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How to get from Ninh Binh to Hanoi

In this in-depth route guide, you can compare the best ways to travel the 95 kilometers (59 miles) from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. Our team of indpendent travel experts researched each route — breaking down each option by travel time, price, and comfort. Plus, we’ll share the best booking options to help you get the best deal.

Written by Ela - Senior Travel WriterReviewed by Maarten - Trip Planning ExpertLast updated: August 18, 2024

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Why visit Hanoi?

Hanoi is Vietnam’s bustling capital, where heritage and modernity collide. At its heart is the iconic Old Quarter bustling with cosy hotels, old residential buildings and neighbourhood cafes. Composed of 36 streets, just walking around this area will reward you with many amazing discoveries.

Must-visit sites include the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the 19th-century gothic St. Joseph’s Cathedral. We recommend munching on as much street food as you can, strolling around Hoan Kiem Lake, and our favourite: watching the world go by from one of the many coffee shops in Hanoi.

What are the 4 ways to travel from Ninh Binh to Hanoi?

There are 4 ways to travel the 95 kilometers (59 miles) from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. You can choose between the bus, Limo van, private transfer and train. The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by limo van. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by train with tickets starting at 113,000 VND ($4.40).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Train

2h 15m - 3h

From 113,000 VND ($4.40)

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Bus

2h - 4h 30m

From 180,000 VND ($6.90)

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Limo Van

1h 40m - 4h

From 195,000 VND ($7.50)

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Private Transfer

From 1,327,000 VND ($51)

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Where to stay in Hanoi?

Still looking for accommodation? Don't forget to check out our favourite places to stay in Hanoi at the bottom of this page.

Ninh Binh to Hanoi by Train

Duration: 2h 15m - 3h

Costs: 113,000 VND ($4.40)

Duration: 2h 15m - 3h

Costs: 113,000 VND ($4.40)

The train is cheaper than a limo van and a great option if you’re coming from Ninh Binh City.

Several trains operate daily from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. Note that most of them depart after midnight or early in the morning. Train fares start from 113,000 VND ($4.40) for a soft seat.

The train journey from Ninh Binh to Hanoi takes around 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours.

Departure and arrival station

Trains depart from Ninh Binh Railway Station in Ninh Binh city centre. If your hotel is located in Tam Coc, then you’ll have to take a 15-minute taxi to get here. Taxi rates start from 120,000 VND ($4.60).

You are to get off at Hanoi Railway Station, located 3 km west of the Old Quarter. You can reach your hotel on foot for about 20 minutes or via a short taxi ride for around 70,000 VND ($2.70).

Train schedules from Nihn Binh to Hanoi

Ninh Binh

Second Class Seat

Hanoi

02:01

2h 34m

04:35

03:12

2h 28m

05:40

03:46

2h 14m

06:00

16:12

19:12

Vietnam Railways

From 113,000 VND ($4.40)

Ninh Binh

Second Class Sleeper

Hanoi

03:12

2h 28m

05:40

03:46

2h 14m

06:00

16:12

19:12

Vietnam Railways

172,000 VND ($6.60)

Ninh Binh

First Class Sleeper

Hanoi

02:01

2h 34m

04:35

03:12

2h 28m

05:40

03:46

2h 14m

06:00

16:12

19:12

Vietnam Railways

211,000 VND ($8.10)

Ninh Binh Train Station

First Class Sleeper (Reunification Express)

Hanoi Train Station

09:17

2h 30m

11:47

Vietnam Railway

341,000 VND ($13.10)

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We recommend booking your tickets online through BookAway. Their site is intuitive, provides a clear picture of what you can expect, and offers great customer service. If you’re eyeing the best deals, you might occasionally find slightly cheaper tickets on Baolau.

Ninh Binh to Hanoi by Bus

Duration: 2h - 4h 30m

Costs: 180,000 VND ($6.90)

Duration: 2h - 4h 30m

Costs: 180,000 VND ($6.90)

The bus is an affordable way to get from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. Bus fares start from 180,000 VND ($6.90) and the journey takes around 2 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes.

You can choose from ten bus companies operating on this route: TBus, Duc Duong Bus, The Long Travel, Ninh Binh Interbus, Sapa Dragon Express, Daiichi Travel, Full Moon Party, Sapa Discovery Travel, Grouptour and Techbus VN JSC.

