THE SHORT VERSION
Cao Bang to Ha Giang at a glance.
- From
- Cao Bang Cao Bằng
- To
- Ha Giang Hà Giang
- Road distance
- About 240 km
- Straight line
- 135 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Ha Giang to Cao Bang →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Cao Bang
Cao Bang is a mountain city in Vietnam's far north-east and the gateway to Ban Gioc Waterfall. There's no railway, so buses and limousine vans are the main way in, with services from Hanoi and Lang Son.
- Cao Bang Bus Station · Bến xe Cao Bằng
Long-distance and regional services, including Hanoi.
Arriving in Ha Giang
If your bus ends at the station, it's a short taxi or motorbike-taxi ride into town.
- Ha Giang Bus Station · Bến xe Hà Giang
About 2 km south of the town centre. Long-distance and regional services.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Overnight buses can arrive before dawn. Check that your accommodation can receive you.
- Hanoi buses leave from several stations and from the Old Quarter, so confirm where yours starts.
KEEP GOING
From Ha Giang, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Ha Giang
More buses from Cao Bang
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Cao Bang from Ha Giang by road?+
About 240 km by road (135 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Cao Bang to Ha Giang take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Cao Bang?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Cao Bang include Cao Bang Bus Station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Ha Giang to Cao Bang?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Ha Giang to Cao Bang guide.
Where does the bus from Cao Bang arrive in Ha Giang?+
It depends on the operator. In Ha Giang, services use Ha Giang Bus Station. If your bus ends at the station, it's a short taxi or motorbike-taxi ride into town.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Ha Giang?+
If your bus ends at the station, it's a short taxi or motorbike-taxi ride into town.
What kind of bus runs from Cao Bang to Ha Giang?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Cao Bang to Ha Giang bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Ha Giang by bus?+
Direct buses from Ha Giang include Lao Cai, Sapa, Noi Bai Airport (HAN), Hanoi, Ninh Binh and more. See all connections on our Ha Giang bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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