Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi

Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi

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Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi Schedule

Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 00:13 - 07:43VND 455k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 08:04 - 15:55VND 439k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 10:55 - 18:35VND 684k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 12:39 - 22:22VND 442k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 15:40 - 00:02VND 752k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 17:51 - 02:19VND 496k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 21:39 - 05:21VND 455k
Lotus Train VIP Sleeper 4x 22:02 - 06:02VND 1,650k

Transportation from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi

Facts about the transport from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport7h 43m
Earliest Departure8:26 AM
Latest Departure11:36 PM
Departures per day23
Distance386 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHoang Long, Laman Express, Lotus Train, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train

Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi Destination Reviews

FM
Quite shaky for a night train, not great to sleep.
Train #SE1 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 5, 2024
IG
Sleeper train was fine. Train was only a few minutes late. Live cockroaches on the train though which was jarring.
Train #SE7 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 23, 2023
PC
Not so confortable for a 1st class
Train #SE3 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Sep 15, 2023
AH
Hot cabin, bugs, dirty toilet...
Train #SE3 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), May 5, 2023
AM
It doesn't make any sense to offer this intenary as a two day trip. I essentially attended two different one-day tours. The first one ends at 4pm, then they drop you at the guesthouse without any recommendations about what to do. The second day the tour was supposed to start at 11, but I was sitting around waiting for the pickup unil 1pm and we finished again around 4pm. It's an very touristy tour. The guides were hard to understand (but that holds true for most tours in Vietnam...). The communication over whatsapp was good. I recommend spending a few dollars more to do an adventure tour with camping in the national park.
Train #SE19 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Apr 10, 2023
HJ
Don't do it for the comfort but for the experience. The train itself isn't too comfortable to sleep ok but facilities are all fine and everything ran on time. Quite the experience but don'r expect a great night of sleep!
Train #SE3 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 16, 2022
NL
it was a pleasant experience. the bed was clean, soft enough for this kind of bed and no bad smells from the toilet. a curtain for more privacy would be good if your neighbors are not that pleasant.
Train #SE3 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Nov 14, 2022
BO
The train was OK. It arrived perfectly on time which was great, but sadly our carriage was the only one where the air conditioning wasn't working, so it was a very long, hot journey to Dong Hoi. We arrived around 15 minutes late, which was OK, all things considered. The beds were reasonably comfortable, the cabin was clean and the views were pretty amazing. The toilets are very unclean, but again, we could deal with it. Overall it was about what we expected.
Train #SE7 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Oct 30, 2022
BM
We booked a private (2 person) cabin online. It was available to book and did the payment etc. only to hear a day later that this cabin actually wasn't available. It was a lot of money already paid. Then the contact center told us we could book a 4-person cabin for the two of us for an additional +/- €50 (ehm, excuse me!? We need to pay extra for your mistake? And not a small amount either.. ). We decided not to do this and to just share the cabin with two others. We left from Ninh Binh but our tickets had the departure time from Hanoi on it, so this was not correct either. On the night itself we entered the train, the toilet(s) were disgusting and the staff was smoking inside the train. The cabin was fine - clean and quite new. There were two other beds which were reserved but not occupied yet. After a while the cabin attendent/conductor came by to check our tickets. He closed the door and told us we could have the whole cabin for ourselves for +/- €25 extra, we had to pay him in cash and he would make sure nobody came in... It was all very strange and dodgy since there were welcome papers with guest names on the other two beds, but perhaps those people cancelled or missed their train. Since we really wanted the cabin for ourselves we decided to pay him the amount. However, I believe we would have had the cabin to ourselves anyway, and this cabin attendent just wanted to make money. He took advantage of the situation since we were so tired (it was the middle of the night). The cabin and train were fine, but we felt like we were scammed by this cabin attendent which left us with an uneasy feeling, and the booking process with 12 Go Asia was such a hassle as well. I would appreciate a compensation and would also recommend others to book directly at the train station and not with a partner online.
Train #SE1 1st Class Sleeper, Laman Express, Oct 14, 2022
PP
the driver threw us in a lost place where there was no way for us to find a bus or a taxi.
Train #SE 3 VIP Sleeper 4x, Violette Express Train, Sep 14, 2022
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How to get from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi

Travelling between Ninh Binh and Dong Hoi is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 133.09 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 16.21.

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

It can take you anywhere between 8 and 13 hours to travel between Ninh Binh and Dong Hoi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Ninh Binh and Dong Hoi. Train will bring you to your destination in 7h 43m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 12m to reach Dong Hoi.

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

Travelling between Ninh Binh and Dong Hoi can be as cheap as USD 16.21 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 133.09 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 Ninh Binh and Dong Hoi ?

  • 23 from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi starting from 08:26 Ninh Binh until 23:36 Ninh Binh

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

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi 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 Ninh Binh and Dong Hoi

Hoang Long (Hoàng Long)

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 Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?

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

  • 100% took a train