Bus Schedule from Ninh Binh to Hanoi

Mike's Travel Agency

Tourist

8 Bat Su, Old Quarter

10:30

2h 30m

13:00

TBus

180,000 VND ($6.90)

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Mikes Travel Agency

Tourist Bus 16

Duc Duong Office

10:00

3h 30m

13:30

Duc Duong Bus

182,000 VND ($7)

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Mikes Travel Agency

Tourist Bus 16

T Travel

10:00

13:00

Duc Duong Bus

182,000 VND ($7)

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The Long Hotel, Tam Coc

Tourist

20 P. Hang Muoi

07:30

09:30

09:00

11:00

13:00

15:00

14:30

16:30

The Long Travel

211,000 VND ($8.10)

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Mikes Travel Agency

VIP 9

Hanoi Opera House

08:45

10:45

12:45

11:45

13:45

12:45

14:45

16:45

18:45

17:45

19:45

18:45

20:45

Ninh Binh Interbus

226,000 VND ($8.70)

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Tam Coc Van Lam Pier

Tourist

26 Hang Tre, Old Quarter

16:30

18:30

Sapa Dragon Express

265,000 VND ($10.20)

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Break Time Coffee Tam Coc

Limousine 11

96 Nguyen Huu Huan

04:00

06:00

05:00

07:00

06:00

08:00

07:00

09:00

08:00

10:00

09:00

11:00

10:00

12:00

11:00

13:00

12:00

14:00

13:00

15:00

14:00

16:00

15:00

17:00

16:00

18:00

17:00

19:00

18:00

20:00

Daiichi Travel

281,000 VND ($10.80)

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Full Moon Bus Tam Coc

Limousine VIP 9

Ha Noi Full Moon Party Tour

07:40

2h 20m

10:00

08:40

2h 20m

11:00

09:40

2h 20m

12:00

10:40

2h 20m

13:00

11:40

2h 20m

14:00

13:40

2h 20m

16:00

14:40

2h 20m

17:00

15:40

2h 20m

18:00

16:40

2h 20m

19:00

17:40

2h 20m

20:00

18:40

2h 20m

21:00

19:40

2h 20m

22:00

Full Moon Party

289,000 VND ($11.10)

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The Long Restaurant

VIP

Noi Bai Domestic Airport T1

05:30

08:30

06:30

09:30

07:30

10:30

08:30

11:30

09:30

12:30

10:30

13:30

11:30

14:30

12:30

15:30

13:30

16:30

14:30

17:30

15:30

18:30

16:30

19:30

17:30

20:30

18:30

21:30

19:30

22:30

Sapa Discovery Travel

367,000 VND ($14.10)

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Mr Khanh Travel Agency Ninh Binh

Tourist Bus 16

Noi Bai Domestic Airport

10:30

14:30

Duc Duong Bus

414,000 VND ($15.90)

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Ninh Binh Central Hotel

Tourist Bus 16

Noi Bai International Airport

10:30

14:30

Duc Duong Bus

414,000 VND ($15.90)

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Ninh Binh Central Hotel

Tourist Bus 16

Noi Bai Domestic Airport

10:30

14:30

Duc Duong Bus

414,000 VND ($15.90)

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Mr Khanh Travel Agency Ninh Binh

Tourist Bus 16

Noi Bai International Airport

10:30

14:30

Duc Duong Bus

414,000 VND ($15.90)

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Ben do Tam Coc

Tourist Bus 16

Noi Bai International Airport

10:00

4h 30m

14:30

Duc Duong Bus

440,000 VND ($16.90)

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Mikes Travel Agency

Tourist Bus 16

Noi Bai Domestic Airport

10:00

4h 30m

14:30

Duc Duong Bus

440,000 VND ($16.90)

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Mikes Travel Agency

Tourist Bus 16

Noi Bai International Airport

10:00

4h 30m

14:30

Duc Duong Bus

440,000 VND ($16.90)

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Ben do Tam Coc

Tourist Bus 16

Noi Bai Domestic Airport

10:00

4h 30m

14:30

Duc Duong Bus

440,000 VND ($16.90)

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Ninh Binh SSB

VIP 9 Express

Noibai Airport

05:40

2h 55m

08:35

06:30

3h 50m

10:20

06:40

2h 55m

09:35

07:30

3h 50m

11:20

07:40

2h 55m

10:35

08:25

3h 50m

12:15

08:40

2h 55m

11:35

09:20

3h 50m

13:10

09:40

2h 55m

12:35

10:25

3h 50m

14:15

10:40

2h 55m

13:35

11:20

3h 50m

15:10

11:40

2h 55m

14:35

12:19

3h 50m

16:09

12:40

2h 55m

15:35

13:20

3h 50m

17:10

13:40

2h 55m

16:35

14:19

3h 50m

18:09

14:40

2h 55m

17:35

15:25

3h 50m

19:15

15:39

2h 55m

18:34

16:25

3h 50m

20:15

16:40

2h 55m

19:35

17:25

3h 50m

21:15

17:40

2h 55m

20:35

18:24

3h 50m

22:14

18:40

2h 55m

21:35

19:20

3h 50m

23:10

19:40

2h 55m

22:35

Grouptour

From 445,000 VND ($17.10)

