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Sep
2023

Hanoi double-decker bus: Ticket prices, routes and how to buy tickets

Posted By : Threeland Travel / Hanoi-Travel Tips

The Hanoi double-decker bus is a convenient service that combines passenger transport and visiting many famous landmarks. This is one of the interesting experiences that you should not miss when traveling to Hanoi. Follow the article below to update the latest information on fares and travel routes.

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1. Why are Hanoi double-decker buses so attractive to tourists?

Hanoi's double-decker bus is considered one of the outstanding "specialties" of the capital. The feeling of exploring the city from above brings excitement to many visitors. Traveling to Hanoi for 1 day, do not miss the opportunity to set foot on this red "open-top" bus to experience interesting things.

  1. Sitting on a double-decker bus, you will enjoy the view of the city from above. Without having to struggle to find the way, without having to google each place, with a double-decker bus, you can visit many famous landmarks of Hanoi such as: Temple of Literature, Old Quarter, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum…
  2. The Hanoi double-decker bus tour is extremely attractive, offering many choices for visitors such as: day sightseeing tour of the capital city, night tour of the capital city or Hanoi music night tour. The tours all have specific schedules that bring many unforgettable experiences to visitors.
  3. From aboard the "open-top" bus, you can comfortably check in with many unique shooting angles from above, making sure you don't "touch" with anyone. In particular, the background constantly changes according to the moving route to help you check in "fire".
  4. Relax and enjoy the very chill feeling, watching the crowded people and beautiful city view from above. Especially, in the autumn, the weather in the capital is cool, sitting on a double-decker Hanoi bus, you will be able to admire the romantic street scene, inhale the strong scent of milk flowers.
  5. Hanoi double-decker bus integrates free wifi, headsets and multilingual presentations for each tour. In particular, at each stop, the commentary system will introduce visitors to information about the history, characteristics and meaning of each place.

Currently, there are two units operating double-decker bus services in Hanoi with 2 routes with completely different routes and ticket prices.

Route 1: Hop-On Hop-Off bus, also known as Hanoi City Tour.
Route 2: Hanoi - Vietnam Sightseeing double-decker bus, also known as Thang Long Hanoi City Tour.

2. Ticket prices and schedule of Hanoi City Tour double-decker bus

Hanoi City Tour double-decker bus is invested and operated by Anh Viet Tourist Company. Each bus can accommodate up to 80 people, the bus has 13 stops and passes through more than 20 famous tourist attractions of the Capital. Below are updated ticket prices and routes for the Hanoi Hop-On Hop-Off double-decker bus that you can refer to!

2.1. Fare

Hanoi Hop-On Hop-Off double-decker bus prices are updated in the table below!

Ticket type 1-hour ticket (1 round trip around Hanoi) 4-hour ticket  24-hour ticket 
Ticket price (VND) 150,000 300,000 450,000
Note Valid for 1 hour Ticket is valid for 4 hours from the time of boarding Ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of boarding.

2.2. Route

Operating hours: 9:00 – 17:00

First stop:

  • Monday - Friday: Starting point: Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
  • Saturday - Sunday: Starting point: Hanoi Opera House

Statue of Le Thai To
St. Joseph's Cathedral - No. 4B Trang Thi
Hanoi flagpole
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Quan Thanh Temple
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Cua Bac Church - No. 6 Hoang Dieu
Thang Long Imperial Citadel - No. 26 Hoang Dieu
Ho chi minh museum
Quoc Tu Giam Temple
Hoa Lo Prison Relics
Vietnamese Women's Museum
Hanoi Opera House
Hanoi post

Note:

  • At each stop, the bus will stop every 30 minutes.
  • Bus tickets can only be used once. If the deadline has not expired, passengers can continue to use the ticket the next day.
  • A scheduled tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes if passengers do not get off at any stops.

2.3. How to buy tickets for Hanoi Hop-On Hop-Off double-decker bus

You can book tickets in the following ways:

  • Book online via website: https://hopon-hopoff.vn/vi/?toursearch=1&s=Hanoi. With this method, you just need to choose the tour you want to take and then make payment according to the instructions on the system.
  • Buy tickets directly at the pick-up station according to the time frame:
    • Monday - Friday: Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square (From 9:00 - 17:00)
    • Saturday - Sunday: Opera House (From 9:00 - 17:00)
  • Contact Hotline: to order tickets, you can call directly to hotline: 08 348 288 33 for detailed advice and support from staff.

3. Ticket price and route of double-decker bus Hanoi - Vietnam Sightseeing

Hanoi Vietnam Sightseeing double-decker bus offers visitors many tours such as: day sightseeing tour, night sightseeing tour, music night tour. The car will take tourists to visit many works, landscapes, and historical and cultural relics of the Capital. Below is updated route information and detailed tour ticket prices that you can refer to!

