Hop On – hop Off buses is a convenient, hassle-free way to see all of a city’s top attractions. Buses follow a specific route with stops near the city’s main attractions.
Board the bus from one of the designated stops, get off at the attraction you want to visit, and simply hop back on the next bus when you want to continue. You can also choose to sit on the bus for the entire loop and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Timetable and price of the Hop on Hop off bus in Hanoi
Operating hours are from 9am to 5:30pm at the departure bus station at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square – Hoan Kiem Lake, the last bus in the morning leaves at 12pm and the first bus in the afternoon leaves at 1pm. The last bus of the day departs at 5:15 p.m. from the departure bus station at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square – Hoan Kiem Lake.
Buses depart every 30 minutes and the entire loop takes approximately 1.5 hours. The Hop on Hop off bus in Hanoi operates in most weather conditions. Depending on the different Hop-on Hop-off bus companies, there are normally 6 to 12 languages of audio commentary available on board, the most popular being English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French and Vietnamese .
You can choose from three options of validity 4 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours according to your tourism needs and the price range is around €13 to €30. Free for children under 5 years old.
| Duration | 4 hours | 24 hours | 48 hours |
| Price | €13 (300,000 VND) | €20 (450,000 VND) | €30 (650,000 VND) |
Hop-on hop-off bus route
With13 stops on the route, the Hop on Hop off bus takes you to 20 most iconic attractions from Hanoi city, the thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam that allows travelers to explore and discover the city in their own way. With a high bus frequency, you can simply get off at a stop, spend time at an attraction, and then board a bus to reach your next destination.
For more information, here is the Hanoi Hop on Hop off bus route. Buses will depart every half hour, so you can take your time to visit any place you like.
- Hanoi Old Quarter – Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square – Hoan Kiem Lake (Departure)
- Saint Joseph Cathedral Hanoi.
- Hanoi Flag Tower, Vietnam Military History Museum.
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Ho Chi Minh Museum – One-pillar pagoda – House of the National Assembly.
- West Lake – Truc Bach Lake – Quan Thanh Temple
- West Lake – Tran Quoc Pagoda.
- North Gate Church.
- The Thang Long Imperial Citadel.
- The temple of literature.
- Hoa Lo Prison – Quan Su Pagoda.
- Museum of Vietnamese Women.
- Hanoi Opera House.
- Hanoi Post Office.
- Hanoi Old Quarter – Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square – Hoan Kiem Lake (last stop)
Conclusion
In a word, the Hop on Hop off bus is a good way for everyone who likes to discover Hanoi on their own. The bus with multiple commentary language options gives you detailed information about all the destinations it passes through and you can change your route as you wish.
However, if a trip to Hanoi with a local guide and much more interesting information and local uniqueness suits you more, a Hanoi city tour with French-speaking guide will be one of the best choices of your trip to Vietnam.
