Cat Ba Island to Hai Phong Private Car Transfer
Although the private car trip from Cat Ba Island to Hai Phong is short, it’s important to note that the island has no road connection to the mainland. If you don’t plan ahead, you may end up lugging your luggage onto a packed public ferry, standing around at Dong Bai Pier hoping to flag down a taxi, and then having to haggle over the fare for the final leg into the city. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Mui Ne Private Car has drivers stationed on both sides of the coast, so your journey off the island - whether to catch a flight from Cat Bi Airport or check in at a hotel in Hai Phong - is arranged the moment you leave your resort.
Route map: Cat Ba Island → Hai Phong (14 km to Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal, then 28 km from Dong Bai Ferry Terminal, approx. 1 hour 15 minutes of driving, plus the ferry or cable car crossing)
Our private transfer from Cat Ba Island to Hai Phong is built for a route that's short in distance but still needs two vehicles and a water crossing in between. The ride to the terminal or cable car station, the crossing itself, and the final run into Hai Phong are all mapped out before you check out of your hotel, so you're not left improvising once you step off the boat or the cable car. Whether you need a private taxi timed tightly around a flight, a private driver who knows exactly where the second car will be waiting, or simply a private chauffeur who takes the guesswork out of a short but multi-part trip, this page has what you need to book.
Private Car With Driver From Cat Ba Island to Hai Phong - Mui Ne Private Car
On paper, Cat Ba to Hai Phong looks like a quick hop - and once you're on the mainland, it is. The catch is everything before that: Cat Ba is an island, so no car can simply drive you the whole way. Leave it to chance and you're on a public ferry with your luggage, standing at Dong Bai afterward trying to find a taxi that isn't already booked, especially if you're racing to catch a flight out of Cat Bi Airport. Arranging a private transfer removes that gap entirely. One driver takes care of getting you to the crossing point, and a second is already stationed on the mainland, so the short trip stays short instead of turning into an hour of standing around.
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There are two ways to get from Cat Ba Island to the mainland, and both are fully built into this private transfer. Pick whichever suits you - you can only choose one, since the ferry and the cable car are separate crossings that can't be combined into a single booking.
RECOMMENDED
Your first driver picks you up on Cat Ba Island and takes you the 14 km to Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal. The ferry ticket is already included in your private car price, so there's no separate fee to deal with at the dock. Once the ferry reaches Dong Bai Ferry Terminal on the mainland, a second driver from our team is already there waiting, ready to cover the remaining 28 km straight to your hotel, Cat Bi Airport, or requested address in Hai Phong. Your first driver stays on the island - they don't cross the ferry with you - and the handover to the second driver is arranged in advance so nothing is left to chance. This is the option we recommend for the smoothest possible short trip off the island.
SCENIC ALTERNATIVE
If you'd like the crossing itself to be part of the trip, your first driver will take you to the cable car station on Cat Ba Island instead of the ferry terminal. From there, you cross to the mainland by cable car on your own. The cable car ticket is not included in the private car price and needs to be purchased separately by you at the station. Once you've made the crossing, a second driver from our team will be waiting on the mainland side to continue to your destination in Hai Phong. This option is best for travelers who want a scenic, elevated view over Lan Ha Bay as part of a short journey - it's an alternative experience, not the default convenience pick.
Let us know which option you'd prefer when you book, so we can position your second driver correctly and confirm exactly which ticket is included in your fare.
Up to 3 passengers
A quick, comfortable option for a couple or solo traveler heading to the city or the airport.
Up to 4 passengers
A bit more space and a smoother ride, useful if you're carrying extra luggage from the island.
Up to 5 passengers
A practical pick for families or small groups leaving the island together with a full set of bags.
Up to 14 passengers
Suited to a larger group crossing together and heading into Hai Phong or the airport as one party.
Our full vehicle fleet
Your first driver arrives at your hotel on Cat Ba Island, loads your luggage, and drives you along the island's coastal road toward whichever crossing point you've chosen - Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal for the ferry, or the cable car station for the aerial route. This opening stretch takes around half an hour and passes limestone hills and small harbor towns, a short but scenic send-off from the island.
Travelers on the Ferry Transfer board with their bags while their driver stays behind - the ticket is already sorted, so there's no line to join at the counter. The brief sail crosses a corner of Lan Ha Bay, with karst islets visible on both sides, before docking at Dong Bai Ferry Terminal, where the second driver is already waiting. Those on the Cable Car Experience instead ride the line themselves from the Cat Ba station, taking in a wide aerial view of the bay before landing on the mainland side to meet their own second driver.
