Prices checked on October 24, 2026
Hanoi to Cao Bang by bus
Cao Bằng has no train either: buses and limousines are the way to Bản Giốc waterfall and the Cao Bằng Loop. Day limousines and night sleepers compared below.
- Journey time
- 5h to 7h
- From
- ₫340,000 (≈ $13)
- Companies
- 4
- Night bus
- Yes
- Distance
- ≈ 280 km
The short answer
The bus from Hanoi to Cao Bang covers about 280 km in 5h to 7h, from ₫340,000 (≈ $13) per seat. Limousines leave Hanoi in the morning; sleeper buses leave in the evening and arrive at dawn.
Bus companies on Hanoi – Cao Bang
| Company | Vehicles | From |
|---|---|---|
| Trung Khánh Limousine | Limousine | ₫340,000≈ $13 |
| VietNam Travel Bus | Limousine | ₫380,000≈ $15 |
| Thuận An Travel | Limousine | ₫390,000≈ $15 |
| HT Travel | Van | ₫540,000≈ $21 |
Prices “from” per seat, one way, noted on October 24, 2026. They change with the date, the vehicle and the seat (lower or upper berth). There is no official bus timetable: check the live departure times on 12Go before you book.
See the buses on 12Go →Where the buses leave from and arrive
In Hanoi, limousines pick up in the Old Quarter or at a meeting point; sleeper buses leave from Mỹ Đình bus station.
In Cao Bằng, buses arrive at the city bus station or the company office; for Bản Giốc waterfall, local buses and tours leave from the city.
Sleeper, cabin or limousine?
A sleeper bus has three rows of reclining berths on two levels, the cheapest choice for a night ride. A cabin bus gives each passenger (or couple) a closed pod with a curtain or door, a mattress and a charging socket. A limousine is a 9 to 22-seat van with wide leather seats: faster, fewer stops, often with hotel pick-up, but made for daytime trips.
Booking tips
- Going straight to Bản Giốc waterfall? Some limousines continue to Trùng Khánh: check the drop-off point.
- Motorbike rentals for the Cao Bằng Loop are in the city: book one for the morning after you arrive.
- Bring a light jacket: the air conditioning runs cold all night.
- Shoes come off at the door of sleeper and cabin buses; a bag is handed out for them.
- Keep your passport, phone and cash in a small bag that stays in your berth.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Hanoi to Cao Bang?
About 5h to 7h, depending on the company, the vehicle and the traffic leaving the city. Limousines are usually the fastest.
How much is the bus from Hanoi to Cao Bang?
From ₫340,000 (≈ $13) per seat one way (the lowest price noted on October 24, 2026, with Trung Khánh Limousine). The price depends on the vehicle (sleeper, cabin, limousine) and the date.
Is there a night bus from Hanoi to Cao Bang?
Yes. Sleeper and cabin buses leave in the evening and arrive early in the morning, which saves a night of accommodation.
Can I go from Hanoi to Bản Giốc waterfall in one day?
Not comfortably: the waterfall is another 2 hours past Cao Bằng. Spend a night in Cao Bằng or Trùng Khánh, or join a 2-day tour.
Can I book the bus from Hanoi to Cao Bang online?
Yes. 12Go sells e-tickets from several companies, in English, with the departure time, the pick-up point and the vehicle shown before you pay. You can also buy at the company office or the bus station, often only on the day.
How we compile these pages
Bus companies, prices “from” and journey times noted by hand on October 24, 2026, from 12Go's public route pages, the companies' own information and our articles. Buses have no official timetable: times move with the season and the company, so we do not publish one.
- 12Go: public route pages (companies, prices “from”)
- Bus companies' own information and ticket offices
- Vietnam Tourism articles and field notes
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