1. Bus/Van to Ninh Binh
2. Taxi/Car to Ninh Binh
3. Train to Ninh Binh
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From Tuan Chau Island to Ninh Binh you can travel by bus, train or taxi.
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- Travel distance from Tuan Chau Island to Ninh Binh is about 175 km by bus or private taxi. The best option is to travel by bus from Tuan Chau International port. Travel by bus to Ninh Binh from Tuan Chau (port, harbour) takes about 3.5-5.5 hours and bus tickets cost about $7-16/pp. Another option how to reach Ninh Binh from Tuan Chau is to travel by private taxi / minivan, you can book this car online. Travel by private taxi/car costs about $70-160 (vehicle) and travel time is about 2-3 hours.
- There is no direct train from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh, but you can travel by train. The best way is to take a train from Hai Phong to Hanoi and from Hanoi to Ninh Binh another train. There is also a train from Ha Long town, but only via Kep and it takes about 7 hours. But it is better to take a bus directly from Tuan Chau Island. From Ninh Binh you can travel by bus or train+bus to central Vietnam, e.g. to Da Nang + Hoi An or you can visit Phong Nha-Ke Bang. You can book bus tickets or private car/taxi from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh online.
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- Ninh Binh is one of the most visited places in northern Vietnam. This place attracts many travelers every day, because in this site you can visit various historical places. There is also an amazing karst scenery and you can take a boat trip from various sites. e.g. in Tam Coc, Trang An Scenic complex or Van Long Nature Reserve, you can also visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. It is also a place of historical city of Hoa Lu. All these places are very easily accessible, it is lowland, so you can explore these sites on bicycle or motorbike. Ninh Binh has no airport, so the only way how to arrive is to by land. There are 3 options for tourists how to arrive from Tuan Chau Island in Ha Long to Ninh Binh – by tourist bus / minivan or minibus, private taxi or train (this train is going only via Hanoi).
| Transfer Mode – Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus / Van | 3.5-5.5 hours | $7-16/pp |
| Train (only via Hanoi) | 7-8 hours | $6-12/pp |
| Private Taxi / Car | 2-3 hours | $70-160 (car) |
How do I get from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh?
1. BUS / VAN from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh
The most popular, fast and relatively cheap option from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh (Tam Coc, Trang An and others) is traveling by bus or smaller minivan, minibus. There are many companies operating bus routes between Tuan Chau and Ninh Binh, the bus schedule is very long and everyone chooses their convenient route.
Some of the companies that offer modern buses or minivans from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh are Techbus VN, The Long Travel, Sapa Discovery Travel, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, Arirang Travel, Duy Khanh Transport, Vietnam Easy Go Travel, The New Way Travel and more.
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These companies offer classic buses with seats or very modern and comfortable minivans, minibuses for a limited number of passengers. These minivans may be suitable for you if you are traveling, for example, in a group of travelers at once. Buses and minivans depart from various places, e.g. directly from some hotels or Tuan Chau port, and in Ninh Binh they also arrive at various places, e.g. Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, Trang An Complex and or Ninh Binh city.
You will see all this information when ordering tickets. Please arrive at the departure point in Tuan Chau at least 30 minutes before the bus departs. The trip by tourist bus or minivan / minibus from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh takes about 3.5-5.5 hours and tickets cost between $7-16/pp.
These prices may change and vary slightly throughout the year and seasons. Of course, the bus schedule also changes, it is never fixed. Bus transfer is the most used option on this route, because there is no direct train here and the tickets are relatively cheap and the buses are comfortable. It is also suitable for solo travelers who have a limited travel budget.
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2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh
If you are looking for a private transfer from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh, this option will also be available for you. However, you have to expect a higher transfer price, for which you will be offered great comfort and the fastest transport option between these cities.
Private taxi services that operate transfers here and private cars with a driver will offer you modern smaller classic cars or even larger minivans for more people or groups of travelers. Some of these companies that allow you to book a car online are Saigon DMC, Ouros Travel, Taxi with VTS, Grouptour.
Most of these companies also have good references from other travelers. A private transfer is usually the fastest option, a car/taxi transfer with a driver from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh takes approximately 2-3 hours. So of course the advantage is saving time and you can choose your departure point in Tuan Chau and arrival point in Ninh Binh.
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Transfer by private car/taxi with driver from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh costs between $70-160 (vehicle). Smaller cars tend to be the cheaper option, while minivans for more people are always the more expensive transfer option to Ninh Binh. You can easily search and book your private car/taxi with driver from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh online in advance.