Tam Coc NinhBinh

Standard

Tbus Airport

05:15

09:15

05:45

09:45

06:15

10:15

06:45

10:45

07:15

11:15

07:45

11:45

08:15

12:15

08:45

12:45

09:15

13:15

09:45

13:45

10:15

14:15

10:45

14:45

11:15

15:15

11:45

15:45

12:15

16:15

Techbus VN JSC

458,000 VND ($17.60)

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Tam Coc NinhBinh

Standard

Noi Bai Domestic Airport

05:15

09:15

05:45

09:45

06:15

10:15

06:45

10:45

07:15

11:15

07:45

11:45

08:15

12:15

08:45

12:45

09:15

13:15

09:45

13:45

10:15

14:15

10:45

14:45

11:15

15:15

11:45

15:45

12:15

16:15

Techbus VN JSC

458,000 VND ($17.60)

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The Long Hotel Tam Coc

Standard

Tbus Airport

05:15

09:15

05:45

09:45

06:15

10:15

06:45

10:45

07:15

11:15

07:45

11:45

08:15

12:15

08:45

12:45

09:15

13:15

09:45

13:45

10:15

14:15

10:45

14:45

11:15

15:15

11:45

15:45

12:15

16:15

Techbus VN JSC

458,000 VND ($17.60)

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The Long Hotel Tam Coc

Standard

Noi Bai Domestic Airport

05:15

09:15

05:45

09:45

06:15

10:15

06:45

10:45

07:15

11:15

07:45

11:45

08:15

12:15

08:45

12:45

09:15

13:15

09:45

13:45

10:15

14:15

10:45

14:45

11:15

15:15

11:45

15:45

12:15

16:15

Techbus VN JSC

458,000 VND ($17.60)

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Mr Khanh Travel Agency Ninh Binh

Standard

Noi Bai Domestic Airport

05:15

09:15

05:45

09:45

06:15

10:15

06:45

10:45

07:15

11:15

07:45

11:45

08:15

12:15

08:45

12:45

09:15

13:15

09:45

13:45

10:15

14:15

10:45

14:45

11:15

15:15

11:45

15:45

12:15

16:15

Techbus VN JSC

458,000 VND ($17.60)

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The Long Hotel Tam Coc

VIP

Noibai Airport

07:30

3h 15m

10:45

10:30

3h 15m

13:45

13:15

3h 15m

16:30

16:15

3h 15m

19:30

Grouptour

484,000 VND ($18.60)

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Alternative: Public bus from Ninh Binh to Hanoi

The public bus is the cheapest option when travelling from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. A ticket costs only 70,000 VND ($2.70).

However, we don’t recommend taking the public bus because its departure and arrival points are located well outside the city centre. You’ll have to spend extra costs on transfers to and from bus stations.

Also, public buses make too many stops to pick up and drop off passengers. Travel time takes longer at 2-3 hours.

Departure and arrival station

Buses depart from Ninh Binh Bus Station, located 7 km northeast of Tam Coc. This is just within walking distance of many hotels in Ninh Binh City. But if you’re coming from Tam Coc, you’ll have to take a 15-minute taxi ride that costs around 120,000 VND ($4.60).

They park at Giap Bat Bus Station, located 7 km southwest of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. If you’re headed to the city centre, a taxi ride would cost another 120,000 VND ($4.60).

Ninh Binh to Hanoi by Limo Van

Duration: 1h 40m - 4h

Costs: 195,000 VND ($7.50)

Duration: 1h 40m - 4h

Costs: 195,000 VND ($7.50)

The limo van is a convenient way to get from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. There are plenty of companies operating this route so you’ll have a number of choices depending on your preferred departure & arrival points as well as your budget

Rates start from 195,000 VND ($7.50) for the limo van ride from Ninh Binh to Hanoi that takes around 1 hour 40 minutes to 4 hours.

Departure and arrival station

Different limo van companies have varying departure points. Some depart from Tam Coc, some depart from Ninh Binh City, while others offer free hotel pick-up.

