4.5 hours
Daily Tour
30 people
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Looking for the best bus from Cat Ba to Ninh Binh? Cat Ba Discovery offers a reliable direct bus service (no vehicle switch) with convenient hotel pick-up. Enjoy a comfortable 4.5-hour journey featuring a direct ferry crossing—no luggage transfer required.
Book now for only 320,000 VND and save your time for the ultimate Tam Coc adventure!
| Vehicle Type | Modern 29-seat Samco or 45-seat Hyundai Universe |
| Departure Times | 08:30, 12:30, 15:30 |
| Duration | Approx. 4 – 4.5 Hours (Subject to ferry traffic) |
| Pick-up | Any hotel in Cat Ba Town center & hotels along the main road |
| Drop-off | Ninh Binh City, Tam Coc Wharf, Trang An (for 2 or more passengers) |

Maximize your trip! You can explore Lan Ha Bay and head to Ninh Binh on the very same day. Our 15:30 bus departure is perfectly timed for travelers returning from our day cruises.
1. Direct Web Booking: Click “Book Now”, fill out the form, and receive your confirmation email.
2. Instant Support: Message us on WhatsApp/KakaoTalk: +84 988 558 392 for 24/7 assistance and instant seat confirmation.
For the departures at 08:30, 12:30, and 15:30, our shuttle begins collecting passengers from hotels in Cat Ba Town center about 15–30 minutes prior. We will provide you with a specific pick-up window via WhatsApp after your booking is confirmed.
Yes. Unlike the public bus that only stops at the Ninh Binh city bus station, our service includes a direct drop-off at your hotel or homestay in the Tam Coc area, Trang An, or Ninh Binh City center. In case your hote located in small road or alley, we will drop you off at the convinient point
Not at all. With Cat Ba Discovery, you and your belongings stay on the bus. The vehicle drives directly onto the ferry at Cai Vieng wharf. You can stay in your seat or go to the deck to enjoy the view during the 20-minute crossing without worrying about your bags.
The trip usually lasts between 4 and 4.5 hours. This includes the ferry transit and a short break on the highway. We aim to keep the schedule strictly to help you plan your evening or further travel in Ninh Binh.
If the ferry service is halted due to bad weather, we won't leave you stranded. We will quickly reorganize the trip using the Cat Ba Cable Car or high-speed boats to get you to the mainland, where another bus will be waiting to take you to Ninh Binh.
If you decide to change your stay from Ninh Binh City to Tam Coc (or vice-versa), please inform our guide on the bus for support
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