Bus 86: Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter: Route Map, Timetable
Where does the bus 86 stops (Hanoi city to Airport)
Bus number 86 in Hanoi (Also known as the Express 86), runs daily between Hanoi Railway Station and Noi Bai Airport. Hanoi Transport Corporation (Transerco) introduced this service in early 2016, offering a convenient airport transfer to Hanoi city center for arrival passengers.
Bus number 86 departs from Noi Bai Airport (Terminals 1 & 2), making over eight stops along the way t reach the city center in Hanoi. The ticket price as in February of 2025 is cost 45,000 VND (USD 1.2), and no advance booking is required. Tickets can be bought directly with payments accepted in Vietnamese dong only. So make sure to change money upon arrival in order to pay for the bus fare.
Below is the bus stops, connecting Noi Bai International Airport with Hanoi city center and vice versa:
| From City Center | From the Airport |
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Bus 86 Hanoi Timetables (Updated 2025)
- The Hanoi Railway Station operates from 5:05 AM to 8:25 PM.
- Noi Bai International Airport operates from 6:18 AM to 10:10 PM.
- Bus 86 runs every 30 minutes.
| Bus 86 Schedule & Departure time from Hanoi Railway Station to Airport | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:15 | 5:45 | 6:30 | 7:10 | 7:45 | 8:15 | 8:45 |
| 9:25 | 10:05 | 10:45 | 11:20 | 11:50 | 12:20 | 12:50 |
| 13:25 | 13:55 | 14:25 | 15:00 | 15:30 | 16:05 | 16:50 |
| 17:35 | 18:20 | 19:00 | 19:40 | 20:25 | ||
| Bus 86 Schedule & Departure time from the Airport to Hanoi Railway Station | ||||||
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| 6:45 | 7:30 | 8:10 | 8:45 | 9:15 | 9:45 | 10:25 |
| 11:05 | 11:45 | 12:20 | 12:50 | 13:20 | 13:50 | 14:20 |
| 14:50 | 15:20 | 15:55 | 16:25 | 17:05 | 17:50 | 18:35 |
| 19:20 | 20:00 | 20:40 | 21:25 | 22:10 | ||
Local Tips & advice for bus 86 Hanoi
Catching a bus in Hanoi to the airport is straightforward. However, expats and foreign tourists can benefit from a few tips to better prepare their schedules and pack efficiently for a smooth trip:
- Bus 86 offers 25 seats, but it can accommodate up to 60 passengers, meaning some will need to stand during the ride.
- Check out the bus stop, stand on the right side of the street near a sign that shows the Bus 86 route.
- Keep an eye on your luggage, particularly valuable items.
