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HANVietnamTPL: city-transfer-guide

Noi Bai International Airport

Hanoi, Vietnam

Drop-off

Hanoi Old Quarter / Hoan Kiem Lake

Pin before customs

Fastest

Bus Express 86 (Noi Bai – Hanoi Railway Station via Old Quarter)

bus · 20-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service
Bus Express 86 (Noi Bai – Hanoi Railway Station via Old Quarter)
bus
Headway
20-30
Backup
City Bus 17 (Noi Bai – Long Bien) · 15-20m

Note

Limited-stop orange express bus linking Noi Bai Airport (T1/T2) with Hanoi Railway Station via Long Bien, Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem/Old Quarter area; journey is about 50–60 minutes and operates roughly 05:05–22:30 from city and 06:18–23:30 from airport depending on stop. Highly used by travelers for direct access to the Old Quarter and central hotels, with flat fare around 30,000–35,000 VND and no reservation required.

Arrivals decoded

Hanoi: City Transfer Guide

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service
City Bus 17 (Noi Bai – Long Bien)
Mode
bus
Freq
15-20m
Note
Local public bus from Noi Bai Airport T1 to Long Bien bus station at the edge of the Old Quarter, taking about 60–65 minutes; from Long Bien it is a short walk or taxi to Hoan Kiem Lake. Cheaper but slower and more crowded than Bus 86, with frequent daytime departures and basic onboard comfort.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service
Bus Express 86 (Noi Bai – Hanoi Railway Station via Old Quarter)
Mode
bus
Freq
20-30m
Note
Limited-stop orange express bus linking Noi Bai Airport (T1/T2) with Hanoi Railway Station via Long Bien, Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem/Old Quarter area; journey is about 50–60 minutes and operates roughly 05:05–22:30 from city and 06:18–23:30 from airport depending on stop. Highly used by travelers for direct access to the Old Quarter and central hotels, with flat fare around 30,000–35,000 VND and no reservation required.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

KB
01Where will the downtown drop-off be?
A
Most services target Hanoi Old Quarter / Hoan Kiem Lake, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?
A
Bus Express 86 (Noi Bai – Hanoi Railway Station via Old Quarter) usually runs every 20-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.