Lao Cai to Cat Ba Island Trip Overview
Distance 364 km (227.5 miles) | |
Price range US$ 29-US$ 43 | |
Ride Duration Range 9h-11h 30m | |
Earliest Departure 00:30 | |
Latest Departure 15:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Lao Cai to Cat Ba Island
Fastest bus: 9h
Cheapest bus: US$ 29

About the ride from Lao Cai to Cat Ba Island
Lao Cai to Cat Ba Island Route Information
The distance between Lao Cai and Cat Ba Island is 228 miles, or approximately 364 kilometers.
There are 2 ways to get from Lao Cai to Cat Ba Island, including bus,bus + ferry.
The earliest departure leaves at 00:30 and has a duration of 11 hours 30 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 9 hours.
Lao Cai to Cat Ba Island by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 29
- 42 departures a day, or 294 departures a week
There are 18 travel classes for this journey, including: VIP Sleeping, VIP Cabin, Sleeping, Semi-Sleeper, VIP 32 Sleeping, VIP 33 Seats, Standard, VIP 34 Seats, Local Cabin, VIP 32 Seats, Single Cabin, Cabin 34, VIP Cabin 20, VIP, VIP 24 Seats, VIP 20 Seats, Royal Cabin and Limousine Combined Tickets.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Lao Cai to Cat Ba Island by bus + ferry
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Tourist.
Each bus + ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus + ferry options.
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