The distance between Hội An and Ninh Bình is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Hội An to Ninh Bình by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ninh Bình → Hội An if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Danang (DAD) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take the train to Ninh Binh.
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Take the train to Ninh Binh.
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Take the bus to Ninh Binh.
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There are several options for getting from Hội An to Ninh Bình by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫538,060 ($23) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫3,813,220 ($165).
The distance between Hội An and Ninh Bình is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Hội An and Ninh Bình by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hội An to Ninh Bình is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ₫3,813,220 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Hội An and Ninh Bình, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫538,060 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hội An and Ninh Bình. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hội An to Ninh Bình. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Da Nang. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.
Vietnam Railways run train services between Hội An and Ninh Bình. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 13h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hội An and Ninh Bình. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hội An to Ninh Bình. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Da Nang. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
Hoang Long, The Sinh Tourist and Queen Cafe run regular bus services between Hội An and Ninh Bình. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hội An to Ninh Bình. We recommend that you fly from Danang (DAD) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ninh Binh. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Ninh Bình is Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Ninh Bình. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hội An and Ninh Bình. The distance is around 680km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hội An to Ninh Bình is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₫1,450,430 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 45m | ₫3,813,220($165) | 4 times a day | 644km (400 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | ₫1,450,430($62) | every 4 hours | 779km (484 miles) |
Fly to Haiphong (HPH), Bus | 5h 15m | ₫3,228,370($140) | once daily | 715km (444 miles) |
Fly to Vinh (VII), Train | 5h 50m | ₫3,041,220($130) | 4 times a day | 642km (399 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 55m | ₫1,918,310($82) | twice daily | 833km (518 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | ₫2,269,220($95) | once daily | 929km (577 miles) |
Train | 13h 45m | ₫982,550($42) | 4 times a day | 706km (439 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 15m | ₫538,060($23) | twice daily | 711km (442 miles) |
Bus via Hue - Sinh Tourist Office | 17h 30m | ₫748,610($32) | once daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | ₫1,216,490($52) | on demand | 680km (423 miles) |
Ninh Binh Excursion Transport
Hoang Long
The Sinh Tourist
Queen Cafe
Vietjet Air
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Railways
The following major airports near Ninh Bình offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.