From Hanoi to Ninh Binh, you can travvel by train, tourist limousine van, local bus, private car and mortorbike
Ninh Binh is renowned for not its natural landscapes such as Trang An or Tam Coc Bich Dong. Also, the place is famous for its man-made architectures including Bai Dinh – The world’s largest buddhist pagoda.
There are many ways to get to this place, but here are top 5 means of transport recommended for you.
Train
Train is also quite a good option. It’s economical and can be really fun too.
- Where to buy tickets: Vietnam’s Railway offical website dsvn.com or at the Hanoi station (id paper or passport required)
- Train station:
- Hanoi: 120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
- Ninh Binh: 1 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Ninh Binh city.
- Type of seaats: there will be the hard seat and soft seat (recommended)
- Available train: SE5, SE7 and SE19.
- Departure time: 8 to 10 trains depart daily, from 06:00 to 20:00.
- Travel time: 2 – 2.5 hours without delay (arrive at the station 15-30’ prior to the departure time)
- Ticket price: $5-$10 for a one-way ticket.
Tourist Limousine van to Ninh Binh
In case you want a more comfortable option even if it can be a little bit more expensive, a cozier means of transport like our limousine can be a good choice.
- Ticket Price: the price is $15/one way, which is not really expensive.
- Travel Time: 3 hours to get to Halong but it may vary according to the traffic.
- An advantage of limousine van over other options is its spaciousness and comfort.
- Car interior: Seat as it can be reclined up to 45 degrees, rechargeable USB ports, free WIFI and water are also free to use.
Check out Limousine Van Service from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by A21 Tour
Pros of Tourist Limousine van
- Suitable for a large group travelers, as the van has 9 seats, you will have a great time chatting and interacting with others.
- If you travel in small groups, you can also book one or two seat and share the Van with others travellers, a good way to save your budget while traveling.
Cons of Tourist Limousine van
- The van also has several drawbacks including fixed departure time and being available only in the city center.
Private car to Ninh Binh
- Useful if you would like to go straight from The Airport to Ninh Binh.
- Ideal for people who value private space as you don’t need to share with anyone.
- No fixed schedule and you have the privilege to choose whenever to go.
4 seat car
There are 3 types of cars that you can choose according to your needs:
- 4-seater car: Suitable for 2 passengers as a seat would be spared for the luggage and another for the driver. The price is $85.
- 7-seaater car: Perfect for 5 passengers and the price is $95.
- 9-seater car: Ideal as it can deliver up to 7 passengers . The price is $155.
Check out Private Service from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by A21 Tours
Taxi from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- You can also have a look at other taxi companies in VietNam such as Mai Linh, Thanh Cong or Thanh Nga.
- However, beweare that these local taxi driver can only speak Vietnamese, which can cause you difficulty booking you trip.
- Also, there’re chances that you may encounter scams, such as overcharge while using local taxi.
Local bus to Ninh Binh
- Suitable if you are on a budget and cannot afford other more expensive means of transports.
- There are various bus stations in the city center, where you can easily buy a ticket to get on the bus to Halong.
- The price may also vary according to the company, but usually it ranges from 5$ to 8$.
- The staff of these Local Bus can only speak Vietnamese.
- The buses often stop occasionally on the road to pick up more travellers (even though it is illegal).
- Lastly, as the bus stops at the Halong Bus Station, you need to take a cab to your final destination.
Motorbike
- Travelling by motorbike would be an unforgettable experience in Vietnam
- Travel Road: A1 Highway or the Ho Chi Minh Road.
- Travel Time: may vary according to you own speed but usually, it takes for about 4-5 hours.
- Rental price: usually it takes around $7 to $15 per day (an amount of earnest money is often required).
- Types of bikes: automatic, semi-automatic, manual, and touring bikes with monthly, weekly, and daily rental services.
Recommended motorcycle store rental in Hanoi: tigitmotorbikes
Note:
- Riding a motorbike in rush hours is quite dangerous as the traffic condition is really bad.
- You may get into trouble with the police if you don’t have a licence.
- Search for the route you would take in advance if you don’t want to get lost.
- Finding the right road can be tedious if you’re a foreigner.
