Ninh Binh to Hanoi Trip Overview
Distance 87 km (54.4 miles) | |
Price range US$ 10-US$ 10 | |
Ride Duration Range 2h-2h 30m | |
Earliest Departure 00:30 | |
Latest Departure 11:30 | |
Most Popular Operator |
There are many buses per day that travel from Ninh Binh to Hanoi and they are extremely affordable. Trains are also available and low-priced. Hanoi is great for art lovers as it’s recognized as the country’s art capital. There are many museums to visit and lots of exploring to do around the city. If you want to go when the weather is most pleasant, book between November and February. The summer months are warmer and wetter but less crowded.
Taking a bus from Ninh Binh to Hanoi

About the ride from Ninh Binh to Hanoi
After meandering through the caves, karsts and rivers of Ninh Binh, you might need a rest from all the viewpoints and vistas. Your next stop should be Hanoi. Many tourists travel to Hanoi from Ninh Binh each day, for their fix of street food, cheap beers and the fascinating thrills of big city living.
For the 95km (59 mile) journey from Ninh Binh to Hanoi, there are four main options:
- Bus from Ninh Binh to Hanoi - typically around 2.5 hours
- Car from Ninh Binh to Hanoi - typically around 1.5 hours
- Minivan from Ninh Binh to Hanoi - typically around 2 hours
- Train from Ninh Binh to Hanoi - typically around 2.5 hours
Some tourists rent scooters in Ninh Binh to drive to Hanoi. Though a fun adventure, driving a scooter in Vietnam can be very dangerous, so we don’t recommend it.
What to see when traveling from Ninh Binh to Hanoi
The ride from Ninh Binh to Hanoi starts small and humble, passing by small towns, rich farmland and verdant vistas. The area surrounding Ninh Binh is awash with greenery, so it’s a beautiful place for a road trip.
Soon your journey will become busier and the roadside buildings will become bigger. As the roads become livelier and the vehicle horns get louder, you’ll know you’re approaching Hanoi. One of the world’s busiest cities, it’s brimming with endless traffic, countless commuters and lots of exciting markets and stores.
You’ll also spot lots of street food vendors as you reach the heart of the city. Hanoi’s street food scene is very special, and this offers you a great taste of what’s to come…
How to get from Ninh Binh to Hanoi
Taking a bus
The bus from Ninh Binh to Hanoi is fast, simple and clean. Though you don’t get any luxury, there’s AC and the seats are pretty comfortable.
Taking a car
With the SUV Car from Ninh Binh to Hanoi, you don’t buy a ticket for an individual seat. Instead, you rent an entire car for your journey. Up to five people can travel in the car from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. You then split the cost of your journey between all of the people you’re traveling with.
The SUV car from Ninh Binh to Hanoi is very comfortable, and offers AC and an English-speaking driver. You can also choose to stop spontaneously whenever you like, and for whatever you like!
Taking a minivan
There are many options for getting a minivan from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. With some minivans to Hanoi from Ninh Binh you can simply buy a ticket for one seat. With others, you need to rent the entire vehicle and split the total cost with your traveling party. The quickest of these options takes about 1.5 hours, while the longest is just over 3 hours.
Different providers offer different levels of comfort and convenience, but some of the best vehicles have very comfortable seats along with blankets, power sockets, WiFi and English-speaking staff.
Taking a train
The train to Hanoi from Ninh Binh is a fun and exciting experience. It’s also more comfortable than a bus, and you haven’t fully experienced all that Vietnam has to offer until you’ve traveled on one of its trains!
Train journeys take an average of around 2 hours and 25 minutes, and they’re all very affordable. On some journeys, you have a seat. On others, you get a bed. For such a short journey, you don’t need a bed, but they’re very comfortable if you do decide you want a little shut-eye.
All trains have toilets, and all offer food and drinks.
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Popular stations and stops in Ninh Binh and Hanoi
Departure stations in Ninh Binh
54 Hang Tre, Old Quarter
Ninh Binh - Any hotel in the city center
Tam Coc - Any hotel in the city center
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Trang An - Any hotel in the city center
Arrival stations in Hanoi
54 Hang Tre, Old Quarter
Hanoi Train Station
Tam Coc Van Lam Pier
Office 208 Tran Quang Khai, Old Quarter
The Long Hotel, Tam Coc
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Who are the service providers on this route?
CAR: Hanoi VIP Transfer | Taxigo.vn
MINIVAN: Hanoi VIP Transfer | Taxigo.vn | Limousine Tam Coc Ninh Binh | Duy Khang Limousine
BUS: Sapa Dragon Express | Green Trips | Camel Travel | Wego Halong
TRAIN: Vietnam Railway
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