Results from Ninh Binh to Ha Long on Monday, 14 September 2026

The easiest way to travel from Ninh Binh to Ha Long is by bus.

How far is Ninh Binh from Ha Long?

The travel distance between Ninh Binh and Ha Long is 190 km by road. The best option to travel from Ninh Binh to Ha Long is taking a bus.

How long does it take to get from Ninh Binh to Ha Long?

It takes around 3-5 hours to get from Ninh Binh to Ha Long by bus.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

There are two bus companies running the route Ninh Binh to Ha Long.

Duc Duong Bus operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 34 passengers.

The Long Travel operates buses equipped with seats and capacity for 29 passengers as well as limousine minibuses equipped with seats and capacity for 18 passengers and limousine minivans equipped with four rows of seats accommodating 10 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

Where do buses from Ninh Binh to Ha Long depart?

Most buses from Ninh Binh to Ha Long depart from the representative offices of the bus companies in Tam Coc area, outside Ninh Binh.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 30-60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Ninh Binh to Ha Long arrive?

Most buses from Ninh Binh to Ha Long arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in Tuan Chau and Bai Chay, Ha Long.

From Ha Long, you can return to Hanoi by bus or continue traveling to other destinations in Northern Vietnam, such as Cat Ba, Ha Giang, Sapa, and Mu Cang Chai.