Hanoi - Ninh Binh: How to get to Ninh Binh from Hanoi?

As the land of the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 11th century, Ninh Binh is one of the top destinations in the North. Known as the Halong Bay on land, the region is ideal for a getaway combining nature and history, from Trang An, Unesco natural and cultural heritage, old temples of Hoa Lu to the impressive Bai Dinh pagoda, and many others attractions as interesting as they are magnificent.

How to go to Ninh Binh and how long does it take to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, by what means… This article provides you with a small notebook on the Hanoi - Ninh Binh route with all answers on modes of transport, prices, stations, timetable and good addresses.

Distance between Hanoi and Ninh Binh

Located about 90 km from Hanoi and along the national road 1A, Ninh Binh is easily accessible by train, bus and motorbike.

The journey time for Hanoi - Ninh Binh by bus is 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours by motorbike.

Means of transport to go from Hanoi to Ninh Binh

Train Hanoi - Ninh Binh

A popular and inexpensive way to get to Ninh Binh is the daily train from Hanoi Station. On the other hand, it requires taking another means on your arrival to access the sites of interest of Ninh Binh. You can buy tickets at the station or online.

Train timetable Hanoi to Ninh Binh and vice versa

Addresses:

Hanoi station: 120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

Ninh Binh station: 1 lane 41 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Nam Binh, Ninh Binh city

Moto Hanoi - Ninh Binh

An option is chosen by those who wish to move freely and make the various stops as they please.

Bus Hanoi - Ninh Binh

The bus is a very practical way to go to Ninh Binh from Hanoi with several connections from the Giap Bat, My Dinh and Nuoc Ngam bus stations.

Nuoc Ngam bus station

Addresses:

Giap Bat bus station: Km6 Giai Phong Street, Hoang Mai, Hanoi

My Dinh bus station: 20 Pham Hung Street, My Dinh 2, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi

Nuoc Ngam bus station: 01 Ngoc Hoi Street, Hoang Liet, Hoang Mai, Hanoi

Ninh Binh bus station: 207 Le Dai Hanh streets, Thanh Binh, Ninh Binh city

>> More details tobook a train/bus Hanoi - Ninh Binh

Advice:

To book a taxi or motorcycle taxi for your trip, a most practical tool in Vietnam is undoubtedly the Grab mobile application to download here.

The optimal way for the transfer Hanoi - Ninh Binh and vice versa which we highly recommend is an open tour bus or professional tourist bus.

Advantage of tourist buses:

+ These buses welcome you either in the city centre or the old quarter of Hanoi, so quickly accessible, or to your hotel. They more often take you directly to your destination or nearby points. For example, stopping points in Ninh Binh like Trang An, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc...

+ These vehicles with certain professionalism will assure you a pleasant journey.

+ If you are looking for bus stations, often far from the city centre, you surely need time and a taxi cost.

+ It is entirely possible to book these buses at your hotel and/or directly on their website.

Tourist bus and reservation reference:

+ TheSinhTourist

+ QueenCafe

Do you want great comfort on the go? A Hanoi - Ninh Binh limousine for 9 people is a good choice to leave, which of course costs a little more. Here are 3 of the best companies serving the Hanoi - Ninh Binh route:

* Khanh An Limousine

Type: limousine for 9 people, complete and modern equipment
Departure time: 5.30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Frequency: 60 min
Duration: between 1h30 and 2h, depending on the stop and the traffic
Price: between 150,000 and 350,000 VND
+ Departures: National Circus, Cau Giay Park, Noi Bai Airport
+ Stops: Ninh Binh city, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Bai Dinh, Tam Diep, Tam Coc Bich Dong, Thanh Son crossroads.

* Company X.E Vietnam

Type: limousine for 9 people, complete and modern equipment
Departure time: 6:40 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.
Frequency: 60 min
Price: between 135,000 and 165,000 VND, depending on your stop
Duration: between 1h30 and 2h, depending on the stop and the traffic
+ Departures: 2 Pho Vong, National Circus, Cau Giay Park, Big C Thang Long
+ Stops: Ninh Binh city, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Bai Dinh, Tam Coc Bich Dong, Thanh Son crossroads.

* Non Nuoc Ninh Binh Limousine

Type: limousine for 9 people, complete and modern equipment
Departure time: 5.30 a.m., 7.30 a.m., 8.30 a.m., 9.30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3.30 p.m., 5.30 p.m., 7.30 p.m. every day
Duration: between 1h30 and 2h, depending on the stop and the traffic
Price: between 150,000 VND and 200,000, depending on your stop.
+ Departure: 36 Pham Hung street, opposite the hall of the FLC complex, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi
+ Stops: Ninh Binh city, Hoa Lu, Van Long nature reserve, Trang An, Bai Dinh, Tam Coc Bich Dong, Thung Nham bird garden, Phat Diem cathedral.

Ninh Binh Shuttle - Noi Bai Hanoi Airport and vice versa

* Truong Son shuttle specialized in transfers from/to Ninh Binh/Phu Ly - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi

Car type: 16 seats
Frequency: every 60 minutes
Ticket price: 150,000 VND per person (reception and arrival point as you wish)
Schedule: 2:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. departing from Ninh Binh city, 4:15 a.m. before your flight departure time.

Contact for reservation:

Ninh Binh City: 02296.262.262 - 086 9966 088
Phu Ly City: 02266.262.262 - 086 9966 077
Hanoi: possibility to book through your hotel

What to see in Ninh Binh?

We believe you have found the mode that suits you best for your trip. You probably have a plan of things to do in Ninh Binh, if not take a look at our suggestions so you will not miss some interesting places in this region.

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