How to get from Hue to Ninh Binh

By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 16 August 2026

Distance: 453 kmstraight line
Fastest: 6h 0m - 8h 0mby flight
Cheapest: 12 - 25 USDby bus
Ways to go: 4flight, bus, train

All four, side by side

OptionTimePriceDeparts

Flight + BusTime6h 0m - 8h 0mPrice40 - 120 USDDepartsDailyRead more
Limousine VanTime9h 30m - 11h 30mPrice18 - 35 USDDepartsDailyOvernightRead more
Sleeper BusTime10h 30m - 12h 30mPrice12 - 25 USDDepartsDailyOvernightRead more
TrainTime11h 30m - 13h 30mPrice15 - 35 USDDepartsDailyOvernightRead more

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Flight + Bus

Quick and practical, fly to Hanoi and catch a bus south for an easy, well-worn final stretch.

1Phu Bai International AirportHUINoi Bai International AirportHAN
Flight3h 0m - 4h 0m30 - 100 USDDaily
2HanoiNinh Binh
Bus2h 30m - 3h 30m5 - 12 USDFrequent

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Flight · Phu Bai International Airport → Noi Bai International Airport, sold by Skyscanner

30 - 100 USD3h 0m - 4h 0mDaily

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Flight · Phu Bai International Airport → Noi Bai International Airport, sold by Trip.com

30 - 100 USD3h 0m - 4h 0mDaily

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Limousine Van

Comfortable and time-saving, a limousine van gives a smoother ride and a more relaxed overnight journey.

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Limousine Van · Hue → Ninh Binh, sold by 12Go

18 - 35 USD9h 30m - 11h 30mDaily

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Sleeper Bus

Budget-friendly and flexible, a sleeper bus delivers a direct overnight dash with minimal planning and easy booking.

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Sleeper Bus · Hue → Ninh Binh, sold by 12Go

12 - 25 USD10h 30m - 12h 30mDaily

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Train

Cheapest and most classic, ride the overnight Reunification Line for a steady, scenic glide into Ninh Binh.

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Train · Hue Railway Station → Ninh Binh Railway Station, sold by 12Go

15 - 35 USD11h 30m - 13h 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

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

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