How to Get from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay

Contents

1. Discovery Travel (Ninh Binh Limousine)
2. The Long Travel
3. Quang Muoi Bus
4. Duc Giang Bus
5. Tai Thang Bus
Summary
Alternative options

Ninh Binh - Halong Bay is a favorite travel route for many tourists to the north of Vietnam. The pretty short distance of 200km and diverse transportation options make your journey hassle-free.

Traveling from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay is convenient, thanks to well-established connections via the Ninh Binh-Hanoi Highway and the Hanoi-Hai Phong Highway. The journey typically takes between 3 to 5 hours, with ticket prices ranging from approximately $5 to $15 per person for bus or limousine services. Private transfers via car or taxi tend to be on the higher side, costing significantly more.

This article highlights the top five bus companies offering transfers between Ninh Binh and Halong Bay, along with other popular transport options. Your choice of transportation depends on your travel plans and budget.

Distance and travel time

Routes	Distance	Travel time
Ninh Binh to Halong City	191 km	3 hrs 30 mins
Ninh Binh to Tuan Chau Island	187 km	3 hrs 20 mins
Ninh Binh to Lan Ha Bay	123 km	2 hrs 30 mins
Ninh Binh to Bai Tu Long Bay	153 km	3 hrs
Ninh Binh to Van Don Airport	242 km	4 hrs 10 mins

1. Discovery Travel (Ninh Binh Limousine)

This limousine service offers 10 trips daily, providing flexibility with departure times from 8:00 to 17:00.

Ninh Binh Limousine

Pick-up/drop-off points in Ninh Binh:

Ninh Binh Station
Tam Coc pick-up point

Pick-up/drop-off points in Halong Bay:

Tuan Chau international port
Ngoc Chau ward, Halong city

Ticket price: VND 280,000 - VND 350,000/pax (approximately $12 - $15/pax)

Tel: 0963 189 534 / 0972 118 299

Website: facebook.com/HaLongDiscoveryExpress

2. The Long Travel

The Long Travel operates 30-seater buses with departures daily from 7:00 to 13:00.

Pick-up/drop-off points in Ninh Binh:

- The Long hotel, near Tam Coc Wharf

Pick-up/drop-off points in Halong Bay:

- Tuan Chau international port, Ngoc Chau ward | Vuon Dao Street, Bai Chay ward

- Hon Gai pier, 6A Le Thanh Tong street, Hon Gai ward

Ticket price: VND 350,000/pax (approximately $15/pax)

Tel: 091 6868 355 | 0911 88 66 38

Website: https://thelongtravel.com/

3. Quang Muoi Bus

Quang Muoi operates 20 trips daily, making it a favored choice for travelers going from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay. The service runs every 30 minutes between 9:30 and 19:00 on 16-seater buses.

Pick-up/drop-off points in Halong Bay: Bai Chay bus station

Ticket price: VND 200,000/pax (approximately $9/pax)

Tel: 19000287

Website: http://quangmuoi.nhaxe.vn/

Facebook: facebook.com/xequangmuoi/

4. Duc Giang Bus

Duc Giang offers 28-seater buses with one trip scheduled daily at 8:00 AM.

Pick-up/drop-off point in Ninh Binh: Nho Quan bus station

Pick-up/drop-off point in Halong Bay: Cua Ong bus station (This requires a 50-minute transfer to Halong Bay.)

Ticket price: VND 100,000/pax (approximately $5/pax)

Tel: 0353 666 037

Website: Facebook/Duc-Giang-Bus

5. Tai Thang Bus

Tai Thang Bus provides daily transfers from Nho Quan, Ninh Binh province, to Mong Cai, Quang Ninh province with one scheduled trip at 6:30 AM. The return trip departs from Quang Ninh to Ninh Binh at 8:00 AM.

Pick-up/drop-off point in Ninh Binh: Nho Quan bus station

Pick-up/drop-off point in Quang Ninh: Mong Cai bus station (This will require an additional 2-hour transfer to Halong Bay.)

Ticket price: VND 100,000/pax (approximately $5/pax)

Tel: 0982 965 777

Website: https://www.facebook.com/xeanhthang

Summary

Bus companies	Pick-up/drop-off points in Ninh Binh	Pick-up/drop-off points in Halong Bay	Estimated fares
Discovery Travel	Ninh Binh Station Tam Coc pick-up point	Tuan Chau international port, Ngoc Chau ward, Halong city	VND 280,000 - VND 350,000/pax (approximately $12 - $15/pax)
The Long Travel	The Long hotel, near Tam Coc Wharf	Tuan Chau international port, Ngoc Chau ward Vuon Dao Street, Bai Chay ward Hon Gai pier, 6A Le Thanh Tong street, Hon Gai ward	VND 350,000/pax (approximately $15/pax)
Quang Muoi Bus	Non Nuoc Bridge Lim Bridge Ninh Binh City Ninh Binh Post Office Hoa Do Intersection Ninh Binh General Hospital Pho Vit Intersection Trang An Wharf Big C Ninh Binh Tam Coc Wharf Mua Cave	Bai Chay bus station	VND 200,000/pax (approximately $9/pax)
Duc Giang Bus	Nho Quan bus station	Cua Ong bus station	VND 100,000/pax (approximately $5/pax)
Tai Thang Bus	Nho Quan bus station	Mong Cai bus station	VND 100,000/pax (approximately $5/pax)

Alternative options

If you prefer not to travel by bus, private cars and taxis are excellent alternatives. These modes of transportation offer the quickest route but are the most expensive options. The cost for a round trip generally ranges from $170 for a 4-seater car, $190 for a 7-seater vehicle, and $230 for a 16-seater minivan between Ninh Binh and Halong Bay.

Tip: Ninh Binh Bus now provides daily limousine transfers from Ninh Binh to Tuan Chau Marina for approximately $22 per person. For more details on routes and fares, visit NinhBinhBus.com!

Taxi services from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay:

- Mai Linh Taxi: 0229 625 2525

- Minh Long Taxi: 0229 388 1122

- Xuan Thanh Taxi: 0229 368 6868

- Hoa Lu Taxi: 0229 221 1444

Reverse route: Halong Bay to Ninh Binh