How to get from Hà Nội to Ninh Bình
Choose by where you need to arrive. The train takes you to Ninh Bình station. For a stay in Tam Cốc or Tràng An, compare the full train-and-taxi cost with a shared van drop-off or a private car to your address.
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Compare train, shared van and private car
Vietnam’s tourism authority estimates about two hours from Hà Nội by train or road. Add time for station access, pickup and the ride to your accommodation. Confirm fares and departure times for your date.
Train
A station-to-station journey
- Pickup
- Hà Nội railway station. Confirm the departure station on your ticket.
- Drop-off
- Ninh Bình railway station. Arrange a separate ride to Tam Cốc or Tràng An.
- Fare
- Check your travel date and seat class on Vietnam Railways.
- Vietnam Railways date-specific timetable and faresChecked
- Ninh Bình visitor and transport informationChecked
Search from Hà Nội to Ninh Bình on the official portal. Compare the arrival time with your accommodation’s check-in and add the cost of both station rides. Buy for your actual date and use the station name on your ticket when arranging pickup.
Shared limousine van
A shared ride with a countryside drop-off
- Pickup
- Ask for the exact Hà Nội pickup. Tràng An Limousine lists 23 Phố Tú Mỡ and 56 Phố Vọng among its route stops.
- Drop-off
- The operator lists Tam Cốc and Tràng An. Confirm whether the drop-off is at your lodging or a meeting point.
- Fare
- 170,000 VND per shared seat to Tam Cốc or Tràng An on Tràng An Limousine’s published Hà Nội route. Pickup surcharges may apply.
Send the operator your lodging pin and ask whether your trip involves a shuttle or a vehicle change. Confirm the pickup time, luggage allowance and final fare together. The Nội Bài airport service has its own route and price.
Private car with driver
Groups, bulky luggage or an address-specific pickup
- Pickup
- Agree on a Hà Nội address with the driver. Ask for a separate quote if starting at Nội Bài airport.
- Drop-off
- Use the full address and pin for your stay in Ninh Bình, Tam Cốc or Tràng An.
- Fare
- One published example starts at 1,300,000 VND per vehicle, one way, for the Hà Nội city route with DOP Service.
Ask for a written total for your group, including luggage capacity, tolls and any extra charge for waiting or an airport pickup. For an early departure flight, consider returning to Hà Nội the previous day.
The last leg to your stay
- Ninh Bình station. For a countryside stay, arrange a taxi or ask your accommodation to confirm a station pickup and quote.
- Tam Cốc. Share your lodging pin. If the ride ends at a meeting point, check how you will cover the remaining distance with luggage.
- Tràng An. The Tràng An boat dock and the Tam Cốc boat dock are separate. Use your accommodation’s pin when checking in and the correct dock pin on boat day.