Facts about the transport from Ninh Binh to Lao Cai
Cheapest Transport
$5
Fastest Transport
5h 15m
Earliest Departure
12:00 AM
Latest Departure
10:45 PM
Departures per day
564
Distance
263 kilometers
Transport Companies
Duc Duong Bus, Fanxipan, Full Moon Party Tour, Grouptour, HK Sapa Open Tour, Ket Doan Travel, Luxury Van Limousine, Ninh Binh Footprint, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Techbus VN JSC, Vietnam Easy Go Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Vietnam Railways, VietNam Travel Bus, VTS
Ninh Binh to Lao Cai Destination Reviews
FM
Fabio M
The Pick up point in Tam Coc could not be reached by the bus and when asked for a pickup, they declined.
The bus wasnt the one on the pictures but was not too bad. (Still not the same as advertised)
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jun 4, 2024
K
Kaitlyn
Pick up was over an hour late and we were waiting thinking we’d be left. We eventually got taken by car to the bus. Then the bus arrived almost 2 hours early!!! Leaving us stuck and a bit stranded in the rain. There was someone smoking on the bus, making the whole bus smell.
Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jan 12, 2024
JS
John S
40 minutes late in departure, poor transfer at Lao Cai died to lack of information.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 28, 2023
G
Gerasimos
Bra buss och bra resa till Sapa från Ninh Binh (Bus Vip 22)
This review was autotranslated
Great bus and great ride to Sapa from Ninh Binh (Bus Vip 22)
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 26, 2023
MJ
Mario J
The bed was good. But there was not really any service on the bus.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 19, 2023
DS
Daniel S
Departed 40 Minutes late, arrived on time. Many stops on the way. Drive felt save.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 25, 2023
TC
Tomislav C
Rude drivers, dirty and old
Van Van + VIP Bus, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 23, 2023
AP
Alicia P
We were 2h early due to the fast driving of the driver.
Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 4, 2023
TR
Tokessa R
Seats were really small and the blanket was stained but the driver was great
The Busdriver drove like a fanatic. We did not feel that save overall. We arrived 2 hours earlier than planned. Luckily our hotel let us in in the middle of the night….
Travelling between Ninh Binh and Lao Cai is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 298.72 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.72.
How long does it take to get from Ninh Binh to Lao Cai?
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 12 hours to travel between Ninh Binh and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Ninh Binh and Lao Cai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h 6m to reach Lao Cai.
How much does it cost to get from Ninh Binh to Lao Cai?
Travelling between Ninh Binh and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 12.72 if you opt for a Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour) bus and as expensive as USD 298.72 if you buy a Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc) taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Ninh Binh and Lao Cai ?
549 from Ninh Binh to Lao Cai starting from 00:00 Ninh Binh Luxury SSB until 22:45 Mr Khanh Travel Agency Ninh Binh
4 by Bus+Van from Ninh Binh to Lao Cai starting from 09:30 Tbus Ninh Binh until 10:15 Mr Khanh Travel Agency Ninh Binh
11 from Ninh Binh to Lao Cai starting from 00:00 Ninh Binh Tam Coc Trang An Bich Dong until 00:00 Ninh Binh Tam Coc Trang An Bich Dong
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ninh Binh to Lao Cai.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Ninh Binh to Lao Cai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Ninh Binh and Lao Cai
Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), HK Sapa Open Tour, Ket Doan Travel (Kết Đoàn), Luxury Van Limousine, Ninh Binh Footprint, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Vietnam Easy Go Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus)
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Ninh Binh and Lao Cai
OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), VTS
What is the most popular transport to get from Ninh Binh to Lao Cai?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
