Ninh Binh, Vietnam

How to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh

Last checked ≈90–100 km by road

Quick answer

An easy trip: the train takes about 2 h 10 min and starts from about 116,000 VND; limousine vans take about 2 hours and 12Go listed some at around $8. Tam Coc is about 6–7 km from Ninh Binh station.

Options compared
ModeTimePrice
Train≈2 h 10 min$7.6–$22
Limousine van≈2 h$7.75–$10
Private car≈1.5–2 hCheck live

Prices vary by date and class — check live fares before you travel. Booking links may be affiliate links.

Ninh Binh guide: things to do & local food
Trang An · Tam Coc · Hang Mua viewpoint and more — save places to your trip

Creates an all-day event with the departure points. Exact times: confirm with the operator.

Your options

Train

⏱ ≈2 h 10 min $7.6–$22116,000–443,000 VND

Operators: Vietnam Railways (SE-series trains)

Departures: 6 trains a day on Vexere: SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, SE9, SE19 (times differ between sources — check live)

Price varies by date and class — check live.

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Limousine van

⏱ ≈2 h $7.75–$10140,000–590,000 VND

Operators: Bình Minh Limousine, Tràng An Limousine, Duy Khang Travel, Hoa Lư Limousine, Duc Duong and others

Departures: Vexere lists ≈527 bus/limousine departures a day, ≈00:30–23:30

Price varies by date and class — check live.

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Private car

⏱ ≈1.5–2 h Price varies — check live

Operators: Private transfers, Grab

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USD↔VND conversions are approximate (≈26,000 VND/USD, Oct 2026) — check the operator for the exact fare.

Where to board / where you arrive

Boarding in Hanoi

  • Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội)
    Train · 120 Lê Duẩn, Hà Nội
    Google Maps · OSM (21.0242, 105.8411)
  • Giap Bat Bus Station (Bến xe Giáp Bát)
    Coach, limousine · Giải Phóng, Hoàng Mai, Hà Nội
    Google Maps · OSM (20.9802, 105.8412)
  • Nuoc Ngam Bus Station (Bến xe Nước Ngầm)
    Coach, limousine · 1 Ngọc Hồi, Hoàng Mai, Hà Nội
    Google Maps · OSM (20.9651, 105.8432)
  • Hotel pick-up (Old Quarter) (Đón tận nơi phố cổ)
    Limousine van
    Most limousine operators on Vexere offer door-to-door pick-up — confirm the exact point.

Arriving in Ninh Binh

  • Ninh Binh Railway Station (Ga Ninh Bình)
    Train · Nguyễn Huệ, Ninh Bình
    Tam Coc is about 6–7 km away.
    Google Maps · OSM (20.2421, 105.9746)
  • Ninh Binh Bus Station (Bến xe khách Ninh Bình)
    Coach · 207 Nguyễn Công Trứ, Ninh Bình
    Google Maps · OSM (20.2505, 105.9762)

Pick-up points change — always confirm the exact point with the operator the day before.

Booking trains: the official Vietnam Railways site is dsvn.vn. Several look-alike “Vietnam railway” domains are travel agencies, not the railway itself.

Updates & notices: Ninh Binh

No verified notices right now. Before you travel, check the weather and road conditions, especially in the rainy season (roughly May–Sept) when landslides can close mountain roads.

Route map

Hanoi Ninh Binh ≈87 km straight line · not to road scale
Ninh Binh is about 87 km south of Hanoi in a straight line; the road distance is longer. Interactive map © OpenStreetMap contributors (loads only when you click).

Tips

  • Ninh Binh station is in the city; Tam Coc is about 6–7 km away, so budget for a taxi or Grab.
  • Many vans pick up from Old Quarter hotels and drop at Tam Coc hotels — handy if you stay there.
  • As a day trip, an early train or van gives the most time at Trang An / Tam Coc.

Useful Vietnamese words

bến xe
bus station
xe giường nằm
sleeper bus
xe limousine
limousine van / minibus
điểm đón / điểm trả
pick-up / drop-off point
ga
railway station
giường nằm khoang 4
4-berth soft sleeper
ghế mềm
soft seat
giá vé
ticket price
giờ chạy
departure times

Handy for station signs, ticket screens and showing to a driver.

FAQ

How long is the train from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?

About 2 hours 10 minutes on the SE-series trains (e.g. SE5 08:00→10:13, SE7 06:00→08:13 on a reseller timetable — verify current times).

How much is the train?

Vexere listed fares from 116,000 VND; 12Go showed a seat at $7.59 and a sleeper berth at $18.71.

Train or limousine van?

The van usually picks you up at your hotel and drops you near Tam Coc; the train is cheap and comfortable but you need a taxi at the end.

Is Ninh Binh a good day trip from Hanoi?

Yes — at about 2 hours each way it is one of the most common day trips from Hanoi.

Sources

Checked 2026-10-31 against Vietnamese sources: Vexere train page, Vexere limousine/coach page.

  1. Vexere: Hà Nội → Ninh Bình coaches & limousines (Vietnamese, 31 Oct 2026)
  2. Vexere Hanoi → Ninh Binh trains
  3. 12Go train Hanoi → Ninh Binh
  4. 12Go van Hanoi → Ninh Binh
  5. vietnam-railway.com timetable
  6. A21 Tours limousine van
  7. Ninh Binh station location

Researched by Vietnam Routes Team · checked · report an error

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