Can I find a Minibus at Hanoi Airport?

• Airport Minibus offers transportation directly to your hotel or residence in Hanoi.
• Airport Minibus one way trip to Vietnam Airlines Office on Quang Trung in Hanoi city center costs VND 22,000 for Vietnamese or VND 32,000 (US$2) for foreigners.
• Fares to other destinations in Hanoi are higher (US$4). Make sure to confirm destination and fare before boarding the minibus.
•  Minibuses leave the airport when full.
• Minibus to the airport depart from opposite the Vietnam Airlines Office on Quang Trung in Hanoi city center.

Is there any Hanoi Airport Public Bus?

Hanoi city buses number 7 and 17 connect Noi Bai Airport with Hanoi city center.
The bus stop is just on the right side of the terminal exit.

Traveling by bus costs 5,000 VND (0.3 USD) per person and takes about one hour.
Buses run every 15-20 minutes from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Bus number 7 connects the airport to Kim Ma bus station.
Bus number 17 connects the airport to Long Bien bus station.

Traveling by bus in Hanoi?

Buses have long been a familiar means of transport of Hanoians. And many people do not know that each bus route is an interesting traveling route in the capital city.


In Hanoi, buses appeared in mid-2001. Immediately, this new means of transport was warmly welcomed by the people. Over time, the buses are no longer the vehicles to serve the needs of students and workers but also become a nice means of travel.
On a bus forum, there are articles guiding people to travel to famous places by bus.
The cost is quite cheap, with only VND6,000-VND40,000 ($0.3-3) for two way. Anyone can travel without worrying about expensive. Moreover, traveling by bus is to ensure safety as well as reducing anxiety about parking space for each person.
However, to get a fun ride, you should note the following points:
-Selecting travel time to avoid overcrowding and long wait. The appropriate time is from 5-6am, 8-11am and 1-5pm.
- Do not carry a lot of valuable assets with you.
- Prepare change to buy bus tickets if you do not have a monthly ticket.
- Strictly abide by the rules on the bus.

Tours by bus for your reference:

From My Dinh bus station:

• Bus No. 33: Ticket price: VND5,000 ($0.2)/turn. Frequency: 15 minutes/bus. 

The Bus No. 33 goes from My Dinh bus station to the West Lake. Taking this bus, you can visit the West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda and Truc Bach Lake. After enjoying Pho (Vietnamese noodle) in Ngu Xa, you can walk along Phan Dinh Phung and Hoang Dieu road. From Hoang Dieu, Bus 33 will go to Le Hong Phong Street, where you can stop to visit the Ho Chi Minh Museum and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Walking along Dien Bien Phu to the Hanoi flag pole, Lenin Park, along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street to the Museum of Fine Arts. From Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, you can catch Bus No. 2 to the Hanoi Opera House. From the Hanoi Opera House you can walk along Trang Tien Street to buy souvenirs in Hang Gai or Cau Go.

• Bus No. 46: Ticket price: VND5,000. Frequency: 15 minutes.

Bus No. 46 runs to Hoa Binh Park, along the Thang Long Bridge to the ancient citadel of Co Loa.
From Long Bien bus station:

• Bus No. 15: Ticket price: VND7,000 ($0.3). Frequency: 10 minutes.

The bus runs through the Chuong Duong Bridge and down to Dong Anh district to Soc Temple and Thanh Chuong Viet Phu Palace.

• Bus 47: Ticket price: VND7,000. Frequency: 10 minutes.

This bus goes along the Red River dike to Bat Trang pottery village.

From Yen Nghia bus station:

• Bus 75: Ticket price: VND20,000 ($1). Frequency: 30 minutes.

This bus goes along Highway 21B to Huong (Perfume) Pagoda.

From Tran Khanh Du parking lot:

• Bus 35: Ticket price: VND7,000. Frequency: 15 minutes.

The bus goes through Thong Nhat Park, the National Cinema Center, Metro Supermarket, Hoa Binh Park and along the North Thang Long highway to Hai Ba Trung Temple.

Are there ATMs in the main towns of Vietnam?

Yes, there are ATM’s in all the main towns. Sometimes you may have to search for them but in almost every town there is one - Sapa included.

Warning: Some of the ATM’s have recently been reported to eat cards. Have a backup with you, or when you find one that works for you, continue to use that one.

Tip: If you are traveling to Vietnam during Tet, take out enough money to last you the week. Many people will pull out all the money they need before heading home. There have been times where all of the bank machines in Hanoi have been emptied.

What kind of currency do you use in Vietnam? Is it easy to change other currencies to VND?

In Vietnam the currency is called the Vietnamese Dong (VND). Changing other currencies in Vietnam is quite easy. Changing common currencies such as USD and the Euro as well as traveler cheques are the easiest. It is although tougher and more costly to exchange your dong back into USD.

You can exchange your money at the banks, the many currency converters, and jewelry stores. Rates will vary from place to place and from currency to currency.

Tip: 

• Always carry small denominations of VND. Some small shops and small villages often will not have change. Being aware of this will save you time, money and frustration. 
• Always bring crisp, clean foreign currency. Some places will not accepted tattered or torn bills. The larger bills offer better rates.

Are $US notes accepted at travel sites?

Yes, USD is often accepted at most travel sites, but it is recommended to use Dong (VND) throughout your trip to Vietnam. You will save money and never find yourself in a time where your money doesn’t work. Often USD is not accepted because the shop owner is unable to give enough change.

How do the ATMs work in Vietnam?

When you take money out from an ATM, using your credit or debit card, you are always given Vietnam Dong (VND). You are allowed to normally withdraw 2,000,000 VND per time, and not over 20,000,000 VND /day. Charges vary from bank to bank.