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HANVietnamTPL: night-owl-plan

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.

Late arrivals

Hanoi: Night-Owl Operations

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

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.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

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01Are there 24/7 buses?
A
Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?
A
Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.