How to get from Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter Best Way – Hanoi Airport to City Center (Updated 2023)

Last updated on March 22nd, 2023 at 03:10 pm

How to get from Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter Best Way – You can go by bus, Grab, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter?

The distance from Hanoi airport to city center is around 30 kilometers. Click here to book online Hanoi activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter is around 35 minutes. The taxi fare from Hanoi Airport to city center is around $15 USD.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Hanoi Airport to City Center?

The cheapest way is from Hanoi airport to city center is by bus for less than $1 USD. The bus travel time from Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter is around 1 hour.

What Is The Best Way From Hanoi Airport to City Center?

The best way from Hanoi airport to Old Quarter in Hanoi city center is by Grab App (like Uber in Asia) for $10-15 USD and 35 minutes travel time.

You can get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi if traveling in a group.

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SIM CARD AT HANOI AIRPORT

I wouldn’t recommend you to buy a sim card at Hanoi airport. If you wish comfort you can buy eSim online and if you aren’t in a hurry just go around phone shops in the city and compare prices to buy the cheapest sim card in Hanoi. Read here Vietnam sim card for tourist and best Vietnam eSim

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WHERE TO STAY IN HANOI

The cost of staying for a night in a private double room in a low-end guest house costs are starting $8-10 USD. There are also Airbnb options starting from $10-20 USD and be ready to have a local experience.

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How To Get From Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter

Grab From Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter City Center (Best Way)

The best way from Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter city center is by Grab App (like Uber in Asia). It’s not the cheapest way but still affordable. The Grab fare from Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter goes between $10-14 USD. Remember Hanoi airport to city center in Old Quarter distance is 30 kilometers.

You can pay with cash and with a card in Grab. It’s so convenient if you aren’t bringing cash when landing in Vietnam. Plus is a fixed price and you will make sure you pay that when getting to the final destination.

How to get from Hanoi Airport to City Center by Bus (Cheapest Way)

If you want to get from Hanoi Airport to city center by bus. There are a few buses Express Bus 86, 7, 17 and 90.

Express Bus 86 From Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter (Best Option On A Budget)

The Express Bus 86 is going from Hanoi airport to Hanoi Railway Station in the city center near the Old Quarter. This is the best option in my opinion for tourists because it has free wifi and is so comfortable the bus.

Express Bus from Hanoi airport to city center is running every 20-30 minutes starting from 5 am to 10 pm from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It’s easy to find there is a sign BUS STOP. Bus Number 86 is color yellow and it will stop under that sign. Check Express Bus 86 route and schedule!

The Express Bus 86 fare from Hanoi Airport to city center is $1.5 USD which is 35,000 VND. The travel time from Hanoi airport to the old quarter is 45 minutes to 1 hour.

You can show your address to the driver and they will tell you where to stop near the Old Quarter since it’s not stopping exactly at that point. You can decide what to do depending on where you are staying walking or taking Grab.

Cheapest Way From Hanoi Airport To Old Quarter By Bus

The cheapest way from Hanoi airport to city center is by bus. There are regular buses Number 7, 17 and 90. It depends on where are you going in Hanoi. Old Quarter with Bus Number 17 is the most popular option. But there are different routes like Bus Number 7 and 90 stopping near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum check them out.

Bus Number 7 From Hanoi Airport to Kim Ma Station

Bus Number 7 fare from Hanoi airport to city center costs 9000 VND which is 50 cents of USD. The departure starts from Hanoi airport to Kim Ma Bus Station from 5 am to 11 pm. The bus runs every 15-30 minutes from Terminal 1 only. Check Bus Number 7 schedule and route!

Bus Number 7 travel time from Hanoi airport to city center is more than one hour to get to Kim Ma Bus Station near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. There is no wifi in the bus.

Bus Number 17 From Hanoi Airport to Long Bien Station

Bus Number 17 from Hanoi airport to Long Bien Station in Old Quarter costs 9000 VND which is 50 cents of USD. The departure starts from Hanoi airport to Long Bien Station in Old Quarter from 5 am to 11 pm. The bus runs every 15-30 minutes from Terminal 1. Check Bus Number 17 schedule and route!

Bus Number 17 travel time from Hanoi airport to city center is more than one hour to one hour to get to Long Bien Station in Old Quarter which is perfect if you stay in this area. There is no wifi in the bus.

Bus Number 90 From Hanoi Airport to Nhat Tan Bridge and Kim Ma

Bus Number 90 from Hanoi airport to Nhat Tan Bridge and Kim Ma near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum costs 9000 VND which is 50 cents of USD. The departure is between 5 am and 11 pm. It runs every 15-30 minutes and stops in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Check Bus Number 90 schedule and route!

