How to get from Cao Bang to Ninh Binh

By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 29 July 2026

Distance: 271 kmstraight line
Fastest: 6h 30m - 8h 30mby private car
Cheapest: 15 - 25 USDby bus
Ways to go: 2private car, bus

All two, side by side

OptionTimePriceDeparts

Private CarTime6h 30m - 8h 30mPrice120 - 220 USDDepartsOn demandRead more
Sleeper BusTime9h 30m - 11h 30mPrice15 - 25 USDDepartsDailyOvernightRead more

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Private Car

Fastest and most comfortable, sweep door to door across northern roads with no station changes.

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Private Car · Cao Bang → Ninh Binh, sold by 12Go

120 - 220 USD6h 30m - 8h 30mOn demand

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Sleeper Bus

Cheapest and most practical, ride overnight through mountain roads and wake near Ninh Binh's limestone dawn.

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Sleeper Bus · Cao Bang → Ninh Binh, sold by 12Go

15 - 25 USD9h 30m - 11h 30mDaily

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Now that you’re there

What to do in Ninh Binh

Ninh BinhVietnam

Known as Ha Long Bay on land, Ninh Binh stuns with towering limestone mountains, flooded rice paddies, and historic sites including Trang An, Tam Coc, and the ancient capital Hoa Lu.

10 attractions7 local dishes3 things to doOpen the Ninh Binh guide

Cao Bang, before you leave — What to eat and see at the start of the routeCity guide

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