Capital city, Vietnam
Getting around Hanoi
How to get around Hanoi
Grab is the easiest way across town. The Old Quarter and lake are walkable; Metro Line 2A and the new Line 3 help in the west.
Ways to get around Hanoi
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Grab bike or car | About 20,000–50,000 VND for short rides | Cheapest and simplest; price shown before booking |
| Metro Line 2A | 8,000–15,000 VND | Cat Linh to Ha Dong; limited use for sightseeing |
| Metro Line 3 (elevated section) | 8,000–15,000 VND | Nhon to Hanoi Station; check current stations on the operator site |
| City bus | 7,000–9,000 VND | Very cheap; use Google Maps for routes. Bus 86 goes to the airport |
Ride-hailing apps in Hanoi
A 5 km ride costs about ₫45,000–85,000 ($1.7–3.3).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Grab | Most drivers; bikes and cars |
| Be | Local app, sometimes cheaper |
| Green SM | Electric cars and bikes; set fares, reliable |
- Taxis like Mai Linh and Vinasun are fine if the meter runs. Avoid unmarked airport cars; agree on prices for xe om and cyclos first.
Arriving in Hanoi
Noi Bai (HAN)
Bus 86 to Hanoi Station about 45,000 VND, 60 min; Grab or taxi to the Old Quarter about 300,000–450,000 VND, 40–60 min plus tolls.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentable for 130,000–200,000 VND a day, but Old Quarter traffic is dangerous; a Vietnamese licence or 1968 IDP is required.
- Driving: on the right. Only 1968-Convention IDPs are valid (US ones aren't); unlicensed scooter riding is common but voids most insurance.
- Onward travel in Vietnam: Cheap flights (Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines) link Hanoi, Da Nang and Saigon; the coastal North–South railway and sleeper buses are slower, scenic alternatives.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Hanoi?
No. Use Grab, Be, Green SM instead.
What's the best way to get around Hanoi?
Grab is the easiest way across town. The Old Quarter and lake are walkable; Metro Line 2A and the new Line 3 help in the west.
How do I get from the airport to Hanoi?
Bus 86 to Hanoi Station about 45,000 VND, 60 min; Grab or taxi to the Old Quarter about 300,000–450,000 VND, 40–60 min plus tolls.
Is Hanoi walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Vietnam Railways
- Vietnam Airlines
- Vietjet Air
- Hanoi Metro
- Noi Bai International Airport (ACV)
- Grab Vietnam
- Vinmec
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