Hanoi travel guide
Getting Around Hanoi: Transport Guide
The easiest way from Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a Grab car for ₫250,000–350,000 ($10–14), taking 45–60 minutes. Bus 86 is the budget option at ₫45,000, running every 25–30 minutes to the Old Quarter and Hanoi Station.
Arriving in Hanoi
Nearest airport: Noi Bai International (HAN) — 45–60 min to the Old Quarter
From Noi Bai, Grab cars cost ₫250,000–350,000 to the Old Quarter (45–60 min). Bus 86 runs to Hanoi Station via the Old Quarter for ₫45,000 (50–70 min). Official airport taxis quote about ₫400,000.
Getting around Hanoi
- The Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem are walkable — crossing roads means walking slowly and predictably
- Grab bikes (₫15,000–30,000) are the fastest hop; cars for luggage or rain
- Bus 86 links the airport, station and Old Quarter cheaply
- Cyclos are for short scenic loops only — agree the price per 30 minutes first
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how to get around Hanoi — FAQs
How do I get from Hanoi airport to the Old Quarter?
The easiest way from Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a Grab car for ₫250,000–350,000 ($10–14), taking 45–60 minutes. Bus 86 is the budget option at ₫45,000, running every 25–30 minutes to the Old Quarter and Hanoi Station.
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