There are two ways to travel from Hue to Ninh Binh: by train and by bus.

How far is Ninh Binh from Hue?

The travel distance between Hue and Ninh Binh is 575 km. There are two options to travel from Hue to Ninh Binh: taking a train or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Hue to Ninh Binh?

It takes 11-12 hours to get from Hue 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 Hue 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, Damitrans 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 Hue to Ninh Binh depart?

Trains on the North–South railway line depart from Hue Railway Station located at 01 Bui Thi Xuan, Phuong Duc Ward, Hue.

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 Hue 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 are two bus companies running the route Hue to Ninh Binh.

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

HK Bus Lines operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 24 passengers.

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

Where do buses from Hue to Ninh Binh depart?

Most buses from Hue to Ninh Binh depart from the representative offices of the bus companies in Hue.

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 Hue to Ninh Binh arrive?

Most buses from Hue 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.