How to go from Hanoi to Ninh Binh You can go to Ninh Binh by train, bus, limousine, van, or taxi. Book train tickets, and bus tickets to Ninh Binh online.
Train from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- Traveling by train in Vietnam is an interesting experience
- It takes about 2.5 hours from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by train
- Comfortable train, refurbished, can buy snacks + food
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- Vietnam Railways has about 6 trains from Hanoi to Ninh Binh every day
- One-way cheap train tickets cost about $2.80-6.00 per person – hard/soft seats (70 000 – 140 000 VND.VND)
- The train is the cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- Hanoi Station – Hanoi Station – Hanoi Station (120 Le Duan Street)
- Ninh Binh Station – Ninh Binh Station (1 Hoang Hoa Tham)
- Book and buy train tickets from Hanoi to Ninh Binh on Baolau or 12go.Asia and pay securely
- Many travelers traveling from Hanoi to South Vietnam – recommend – book train tickets online!
- You will receive your e-ticket to Ninh Binh via email, which can be printed out or brought on your phone or tablet and presented upon boarding at Hanoi station.
Trains Hanoi – Ninh Binh are modern, clean, and cheap. Chair and 4-bed cabin (Photo: Baolau)
Bus/mini van from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
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- Yes, many buses, vans, and minivans run from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- It takes about 2.5-3 hours from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by bus (a minivan is faster)
- Bus fare from Hanoi to Ninh Binh is about 6-14 USD per person
- Car companies to Ninh Binh: Grouptour, Duy Khang Limousine, Trang An Limousine, Hoang Long, Non Nuoc Ninh Binh, Queen Cafe, Binh Minh, Sapa Dragon, Truly Ha Giang, …
- Van/minivan is the most comfortable and cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- Minivans or minibusses to many places in Ninh Binh, please read the instructions carefully
- Book and buy bus e-tickets from Hanoi to Ninh Binh online at 12go.Asia or Baolau
- You will receive your e-ticket for the bus to Ninh Binh via email, which can be printed out or brought on your phone or tablet and presented at the ticket counter at the station before boarding in Hanoi
- Read the information carefully before booking and buying train and bus tickets to Ninh Binh!
Binh Minh Limousine – Comfortable limousine/van departing from Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi. You can take this van from Hanoi to Tam Coc, Trang An Complex, or Bai Dinh Pagoda (the most visited place in Ninh Binh) from Hanoi. This is the fastest way to get to places like Ninh Binh from Hanoi.
Sapa Dragon Express Bus – You can take this bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Hoa Lu ancient capital of Ninh Binh.
Ninh Binh travel transportation – You can travel by this limousine/van from Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi.
Taxi/private car from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- You can easily search and book a private taxi (car or limousine) online
- It takes about 2.5-3 hours to travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by taxi or private car
- Private taxi is the most comfortable transportation option to Ninh Binh
- Taxi companies from Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Booking Car, Dichung Taxi, Grouptour, Ouros Travel, Beefuntrip, VTS Taxi…
- Taxi/private car from Hanoi to Ninh Binh costs about 70-140 USD (car, car for 1-3 people, minivan for up to 9 guests)
- You can book both vans or minivans for 9 passengers
- There are also several taxi and car companies from Hanoi – Noi Bai international airport to Ninh Binh
- Book a private Taxi or Limousine/Minivan from Hanoi to Ninh Binh online
Going to Ninh Binh by motorbike
- Traveling by motorbike is very convenient
- Recommended places to visit for this route: Perfume Tower (Thien Tru Pagoda) or Van Long Conservation Area
- There are many motorbike rental places in Hanoi (about 7-15 USD/person for 1 day).
