How to travel from Haiphong to Tam Cốc, Vietnam

The distance between Haiphong and Tam Cốc is around 128km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Haiphong to Tam Cốc by bus, ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Tam CốcHaiphong if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and then to Tam Coc.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₫304,120($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Tam Coc.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫397,700($17)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tam Cốc Riverside Garden Ninh Binh.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,573,340($110)
Operated by

Vinasun taxi

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Drive

Drive to Tam Cốc Riverside Garden Ninh Binh.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance128km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Haiphong and Tam Cốc

There are several options for getting from Haiphong to Tam Cốc by bus, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫304,120 ($13) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,573,340 ($110).

The distance between Haiphong and Tam Cốc is around 128km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (65 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Haiphong and Tam Cốc by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Haiphong to Tam Cốc is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₫2,573,340 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Haiphong and Tam Cốc, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫304,120 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Haiphong and Tam Cốc. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tam Cốc Riverside Garden Ninh Binh. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Haiphong and Tam Cốc. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Haiphong to Tam Cốc. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Binh Minh and Tam Coc. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Hoang Long and BinhMinh Limousine run regular bus services between Haiphong and Tam Cốc. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Haiphong and Tam Cốc. The ferry typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Cat Ba Island Ferry and Good Morning Cat Ba run the ferry services between Haiphong and Tam Cốc. Ferries run every 20 mins and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Haiphong to Tam Cốc. We recommend that you take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and then to Tam Coc. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tam Cốc is Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Tam Cốc. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Haiphong and Tam Cốc. The distance is around 128km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Haiphong to Tam Cốc is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₫304,120 ($13).

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Transport options from Haiphong to Tam Cốc
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 20m
₫304,120($13)
hourly217km (135 miles)
Ferry
6h 20m
₫397,700($17)
every 20 mins220km (137 miles)
Taxi
1h 55m
₫2,573,340($110)
on demand128km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
₫233,940($10)
on demand128km (79 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Haiphong and Tam Cốc

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Airports near Tam Cốc

The following major airports near Tam Cốc offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

THD
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Tam Cốc
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Tam Cốc
HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Tam Cốc