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

How far is Da Nang from Ninh Binh?

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

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

It takes 13-16 hours to get from Ninh Binh to Da Nang 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 Ninh Binh to Da Nang 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, 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 Ninh Binh to Da Nang depart?

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

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 Ninh Binh to Da Nang arrive?

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

There are two bus companies running the route Ninh Binh to Da Nang.

Duc Duong Bus operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 21–34 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 Ninh Binh to Da Nang depart?

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

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 Ninh Binh to Da Nang arrive?

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

From Da Nang, you can go by train or bus to Hoi An, Hue and Phong Nha, or fly to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.