What is the cheapest way to get from Hanoi airport to the city?

The cheapest way to get from Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport) to the center of Hanoi is by city bus. There are two main budget options:

• Bus No. 17: This is the cheapest way. The fare is only 15,000 dong (about $0.6). The route passes through various city districts, and the final stop is near Long Bien Railway Station, from where you can take a taxi or another bus to the tourist area around Hoan Kiem Lake. Travel time depends on traffic but usually takes 1-1.5 hours.
• Express Bus No. 86: This route is slightly more expensive but more comfortable and faster, as it goes directly to the historical center with minimal stops. The fare is 45,000 dong (about $1.8). It stops at the Hanoi Opera House, which is very close to the main hotels and attractions of the Old Quarter.

Both buses depart from the airport terminals (stops are well-marked), they are air-conditioned and comfortable. Payment is made to the conductor on board, and change is given. For comparison, a taxi ride will cost 250,000–300,000 dong (about $10–12).

Thus, if your goal is maximum savings, choose bus No. 17. If you want to save money but get to the center faster and closer — your choice is express No. 86.

For more details and alternative routes, you can read in our detailed guide: Hanoi transport, how to get around the city

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