How to travel from Ninh Bình to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The distance between Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City is around 1,101km (684 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ninh Bình to Ho Chi Minh City by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ho Chi Minh CityNinh Bình if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Thanh Hoa then fly from Tho Xuan (THD) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,666,915($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫818,790($35)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,286,670($55)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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Drive

Drive to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Distance1,428km (887 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City

There are several options for getting from Ninh Bình to Ho Chi Minh City by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫818,790 ($35) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,666,915 ($115).

The distance between Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City is around 1,101km (684 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,057km (657 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ninh Bình to Ho Chi Minh City is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ₫2,666,915 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫818,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 1 day 6h.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ninh Bình to Ho Chi Minh City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 8h 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 Ho Chi Minh City. We recommend that you take the train to Thanh Hoa then fly from Tho Xuan (THD) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) (VKG) 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 Ho Chi Minh City. The distance is around 1,428km (887 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ninh Bình to Ho Chi Minh City is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ₫2,666,915 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ninh Bình and Ho Chi Minh City

Transport options from Ninh Bình to Ho Chi Minh City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
₫2,666,915($115)
4 times a day1,119km (695 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
₫2,526,550($110)
every 4 hours1,284km (798 miles)
Train to Vinh, Fly5h 40m
₫1,894,915($81)
4 times a day1,101km (684 miles)
Ferry and Plane7h 30m
₫2,643,520($115)
every 20 mins1,331km (827 miles)
Train
1 day 6h
₫818,790($35)
4 times a day1,617km (1,005 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
₫1,286,670($55)
twice daily1,656km (1,029 miles)
Drive
21h 10m
₫2,526,550($110)
on demand1,428km (887 miles)

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Airports near Ho Chi Minh City

The following major airports near Ho Chi Minh City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City
VCA
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City
VKG
Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City