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Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine van or train
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
The limousine van is the direct way: dozens of 9 to 12-seat vans leave Hanoi's Old Quarter and Noi Bai airport from about 04:30 to evening for Tam Coc, Trang An boat station or Ninh Binh city, about 2 to 3 hours, from 187,500₫ for October 2026. Southbound SE trains take 2 hours 13 minutes from Ga Hà Nội, from 106,000₫ soft seat, but stop at Ninh Bình station in the city, requiring a ride to Tam Coc or Trang An.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh time, fare and drop-off
| Usual way | Limousine van, dropping at Tam Coc or Trang An |
|---|---|
| Typical time | About 2 to 3 h by van; 2 h 13 min by train |
| What it costs | Van from 187,500₫; train from 106,000₫ |
| Where it arrives | Tam Coc, Trang An boat station or Ninh Binh city by van; Ga Ninh Bình by train |
Pickup points in Hanoi
Each van company has its own pickup points, and the address is on the booking. For October 2026 they included streets around the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake (160 and 214 Trần Quang Khải, 130 Trần Nhật Duật, 01 Lê Lai), the Đồng Tàu urban area south of the centre (N7 and N9 Đồng Tàu), and Noi Bai airport.
Several also offer to collect from your hotel in the Old Quarter for a higher fare.
The trains leave from Ga Hà Nội (Hanoi station) on Le Duan street.
Tam Coc, Trang An or Ninh Binh city
Where you get off decides how much more travelling you do. Most of the limousine vans go on past Ninh Binh city to Tam Coc or the Trang An boat station, where the boat trips start, and several drop at hotels there.
Some stop at their office in Ninh Binh city, on Lương Văn Thăng street, or at Bến xe Đồng Gừng (Dong Gung bus station).
The train stops at Ga Ninh Bình, in the city. From there you need a Grab, a taxi or a pickup from your hotel to reach Tam Coc or Trang An.
Picking the right drop-off
Check the drop-off before you book, not just the price: a van that ends in Ninh Binh city leaves you with the same onward ride as the train. Vans that go to the Trang An boat station or into Tam Coc are the ones that save it.
The southbound trains are seat and sleeper trains on their way to Huế and Ho Chi Minh City, so a short ride to Ninh Bình can be in a soft seat or a berth; the berth costs more for the same two hours.
Ninh Binh to Hanoi
Limousine vans leave Tam Coc, the Trang An boat station and Ninh Binh city from about 04:25 to the evening and take about 2 to 3 hours to Hanoi's Old Quarter or Noi Bai airport, from 187,500₫. Northbound trains call at Ninh Bình at 02:14 (SE4), 03:24 (SE2), 08:18 (SE20), 13:59 (SE8) and 16:55 (SE6), taking 2 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 52 minutes to Ga Hà Nội, from 92,000₫.
Ninh Binh to Hanoi time and fare
| Usual way | Limousine van from Tam Coc or Trang An |
|---|---|
| Typical time | About 2 to 3 h by van; 2 h 18 min to 2 h 52 min by train |
| What it costs | Van from 187,500₫; train from 92,000₫ |
| Where it departs | Your hotel, Tam Coc, Trang An or the van office; Ga Ninh Bình |
Leaving Ninh Binh
Most vans collect from hotels in Tam Coc and around Trang An, or from their office there, so you rarely need to get into the city. The train leaves from Ga Ninh Bình in the city.
Arriving in Hanoi, or at Noi Bai
Vans end at their Hanoi office or the Old Quarter, and many go on to Noi Bai airport. The trains end at Ga Hà Nội on Le Duan street.
Straight to the airport
For a flight out of Hanoi, a van booked straight to Noi Bai saves going into the city: Duy Khang, Trang An Limousine, Ninh Binh Car, XE VietNam and Daiichi Travel all sold Ninh Binh to the airport for October 2026.
Van to the boats, or train to the town
Ninh Binh is 115 km south of Hanoi by rail, on the main line to the south, and the trip is short whichever way you go. What matters is where you are going in Ninh Binh.
Limousine vans are the usual choice because they go where visitors go: Tam Coc and the boat station at Trang An, outside the city. For October 2026 departures, more than 1,200 combinations of van, time and pickup point were on sale online, from about 04:30 to the evening.
The train is the North-South line. Six SE trains a day stop at Ga Ninh Bình on their way south, 2 hours 13 minutes from Ga Hà Nội, but the station is in the city, so you still need a ride to Tam Coc or Trang An.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh train and van times
Trains, as published by the railway for October 2026:
- Hà Nội to Ninh Bình: SE7 06:00 to 08:13, SE5 08:00 to 10:13, SE9 13:00 to 15:14, SE3 19:20 to 21:33, SE19 19:45 to 21:54, SE1 21:45 to 00:00
- Ninh Bình to Hà Nội: SE4 02:14 to 04:36, SE2 03:24 to 05:42, SE20 08:18 to 11:10, SE8 13:59 to 16:20, SE6 16:55 to 19:14
Vans. Duy Khang and Trang An Limousine sold departures about every half-hour from early morning; Binh Minh ran hourly from 07:00 to 19:00, and King Express hourly from 06:10 to 19:10 from 19 Hang Thiec.
Van and train fares to Ninh Binh
Train, the railway's own fares, Hà Nội to Ninh Bình, October 2026, insurance included:
Limousine vans online, fees included:
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: what people ask
How long does it take from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
About 2 hours 13 minutes by train to Ga Ninh Bình, and about 2 to 3 hours by limousine van to Tam Coc or Trang An, depending on pickups and traffic.
How much is the train from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
For October 2026, from 106,000₫ for a soft seat, 146,000₫ for a berth in a six-berth compartment, and 197,000₫ to 264,000₫ in a four-berth compartment, the railway's own fares.
How much is the limousine from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
From 187,500₫ to about 245,000₫ for a seat with most companies sold online for October 2026; more with a hotel or airport pickup.
Does the train from Hanoi go to Tam Coc?
No. It stops at Ga Ninh Bình, in the city. Tam Coc and Trang An are a road ride further, so many visitors take a van that goes all the way.
Where does the limousine from Hanoi drop off in Ninh Binh?
It depends on the company: Tam Coc, the Trang An boat station, a hotel there, an office in Ninh Binh city on Lương Văn Thăng street, or Bến xe Đồng Gừng. The booking shows the drop-off.
What time is the first train from Hanoi to Ninh Binh?
SE7 at 06:00, arriving at 08:13, on the railway's timetable for October 2026. The next is SE5 at 08:00.
Can I go from Ninh Binh straight to Noi Bai airport?
Yes. Several van companies sold Ninh Binh to Noi Bai directly for October 2026, including Duy Khang, Trang An Limousine, Ninh Binh Car and XE VietNam.