Ninh Binh to Hanoi Trip Overview
Distance 83 km (51.9 miles) | |
Price range US$ 6-US$ 124 | |
Ride Duration Range 1h-5h | |
Earliest Departure 17:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Traveling from Ninh Binh to Hanoi is convenient and affordable, with numerous daily bus and train options. Hanoi, recognized as the country's art capital, offers a rich cultural experience with many museums and opportunities for exploration. For the most pleasant weather, plan your visit between November and February. The summer months are warmer and wetter but typically less crowded.
Taking a bus from Ninh Binh to Hanoi
Fastest bus: 1h
Cheapest bus: US$ 6

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.
Companies Operating from Ninh Binh to Hanoi
Popular stations and stops in Ninh Binh and Hanoi
Departure stations in Ninh Binh
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Ninh Binh Central Hotel
The Long Hotel
Thung Nham Bird Valley - Any hotel
Bai Dinh Pagoda - Any hotel
Arrival stations in Hanoi
54 Hang Tre, Old Quarter
208 D. Tran Quang Khai
20 P. Hang Muoi
Hanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN)
Hanoi - Any hotel in the city center
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