Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba by bus, ferry, van, taxi from VND 209k

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba Destination Reviews

Maximilian

The Bus was two hours late and the driver drove to Halong Bay and not cat Ba, he was absolutely clueless. After a long wait in Halong came a speedboat to bring us to Cat Ba, after an other bus driver arrived I very late at my Hostel.

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Vip Limousine 28 + Vip 11, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jul 26, 2026

Benat

We didn't arrive at the time we were supposed to arrive. Took us 2 more hours to get to cat ba.

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Express 29 + Sleeper Bus, Daiichi Travel, Jul 21, 2026

Maximilien D

It was very good 👍

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Seater, Ninh Binh Travel, Jul 20, 2026

Poppy L

Great service, very efficient !

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Express 29 + Sleeper Bus, Daiichi Travel, Jul 19, 2026

Emilio A

We traveled from Ninh Binh to Cat Ba and everything went smoothly. The pickup at our hotel in Ninh Binh was on time, and the transfers to the ferry and the connecting bus were well organized. We arrived at our hotel in Cat Ba without any issues. Overall, a reliable and efficient service.

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Express 29 + Sleeper Bus, Daiichi Travel, Jul 3, 2026

Terry

Bus leaked , seat was broken and it was very dirty bus.

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Express 29 + Sleeper Bus, Daiichi Travel, May 9, 2026

Sebastien Q

Very ceeat service, we found the organization very good, we even had the chance to have us all dropped off at our hotel when we arrived in Cat ba. The only negative point was that we had little room for the legs. The bus / ferry passage went very well. A very smiling and kind driver and staff. I highly recommend!

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Tourist AC, The Long Travel (Du Lich The Long), May 3, 2026

Rodrigue D

Eveything was perfect,

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Express 29 + Sleeper Bus, Daiichi Travel, Apr 23, 2026

Pierre Y

everthing

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Express 29 + Sleeper Bus, Daiichi Travel, Mar 30, 2026

Fred H

Pickup point changed, little idea of what bus to get from what stand...frustrating..

Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Express 29 + Sleeper Bus, Daiichi Travel, Mar 24, 2026

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Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	Express 36	06:45	11:15	$9.88
Van	Luxury Van Limousine	Limousine	07:15	11:25	$10.64	4.3
Van	Luxury Van Limousine	Limousine	08:30	12:40	$10.64	4.3
Van	Luxury Van Limousine	Limousine 13	08:50	13:00	$10.83	4.3
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	Express 36	09:15	13:45	$9.88
Bus	Ninh Binh Interbus	Tourist Bus 35	09:45	14:15	$6.84	4.0
Bus	The Long Travel	Tourist AC	13:00	17:10	$5.70
Bus	Ninh Binh Interbus	Tourist Bus 35	13:20	17:50	$6.84	4.0
Bus	Ninh Binh Interbus	Tourist Bus 35	13:45	18:15	$6.84	4.0
Bus	Ninh Binh Travel	Limousine + Ferry	14:15	18:00	$11.40	5.0

How to get from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba

When you want to get from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 166.25. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 7.94.

How much does it cost to get from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba?

The cost of the trip from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is The Long Travel (Du Lich The Long): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 7.94 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 166.25.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba:

Bus tickets - USD 7.94 to USD 23.74;
Bus+Ferry price: USD 11.87 - USD 13.53. From Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Tam Coc Transfer until 14:00 Tam Coc Transfer
Ferry+Van price: USD 14.25 - USD 23.75. From Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Mikes Travel Agency until 13:30 Tam Coc Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 66.12 to USD 166.25.

How many trips per day are there between Ninh Binh and Dao Cat Ba?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 06:15 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:30. There are 136 available bus trips every day.
9 by Bus+Ferry from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Tam Coc Transfer until 14:00 Tam Coc Transfer
8 by Ferry+Van from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Mikes Travel Agency until 13:30 Tam Coc Transfer
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 66.12.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

71% decided to go for a bus.
15% chosen Bus+Ferry
13% chosen Ferry+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba

Facts about the transport from Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	2h 40m
Earliest Departure	6:15 AM
Latest Departure	5:30 PM
Departures per day	214
Distance	134 kilometers
Transport Companies	Amazing Vietnam Travel, APT Travel Limousine Bus, Cat Ba Discovery, Cat Ba Go Easy Limousine, Chou Travel, Daiichi Travel, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Green Bus Tourist Transport, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, Hanoi VIP Transfer, Limousine Tam Coc Ninh Binh, MAI CAR TRAVEL, Mui Ne Private Car, New Way Travel, Ninh Binh Footprint, Ninh Binh Interbus, Ninh Binh Travel, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, The Long Travel, Tien Duc Thanh Limousine

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Ninh Binh to Dao Cat Ba