How to travel from Ninh Bình to Ha Giang, Vietnam

The distance between Ninh Bình and Ha Giang is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ninh Bình to Ha Giang by bus, train, taxi, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ha GiangNinh Bình if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương and then to Ha Giang.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫631,640($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Cat Ba then take the bus to Ha Giang.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫865,580($37)
Operated by

Cat Ba Discovery

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Ha Noi and then to Lang Khay then take a taxi to Ha Giang.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,368,735($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ha Giang.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ninh Bình and Ha Giang

There are several options for getting from Ninh Bình to Ha Giang by bus, train, taxi, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫631,640 ($27) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫678,425 ($29).

The distance between Ninh Bình and Ha Giang is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Ninh Bình and Ha Giang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ninh Bình to Ha Giang is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ₫678,425 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Ninh Bình and Ha Giang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫631,640 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ninh Bình and Ha Giang. We recommend that you drive to Ha Giang. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ninh Bình and Ha Giang. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ninh Bình to Ha Giang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương and My Dinh bus station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

BinhMinh Limousine, Cau Me, Hung Thanh and Truly Ha Giang run regular bus services between Ninh Bình and Ha Giang. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ninh Bình to Ha Giang. We recommend that you take the bus to Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương and then to Ha Giang. instead which will take 8h 10m.

The closest major airport to Ha Giang is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) which is approximately 198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang. Dien Bien Airport (DIN) (DIN) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ninh Bình and Ha Giang. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ninh Bình to Ha Giang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ₫631,640 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ninh Bình and Ha Giang

Transport options from Ninh Bình to Ha Giang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 10m
₫631,640($27)
4 times a day381km (237 miles)
Ferry and Bus
14hrs
₫865,580($37)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Train and Taxi
10h 25m
₫3,368,735($145)
once a week500km (311 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
₫678,425($29)
on demand374km (232 miles)

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Airports near Ha Giang

The following major airports near Ha Giang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang
DIN
Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
260km (161 miles) from Ha Giang
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Ha Giang