THE SHORT VERSION
Ninh Binh to Ha Long at a glance.
- From
- Ninh Binh Ninh Bình
- To
- Ha Long Hạ Long
- Road distance
- About 177 km
- Straight line
- 141 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Ha Long to Ninh Binh →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh is about two hours south of Hanoi by road and is the base for Tam Coc, Trang An and Hoa Lu. Public buses use the city bus station, while many limousine vans from Hanoi drop directly at hotels in Ninh Binh and Tam Coc.
- Ninh Binh Bus Station · Bến xe Ninh Bình
In the city. Public buses to Hanoi's Giap Bat station and services further south.
Arriving in Ha Long
If you're joining a cruise, check which pier it leaves from. Tuan Chau and the central piers are some distance apart.
- Bai Chay Bus Station · Bến xe Bãi Cháy
Regional and long-distance services. Many tourist vans drop at hotels or piers instead.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Many Hanoi–Ha Long vans collect from Old Quarter hotels. Confirm pickup time the evening before.
KEEP GOING
From Ha Long, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Ha Long
More buses from Ninh Binh
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ninh Binh from Ha Long by road?+
About 177 km by road (141 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Ninh Binh to Ha Long take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Ninh Binh?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Ninh Binh include Ninh Binh Bus Station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Ha Long to Ninh Binh?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Ha Long to Ninh Binh guide.
Where does the bus from Ninh Binh arrive in Ha Long?+
It depends on the operator. In Ha Long, services use Bai Chay Bus Station. If you're joining a cruise, check which pier it leaves from. Tuan Chau and the central piers are some distance apart.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Ha Long?+
If you're joining a cruise, check which pier it leaves from. Tuan Chau and the central piers are some distance apart.
What kind of bus runs from Ninh Binh to Ha Long?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Ninh Binh to Ha Long bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Ha Long by bus?+
Direct buses from Ha Long include Hai Phong, Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport (HAN), Tam Coc, Cao Bang and more. See all connections on our Ha Long bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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