Also, always read the company’s transfer instructions and follow them. Private car/taxi transportation from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh is suitable for travelers who have more money to travel and seek privacy and great comfort.
3. TRAIN from Hai Phong to Ninh Binh (via Hanoi)
If you would like to travel from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh by train, it is not possible directly from this place. But even Ha Long city has a railway station and there is a train to Hanoi. However, it takes a long time from Ha Long to transfer in Hanoi, so another option is to take the train from Hai Phong to Hanoi and then to Ninh Binh.
However, you must first get, for example, by bus or private transfer to the city of Hai Phong, which is about 45 km from Tuan Chau. So it is a good idea to consider whether this option makes sense, because it has a total of 3 steps and takes significantly more time than a transfer by bus or minivan.The first step is to travel by bus or taxi to Hai Phong. Ask about this option in Tuan Chau, or use the local bus from Ha Long. The transfer to Hai Phong can take up to 1 hour.
The second step is the train journey from Hai Phong to Hanoi, which takes approximately 2-2.5 hours and tickets cost between $3-7/person, comfortable seats are available. This train does not go directly to Ninh Binh, but you have to take another train in Hanoi. The train departs from Hai Phong Railway Station, which is in the center of the city, and arrives at Hanoi Railway Station, which is a short distance from Hoan Kiem district, see Vietnam Railway Map.
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The third step is the train transfer from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. This is a highly used route that takes approximately 2.5 hours by train and tickets cost in the range of $3-6/per person for a comfortable seat on a regular Vietnam Railways train. In regular trains, there are more comfortable sleeper trains for tourists, however, there is no need to use a sleeper train for this short route, you just need a comfortable seat, which is always the cheapest option on the train.
Trains depart from Hanoi Railway Station, which is the largest station in Hanoi. Ninh Binh Train Station is approximately 5 km from Tam Coc area, which is a popular place among foreign tourists. You can get here, for example, by private taxi. You can easily find and book train tickets to Ninh Binh or Hanoi online.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh:
1. How to book tickets from Tuan Chau Island to Ninh Binh?
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- You can search and book tickets from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can also book another tickets, e.g. Ha Long > Hanoi, Ninh Binh > Hanoi…
2. What is the travel time from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh?
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- Travel by bus from Tuan Chau Island to Ninh Binh takes about 3.5-5.5 hours.
- Travel by train from Hai Phong City to Ninh Binh (only via Hanoi) takes about 7-8 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/minivan from Tuan Chau Island to Ninh Binh takes about 2-3 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh?
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- Travel distance from Tuan Chau Island to Ninh Binh is about 175 km by bus, minivan or private taxi.
4. How much does it cost to get from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh?
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- Travel by tourist bus from Tuan Chau Island to Ninh Binh costs about $7-16/pp.
- Travel by train from Hai Phong City to Ninh Binh (only via Hanoi) costs about $6-12/pp.
- Travel by private taxi/minivan from Tuan Chau Island to Ninh Binh costs about $70-160 (minivan, car).
5. What is the best way of getting from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh?
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- Travel by bus is the best way how to reach Ninh Binh from Tuan Chau Island (from the port, wharf), it is a cheap and fast. You can also travel by buses from Ha Long town to Tam Coc. Tam Coc is about 5 km from Ninh Binh and it is a big tourist site, there you can stay, there are also various restaurants. Read this article: Travel from Halong Bay to Tam Coc.
6. Where the buses and minivans from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh arrive?
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- Tourist buses and minivans from Tuan Chau Island arrive to various places and stations in Ninh Binh. Buses arrive to Trang An Complex, Tam Coc, Mua Caves, Hoa Lu or Ninh Binh town, The Long hotel. Read and check carefully these informations before you buy bus tickets.
- Tourist buses and minivans from Tuan Chau Island arrive to various places and stations in Ninh Binh. Buses arrive to Trang An Complex, Tam Coc, Mua Caves, Hoa Lu or Ninh Binh town, The Long hotel. Read and check carefully these informations before you buy bus tickets.
7. Is there a direct train from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh?
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- There is no direct train to Ninh Binh from Tuan Chau Island. But there are trains from Ha Long town to Hanoi (via Kep, about 7 hours) or from Hai Phong to Hanoi (about 2.5 hours). It is better to travel by train from Hai Phong to Hanoi and from Hanoi to Ninh Binh.
8. Is there a flight from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh?
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- There are no flights to Ninh Binh from Tuan Chau Island. The only way is to travel by land (bus, train, taxi).
9. Where to stay in Ninh Binh? Hotel or homestay?
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- If you do not want to stay in Ninh Binh town, you can find homestays, bungalows in Trang An + Tam Coc.
