How to get from Hue to Ninh Binh?

Ninh Binh is a land with a long history and culture; It was the capital of Vietnam in the period from 968 to 1010 with three dynasties: the Dinh, the Le and the Ly.
Currently, Ninh Binh is known as a province with diverse and rich tourism potentials with many famous scenic spots, attracting tourists such as Tam Coc - Bich Dong, Cuc Phuong National Park, nature conservation of Van Long wetland, Trang An scenic complex - a place recognized by UNESCO as a world natural and cultural heritage.

This is the detail information

1/ From Hue to Ninh Binh by train

Train is a popular transportation for long distance in Vietnam. Currently, there are 4 trains from Hue to Ninh Binh every day for passengers to choose. Depart from Hue station and arrive in Ninh Binh railway station

• Price: from 330.000 – 1.500.000 VND/pax. Depends on ticket class
• Advantages: Safe, enjoy the beauty of nature and the locals during the train journey
• Disadvantages: Trains in Vietnam are different from trains of Western countries, It will be quite noisy, shaking so it will affect your sleep and experience. The trains stop at the station in Ninh Binh city, so if you want to go to tourist beauty spots as Trang An, Tam Coc, Van Long, ... then you have to catch a taxi or bus to get to those places.

>>>How to book the train ticket?  Book directly at railway station or online at official website of Vietnam railway dsvn.vn

2/ From Hue to Ninh Binh by bus

Many local people, domestic tourists choose by for transfer from Hue to Ninh Binh as the low cost and many buses to choose.

• Departure point: bus office, bus station or simply, catch the bus along the national road 1A
• Travel time: 8-12 hours
• Price: 250.000 – 750.000 VND/pax. Depends on bus company
• Advantages: some buses pick up passengers in Hue city center. So they will not waste time to transfer to bus station. Unlike trains, some bus companies can take you to attractions in Ninh Binh as Tam Coc, Trang An, Van Long. Admire the beauty of nature and local life.
  There are many buses with different departure times for choice
• Disadvantages: Long time travelling on bus, will be tired. In case of the broken bus on the way, the tourists may miss the travel plan. Some buses are not in good condition.

>>>Reference to book online the route Hue to Ninh Binh: vexere.com or12go.asia

Some bus companies for reference:

Hoang Long Bus
-    Departure time: 04.50 – 05.50 – 08.50 – 16.20
-    Price: 320.000 VND/pax
-    Tel: 0234 3 854 854

Phuong Trang Bus
-    Departure time: 18.30 – 20.30
-    Price: 230.000 VND/pax
-    Tel: 1900 6067

3/ From Hue to Ninh Binh by motorbike

For those who are interested in adventure, motorbike is the means that you can choose for your journey from Hue to Ninh Binh for the distance of 600km.

• Motorbike for rent: 120.000 VND – 300.000 VND/day. Not included gasoline
• Travel time: 13 – 15 hours
• Travel route: Along National Road 1A
• Advantages: Proactive in time, save cost, could stop anytime, anywhere to enjoy the sightseeing to relax and take photo.
• Disadvantages: it will be tired when travelling by motorbike, long time travelling and not safe as other transportations.

Some motorbike rental shop for reference:

Hidibikie
Add: 20 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hue
Tel: 0945 418 111
Web: Hidibike.com

4/ From Hue to Ninh Binh by private car

In addition to the vehicles listed above, a private car is also a vehicle you can choose for your journey as the privacy, facilities and comfort.

• Travel time: 10 – 12 hours
• Price: 6.000.000 – 7.000.000 VND ( Sedan, SUV car)
• Advantages: private space, free to stop and enjoy the landscapes, enthusiastic driver will drive you your destinations
• Disadvantages: Long time travelling, tired, higher cost than other transportations

>>>Reference to book Vietnam private car