From Halong Bay to Ninh Binh, you, backpackers or budget travelers, can choose to transfer by Halong Bay to Ninh Binh bus and follow our guide and tips for the best experience.
Planning to visit the stunning Halong Bay and the glorious Trang An Landscape Complex (plus other tourist spots in Ha Long and Ninh Binh) during your trip to Vietnam, you will have to answer the question: how to transfer between the two places. Usually, for such a long distance (about 170 km), increasingly numerous transportations are available. However, if you are longing for a money-saving but still comfortable experience, going by bus appears to be the only choice. To find the best deal and thoroughly enjoy your trip, let's have a quick look at the following guidelines and tips.
Bus types from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh
In Viet Nam and particularly Ha Long, you may find it relatively painless to have a bus route from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh as the public service here is to some extent well-run, plus the number of buses is considerable. Among various kinds of buses, local buses and limousines are the most chosen.
1. Local bus
Widely known as the cheapest type of bus and selected by the locals, local buses can allow you to have an unforgettable local-like experience from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh.
One more point for which you should choose a local bus is that it will take you from Halong Bay (Bai Chay station) straight to Ninh Binh (Ninh Binh station), suitable for those who don't have much time to transfer during their vacation.
As local people are the main passengers, tourist service is not really good. However, the local bus can still provide you with enough utilities such as free wifi, air-conditioners, and sometimes USB ports for charging your phone.
Besides, traveling by local bus can be a good chance for you to meet and talk to the locals, listen to their story plus learn about the indigenous culture. If you are solo travelers or backpackers who take a fancy to real-life experiences, then the idea is for you.
2. Limousine bus
Unlike the local bus, the limousine bus is more suitable for those who pay their visit with family or friends (a group of about 5 – 6 people) as it offers a private space. Besides, the tourist service is somewhat more professional, so anyone yearning for a comfortable experience can also choose the limousine as a way of transfer.
Usually, a limousine is smaller but features more utilities than a local bus. Onboard, you can find high-standard seats that are adjustable, a private screen for each, drinks, and free wifi.
One more point is that you can hire a limousine to follow your itinerary, which means that you can ask the driver to stop wherever to have yourself some excellent photos.
Halong Bay Bus Schedule & Price
1. Local bus
- Schedule
On booking a local bus from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh, you will find various buses, hence flexibility in time.
As we suggest in Ninh Binh to Halong Bay bus, local bus operators such as Discovery Travel, The Long Travel, and Hung Duc also offered Halong Bay to Ninh Binh routes. Besides, others include Anh Thang, Vu Ngu, Cuong Thuy, Quan Nam, and Hai Thang. A wide range of choices is open for you. One more point is that local buses are available all days and nights and provide you with different itineraries such as Ha Long – Big C Ninh Binh, Ha Long – Kim Son, Ha Long – Nho Quan. Therefore, you can have your trip start anytime and anywhere.
For Ha Long – Big C Ninh Binh local buses, they are due to depart daily every 30 minutes from 4.30 am to 11 pm with a total of 27 bus routes a day. Ha Long – Kim Son buses are fewer. About six bus routes a day and departs respectively at 7 am, 11.00 am, 1.30 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm, 11.30 pm.
The other, Ha Long – Nho Quan are a bit more complicated to book. Every day, these local buses are due to start their trip at 6.30 am and 11.30 pm. In addition, on odd days (according to the lunar calendar), there is another route departing at 11 am. Generally, a local bus trip from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh will take you about 4 to 5 hours.
If seeking detailed information about each bus operator, you can go to their website.
Local buses from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh are now abundantly available so that you can freely choose among them for the best trip.
- Price
As the cheapest means of transport, a local bus will not cost you much for a trip from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh.
Usually, the price is around 5 to 9 USD/person.
Besides, discount policies for children (under 6 and from 6 to 10) and for the elderly (over 60) are in effect. However, each bus operator has its policy, which requires you to get to know before booking.
2. Limousine bus
- Schedule
The number of limousine buses in Halong Bay now is rather lower than that of local buses. Therefore, their schedules are to some level less flexible than local buses'. However, available limousines still meet their' passengers' demand. In the morning, especially from 7 am to 12.30 pm, more limousines are departing.
Some start their trip early at 7. Others go later at 9.30. The others pick up passengers at lunchtime. If preferring to have your trip started in the afternoon, you can find limousines that leave Halong Bay at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm. For the night transfer (after 7 pm), unfortunately, there is none. However, hiring a private limousine can be a solution when money doesn't matter. Go to the limousine operators' websites to find more detailed information.
As expected, limousines from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay also provide circular routes. These include Quang Muoi and Saomaifly. Usually, the limousine will take you about 3 hours to get from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh, which is faster than a local bus.
- Price
On traveling by limousine, you will have to pay more since its speed and services are excellent. However, as a new means of transport on the Halong Bay Ninh Binh route, it just costs you a bit more than the local bus does, particularly from 7 to 17 USD per adult.
In fact, the limousine will pick you up right at your hotel, so no transfer to the bus station is needed, which can save you a sum of money. Therefore, the cost is completely worth it.
Besides, discount policies for children under 6 and the elderly over 70 are always offered. However, each operator has a policy. To get to know more, browse the information on bus operators' websites or ask us through our website/ hotlines. We hope you have the best trip during your trip to Vietnam
How to book Halong Bay to Ninh Binh bus
If the idea of travel from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh bus interests you or you are planning to get from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh by bus, the following ways of booking a bus can help you sometimes.
1. Book directly with the bus operator
Usually, booking directly with the bus operator is the most common way. From your place in Halong Bay, you can contact the operators through its website or hotline to book a bus ticket from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh.
- When booking online, all you need to do is to go to the website, fill up all of your information such as departure, destination, date, type of ticket, or the number of passengers. Afterward, the website will find you a suitable bus. Then, you just have to finish the process by paying for the ticket. When it comes to payment, there are two options you can choose from. One is paying online which can be done immediately. The other is paying directly at the ticket booth.
- On booking through hotlines, you will have to call the bus operator to receive the booking service. If choosing this way of booking, you can get the ticket at the bus agency, or right on the bus before the trip start.
Besides, if planning to choose a local bus, you can buy tickets directly at the bus station. However, one thing that you should take notice of is that some gangsters can persuade or even threaten you to buy their ticket at an exorbitant price.
2. Book with the local agency
The directly booking process appears to be painless. However, it is an unavoidable situation that can sometimes happen to you. You may get scammed (as previously mentioned), book the wrong ticket, or have your ticket canceled, etc.
Local agencies are now always available to help you with the booking work and minimize your risk of being in those situations.
Usually, it is Bestprice Travel that offers you the booking service. On booking a Ninh Binh to Halong Bay bus ticket, you can contact us through our website or hotline (+84) 4 3624-9007 so that we can help you find the best deal. We all hope that you have an excellent experience in Vietnam so don't bother to ask.
Tips to book the best Halong Ninh Binh bus
To travel from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh or on any other routes, well preparing is always suggested.
- Before you go, get to know all the bus schedules, prices, departure spots, and destinations. As each bus has its policy, knowing it well can save you from getting scammed.
- Also, since there are now many websites that feature reviews from previous users, you can refer to them as a way to make the final decision whether to opt for the bus operator or not.
- Finally, in some local agencies including Bestprice Travel, you can find advice and tour combos as well. Usually, booking tour combos can be much convenient and comfortable. Sometimes, you may be given a discount, which is quite money-saving.
Above are our recommendations on getting from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh by bus. For more detailed information or other recommendations, you can to our website or contact us through our hotline (+84) 4 3624-9007.
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