Here, local buses form the basis of transportation provision:
- Stops: Local buses can be boarded at Giap Bat Bus Station, in Hanoi.
- Frequency: Buses typically run every 20-30 minutes.
- Duration: The journey may take 2-3 hours depending on traffic conditions.
- Price: Very cheap, from 50,000 to 70,000 VND one way(less than $3).
It acts as a bridge to the tourist buses, which some travel agencies and hostels run. They are more comfortable and sometimes include pick-up and drop-off services.
There are local buses available from My Dinh or Giap Bat Bus Station in Hanoi to Ninh Binh. It takes about 2-3 hours and buses usually run quite frequently throughout the day. A comfortable ride of 40,000-60,000 VND (roughly between 1.75-2.60 USD) is inexpensive.
1. You should confirm a mode of transport: Train is the main mode of transport between Hanoi and Ninh Binh. There are several trains that run on a daily or weekly basis. One of them is the Ho Chi Minh City-Ninh Binh Express Train (HCMV), operating from Tam Coc Station at Hanoi to Ninh Binh Railway Station.
2. Punch your number into the Internet: You may check train scheduled dates and routes on the Vietnam Railways website or use their mobile app. The time of departure or arrival, stops along the way, and other details are available.
3. Reserve your train tickets: After settling on the dates and train, you can book your train online through Vietnam Railways' official website , or offline ticket shops in Hanoi and Ninh Binh. You will need to mention your date of travel, point of departure, and destination. For domestic trains, you will also need to buy separate tickets for each person traveling with you.