From Dong Bai, the road runs through Cat Hai district, crossing a series of causeways and bridges that link the outer islands to the Hai Phong mainland, with fish farms and tidal flats visible along the way. This stretch is flat and fast, covering ground quickly compared to the slower pace of the island roads.
The final approach passes through Dinh Vu and the port district before reaching central Hai Phong, with the road opening up into wider avenues and the city's colonial-era architecture starting to appear. Your driver will take you directly to your hotel, Cat Bi Airport, or your requested address, help unload your bags, and do a quick final check of the car before wishing you a safe onward journey.
A few points worth a short pause on this route:
Highlights of the Cat Ba Island to Hai Phong Private Car
Mui Ne Private Car operates under Minh Khoi Tourism Co., Ltd. , a company that started out running local transfers and has since grown into private routes right across Vietnam, including short but multi-part journeys like this Cat Ba to Hai Phong transfer that combine a ferry or cable car crossing with private driving on both sides. Whatever the distance, the standard stays the same: a well-kept car, a driver who's on time, and a fare that's confirmed before you set off and doesn't change afterward. You can read feedback from past travelers on GetYourGuide , 12Go , Viator , and Google Maps .
Cat Ba Island and Hai Phong both connect to other popular stops in the north - here's where travellers often continue their trip:
Prices above apply to the Ferry Transfer option and already include the ferry ticket. If you choose the Cable Car Experience instead, the same per-vehicle price applies, but the cable car ticket is purchased separately by you at the station.
Mui Ne Private Car offers a range of secure, easy-to-use payment methods, whichever crossing you choose. Here's how payment works for this route.
๐ก A convenient default for a quick island-to-mainland transfer.
๐ก Handy if you'd like everything settled before leaving your hotel on Cat Ba.
โ ๏ธ International transfers can take 1-3 business days and your bank may apply a fee.
๐ก Message us directly and we'll send the recipient details with simple instructions.
Ferry and cable car timing can shift at short notice, and Mui Ne Private Car keeps its cancellation terms simple so a change of plan doesn't complicate a short island-to-mainland trip.
Cancel with at least a day's notice and your deposit is fully returned, since both vehicles can be reassigned in time.
A fee equal to 50% of the transfer cost applies, with the remaining amount refunded to you.
If either driver arrives and you're not ready to travel with no prior word, the full fare applies and no refund is given.
Let us know about a change of plan and, if both drivers can be rearranged in time, we'll work with you on the fee rather than applying it automatically.
Card or bank-transfer payments are refunded to the original payment method within 7-15 business days, in the currency originally paid.
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Our team is available around the clock for changes, questions, or cancellations.
It's 14 km from Cat Ba Island to Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal, then 28 km from Dong Bai Ferry Terminal to Hai Phong - roughly 1 hour 15 minutes of driving in total, not including the ferry or cable car crossing itself.
With the Ferry Transfer, your driver takes you to Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal, the ferry ticket is included in your fare, and a second driver meets you at Dong Bai on the mainland. With the Cable Car Experience, your driver takes you to the cable car station instead, you buy the cable car ticket yourself, and a second driver waits for you on the mainland side after the crossing.
Yes, if you choose the Ferry Transfer option, the ferry ticket is already included in the private car price. If you choose the Cable Car Experience instead, the cable car ticket is not included and must be bought separately by you at the station.
No. Your first driver only covers the short leg on Cat Ba Island to the ferry terminal or cable car station. A second driver from our team is already waiting on the mainland side to continue the journey to Hai Phong.
Yes - just let us know your flight time when booking, and we'll build in enough buffer around the crossing so your second driver gets you to the airport with time to spare.
All fares are quoted per vehicle, not per passenger, so your whole group travels for one fixed price up to the car's seating limit.
A sedan is a comfortable choice for couples or solo travelers with standard luggage. Families or small groups often prefer the medium or large SUV, while the 16-seater van suits larger parties crossing together.
It's best to confirm your choice when you book, since we need to schedule the right second driver to meet you at the correct crossing point. Let us know as early as you can if you'd like to switch.
Child seats are available on request at no extra charge - just let us know your child's age when you book so the right size is prepared.
Pickup is from your hotel or a nominated address on Cat Ba Island. Drop-off is at your hotel, Cat Bi Airport, or your requested address in Hai Phong.
Most guests pay their driver in cash on arrival, though card, bank transfer, Wise, PayPal, Remitly, and Western Union are all available in advance - see the Payment section above for full details.
Tell us your pickup time on Cat Ba and which crossing you'd prefer - ferry or cable car - and we'll confirm your drivers and vehicle within the day.
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