Bus 86 Noi Bai airport to Hanoi city center

Bus 86 begins its route at Noi Bai Airport, providing a direct connection to Hanoi's Old Quarter before concluding at Hanoi Railway Station. This bus is a more efficient option than other public buses, thanks to its limited number of stops along the way.

If tourists are not in rush, they can choose bus 86 for the transfer between Hanoi airport and the city center. It will take about 1 hour.

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Bus 86 airport timetable

From Noi Bai airport to Hanoi city:
7.00 – 7.45- 8.30 – 9.15 – 10.00 – 10.45 – 11.30 - 12.15 – 13.00 – 13.45 – 14.30 – 15.15 – 16.00 – 16.45 – 17.30 – 18.15 – 19.00 – 19.45 – 20.30 – 21.45 – 22.00

From Hanoi city to Noi Bai airport:
7.10 – 7.55 – 8.40 – 9.25 – 10.10 – 10.55 – 11.40 – 12.25 – 13.10 – 13.55 – 14.40 – 15.25 – 16.10 – 16.55 – 17.40 – 18.25 – 19.10 – 19.55 – 20.40 – 21.25 – 22.10

Bus 86 airport route map

From Airport to Hanoi down town:
Noi Bai airport ( T1 terminal) to T2 terminal – 523 Au Co street – 33 Au Co street – Crossroad Yen Phu – Cua Bac street – Long Bien bus station – 162 Tran Quang Khai street – Hanoi opera house – Melia Hotel – Hanoi railway station

From Hanoi down town to Noi Bai airport:
Hanoi railway station – 59 Ly Thuong Kiet street – Hanoi Post Office 75 Dinh Tien Hoang street – 23 Hang Tre street – Long Bien bus station – Crossroad Cua Bac and Yen Phu street – 82 Au Co street – 513 Au Co street – T1 Noi Bai terminal – T2 Noi Bai terminal.

Bus 86 airport price

Hanoi bus 86 fare is 45 000 VND per person/per way. This amount equals 1.8 USD.

You can pay the fare in VND cash or you can use contactless payment. Paying for bus 86 tickets is easy—just tap a contactless credit or debit card, with no need for registration or an app. The fare is instantly charged to your card when you tap it on the bus's card reader.

Bus 86 stop at Noi Bai airport

The bus stop for Hanoi Airport Bus 86 is conveniently located directly in front of the airport terminal building.

If you're arriving at Terminal T1 (Domestic Terminal), exit through the main entrance and turn right—the bus stop is approximately 40 meters ahead. Bus 86 also stops at Terminal T2 (International Terminal), right in front of the terminal building.

Bus 86 stop in Hanoi city center

There are some bus stops in the city center that you can board Noi Bai airport or get off the bus 86:

• Hanoi railway station is the departure point. Right in front of the station builing in Le Duan street
• Bus stop at Melia Hotel: Located opposite to the gate of Melia Hotel in Ly Thuong Kiet street
• Bus stop in Hanoi Post Office. It is in the Sword ( Hoan Kiem Lake)
• Bus stop in 23 Hang Tre
• Bus stop in Long Bien Bus station ( right close to Long Bien Market and Long Bien bridge)

Tip for traveling by Bus 86 airport

• For sure you are on the right side of the street and a bus stop sign that including the bus 86
• As the public vehicle so keep your eyes on your belongings when you are waiting, get on and get off the bus.
• The bus has 25 seats but could contain 60 people so it means if there are many people, most of them have to stand during the trip
• Follow the route or ask the bus driver to know the closest bus stop where you can get off to go to your hotel.
• The bus 86 is suitable for solo traveler or a couple with small luggage.

Luckily, I was on the less touristy on bus 86 from airport to Hanoi city center

If you are a family or a group of friends, you should contact a travel agent for a private transfer. Ama Journey could provide the most comfortable cars for the airport pick up and drop off.