A beautiful view from within central Ninh Binh-mobile

How to get from
Hoi An to Ninh Binh

Hoi An to Ninh Binh Trip Overview

Distance544 km (340.0 miles)
Price range$17-$272
Ride Duration Range10h-16h 40m
Earliest Departure03:22
Latest Departure17:56

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Travel Schedule Options from Hoi An to Ninh Binh



























































































Taking a bus from Hoi An to Ninh Binh

Fastest bus: 10h

Cheapest bus: $24

The fastest: 10h

The cheapest: $24

Pros

Inexpensive

Overnight accommodation replacement

Clean and comfortable vehicle

Makes bathroom & rest stops

Flexible luggage allowance

Cons

Long journey

Shared bus: possibly noisy and crowded

No personal pick ups/drop offs

Irregular WiFi connection

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Blanket

WC

Charger

TV

Food

Reclining Seats

Wifi

The fastest: 13h 43m

The cheapest: $152

Pros

Bathrooms on board

Partially refundable

Flexible luggage allowance

Time advantage

Easy access to socialization with locals and travelers alike

Cons

No rest stops

Shared cabin - little privacy

Printed ticket required

No personal pick ups

Expensive option

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

Blanket

Charger

Wifi

Food

Reclining Seats

English Speaking Staff

A beautiful view from within central Ninh Binh

About the ride from Da Nang to Ninh Binh

Traveling from Da Nang to Ninh Binh allows you to experience two very different sides of varied Vietnam’s natural beauty. While Da Nang offers beautiful beaches, stark white sands and an unusual collection of bizarre bridges, inland Ninh Binh is mountainous, rocky and rugged.

One of the most popular destinations in Vietnam, Ninh Binh has great hikes, towering limestone peaks and some incomparably cool cave trips.

For the lengthy 671km (417 mile) jaunt from Da Nang to Ninh Binh, you have two options:

  • Bus from Da Nang to Ninh Binh - typically around 13 hours
  • Train from Da Nang to Ninh Binh - typically around 14 hours

Though these journey times make for long trips, all options are comfortable and convenient, so you don’t have to worry about enduring sore buns as you make your way towards the excitement and adventure of craggy Ninh Binh.

 

What to see when traveling from Da Nang to Ninh Binh

What you’ll see when traveling to Ninh Binh from Da Nang depends upon how you travel and where you travel. 

If you make an overnight journey, for example, your views are going to be limited by nightfall. But if you travel from Da Nang to Ninh Binh during daytime hours, you’ll of course enjoy more of the surrounding landscapes.

There are some beautiful stretches on the journey from Da Nang to Ninh Binh, which takes you up and along a large chunk of Vietnam’s incredible coastline. 

For large portions of the trip, you hug the shore, while the beaches to your right contrast with the vertiginous greenery of the mountains to your left. It’s a great way to swiftly experience lots of the varied natural beauty that Vietnam has to offer.

A note here on the Hai Van Pass: it’s very rare that buses from Da Nang to Ninh Binh tackle the Hai Van Pass. Instead, they typically take the easier and more accessible tunnel route. 

If you want to experience the picturesque panoramas of the incredible Hai Van Pass, you should take the train. Though it doesn’t quite follow the same route as the road pass, the views are very similar, allowing you to experience one of the most iconic views in the whole of Vietnam.

 

How to get from Da Nang to Ninh Binh

Taking a bus

Buses offer a very affordable way to make the lengthy journey from Da Nang to Ninh Binh. These buses are popular with budget backpackers who are keen to save a little cash while they make their way between two of Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations.

Though all buses leave and depart at different times, it’s very rare that any bus journey to Ninh Binh from Da Nang will take place entirely during the day. Typically, you’ll arrive in Ninh Binh in the early hours of the morning, well-rested and ready for a day of caving, climbing and clambering.

Different buses offer different levels of luxury. While all have AC, blankets and comfortable reclining seats (perfect for a peaceful slumber!), other perks are a little more varied. Some buses to Ninh Binh from Da Nang offer WiFi, toilets and English-speaking staff. 

The buses which don’t have toilets will make toilet stops along the way. All buses will make stops en-route for food and rest.

 

Taking a train

Taking a train to Ninh Binh from Da Nang is an excellent experience. Though it’s pricier than taking a bus, it's usually a lot more comfortable, and it’s also a little more interesting.

Traveling by train in Vietnam is typically popular with families, couples and those who don’t mind spending a little extra money in return for a little more luxury.

Trains from Da Nang to Ninh Binh typically offer slightly better views than buses, especially if you want to see the Hai Van Pass.

Both overnight and daytime train journeys are available. Most train carriages offer blankets and beds (some of which are very lavish!), while other more affordable options only offer upright seats.

While all train journeys from Da Nang to Ninh Binh offer food, toilets and AC, some have the convenient perks of WiFi and power sockets.

Companies Operating from Hoi An to Ninh Binh

Average time

14h 7m - 14h 41m

Average price

$68 - $272

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Average time

14h 30m

Average price

$28 - $55

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Average time

14h 50m

Average price

$77 - $152

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Average time

11h 30m - 12h 45m

Average price

$17

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Average time

13h 43m - 15h 36m

Average price

$22 - $24

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Popular stations and stops in Hoi An and Ninh Binh

Departure stations in Hoi An

105 Ton Duc Thang, Hoi An

28 D. 3 Thang 2

Queen Cafe Da Nang office

Queen Cafe Hoi An office

Da Nang Train Station

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Arrival stations in Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh Central Hotel

Mike's Travel Agency

Ninh Binh Train Station

Big C Ninh Binh

Ngã ba Thanh Sơn

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