How to Get from Ninh Binh to Pu Luong?

Pu Luong is a vast nature reserve located in Thanh Hoa, while Ninh Binh is renowned for its stunning landscapes and historical sites. The distance between Ninh Binh and Pu Luong is 142 km. To travel from Ninh Binh to Pu Luong, you will need to take a bus to Mai Chau and then transfer to another bus heading to Pu Luong, as there are no direct bus routes available.

These are two main means of transportation:

1. From Ninh Binh to Pu Luong by taxi

The easiest way to travel from Ninh Binh to Pu Luong is by taxi. The trip takes about 3.5 hours, and it's important to choose a licensed taxi to avoid being overcharged. This route is not commonly chosen by tourists. The taxi fare is approximately 1,300,000 - 1,500,000 VND.

>>> Taxi companies for your reference in Ninh Binh:
Mai Linh taxi: 0229 6 25 25 25 – 0229 6 251 888
Minh Long taxi:  0229 3 88 11 22
Xuan Thanh taxi: 0229 3 68 68 68
Thuy Duong taxi: 0229 3 72 72 72
Hoa Lu taxi: 0229 2 211 444
Ninh Binh taxi: 0229 3 633 788
Trang An taxi: 0303 83 83 83

2. From Ninh Binh to Pu Luong by private car

Due to the transfer limit from Ninh Binh to Pu Luong, renting a private car is the best choice for tourists who want private, safe, and punctual transportation with good services.

• Travel time: About 3 hours
• Price: 1.800.000 VND/way (sedan, SUV car)
• Advantages: be picked up at hotels or homestay as requested and dropped off at the requested hotels.
• The car will follow the route as booked with car rental companies. The driver is professional and know well the travel routes
• Disadvantages: the cost is higher than other public transportation.

>>> Reference to book Vietnam private car

Learn more about Pu Luong journey:

• Pu Luong Rice Terraces - True Nature Beauty in Vietnam
• Everything You Need to Know About Pu Luong
• Peaceful Hieu Village in Pu Luong Nature Reserve
• Best Time to Visit Pu Luong