3.1. Hanoi Day Sightseeing Tour

Hanoi daytime sightseeing tour with 13 stops, a route of about 90 minutes takes tourists to visit many famous landscapes of Hanoi

Ticket price
  • 1 round ticket:
    • Adults: 150,000 VND
    • Children: 110,000 VND
  • 4H ticket:
    • Vietnamese tourists: adults: 200,000 VND; Children: 150,000 VND
    • Foreign tourists: adults: 299,000 VND; Children: 225,000 VND

Note: Free tickets for children under 6 years old and children sitting on an adult's lap. However, 1 adult can only accompany a maximum of 1 child under 6 years old.

Route Opera House – Con Coc Flower Garden – Vietnam Military History Museum – Thang Long Imperial Citadel – Quan Thanh Temple – Tran Quoc Pagoda – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Temple of Literature – Hoa Lo Prison – St. Joseph's Cathedral – Women's Museum – Opera House.
Time  60 minutes
Schedule  09:15 – 17:15
Frequency Every 30 minutes
Departure location Hanoi Opera House

 

3.2. Night tour of Hanoi

Hanoi double-decker bus Vietnam Sightseeing night tour helps you see the scenery of the Capital when it lights up. The feeling of sitting high up, watching the sparkling city and enjoying the cool breeze brings unforgettable experiences.

Below is the schedule and ticket price for the Hanoi night sightseeing tour that you can refer to!

 

Ticket price
  • Adults: 155,000 VND
  • Children from 6 - 11 years old: 115,000 VND
  • Children under 6 years old: free
Route Opera House – Con Coc Flower Garden – Vietnam Military History Museum – Thang Long Imperial Citadel – Quan Thanh Temple – Tran Quoc Pagoda – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Temple of Literature – Hoa Lo Prison – St. Joseph's Cathedral– Women's Museum – Opera House.
Time  70 - 80 minutes
Schedule 
  • Monday - Friday: departure at 19:30
  • Saturday - Sunday: departure at 19:30 & 20:00
Departure location Hanoi Opera House

 

3.3. Hanoi Music Night Tour

With the Hanoi Vietnam Sightseeing double-decker bus night tour, visitors will experience high-altitude city views under shimmering lights and themed music. Acoustic band will play throughout the journey with a variety of music to meet the needs of passengers. Especially with the Hanoi music night tour, passengers will be served both drinks and a set of cakes.

Ticket price
  • Adults: 250,000 VND
  • Children from 6 - 11 years old: 220,000 VND
  • Children under 6 years old: free
Route Opera House – Con Coc Flower Garden – Vietnam Military History Museum – Thang Long Imperial Citadel – Quan Thanh Temple – Tran Quoc Pagoda – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Temple of Literature – Hoa Lo Prison –   St. Joseph's Cathedral    – Women's Museum – Opera House.
Time  70 - 80 minutes
Schedule  Only 1 tour per month
Departure location Hanoi Opera House

3.4. How to buy double-decker bus tickets in Hanoi - Vietnam Sightseeing

To buy double-decker bus tickets Hanoi - Vietnam Sightseeing you can do one of the following ways:

Method 1: Inbox directly to Fanpage "Hanoi 02 Floor Bus - Vietnam Sightseeing".
Method 2: Visit the website: https://vn-sightseeing.com/city-tours/ha-noi and perform ticket booking operations.
Method 3: Buy tickets directly at the Red KIOSK counter at Flower Garden 8/19.
Method 4: buy tickets directly on the Hanoi Vietnam Sightseeing double-decker bus.
Method 5: book tickets on e-commerce sites such as DealToday, KKDay, Klook, Shopee...

4. Experience traveling to Hanoi by double-decker bus

To make your journey to explore the capital at high altitude more complete, you need to pocket some experiences of riding the double-decker bus in Hanoi below:

  • Early morning or late afternoon is the best time for you to take the double-decker bus in Hanoi. To avoid harsh sunlight, remember to bring an umbrella, a jacket, and apply sunscreen.
  • If you buy a 24-hour ticket, you need to balance your time to have the most complete exploration of the elevated capital.
  • To ensure safety, while traveling on a double-decker bus, remember to wear your seat belt and do not stand up or put your hands out of the vehicle.
  • Avoid stopping too long at one stop because it can cause you to miss your destinations and spend a lot of time waiting for the next bus route.

The Hanoi double-decker bus has a modern design with full amenities, giving visitors a wonderful experience when viewing the panoramic view of the Capital from above. Hopefully the information in the article has helped you better understand the routes and ticket prices of double-decker bus routes in Hanoi, thereby having the most complete journey of discovery.