How to get from Ninh Binh to Ha Long

By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 28 September 2026

Distance: 142 kmstraight line
Fastest: 2h 45m - 4hby private car
Cheapest: 6 - 12 USDby bus
Ways to go: 5bus, private car, train, flight

All five, side by side

OptionTimePriceDeparts

Seat BusTime4h - 5h 30mPrice6 - 12 USDDepartsDailyRead more
Private CarTime2h 45m - 4hPrice70 - 140 USDDepartsOn demandRead more
Train + BusTime5h 30m - 8hPrice10 - 25 USDDepartsDailyRead more
Flight + BusTime6h 30m - 9h 30mPrice60 - 180 USDDepartsLimitedRead more
Direct Limousine BusTime3h 30m - 5hPrice8 - 18 USDDepartsDailyRead more

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Seat Bus

Cheapest and practical, roll through northern Vietnam on a simple, widely used intercity coach.

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Seat Bus · Ninh Binh → Ha Long, sold by 12Go

6 - 12 USD3h 30m - 5hDaily

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Direct Limousine Bus

Fast and comfortable, glide straight from Ninh Binh to Ha Long in a smooth, door-to-door ride.

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Limousine Bus · Ninh Binh → Ha Long, sold by 12Go

8 - 18 USD3h - 4h 30mDaily

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Private Car

Most flexible and relaxed, race from karst valleys to the bay with your own schedule.

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Private Car · Ninh Binh → Ha Long, sold by 12Go

70 - 140 USD2h 45m - 4hOn demand

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Train + Bus

Scenic and steady, ride the rails to a transfer point, then finish with a short road hop.

1Ninh Binh Railway StationHai Phong Railway Station
Train3h 30m - 5h5 - 15 USDDaily
2Hai Phong Railway StationHa Long
Bus1h 30m - 2h 30m5 - 10 USDFrequent

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5 - 15 USD3h 30m - 5hDaily

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Flight + Bus

Fast on paper but impractical, fly via Hanoi and continue by road to reach the bay.

1Ninh BinhNoi Bai International Airport
Taxi1h 45m - 2h 30m35 - 60 USDOn demand
2Noi Bai International AirportHANCat Bi International AirportHPH
Flight2h 30m - 3h 30m20 - 80 USDLimited
3Cat Bi International AirportHa Long
Bus1h 15m - 2h5 - 15 USDFrequent

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Flight · Noi Bai International Airport → Cat Bi International Airport, sold by Skyscanner

20 - 80 USD2h 30m - 3h 30mLimited

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Flight · Noi Bai International Airport → Cat Bi International Airport, sold by Trip.com

20 - 80 USD2h 30m - 3h 30mLimited

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Now that you’re there

What to do in Ha Long

Ha LongVietnam

A UNESCO-listed bay city famous for limestone karsts, island cruises, and easy access to Ha Long Bay.

10 attractions6 local dishesOpen the Ha Long guide

Ninh Binh, before you leave — What to eat and see at the start of the routeCity guide

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