How to get to Cat Ba island From Hai Phong
By Hydrofoil - Express boats
There are several companies that offer a hydrofoil boat service between Hai Phong and Cat Ba Town. They all go from Ben Binh Pier in Hai Phong to the center of Cat Ba Town and offer a similar service. This trip is a bit more scenic than the speed boat from Hai Phong. All tickets can be purchases at the Ben Bihn Pier or in Cat Ba.
Hydrofoil Schedule from Hai Phong to Cat Ba
| Departure Time | Duration | Cost | Transportation Company |
| 9:00 | 0:45 | $12 USD | Cat Ba Island Resort and Spa |
| 9:15 | 1:00 | $12 USD | Mekong Hoang Yen |
| N/A | 0:45 | $12 USD | Cat Ba Island Resort and Spa |
| N/A | 1:45 | $8 USD | Thong Nhat 05 |
| 13:00 | 1:00 | $10 USD | Thong Nhat 05 |
| N/A | 0:45 | $12 USD | Cat Ba Island Resort and Spa |
Hydrofoil Schedule from Cat Ba island to Hai Phong city
| Departure Time | Duration | Cost | Transportation Company |
| 08:00 | 0:45 | $ 12 USD | Cat Ba Island Resort and Spa |
| N/A | 1:45 | $ 8 USD | Thong Nhat 05 |
| 13:00 | 1:45 | $ 8 USD | Thong Nhat 05 |
| 14:00 | 0:45 | $ 12 USD | Cat Ba Island Resort and Spa |
| N/A | 1:00 | $ 12 USD | Mekong Hoang Yen |
| 16:00 | 0:45 | $12 USD | Cat Ba Island Resort and Spa |
Alternative Routes from Hai Phong to Cat Ba
There are additional bus / speedboat options that go between Hai Phong city and Cat Ba Island. This route is slower than the hydrofoil and not as scenic. The advantage is that it departs more frequently. Timetable can change flow different season, please contact above companies for more details.