facilities
As a class 1 station Giap Bat has ticket counters, a waiting area, passenger pickup and parking areas, toilets, a commercial area, electronic information boards and a public address system.[1] Tickets are sold at the counters, by phone on 1900 1825 (press 2) and through operators' own websites. Email contact is [email protected].[1]
Long-distance coaches to Da Nang, Buon Ma Thuot, Gia Lai and Ho Chi Minh City use the same station, so the long journeys south start here rather than at My Dinh.[1]
Tips
- Check the departure station on your ticket. Hanoi has several coach stations, and operators often use more than one.
- Arrive well before departure. Near public holidays the station is crowded and traffic on Giai Phong is slow.
- The Hai Phong service has ten departures between 09:40 and 17:50, so you can usually turn up and buy a ticket at counter 13.[1]
- Day trips to Ninh Binh are possible by coach, but check the return times before you go.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Hanoi Bus Station JSC (Bến xe Hà Nội): Bến xe Giáp Bát. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [2] Tìm buýt (Hanoi public bus journey planner): Bus routes (fleets). Retrieved October 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
At Km6 Giai Phong Road in Hoang Mai Ward, in the south of Hanoi. It is operated by Hanoi Bus Station JSC and the hotline is 1900 1825 (press 2).
Coaches to the south and south-east of Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Nam Dinh, Thanh Hoa, Hai Phong, Hung Yen and Thai Binh, plus longer routes to Da Nang, Buon Ma Thuot, Gia Lai and Ho Chi Minh City. Buses for Ha Giang, Dien Bien and the north-west leave from My Dinh.
VND 180,000 per person for the Hai Phong (Thuong Ly) coach, with ten departures between 09:40 and 17:50. Prices can change by operator and season.
29 city and suburban routes serve the station, among them 03A to Gia Lam, 21A to Yen Nghia, 32 to Nhon and E06 to Smart City.
Take a taxi or ride-hailing car down Giai Phong road. City buses such as 03A, 21A, 32 and E06 start at the station.