Most limo vans park at their own office in Hanoi city centre. Some vans also offer free hotel drop-off.

Limo Van Schedule from Ninh Binh to Hanoi

Khanh An Limousine Ninh Binh

Luxury

Thong Nhat Park - Tran Nhan Tong Gate

06:00

1h 40m

07:40

07:00

1h 40m

08:40

08:00

1h 40m

09:40

09:00

1h 40m

10:40

10:00

1h 40m

11:40

11:00

1h 40m

12:40

12:00

1h 40m

13:40

13:00

1h 40m

14:40

14:00

1h 40m

15:40

15:00

1h 40m

16:40

16:00

1h 40m

17:40

17:00

1h 40m

18:40

18:00

1h 40m

19:40

19:00

1h 40m

20:40

20:00

1h 40m

21:40

Khanh An Limousine

195,000 VND ($7.50)

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Trang An - Any hotel

Limo

Thong Nhat Park - Tran Nhan Tong Gate

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Khanh An Limousine

206,000 VND ($7.90)

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The Long Hotel, Tam Coc

Luxury

20 P. Hang Muoi

07:30

09:30

09:00

11:00

13:00

15:00

14:30

16:30

The Long Travel

211,000 VND ($8.10)

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Hoa Lu Hotel, Ninh Binh

VIP

223 Ngo 42 Thinh Liet, Hoang Mai, Hanoi

04:30

06:30

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

13:30

15:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Duy Khang Limousine

213,000 VND ($8.20)

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Hoa Lu Hotel, Ninh Binh

VIP

93 Pho Vong, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

04:30

06:30

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

13:30

15:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Duy Khang Limousine

213,000 VND ($8.20)

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Hoa Lu Hotel, Ninh Binh

VIP

88 Truong Cong Giai, Cau Giay

04:30

06:30

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

13:30

15:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Duy Khang Limousine

213,000 VND ($8.20)

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Hoa Lu Hotel, Ninh Binh

VIP

Duy Khang Limousine Central Circus

04:30

06:30

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

13:30

15:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Duy Khang Limousine

213,000 VND ($8.20)

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Duy Khang Limousine Ninh Binh

VIP

223 Ngo 42 Thinh Liet, Hoang Mai, Hanoi

05:00

07:00

06:00

08:00

07:00

09:00

08:00

10:00

09:00

11:00

10:00

12:00

11:00

13:00

12:00

14:00

13:00

15:00

14:00

16:00

15:00

17:00

16:00

18:00

17:00

19:00

18:00

20:00

19:00

21:00

Duy Khang Limousine

213,000 VND ($8.20)

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Duy Khang Limousine Ninh Binh

VIP

93 Pho Vong, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

05:00

07:00

06:00

08:00

07:00

09:00

08:00

10:00

09:00

11:00

10:00

12:00

11:00

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16:00

15:00

17:00

16:00

18:00

17:00

19:00

18:00

20:00

19:00

21:00

Duy Khang Limousine

213,000 VND ($8.20)

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Tam Coc - Any hotel

VIP

Duy Khang Limousine Central Circus

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

13:30

15:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

19:30

21:30

Duy Khang Limousine

229,000 VND ($8.80)

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Trang An - Any hotel

VIP

Duy Khang Limousine Central Circus

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

19:30

21:30

Duy Khang Limousine

229,000 VND ($8.80)

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Ticket counter for Tam Coc and Bich Dong

Limo

Thong Nhat Park - Tran Nhan Tong Gate

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Khanh An Limousine

232,000 VND ($8.90)

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Tam Coc Van Lam Pier

VIP

Duy Khang Limousine Central Circus

04:30

06:30

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

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11:30

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14:30

13:30

15:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Duy Khang Limousine

237,000 VND ($9.10)

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Tam Coc Van Lam Pier

VIP

88 Truong Cong Giai, Cau Giay

04:30

06:30

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

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11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

13:30

15:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Duy Khang Limousine

237,000 VND ($9.10)

Get Your Tickets

Ninh Binh - Hotel List

Limo

Thong Nhat Park - Tran Nhan Tong Gate

05:30

07:30

06:30

08:30

07:30

09:30

08:30

10:30

09:30

11:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

16:30

15:30

17:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Khanh An Limousine

245,000 VND ($9.40)

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Tam Coc - Any hotel

Limo

6 P. Bat Dan

08:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Ninh Binh Excursion

263,000 VND ($10.10)

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Elisa Hotel

Limo

6 P. Bat Dan

08:30

10:30

12:30

11:30

13:30

12:30

14:30

16:30

18:30

17:30

19:30

18:30

20:30

Ninh Binh Excursion

263,000 VND ($10.10)

