1. Cat Ba Cable Car Length

Many visitors, while riding in the cable car cabin across the Lan Ha Bay, are curious about the actual length of this cable car system. Currently, the Cat Ba cable car is operating at a length of 3.955 km, connecting Cat Hai and Phu Long on Cat Ba Island. Upon completion, the system will extend to a total of approximately 21 km, passing through 5 stations from Cat Hai → Phu Long → Cat Ba National Park → Cat Don → Cat Ba town center.

Cat Ba Cable Car Length Update (Collected Image)

The first cable car section starts from the Cat Hai station at Dong Bai ferry terminal, crosses Cat Hai strait to reach Phu Long station on Cat Ba Island with a distance of 3.955 km. In more than 10 minutes of travel, visitors can admire the panoramic view of Lan Ha Bay with thousands of islands undulating in the emerald green water.

2. Cat Ba Cable Car - A World-Class System

Cat Ba Cable Car is not only a means of transportation but also an engineering masterpiece designed to international standards.

The cable car journey will take visitors soaring over the clear blue sea, majestic limestone mountains, and peaceful fishing villages, offering a "different perspective" from above on the peaceful beauty of this place. Each cabin is designed with transparent glass, ensuring a perfect 360° view for you to freely check-in and live virtually.

Cat Ba Cable Car is known as a world-class system (Collected Image)

2.2 Serving capacity and number of cabins

The Cat Ba Cable Car system currently operates with 60 active cabins, each cabin holding a maximum of 30 passengers. The maximum capacity reaches 4,500 passengers/hour, minimizing waiting time even on peak days. Each cabin is equipped with 360-degree tempered glass, air conditioning, and an automatic announcement system in Vietnamese and English.

With its large capacity and international standards, the Cat Ba Cable Car is a transportation and tourism solution that quickly connects to the island's center, while also offering a unique sightseeing experience for tourists.

3. Detailed information about Cat Ba Cable Car

Before heading off to explore the Cat Ba Cable Car, tourists should prepare detailed information about ticket prices and schedules for the smoothest experience.

Detailed information about Cat Ba Cable Car for tourists (Collected image)

3.1 Cat Ba Cable Car ticket price 2025

The price of the Cat Ba Cable Car applies from 2025 as follows: Adults: 50,000 VND (depending on the point of sale), children under 1m are free. Round-trip tickets cost 100,000 VND. Tourists can buy tickets at the counter or book online in advance for seasonal or holiday discounts.

3.2 Operating schedule and travel time

A few notes for tourists is that the ticket counter closes about 30 minutes before the last trip (usually 15:15 if the cable car stops at 15:45). During peak season or if there is a show like “Symphony of the Green Island”, there may be extended operating hours after 16:30–18:45, but you need to follow the specific announcements from the fanpage or the official website of Sun Group.

4. Cat Ba Cable Car Guide from A-Z

To fully experience the Cat Ba cable car, tourists need to understand how to get there and the necessary regulations.

Details on how to get to Cat Ba cable car for a complete experience (Collected image)

4.1 How to get to the cable car station 

Starting from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi, you follow National Highway 1A (QL1A) for about 650m to enter the Phap Van - Cau Gie Expressway (CT01).

From here, continue straight on the CT01 → CT04 → QL5B expressway (i.e., the Hanoi – Hai Phong expressway) for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, a distance of about 114 km, until you reach the turnoff to the Dong Hai – Hai An area (Hai Phong).

After exiting the expressway, turn onto the access road to the Tan Vu – Lach Huyen bridge, the longest sea-crossing bridge in Vietnam. Cross the bridge for about 11.5 km (~14 minutes) to enter Cat Hai island.

From the end of the bridge, follow the signs for about 1–2 km to reach the Sun World Cat Ba area, located in Chan village, Dong Bai commune, near the ferry terminal and Cat Ba cable car station.

See detailed directions on Google Map here

4.2 Luggage regulations when riding the cable car

Each passenger is allowed to carry one item with a maximum size: height < 80 cm, length < 60 cm, width < 30 cm, and weight ≤ 30 kg. Sharp objects, flammable liquids, and pets are prohibited from being brought into the cabin. Passengers carrying cameras, phones, and personal electronic devices are allowed to use them normally throughout the journey. In particular, opening the cabin door or sticking your hand outside is strictly prohibited and may result in a heavy fine.

5. Cat Ba Cable Car Experience - Tourist Perspective

Many tourists highly rate the Cat Ba cable car system (Image collected)

Ms. Minh Trang from Ho Chi Minh City shared: "I have ridden many cable cars in Vietnam, but the Cat Ba cable car is truly different. The feeling of gliding over the blue sea with hundreds of small islands below is truly magical. 12 minutes on the cable car felt too short; I wish I could have sat longer to enjoy the view."

Anh Duc Minh, a tourist from Da Nang, commented: "The most impressive thing is the smoothness of the cabin even in windy conditions. This system is truly world-class. From above, I could see how beautiful and vast Lan Ha Bay is. This experience was well worth the money."

If you want to explore Cat Ba from an ideal height and admire the picturesque natural scenery, don't miss this impressive journey on the Cat Ba Cable Car!

7. Notes when experiencing Cat Ba Cable Car

Notes for the best Cat Ba cable car experience (Image collected)

For a complete journey, tourists should note the following points:

Monitor the weather forecast before your trip to avoid days with heavy rain, fog, or winds above level 6 – times when the cable car system may be temporarily suspended for safety reasons.

Bring a light jacket or shawl because the temperature at high altitudes is usually 3–5°C lower than at ground level, especially in the early morning or late afternoon.

A power bank for your phone or camera is essential if you want to capture stunning photos of Lan Ha Bay from a height of nearly 200m.

If you are prone to dizziness or sensitive to heights, you can take motion sickness medication 30 minutes beforehand. However, most passengers feel comfortable thanks to the smooth operation and windproof cabins.

Summary

How long is the Cat Ba cable car?With its current length of 3.955km, it already offers a wonderful experience. The promised 21km complete system will revolutionize tourism in Northeast Vietnam. In the near future, the cable car system will be extended to 21 km, becoming one of the longest cross-sea cable car lines in the world – promising to revolutionize tourism in Northeast Vietnam. Book your tickets today to experience the feeling of soaring between the sky, clouds, and the azure sea of Cat Ba, where every minute in the cabin is a breathtaking view!