- If you are an experienced motorbike driver, this is a good way to get to Ninh Binh
- IDP – International driving license required
- If you can – skip the main road
- With Bikesbooking, you can also rent motorbikes in Ninh Binh
- Book a car online in Hanoi or Ninh Binh
Book Ninh Binh Private Tour
- You can also book a private tour or book tickets to Ninh Binh tourist attractions
- You can book all kinds of tours (boat tours, mountain tours, cycling tours…)
- Private boat tours to the Ninh Binh area with local Vietnamese guides
- You can also book a private transfer service between Ninh Binh and Hanoi
- Book Ninh Binh Private Tour/Tour or other tours online
The best way to travel
Traveling from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, an attractive destination in Vietnam, is easy because the distance between the two places is about 85 km. A wide range of shipping options are available to ensure a hassle-free transfer. Whether you prefer to travel by train, tour bus, limousine/minivan, private taxi, or even motorbike, there are many ways to get to Ninh Binh.
It takes about 2.5 hours to travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by train and train tickets cost $3.00 per person. The bus fare from Hanoi to Ninh Binh is about 6-14 USD per person. There is also a modern and comfortable private car to go to Tam Coc, Trang An eco-tourism area, Mua Cave, or Hoa Lu (book and search on Baolau). So, if you want to skip Ninh Binh town, you can use these minivans.
Private taxi to Ninh Binh is also available, you can book a taxi or private car from Hanoi to Ninh Binh online. The cost of a taxi/private car from Hanoi to Ninh Binh is about 70-140 USD/car. Yes, of course, you can also travel by motorbike – if you are a good driver (and need an IDP in Vietnam). Finding hostels (with discounts up to 60%) in Ninh Binh town and surrounding areas should not be difficult. Book and buy your Hanoi to Ninh Binh train+bus e-ticket online.
Ninh Binh is the most popular tourist destination
Ninh Binh is also a good place for a day trip from Hanoi, but you can also stay in Ninh Binh for about 3 days, as there are many exciting attractions. Book and buy train tickets online from $2.80 per person (hard seat) or bus/minivan tickets. Ninh Binh is a good and easy place to stop when traveling to central or southern Vietnam.
Many tourists from Hanoi want to visit Ninh Binh town and nearby places (Tam Coc, Truong An, Cuc Phuong national park…). Tam Coc and Truong An have beautiful limestone mountain scenery, Hoa Lu ancient city, and other exciting places.
For example, you can visit Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh pagoda complex, Bich Dong pagoda, Cuc Phuong national park, and Van Long nature reserve. Ninh Binh, what it means – boating, cycling, historical sites, tourist attractions, beautiful limestone landscape, and nearby rice fields. So, there are 3 most popular ways to get from Hanoi or Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport to Ninh Binh – train, coach, or taxi/minivan.
There is no flight from Hanoi to Ninh Binh because there is no airport in Ninh Binh. Read below for all the instructions on how to get to Ninh Binh. From Ninh Binh, you can take a train or bus to Hue, or Phong Nha-Ka Bang National Park.
| Mode of transportation – Hanoi to Ninh Binh | Travel time | cost range |
|---|---|---|
| Take the train to Ninh Binh town | 2.5 hours | $3-7/person |
| Passenger car / Van | 2-3 hours | $6-14/person |
| Private car/taxi | 2-2.5 hours | $60-130 (car) |
| Motorbike | 3-4 hours | $8-15 / 1 day |
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How to get from Noi Bai Airport to Ninh Binh?
- From Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi to Ninh Binh, you can travel by van/minivan
- Noi Bai International Airport is located about 30 km north of Hanoi
- It takes about 2.5-3 hours from Noi Bai Airport to Ninh Binh by van/minivan
- Shuttle bus from Noi Bai Airport to Ninh Binh: Ninh Binh Excursion Company
- A one-way ticket from Noi Bai Airport to Ninh Binh is about 18 USD per person
The best way to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh is by train or by bus/van of Vietnam Railways (train and bus tickets are cheap). In my opinion, taking the train from Hanoi Railway Station to Ninh Binh is the best and cheapest solution to reach Ninh Binh town.
