How to get from Lan Ha Bay to Ho Chi Minh City

    By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 13 August 2026

    Distance
    1,107 kmstraight line
    Fastest
    6h 30m - 8h 30mby flight
    Cheapest
    55 - 150 USDby flight
    Ways to go
    2flight

    All two, side by side

    • Boat + Bus + FlightTime7h 15m - 9h 30mPrice55 - 150 USDDepartsDailyRead more
    • Boat + Taxi + FlightTime6h 30m - 8h 30mPrice70 - 180 USDDepartsDailyRead more

    Boat + Bus + Flight

    Cheaper and still quick, drift to Hai Phong, zip by bus to the airport, then fly south.

    1. 1Lan Ha BayCat Ba Island

      Boat30m - 1h 15m5 - 15 USDFrequent

    2. 2Cat Ba IslandCat Bi International Airport

      Bus1h 30m - 2h 30m5 - 12 USDHourly

    3. 3Cat Bi International AirportHPHTan Son Nhat International AirportSGN

      Flight4h 45m - 5h 45m40 - 120 USDDaily

    Boat + Taxi + Flight

    Fastest and smoothest, glide off Lan Ha Bay, race through Hai Phong, then soar south to Ho Chi Minh City.

    1. 1Lan Ha BayCat Ba Island

      Boat30m - 1h 15m5 - 15 USDFrequent

    2. 2Cat Ba IslandCat Bi International Airport

      Taxi1h 15m - 2h15 - 30 USDOn demand

    3. 3Cat Bi International AirportHPHTan Son Nhat International AirportSGN

      Flight4h 45m - 5h 45m40 - 120 USDDaily

    Now that you’re there

    What to do in Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam

    Vietnam's largest city and economic powerhouse — a dazzling mix of street food culture, war history, rooftop bars, and non-stop urban energy.

    10 attractions10 local dishesOpen the Ho Chi Minh City guide

    Other ways out of Lan Ha Bay

    Schedules and fares last verified 13 August 2026. Fares vary by season.

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