Hoi An to Ninh Binh

Hoi An to Ninh Binh

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Hoi An to Ninh Binh Schedule

Hoi An to Ninh Binh Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 00:56 - 16:10VND 633k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 04:02 - 18:38VND 700k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 10:40 - 02:10VND 871k
Full Moon Party Tour VIP 34 Sleeper 12:40 - 05:00VND 656k
Violette Express Train VIP Sleeper 4x 15:11 - 05:50VND 1,770k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 17:30 - 08:54VND 651k
Lotus Train VIP Sleeper 4x 18:10 - 08:26VND 1,700k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 34 Sleeper 20:00 - 11:00VND 552k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 23:26 - 13:46VND 561k

Transportation from Hoi An to Ninh Binh

Facts about the transport from Hoi An to Ninh Binh

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport10h 30m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:30 PM
Departures per day161
Distance525 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDuc Duong Bus, Duy Khanh Transport, Full Moon Party Tour, Green Trips, Grouptour, Laman Express, Lotus Train, Queen Cafe Bus, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC, Tiim Group, To Vietnam Travel, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train

Hoi An to Ninh Binh Destination Reviews

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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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Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Dec 30, 2023
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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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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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Bus VIP Sleeper 33 , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Feb 12, 2023
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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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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
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How to get from Hoi An to Ninh Binh

Travelling between Hoi An and Ninh Binh is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 145.54 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.39.

How long does it take to get from Hoi An to Ninh Binh?

It can take you anywhere between 11 and 21 hours to travel between Hoi An and Ninh Binh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Hoi An and Ninh Binh. Bus will bring you to your destination in 10h 30m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 20h 12m to reach Ninh Binh.

How much does it cost to get from Hoi An to Ninh Binh?

Travelling between Hoi An and Ninh Binh can be as cheap as USD 18.39 if you opt for a Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour) bus and as expensive as USD 145.54 if you buy a Laman Express Train 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 Ninh Binh ?

  • 128 from Hoi An to Ninh Binh starting from 12:13 Hoi An An Phu until 19:30 SDT Hoi An Office
  • 24 from Hoi An to Ninh Binh starting from 00:56 Da Nang until 18:05 Da Nang
  • 9 by Bus+Van from Hoi An to Ninh Binh starting from 13:00 103 Ton Duc Thang until 16:10 Hoi An Full Moon Bus

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hoi An to Ninh Binh.

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

Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Green Trips, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Queen Cafe Bus, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Viet Nam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus), Vietnam Luxury Travel

Train

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 Ninh Binh?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 32% took a train
  • 26% chosen Bus+Train
  • 23% chosen taxi+Train
  • 15% opted for a bus
  • 4% chosen Bus+Van