How to Get from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh?

Ha Long is a "hot" tourist spot in the North. It is famous for its plentiful seafood resources and offers visitors natural tourist destinations with caves, a blue sea, and golden sunshine. Meanwhile, Ninh Binh is known as Halong Bay on land. Nature has given this land many interesting landscapes, famous caves, and historical and cultural relics. The combination of cultural tourism, spirituality, and eco-tourism beach holidays has created diversity in the package of tourism products and made Ha Long and Ninh Binh attractive tourist destinations for domestic and foreign tourists. There are many different ways to travel from Ha Long to Ninh Binh, a distance of about 170 km.

1. From Halong Bay to Ninh Binh by local bus

Halong and Ninh Binh are two popular tourist destinations located in the northern region. As a result of the increasing travel demand, there are several low-cost and safe bus companies available for transportation. These buses usually depart from various bus stations such as Bai Chay, Mong Cai, Cua Ong, Hon Gai, and Tuan Chau. Once you reach Halong City, you can conveniently transfer to another bus to Ninh Binh.

• Time schedule: 6.00 – 17.00
• Travel time: 5 hours
• Price: 150.000 – 200.000 VND/pax
• Advantages: Low cost, this option will give you a good view of local life in Vietnam
• Disadvantages: Passengers have to take a taxi between the hotel and the bus station. It is hard to communicate with drivers as they do not speak English.

>>> Reference for booking ticket at vexere.com with local bus companies: Anh Thang, Cuong Thuy, Vu Ngu, Quan Nam, Hai Thang

2. From Halong Bay to Ninh Binh by tourist bus

The tourist bus is a more convenient and comfortable option compared to the local buses. It offers amenities like leather seats, Wi-Fi, and a USB port. The bus picks up and drops off passengers at their offices in the city center or tourist attractions.

• Price: 150.000 – 400.000 VND/pax (depends on seat position and bus company)
• Travel time: 4 hours
• Advantages: Good quality, clean, on time, and many facilities. No pick up more tourists on the way. And sometimes, passengers have to take a taxi to their bus companies.

>>> Some high quality tourist bus companies for reference:
Duy Khanh Limousine

• Tel: 0707 611 611
• Web: https://www.xeduykhanh.com/
• Departure time: 4.00 Am - 9 10.00 PM (once in 30 minutes)
• Travel time: 3.5 – 4 hours
• Pick up point: Van Don, Cam Pha, Cua Ong, Ha Long
• Drop off point: Tam Coc, Thanh SOn, Ninh Binh City, Yen Mo, Tam Diep, Den Dau
• Price: 250.000 VND/pax

Limousine Quang Muoi

• Tel: 1900 0287
• Web: https://nhaxequangmuoi.vn/ 
• Travel time: 3.5 – 4 hours
• Departure time: 5.30 – 19.00 ( Every 30 minutes)
• Pick up point: Bai Chay bus station
• Drop off point: Ninh Binh bus station and Ninh Binh City.
• Price: 200.000 – 250.000 VND/pax

3. From Halong Bay to Ninh Binh by taxi

Booking a taxi is a simple process, and the fare is calculated based on the meter. However, if you accidentally get into an unlicensed taxi, you may end up paying more than the expected fare. A transfer from Halong to Ninh Binh typically costs around 2,500,000 VND per way, but it is not a preferred choice of transportation among tourists.

4. From Halong Bay to Ninh Binh by private car

For a journey with more than a 3-hour transfer, a private car rental is the best choice for tourists to travel from Halong to Ninh Binh. It will be good for travel schedules and activities as well as be suitable for groups of travelers who want privacy, have small children, or have many members.

• Travel time: 3.5  hours
• Price: 2.000.000 VND/day (Sedan, SUV car)
• Advantages: Pick-up and drop-off places are available on request and are proactive in time. They can also be combined with other sightseeing activities in Ninh Binh.
• Disadvantages: The price is higher than that of other means of transportation.

>>> Price reference for private car rental in Vietnam

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