Gia Luan Port: Ferry Schedules & Tickets

May 27, 2026

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Gia Luan Port is the main port connect Halong Bay & Cat Ba

  • The ferries run daily, starting from 08:00 to 16:00

  • You could get pick up by Lan Ha Bay cruises from this port if you stay in Cat Ba Island the night before

Sit in the northern part of Cat Ba Island, Gia Luan Port serves as the main ferry terminal connecting Tuan Chau Marina (Halong Bay) with Cat Ba. It is the first stop if you arrive by ferry and also the starting point for exploring the island and Lan Ha Bay.

From Gia Luan, you can reach Cat Ba National Park and Lan Ha Bay within minutes. Gia Luan Port is not only a transportation hub but also the place where your journey to Cat Ba’s natural attractions begins.

If you planing a trip with a Lan Ha Bay cruise, most of these cruises could also pick you up from this port.

Travelers on a ferry to Gia Luan Port

Ferry Schedules

Ferries run daily between Tuan Chau (Halong Bay) and Gia Luan (Cat Ba), with 3 to 5 departures per day depending on the season. Each rides will take 50 minutes. During high season like summer, there might be extra ferries run every 30 minutes.

Winter (Sep to April)

Route

Time

Tuan Chau to Cat Ba

08:00

12:00

15:00

Cat Ba to Tuan Chau

09:00

13:00

16:00

Summer (April to Sep)

Route

Time

Tuan Chau to Cat Ba

07:30

09:00

11:30

13:00

15:00

Cat Ba to Tuan Chau

09:00

11:30

13:00

15:00

16:00

scenic view of a ferry between Cat Ba and tuan Chau

Ticket Prices

Ticket

Price

Passenger

75,000 VND

Kid under 5

Free

Motorbike

100,000 VND

Car under 9 seats

320,000 VND

Car 9 to 23 seats

380,000 VND

Car 24 to 29 seats

430,000 VND

Car 30 seats or above

380,000 VND

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