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Duy Khang Limousine Ninh Binh

Luxury

Hanoi - Any hotel

05:50

2h 30m

08:20

06:50

2h 30m

09:20

07:50

2h 30m

10:20

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20:20

18:50

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21:20

19:50

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22:20

Duy Khang Limousine

273,000 VND ($10.50)

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Trang An - Any hotel

VIP

Hanoi - Any hotel

05:30

2h 30m

08:00

06:30

2h 30m

09:00

07:30

2h 30m

10:00

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11:00

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12:00

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13:00

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14:00

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15:00

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19:00

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20:00

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21:00

19:30

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22:00

Duy Khang Limousine

281,000 VND ($10.80)

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Ninh Binh Central Hotel

Limo

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN)

10:30

13:30

11:30

14:30

12:30

15:30

16:30

19:30

17:30

20:30

18:30

21:30

Ninh Binh Excursion

445,000 VND ($17.10)

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The Long Hotel, Tam Coc

Luxury

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN)

05:30

09:30

06:30

10:30

07:30

10:30

08:30

12:30

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22:30

Khanh An Limousine

448,000 VND ($17.20)

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Trang An - Any hotel

Luxury

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN)

05:30

09:30

06:30

10:30

07:30

11:30

08:30

12:30

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13:30

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20:30

17:30

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18:30

22:30

Khanh An Limousine

448,000 VND ($17.20)

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Khanh An Limousine Ninh Binh

Luxury

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN)

05:30

3h 30m

09:00

06:30

3h 30m

10:00

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3h 30m

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3h 30m

19:00

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3h 30m

20:00

17:30

3h 30m

21:00

18:30

3h 30m

22:00

Khanh An Limousine

450,000 VND ($17.30)

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Tam Coc - Any hotel

Luxury

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN)

05:30

09:30

06:30

10:30

07:30

11:30

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Khanh An Limousine

463,000 VND ($17.80)

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Ninh Binh - Hotel List

Luxury

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN)

05:30

09:30

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Khanh An Limousine

500,000 VND ($19.20)

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Ninh Binh to Hanoi by Private Transfer

Duration: 3h

Costs: 1,327,000 VND ($51)

Duration: 3h

Costs: 1,327,000 VND ($51)

If you’re travelling in a group or heading straight to Hanoi Airport, you can also take a private transfer from Ninh Binh to Hanoi.

Rates start from 1,327,000 VND ($51) for the journey that takes 3 hours. It’s quite expensive, but a private transfer is a great solution if you’re in a hurry and must make it in time for your flight.

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Private Transfer options from Ninh Binh to Hanoi

SUV

SUV Car 5 PAX

Price per person = 265,000 VND ($10.20)

Taxigo.vn

1,327,000 VND ($51)

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Best places to stay in Hanoi

Siva Luxury Hotel - Budget Friendly

Just landed in Hanoi? In this hotel, you will get the best night of sleep you had since ages. The friendly staff will give you a warm welcome and serve a wonderful breakfast buffet the next morning! Located in the middle of the centre, but completely isolated from all the noise.

Double rooms with city view from: $42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ninh Binh to Hanoi

What are the options when travelling from Ninh Binh to Hanoi?

There are 3 ways you can get to Hanoi from Ninh Binh: by limo van (1.5 hours), by train (2.5 hours) or by taxi (1.5 hours). Prices are between 85,000 VND ($3.30) and 968,000 VND ($37).

What is the most cost-efficient way to get from Ninh Binh to Hanoi?

The Ninh Binh-Hanoi limo van offers the most value for money, particularly if you’re coming from Tam Coc. With fares from 178,000 VND ($6.80), you can travel directly from Tam Coc or Ninh Binh city centre to Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Is it recommended to take a bus from Ninh Binh to Hanoi?

We don’t recommend taking a bus from Ninh Binh to Hanoi because the bus station in Hanoi is far from the city centre. This would result in additional costs (and time) for transportation from the bus station to your hotel.

How much is a train ticket from Ninh Binh to Hanoi?

A train ticket from Ninh Binh to Hanoi costs around 85,000 VND ($3.30)

Will I save money with a private transfer if travelling in a group?

Getting your own private car from Ninh Binh to Hanoi is another cost-efficient option — but only if you’re travelling in a group and heading straight to Hanoi Airport. It’s a bit pricey, but you won’t need to worry about your transfer from Hanoi centre to the airport.

Rounding it up

We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.

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