How to get from HANOI to NINH BINH? → Train or Bus [2019]?

Northern Vietnam
Jul 23, 2017 · 7 min read
Karst sceneries in Tam Coc / Ninh Binh. How to travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?

Ninh Binh is a good place for stop, if you travel from the north to the south of Vietnam.

Many travelers from Hanoi want to visit Ninh Binh town and nearby places (Tam Coc, Trang An, Cuc Phuong National Park..). Ninh Binh is 85 km from Hanoi. There is a beautiful karst scenery in Tam Coc and Trang An, Hang Mua Caves, Hoa Lu historic city and other interesting places to visit. For example Cuc Phuong National Park and Van Long Nature Reserve. Ninh Binh is a good place for stop if you travel to southern Vietnam.

Boat trips are popular, mainly in Tam Coc.

Ninh Binh - Tourist boat trips, historical sites and beautiful karst sceneries.

The boat trips in Tam Coc or Trang An Scenix complex take about 2 hours and here you will see many tourists and travellers and also very nice karst sceneries and historical sites. Boat rides and cycling in this area are the main tourist attraction in Ninh Binh. The best option how to get to Ninh Binh is to travel by train or bus (very cheap). Travel by train/bus takes about 2–2.5 hours and train tickets start already at $2.80/pp. It is not a big problem to find an accommodation in Ninh Binh town and nearby places.


There are 4 ways of getting from Hanoi to Ninh Binh:

  1. Train from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  2. Bus/Van from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  3. Taxi/Private transfer from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  4. Travel on motorbike from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
There are many caves in Ninh Binh / Tam Coc / Trang An.

How to travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?


1. From Hanoi to Ninh Binh by Train

>>> Book and buy train e-tickets online on Baolau or 12go.asia, secured online payment

Train in Vietnam, modern and clean. Seats and 4-berth cabin (photo: Baolau)

2. From Hanoi to Ninh Binh by Bus or Van/Minivan

>>> Book and buy bus e-tickets online on Baolau or 12go.asia, secured online payment

Grouptour Bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh (photo: 12go.asia)
Binh Minh van from Hanoi to Ninh Binh (photo: Baolau)

3. From Hanoi to Ninh Binh by Taxi

You can book taxi or private car/van on 12go.asia, secured online payment


4. From Hanoi to Ninh Binh on the Motorbike


5. From Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi to Ninh Binh

>>> Book and buy e-tickets from Noi Bai Airport to Ninh Binh on Baolau

Full story about traveling from Hanoi to Ninh Binh read here.

From Hanoi to Ninh Binh, this route has about 100 km.

Faqs - Travel route from Hanoi to Ninh Binh:


How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?

What is the travel distance from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?

How long to stay in Ninh Binh? 3 days optimal.

What is the cheapest way of transport from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?

How to get from Ninh Binh back to Hanoi?

It is possible to travel from Noi Bai Airport to Ninh Binh?

Where you can travel from Ninh Binh?

Is there an airport in Ninh Binh?

Is an e-ticket in your smartphone acceptable?

Where to rent a motorbike or bicycle in Ninh Binh?

How to book and buy train/bus tickets from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?

You can book train/bus tickets from Hanoi to Ninh Binh on Baolau or 12go.asia

Tam Coc in Ninh Binh.
Bai Dinh Temple and Hang Mua Caves
Trang An Scenic Complex and Van Long Nature Reserve.
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