By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 12 August 2026
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Scenic and reliable, the train glides past quiet countryside while giving solo travelers a calm, easy journey.
Train · Ninh Binh Railway Station → Hanoi Railway Station, sold by 12Go
3 - 15 USD2h 45m - 4h 15mSeveral daily departures
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Fastest and most flexible, a private car races door to door with comfort and zero transfer hassle.
Private Car · Ninh Binh → Hanoi, sold by 12Go
35 - 80 USD1h 45m - 2h 30mOn demand
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Fast, cheap, and comfortable, a limousine bus zips straight from Ninh Binh to Hanoi with easy city-center access.
Limousine Bus · Ninh Binh → Hanoi, sold by 12Go
7 - 18 USD2h 15m - 3h 15mFrequent daily departures
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Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital where the ancient Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, French colonial architecture, and vibrant street food culture blend seamlessly.
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