| Pass | Indicative price | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | from about $14 | one loop, no long stops |
| 24 hours | about $19 | 1 day, with 2 or 3 visits |
| 48 hours | about $26 | 2 days, including the West Lake area |
Sources disagree: 13, 14 or 15 stops, one bus an hour or every 30 minutes, from about 9:15 am to 5:15 pm. Check the day's timetable when you book; some stops are not served at weekends.
Is it worth it?
The Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake are walkable. The bus helps for the mausoleum, the Temple of Literature and long distances in the heat. If you only want to get around, a Grab is cheaper. A night tour of about 50 minutes also exists.
Combine it
The day bus pairs well with the water puppets in the evening and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in the morning (closed for maintenance until early November 2026). For a full programme: Hanoi in 2 days.