- Book your homestay / bungalow in Ninh Binh online: The best homestays in Ninh Binh ➜
10. What to see and visit if you are already in Ninh Binh?
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- Definitely you should visit Trang An Scenic Complex about 10 km north of Tam Coc wharf or you can climb to Mua Caves + viewpoint. Mua Caves is about 5 km from Tam Coc. These sites are the most visited places in Ninh Binh.
11. Where you can travel from Ninh Binh?
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- You can travel to central Vietnam, there are sleeper buses from Ninh Binh (Tam Coc) to Phong Nha-Ke Bang. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is one of the most visited tourist places in Dong Hoi, caves, trekking, boat rides. There is also the biggest cave in the world – Son Doong.
12. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.
13. What are the most interesting things or facts about Vietnam?
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- Vietnam, a country with a captivating allure, is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, including the mesmerizing limestone karsts of Halong Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa, and the bustling waterways of the Mekong Delta. Its rich history unfolds through ancient temples in Hanoi, the imperial city of Hue, and the Cu Chi Tunnels, providing a glimpse into Vietnam’s resilience during wartime. The country’s vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality further enhance the allure of this Southeast Asian gem. Read this: 15 Interesting Things of Vietnam.
14. What to expect from Vietnam Culture?
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- Expect a vibrant cultural tapestry in Vietnam, characterized by traditional values, a strong sense of community, and a deep-rooted respect for family. You’ll encounter a fusion of French, Chinese, and indigenous influences in art, architecture, and cuisine. Traditional water puppetry, folk music, and dance performances showcase the country’s artistic flair. The importance of rituals and festivals in daily life adds a colorful dimension, while the warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese people make for a welcoming and enriching cultural experience.
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Bus Schedule - Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh | Departs in Ha Tuan Chau | Arrival in Ninh Binh | Bus Tickets |
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Techbus | 06:00 | 10:10 | From $13.00 |
Techbus | 07:00 | 11:10 | From $7.00 |
Techbus | 08:00 | 12:10 | From $14.00 |
Techbus | 09:00 | 13:10 | From $14.00 |
Techbus | 10:00 | 14:10 | From $14.00 |
Techbus | 11:00 | 15:10 | From $14.00 |
Techbus | 12:00 | 16:10 | From $14.00 |
Techbus | 13:00 | 17:10 | From $14.00 |
Techbus | 14:00 | 18:10 | From $14.00 |
Grouptour | 05:45 | 09:55 | From $12.00 |
Grouptour | 06:45 | 10:55 | From $12.00 |
Grouptour | 07:45 | 11:55 | From $12.00 |
Grouptour | 08:50 | 11:50 | From $13.00 |
Grouptour | 09:50 | 12:50 | From $13.00 |
Grouptour | 11:40 | 15:50 | From $12.00 |
Grouptour | 12:45 | 16:45 | From $10.00 |
Grouptour | 13:50 | 16:50 | From $13.00 |
Grouptour | 15:45 | 19:55 | From $13.00 |
Duy Khanh | 05:15 | 08:45 | From $14.00 |
Duy Khanh | 06:00 | 09:45 | From $16.00 |
Duy Khanh | 07:00 | 10:45 | From $16.00 |
Duy Khanh | 08:00 | 11:45 | From $16.00 |
Duy Khanh | 09:00 | 12:45 | From $16.00 |
Duy Khanh | 10:00 | 13:45 | From $16.00 |
Duy Khanh | 11:00 | 14:45 | From $16.00 |
Duy Khanh | 12:00 | 15:45 | From $16.00 |
Duy Khanh | 13:00 | 16:45 | From $16.00 |
Duy Khanh | 14:00 | 17:45 | From $16.00 |
Duy Khanh | 14:00 | 17:45 | From $16.00 |
Ha Long Bus Travel | 06:00 | 09:45 | From $12.00 |
Ha Long Bus Travel | 07:00 | 10:45 | From $12.00 |
Ha Long Bus Travel | 09:00 | 12:45 | From $12.00 |
Ha Long Bus Travel | 11:00 | 14:45 | From $12.00 |
Ha Long Bus Travel | 12:00 | 15:45 | From $12.00 |
Ha Long Bus Travel | 13:00 | 16:45 | From $12.00 |
Ha Long Bus Travel | 15:00 | 18:45 | From $12.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 06:00 | 09:30 | From $12.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 12:00 | 15:30 | From $9.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 12:00 | 15:30 | From $9.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 12:30 | 16:00 | From $7.00 |
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