Results from Da Nang to Ninh Binh on Monday, 03 August 2026

The easiest way to travel from Da Nang to Ninh Binh is by sleeper train or by bus.

How far is Ninh Binh from Da Nang?

The travel distance between Da Nang and Ninh Binh is 680 km. There are two options to travel from Da Nang to Ninh Binh: taking a train or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Da Nang to Ninh Binh?

It takes 13-17 hours to get from Da Nang to Ninh Binh by train or by bus.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled. The train usually departs and arrives on time.

There are two types of train services running the route Da Nang to Ninh Binh that are managed by two operators: Vietnam Railways and private railway companies.

The state-owned railway company Vietnam Railways operates its own set of passenger coaches. Passenger cars are divided in four classes: Hard seat, Soft seat, Soft bed in compartments for 1-4 passengers and Hard bed in compartments for 1-6 passengers.

The private railway companies Laman Express, Charmy Express, New Livitrans Express, Violette Trains and Lotus Train operate their own passengers cars attached to the trains hauled by Vietnam Railways, hence depart and arrive according to the same schedule. The coaches operated by the private railway companies provide a higher level of comfort, with luxury cabins decorated with wooden floor and cozy soft beds. The service also includes bottled water and snacks. Passenger cars are divided in two classes: Sleeper 2-Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers and Sleeper 4-Berth in compartments for 1-4 passengers.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Vietnam.

Where do trains from Da Nang to Ninh Binh depart?

Trains on the North–South railway line depart from Da Nang Railway Station located at 202 Hai Phong, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang.

Please arrive to the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Da Nang to Ninh Binh arrive?

Trains on the North-South railway line arrive at Ninh Binh Railway Station located at 01 Alley 41, Hoang Hoa Tham, Nam Binh, Ninh Binh.

There is one bus company running the route Da Nang to Ninh Binh.

Duc Duong Bus operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 21–34 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

Where do buses from Da Nang to Ninh Binh depart?

Most buses from Da Nang to Ninh Binh depart from Da Nang Central Bus Station and the representative offices of the bus companies in Cam Le District and Hai Chau District in Da Nang.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Da Nang to Ninh Binh arrive?

Most buses from Da Nang to Ninh Binh arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in Tam Coc area, outside Ninh Binh.

From Ninh Binh, you can go to Hanoi by train or bus or continue traveling by bus to other destinations in Northern Vietnam, such as Cat Ba, Ha Long, Ha Giang and Sapa.