Ninh Binh to Ha Giang Trip Overview

Distance304 km (190.0 miles)
Price range$11-$31
Ride Duration Range7h 30m-10h
Earliest Departure09:30
Latest Departure15:00

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About the ride from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang

 

If you want to explore the mountainous border regions of Vietnam but aren't sure where to start, read on. This is a road less traveled, and somewhere that's still refreshingly off the typical tourist radar. So, grab your backpack, board the bus and let's head off to Ha Giang Province.

Getting from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang is very easy, despite the province being way off the tourist map. You can catch a train from Hanoi if you wish, although this will first require an expensive cab fare. A sleeper bus is a much more direct and affordable alternative.

Sleeper bus services are clean, comfortable and air-conditioned. There are usually three departures leaving each day with three companies: The Long Travel, NB Open Bus, and Cau Me. All are well known in the region and have great health and safety records.

They're also a very cost-effective mode of transport with prices starting from US$15 for the Cau Me sleeper bus and rising to US$18 for the other options. Traveling through the night also means you don't have to spend more money on accommodation.

The distance from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang is 322 kilometers (200 miles). The total journey, including rest stops, takes about eight and a half hours. Although this might seem like a lot when compared to a trip to your local shopping mall, this sort of bus journey is way more exciting.

Seats in sleeper buses recline to a bed position. The best advice is to pack a comfy cushion, earplugs, and a warm sweater to ensure a good night's rest. A blanket is included in the price of the ticket, although these are never super cozy. 

Buses on this route don’t have toilets, so stops at service stations will be made along the way. Everyone will have to disembark the bus at this point. It's an opportunity to have a stretch, chat with your fellow travelers and have a laugh at the outrageously priced souvenirs.

A sleeper bus is the best way to travel from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang. There are other options, including minivans and private hire cars, but these will obviously be more expensive, albeit more peaceful and private. Perfect for traveling families, perhaps?

 

What to see when traveling from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang

The long Ninh Binh to Ha Giang distance means there's a fair bit to see. 

Firstly, you'll leave Ninh Binh's city suburbs and head north via the bright lights of Hanoi. It’s an opportunity to observe street life on the outskirts of the Vietnamese capital. Keep an eye out for street food stalls, night markets, and the ever-changing face of the sprawling city suburbs.

As your ride continues, you'll see more rural scenes—think bamboo forests alongside quieter roads, rice fields, and forested mountain foothills.

You might also see mountain towns and villages far from Vietnam's large cities and towns. See if you can catch a wave from kids returning from school or families making their way to the market. It's good fun, and there's nothing more heart-warming than a smile.

The way to get from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang will almost always include continuing your journey through the night. You’re not going to see much in the dark other than brightly lit night markets or the artificial glow of roadside service stations. 

Try to get some sleep if possible, even if the cute guy or gal in the next aisle is trying to tempt you into one more game of strip poker—true story!

If you want to see the sunset over the city streets, followed by the sunrise over the mountains of northern Vietnam, a sleeper bus is the best way to get from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang. 

 

How to get from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang

Taking a bus from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang 

Sleeper buses have air-conditioning, access to WiFi, and fully reclining seats. Onboard you'll receive a blanket, although you’ll probably need to pack a warm sweater and woolly socks to keep cozy while the air-con's on full blast!

It's also a good idea to bring a sleep mask, snacks, bottled water, and a travel cushion. Earplugs always help, too, especially if you're on a bus full of snorers!

Comfort breaks will be made throughout the trip, which is good news considering you'll be traveling for 322 kilometers (200 miles) without an onboard bathroom.

 

Taking a minivan from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang 

Another form of transport from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang is a minivan with a private driver. It's quicker than a bus and gives you the flexibility to leave when and where you choose.

Minivans are a good travel option if you're with a group. They usually have enough space to accommodate 6 to 9 passengers comfortably. Spreading the price among a few of you will also lower the cost. Prices for the whole vehicle and driver usually start from around US$131.

 

Taking a private car from Ninh Binh to Ha Giang

Foreigners can’t drive a car in Vietnam. So hiring a car and driver is often the popular choice for families. Unfortunately, it’s a bit more of an expensive option. Prices start from US$58, but you do get there quicker and with a lot more privacy.

It's a good chance to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. 

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