How to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Our pick: A limousine van for speed, or the train for the cheapest, most relaxed ride. Either works as a day trip.
- Distance
- ~95 km
- Options
- 2
- Fastest
- Roughly a tie
- Cheapest
- Similar prices
Every way to make the trip
Train
2–2.5h · $5–10 ppCheap and easy to Ninh Binh station; a great low-stress day-trip or stopover.
Limousine van
1.5–2h · $10–15 ppDoor-to-door vans, faster than the train.
One way, in USD. Bus, train and flight fares are per person; private cars and transfers are often quoted per vehicle. Shown for Hanoi to Ninh Binh — the trip back is usually similar.
Weather at each end
- Jan: Good
- Feb: Mixed
- Mar: Good
- Apr: Prime time
- May: Good
- Jun: Mixed
- Jul: Avoid
- Aug: Avoid
- Sep: Prime time
- Oct: Prime time
- Nov: Prime time
- Dec: Good
Ninh Binh
Hanoi & the north calendar- Jan: Good
- Feb: Mixed
- Mar: Good
- Apr: Prime time
- May: Good
- Jun: Mixed
- Jul: Avoid
- Aug: Avoid
- Sep: Prime time
- Oct: Prime time
- Nov: Prime time
- Dec: Good
Uses the Hanoi & north calendar.
Prime timeGoodMixedAvoid
Hanoi
The capital and the north’s hub — best explored on foot and through food.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh — common questions
- What is the best way to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
- A limousine van for speed, or the train for the cheapest, most relaxed ride. Either works as a day trip.
- How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
- By train 2–2.5h; limousine van 1.5–2h.
- What is the cheapest way from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
- No option is clearly cheapest — the price ranges overlap, so choose on time and comfort: train $5–10 per person; limousine van $10–15 per person.
- How far is Ninh Binh from Hanoi?
- About 95 km.