Bus Number 90 travel time from Hanoi airport to city center is more than one hour to get to Nhat Tan Bridge and Kim Ma near Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. There is no wifi in the bus.

Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter by Airport Shuttle

If you want to choose the option Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter by Airport Shuttle. There are a few shuttle buses: Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines, and Jetstar from the Air Companies leaving from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. You can book them with your airline or in their website. Sometimes you can also buy a ticket in the bus.

From Terminal 2 the shuttle buses leave just crossing the taxis. And from Terminal 1 they leave from the parking. They are easy to find. There is no fixed schedule for leaving. Shuttle buses are running every 30-45 minutes from Hanoi airport to city center.

Airport shuttles fare from Hanoi airport to Old Quarter is 40,000 VND almost $2 USD little bit more expensive than 86 Express Bus.You can ask the driver to drop you near Old Quarter.

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Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter By Taxi

If you want to go by taxi from Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter is always the easiest option. Since you can find taxis everywhere in the airport. The taxi fare from Hanoi Airport to city center is around $15 USD which is 350,000 VND. You will have to pay by cash.

If you are bringing so much luggage can be a good option or you travel with a few people. But be careful sometimes they try to scam tourists. So be patient with this as always in the airports!

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Best Way from Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter And Hanoi City Center

The best way from Hanoi airport to city center is by Grab if I’m coming from the airport with a suitcase and I’m traveling with someone to share the fare. If I’m traveling alone I would choose the 86 Express Bus to Old Quarter. If you are on a budget for sure you can take the local Buses Number 7, 17 and 90 to go from Hanoi airport to city center and Old Quarter for just half of dollar.

And from Hanoi to Hanoi airport to city center I would choose a local bus if I have plenty of time and I’m in a hurry I would choose Grab since is affordable in Vietnam. But

Private Transportation from Hanoi Airport to Halong Bay

If you are getting to Hanoi but first you prefer to explore Halong Bay. A great option is this private transportation from Hanoi Airport to Halong Bay. It can be great if you don’t have so many days in Vietnam and you prefer comfort.

WHAT TO VISIT AROUND HANOI

HALONG BAY

It´s a must-visit place when visiting Hanoi. We had an experience sleeping in a cruise and also visiting caves and kayaking around. We also sailed around the limestones in one of the most beautiful places that we have ever visited. It reminded us of El Nido, Palawan.

There are day trips to Halong Bay. We recommend that you ask for references first from other travelers before taking the tour. Click here to book a 3 days Cruise with Klook and a day trip with Klook.

VISIT SAPA

Sapa is one of the most touristic places in Vietnam. We highly recommend this place because of our experience was amazing there are many things to do in Sapa. We spent two days hiking between the mountains and rice fields in Sapa. It´s very similar to Banaue in the Philippines.

You can spend the night in a local homestay and have a really good local experience drinking happy water. Just make sure you bring both warm clothes and rain coats, just in case it rains. Breathe fresh air and take beautiful pictures in Sapa.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT HANOI

Hanoi has a tropical climate, so the city experiences hot and humid days much of the year. It will be harder to go around and enjoy the places to visit in Hanoi during the summer months of May to early September.

The best time to visit Hanoi is in autumn (mid-September to November) and spring (March and April) when the weather is cooler and pleasant enough.

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CURRENCY AND ATMS IN VIETNAM

Vietnam’s currency is the Vietnam Dong (VND). The exchange rate tends to be lower at the airport, so we recommend that you only exchange enough money to get settled in Vietnam and exchange the rest someplace with higher rates.

As far as we know, the exchange rate is $1 USD to 23,000 Vietnamese Dong. Just click here to know the current exchange rate between Vietnam and your country.

BUDGET TRAVEL IN VIETNAM

From street foods to the ones in restaurants, Vietnamese cuisine is like having an adventure on a budget. The average price of a decent meal in restaurants costs less than $9 USD. For breakfast, you can have Pho for just $2 USD or less. Vietnamese Spring rolls or Cha gio can cost less than $1 USD.

Bahn mi is only $2 USD or less. Ca phe sua da or Vietnamese iced coffee with milk is only $0.50 USD. A must to try is the egg coffee in Hanoi Old Quarter for $1 USD you will try an amazing coffee.

Internet in Vietnam is very accessible. There are free wifi hotspots in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Other places where you can have internet are coffee shops in which you just have to pay for your drinks that only cost $1-$2.5 USD.

The cost of staying for a night in a private double room in a low-end guest house costs are starting $8-10 USD. There are also Airbnb options starting from $10-20 USD and be ready to have a local experience.

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