Facts about the transport from Hoi An to Ben Do Tam Coc
Cheapest Transport
$33
Fastest Transport
13h 16m
Earliest Departure
2:22 AM
Latest Departure
11:23 PM
Departures per day
33
Distance
664 kilometers
Transport Companies
Techbus VN JSC, Vietnam Railways
Hoi An to Ben Do Tam Coc Destination Reviews
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Noemi
We had major communication problems and the operators in Hoi An were very rude. We left Hoi An 40 minutes late even though the bus driver arrived almost on time but simply seemed unwilling to let us board. We had booked a sleeping bus but the departure from Hoi An is by a 12-seater van and not by sleeping bus. No one told us where this van would take us and that there would be a change in Hue.
Once we arrived in Hue, we boarded the sleeping bus and waited almost an hour before departing without anyone explaining why. The trip then continued as normal, except for the stop to have dinner, which was at a very under-stocked place.
So, tip number 1: communicate more and better. Communication is not an optional extra; it is as much a part of the service as transportation.
Tip number 2: make stops at places that have at least a minimum wider selection (where we went you could only order one type of dish, no other type of snacks available other than packaged sweet snacks and cookies).
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Abbiamo avuto grossi problemi di comunicazione e gli operatori ad Hoi An sono stati molto scortesi. Siamo partiti da Hoi An con 40 minuti di ritardo nonostante il conducente del bus sia arrivato quasi in orario, ma semplicemente sembrava non aver voglia di farci salire a bordo. Avevamo prenotato uno sleeping bus ma la partenza da Hoi An avviene con un van 12 posti e non con lo sleeping bus. Nessuno ci ha detto dove ci avrebbe portati questo van e che ci sarebbe stato il cambio ad Hue.
Una volta arrivati ad Hue, siamo saliti sullo sleeping bus e abbiamo aspettato quasi un'ora prima di ripartire senza che nessuno ci spiegasse il motivo. Il viaggio è poi proseguito nella norma, ad eccezione dello stop per cenare che è stato effettuato in un posto molto poco fornito.
Quindi, consiglio numero 1: comunicate di più e meglio. La comunicazione non è un optional, fa parte del servizio tanto quanto il trasporto.
Consiglio numero 2: fate delle soste in posti che abbiano una scelta almeno un minimo più ampia (dove siamo andati si poteva ordinare un solo tipo di piatto, nessun tipo di altro snack a disposizione se non delle merendine dolci confezionate e biscotti).
Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Dec 30, 2023
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Zoey W
We’ve been on a few buses in SEA and this was our worst one. Most companies don’t give a whole lot of information on stops/not great English, which we expect, but this was the worst. We weren’t told we were going to switch buses until we got on the bus. Our only stop for bathroom was on the side of the road where we all peed in a bush. When we did switch, they said the next bus would be 10 minutes but it took an hour. The second bus had a bathroom but it was disgusting and they wouldn’t make any stops for other options. Still we somehow got to our destination an hour early. And we weren’t dropped off where our trip said it would, instead an extra hour away from our hostel. We also were rushed off the bus when we got there and didn’t have a chance to check our belongings, forgot a pillow. We emailed the company and they said they’d look but didn’t hear anything. Instead we ended up getting the pillow back because we asked the owner of the cafe we got dropped at to call them and bring it back and he helped us out greatly. There was also people talking till 12am on the bus so we didn’t get much sleep (not the bus operators fault but I’ve been on buses where they are strict on quiet time so people can sleep). Overall a poor experience with little information and we got no sleep. Would not book with this company again.
Bus Sleeper 38, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 20, 2023
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Antonio D
The bus was comfortable, but the poti I don't know since when they didn't empty it..... A stench of piss in the whole bus was unbearable.....
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El autobus era cómodo, pero el poti no se desde cuando no lo vaciaban..... Una peste a pis en todo el bus insoportable.....
Bus VIP Sleeper 33 , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Feb 12, 2023
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Elleanor O
I had a good bus ride, we even arrived early! it was as comfortable as it could be however the toilet was disgusting, smelly even when you was in your seat, really dirty, no toilet roll. for the price of the ticket could’ve been better.
Bus Sleeper 41, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Sep 27, 2022
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Freja B
Somewhat dissatisfied with the service we received. Bus departed from Hoi An around 45 minutes later than scheduled, lady working the reception at the bus centre did not really keep people in the loop about what was happening there. Bus was comfortable enough, though the toilet was horrifically smelly, don't think it had a proper clean prior to our trip. Not to mention the basin tap didn't work and there was no soap, so you had to rinse your hands with the bidet hose. Worst of all, when the Bus arrived at our destination, it did not arrive at Tam Coc as was advertised online, but in the centre of Ninh Binh, meaning we had to pay for an expensive taxi which we shouldn't have needed.
Bus Sleeper 41, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 15, 2022
Travelling between Hoi An and Ben Do Tam Coc is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 136.12 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 32.55.
How long does it take to get from Hoi An to Ben Do Tam Coc?
It can take you anywhere between 14 and 18 hours to travel between Hoi An and Ben Do Tam Coc depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Hoi An and Ben Do Tam Coc. Train will bring you to your destination in 13h 16m. Train does a much slower job and take about 17h 37m to reach Ben Do Tam Coc.
How much does it cost to get from Hoi An to Ben Do Tam Coc?
Travelling between Hoi An and Ben Do Tam Coc can be as cheap as USD 32.55 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 136.12 if you buy a Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company) Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Hoi An and Ben Do Tam Coc ?
29 from Hoi An to Ninh Binh starting from 02:22 Da Nang until 23:23 Da Nang
4 from Hoi An to Ninh Binh starting from 12:45 Tbus Hoian until 13:05 Tbus Hoian
2 by taxi+Train from Hoi An to Ninh Binh starting from 00:00 Hue City Center until 00:00 Hue City Center
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hoi An to Ben Do Tam Coc.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Hoi An to Ninh Binh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Hoi An and Ninh Binh
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Hoi An to Ben Do Tam Coc?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route