Getting to Hanoi

Noi Bai International (HAN) serves Hanoi — two terminals linked by shuttle.

Airports

Terminal 1 (domestic)

Older terminal — confirm which terminal on ticket.

Terminal 2 (international)

Most long-haul arrivals — Grab pickup at designated zone.

Into the centre

Typical door-to-door options — verify fares locally before you travel.

HAN airport → Old Quarter
Grab or official taxi ~45 km — surge after midnight flights.
€12–18
Grab / Be
Default for short hops — motorbike cheaper, car for luggage.
€1–4 per ride
Old Quarter on foot
Lake loop and 36 streets fit walking — scooters on every corner.
Free
Train to Da Nang / Hue
Overnight soft sleeper on SE routes — book via Vietnam Railways.
€25–45 berth

Worth knowing

  • Buy a local SIM at arrivals or eSIM before landing — Grab needs data.

Common questions

HAN to Old Quarter time?+

45–70 minutes by car depending on traffic — not 30 despite distance.

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Costs are research-based estimates, not live prices — verify before booking.