Intercity buses are the most affordable way to get from Hanoi to various destinations that are not on the railway lines. These Hanoi bus services are connecting the city with most provincial capitals of Vietnam. Discover the most popular Vietnam destinations that can be reached by bus from Hanoi and choose the most convenient bus station and route for your trip.
The most popular bus routes starting from Hanoi and information about which bus station in Hanoi you should travel to for getting on a bus to your desired destination are provided below.
Northern Vietnam Destinations by Bus from Hanoi
Halong Bay
Halong Bay in Quang Ninh province is a world natural heritage with thousands of majestic limestone islands, mysterious caves, and blue water. It's the most popular tourist destination in Northern Vietnam and thousands of tourists travel there from Hanoi every day.
As the destination attracts mainly tourists, most buses from Hanoi to Halong Bay depart from the city center, where the majority of tourists choose to stay. In most cases, pickup at a hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter is included, so you don't need to travel to the bus station by yourself. To transfer from Hanoi to Halong Bay, you can choose from different vehicles, with limousine vans being the most popular option. The trip normally takes about 2.5 hours.
While you can travel to Halong Bay independently and arrange your cruise at the place by yourself, getting a day trip from Hanoi, which includes return transportation by bus and cruise, is a more convenient option.
Sapa
Sapa in Lao Cai province is a famous tourist destination with many natural and cultural attractions such as the highest in Vietnam Fansipan Mountain, terraced rice fields, villages of ethnic minorities, waterfalls, and much more.
As Sapa is another touristy destination, there are many buses from Hanoi to Sapa that depart from the city center and include a pickup at a hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. The journey takes 6 hours, so taking one of the sleeping buses is the most popular options.
Buses from Hanoi to Sapa also depart from Yen Nghia Bus Station, My Dinh Bus Station, Giap Bat Bus Station, and Nuoc Ngam Bus Station. While by taking a bus from one of the bus stations in Hanoi you might save a bit, the journey will be longer and less convenient.
In case you want to travel to Sapa from Hanoi Airport directly, there are some buses that can be boarded there. Find the bus departure schedule here: Bus Noi Bai Airport - Sapa.
Various travel options can be compared and bus tickets can be booked here: Bus Hanoi - Sapa.
Haiphong
Most buses from Hanoi to Haiphong depart from Gia Lam Bus Station. There are also several daily bus departures from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Yen Nghia Bus Station. The trip normally takes about 2-2.5 hours by express bus and a bit more by a simple bus.
Bus tickets on this route can be booked here: Bus Hanoi - Haiphong.
Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba Island is a part of Cat Ba archipelago with many pristine islands, beautiful landscapes, and diverse ecosystems. It is also a starting point of some cruises to Lan Ha Bay, which is a beautiful bay with many mysterious caves, clear blue water, and small islands, similar to Halong Bay.
As Cat Ba is an island not connected with the mainland by a bridge, you need to take a ferry or a cable car to the island. In case you want to travel there from Hanoi independently, take a bus to Haiphong first (see above).
It is also possible to book a bus all the way from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island, which includes a trip by bus to the ferry port, a ferry, and a trip by bus on the island. Such tourist buses normally include hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter and hotel drop-off in Cat Ba.
Bus tickets on this route can also be booked here: Bus Hanoi - Cat Ba.
Ha Giang
Ha Giang, the northernmost province in Vietnam, is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country.
If you are only traveling there to make the famous Ha Giang Loop, you can choose an all-inclusive multiday tour from Hanoi to experience the thrill of the loop. Such a tour normally includes a return trip by bus from Hanoi.
There are also tourist buses that pick you up from Hanoi Old Quarter and bring you to Ha Giang, where you can arrange your own transportation to travel the famous loop. Otherwise, you can take a bus to Ha Giang from My Dinh Bus Station or Gia Lam Bus Station in Hanoi.
Bus tickets on this route can be booked here: Bus Hanoi - Ha Giang.
Ninh Binh
Buses from Hanoi to Ninh Binh mainly depart from My Dinh Bus Station, Gia Lam Bus Station, and Nuoc Ngam Bus Station. The trip to Ninh Binh takes about 2 hours.
Bus tickets on this route can be booked here: Bus Hanoi - Ninh Binh.
Mai Chau
Buses from Hanoi to Mai Chau mainly depart from My Dinh Bus Station. There are also tourist buses departing from the city center. The journey to Mai Chau takes about 3 hours.
Bus tickets on this route can be booked here: Bus Hanoi - Mai Chau.
Central Vietnam Destinations by Bus from Hanoi
Da Nang
Buses from Hanoi to Da Nang mainly depart from Nuoc Ngam and Giap Bat bus station, but there are also several daily departures from My Dinh Bus Station and from Yen Nghia Bus Station. Most of the buses to Da Nang leave in the evening, as the journey can take about 12-14 hours, depending on the company.
Bus tickets on this route can be booked here: Bus Hanoi - Da Nang.
Hue
Buses from Hanoi to Hue depart from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Giap Bat Bus Station, and My Dinh Bus Station. On this route, night buses are also the most popular, and the journey takes about 11-13 hours.
Bus tickets on this route can be booked here: Bus Hanoi - Hue.
Hoi An
In case you want to skip Da Nang and Hue and travel from Hanoi to Hoi An directly, you can choose one of the sleeper buses. The journey should take about 15-17 hours.
Southern Vietnam Destinations by Bus from Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City
Buses from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City depart from Giap Bat Bus Station and Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, where bus departures are more frequent. The journey by bus between the two largest cities in Vietnam normally takes about 1.5 days.
Bus tickets on this route can be booked here: Bus Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City.
Other Destinations by Bus from Hanoi
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