Ha Long Bay to Ninh Binh: direct transfer without going back to Hanoi
In short
No need to go back through Hanoi: limousine vans and cars link Ha Long port directly to Tam Coc in about 3 hours. Many cruises offer this transfer as an option on the way back.
The options
| Option | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Limousine van | About 3 h | Often offered by the cruise |
| Private car | About 3 h | The most flexible |
| Back via Hanoi | About 2.5 h + 2 h | Longer, only useful if you stop in Hanoi |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you go directly from Ha Long to Ninh Binh?
Yes, by limousine van or car, about 3 hours, without going back through Hanoi.
In which order should you do Ha Long and Ninh Binh?
Hanoi, then the Ha Long cruise, then Ninh Binh: the order of our itineraries, and Ninh Binh is on the way south.
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