Cát Ba Cable Car – the Cat Hai – Phu Long route – is the most modern, fastest, and most unique way to travel from the mainland to Cat Ba Island. It not only shortens travel time to just 10 minutes but also offers stunning panoramic views of Lan Ha Bay and the Cat Ba forest from above.
Cat Ba cable car is the most scenic way to reach the island, where you can freely take photos inside the cabin and enjoy the panoramic sea views from above.
In this article, WetripX provides all the updated information for 2025: ticket prices, operating schedule, how to go, useful travel tips, and money-saving combos.
1. Latest Cat Ba Cable Car Ticket Prices 2025
| Category | Price/Trip |
|---|---|
| Adults & children over 1 meter tall | 60,000₫ |
| Children under 1 meter | Free |
📌 Notes:
- Tickets are valid only on the day of purchase, not round-trip.
- Prices include 10% VAT.
- Each ticket is valid for one trip from Cat Hai Station → Phu Long Station (or vice versa).
Sun World Cat Ba Cable Car e-ticket
2. Operating Schedule & Hours
Opening hours: 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM daily
Fixed departure times:
- Morning: 9:00, 10:00, 11:00
- Afternoon: 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
🛑 Note: No service from 12:00–13:30 (lunch break).
Sun World Cat Ba Cable Car Schedule
3. Highlighted Advantages of the Cat Ba Cable Car
✅ Fast: 10 minutes instead of 45–60 minutes by ferry
✅ Stunning aerial views: island, sea, Lan Ha Bay
✅ Environment-friendly, no pollution
✅ No traffic jams or ferry wait times
✅ Spacious cabins with air-conditioning, capacity 30 guests
📈 Full route capacity: 4,500 passengers/hour
🏗️ World’s tallest cable car tower: 214.8 m – certified by Guinness on 06/06/2020
Cat Ba Cable Car holds the world record for the tallest cable car tower
4. How to Get to the Cable Car Stations
Cat Hai Station (starting point):
Located on Cat Hai Island (near VinFast, about 2 km from Tan Vu Bridge)
From Hai Phong city center → cross Tan Vu Bridge → turn left at the VinFast intersection → go 300 m to reach the station.
Phu Long Station (end point):
Near Cai Vieng Ferry Terminal, where travelers can take electric cars, taxis, or shuttle buses to Cat Ba Town center.
🚗 There is a 5-hectare parking lot at Cat Hai Station, allowing overnight parking for motorbikes & cars.
📦 Baggage policy: each passenger may bring up to 30 kg; strollers and wheelchairs are not transported.
5. Tips & Advice for Riding the Cable Car (WetripX Tips)
| Tip | Reason |
|---|---|
| ⏰ Take the 9 AM trip | Avoid crowds, cooler weather, best views |
| 📱 Book tickets in advance via hotline | No waiting in line, staff assist with routes |
| 💧 Bring water & a mask | Stay comfortable in the air-conditioned cabin |
| 📸 Prepare your camera/smartphone | The cabin offers great photo angles |
6. Convenient Cable Car + Bus Combos by WetripX
We offer various convenient all-in-one combos:
| Combo | From Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi – Cat Ba Bus + Cable Car | 330,000₫/person/one-way | Fast & economical |
| Cable Car + Hotel Shuttle | 130,000₫/person/one-way | No need to call a taxi |
The Cat Ba Cable Car is currently the most efficient way to travel from the mainland to the island. With affordable fares, fast travel time, beautiful scenery, and fresh air, it is the perfect choice for all visitors. Especially when combined with WetripX transport combos, your trip becomes faster – more convenient – more economical.
Hanoi – Cat Ba bus to the cable car station
Book Your Cable Car + Bus Combo with WetripX Travel
To book cable car + transport combos to Cat Ba, please contact:
Wetripx Travel Vietnam Co., Ltd.
Address: Room A4005, Diamond Building, The Matrix One, No. 1 Le Quang Dao, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi
Hotline: +84 34 905 7950
Email: wetripxtravel@gmail.com
Website: catbatrip.com
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