How to get to Ninh Binh ?

Ninh Binh can be considered as a bridge linking Northern provinces with Southern ones and it is located on the trafic life-line including National Highway 1A and trans-Vietnam railway. It is very easy to travel to Ninh Binh by train, bus, motorbike or cycling. 

 

1. By bus

Travelling Ninh Binh by bus is highly recommended due to the ease of catching buses at any time at Giap Bat bus station and the most economic price at only 80,000VND per ticket. Ninh Binh station would be the final destination of buses routine Hanoi- Ninh Binh, which is located right in the heart of the city.

2. By train

Departing from Hanoi, train Hanoi- Ninh Binh stops in Nam Dinh city and then goes straight to Ninh Binh Train Station in the centre of Ninh Binh city. Travelling by train will take around two and a half hours with the price varying between US$2.5- $5 depending on types of ticket.

 3. By motorbike

Travelling by motorbike might be a good choice for passengers enjoying sightseeing the beauty of Vietnam villages with lush green rice paddies; grandiose mountains or poetic rivers on the sides of the road. The routine is easy enough to go without any map since you only have to follow National Highway 1A to the North and pay attention to milestones along the road.

Motorbikes for rent are available in Hanoi Old Quarter with the price of around US$ 10/ per day. However, you must deposit an amount of money up to US$500 as well as your identification paper at the motorbike agents in order to rent one.

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