How to get to Ninh Binh from Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba to Ninh Binh is a common need of tourists when coming to Cat Ba island because Ninh Binh is one of the destinations that tourists must visit in Northern Vietnam.

Ninh Binh has always been famous for the splendors of Tam Coc, Trang An Hoa Lu, Van Long, Cuc Phuong, especially after the release of "Kong Island".

How to get to Ninh Binh from Cat Ba Island

In the article, we will mention the option of going directly and transiting from Hai Phong city using transport such as buses, private cars, speedboats, ferry.

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HOW TO GET TO NINH BINH FROM CAT BA

Option 1: Get from Cat Ba to Ninh Binh by bus

More information Bus from Cat Ba to Ninh Binh and Bus Ninh Binh to Cat Ba Island.

  • Departure: Daily guarantee.
  • Time from Cat Ba: 08:00 Am from Cat Ba Island to Ninh Binh.
  • Time from Ninh Binh: 13:30 Pm from Ninh Binh to Cat Ba.
  • Duration: 4,30 – 5:00 hours.
  • Price: 15 USD/person/trip.

Hotline/ Whatsapp: +84 84 824 4999, Email: info@catbaexpress.com.

Book online with the booking box on this website. Click to book (recommend website) or Cat Ba Express Website.

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Option 2: Get from Cat Ba to Ninh Binh and transit in Hai Phong city

From Cat Ba to Ben Binh Pier (mainland of Hai Phong)

Book a speed boat or bus ticket from Cat Ba Town to Ben Binh in Hai Phong City Center. Office No. 223, 1/4 Street, Cat Ba Town, Hai Phong. → Binh Pier Map.

    Binh Speed Boat

    Timeline of Cat Ba Island Speedboat to Binh Pier (Hai Phong City)

    Cat Ba to Binh PierBinh Pier to Cat Ba Island
    10h0009h00
    14h0013h00

    60 mins. Price: ~250,000 VND.

    The speedboat will temporarily stop operating from September to April next year.

    *Note:

    • Children under 5 accompanied by parents travel free of charge.
    • For a group of 16 people or more, a tour guide can travel free of charge.
    • Tax is yet included in the price above.

    Timeline of bus Cat Ba Island to Hai Phong

    From BinhFrom Cat Ba
    Morning
    5h455h30
    9h008h50
    Afternoon
    12h2012h10
    14h0013h50
    15h5015h50

    Bus price

    Price from:150.000đ/ pax
    Vehicle:Car & Speed Boat

    From Hai Phong city to Ninh Binh

    You must go to Niem Nghia Bus Station to find the bus to Ninh Binh City. A local taxi will take you from 50.000 - 70.000 VND to the bus station.

    Hoang Long is one of the most reputative companies running Ninh Binh bus service. Travel by bus with Hoang Long will cost around 170,000 VND.

    The travel time is about 3 hours. There are 3 buses every day, from 3:00 PM to midnight.

    Public transportation to Ninh Binh is inexpensive, but trips can be inconvenient due to numerous stops for picking up and dropping off passengers.

    The price can also be jacked up for foreigners and on holidays.

    Option 3: Get to Ninh Binh from Cat Ba Island by Taxi & Car

    Submit your request to any Cat Ba hotel or travel agent. Taxi Cat Ba and Cat Ba Express are recommended, costing $100 to $150 per car based on passengers.

    If you take a taxi, you can go at any time, with no middle stops, and it is relatively faster than any other option.

    Book a car. Please contact Mr Hien at +84976951999 (Zalo/ WhatsApp).

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