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Lao Cai to Ninh Binh Destination Reviews

Kieran A

The bus is the nicest one I've been on in vietnam. But we were given the run around at the station cause no one knew how to help us and eventually we were given tickets for a bus over a hour after our initial departure time.

Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus Limousine 24, Futa Ha Son (Futa Hà Sơn), Aug 18, 2025

Yeremia A

Very bad experience! I book 2 tickets using TBus, but ended up using Hason Haivan operator Schedule should be 16.00 but since we are moved to another operator, the bus has a different schedule The customer service contacted me and said that the bus will depart at 16.20, but when I arrived in bus station, the crew said that it will depart at 16.45 (45 mins late). In reality? It departed at 16.55 Along the road, the bus makes so many stop The worst part? The driver is so aggresive, we become very dizzy because of this bus We request to change the seat to the below seat because of the dizzyness, but wasn't allowed even though the seat was empty Such a horrible and traumatic experience

Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), May 30, 2024

Robert B

Bus left on time, but we arrived in Tam Coc at 4:45am (2 hours earlier than indicated on 12goAsia).

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Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Mar 8, 2024

Katharina G

We booked a VIP bus ticket, but in the end everyone who had a bus leaving Sapa to Ninh Binh between 9 and 10 pm was put on the same bus leaving at 9.25. The driver drove like a mad man and we arrived more than 2 hours earlier than planned in the middle of the night in Tam Coc (not good if there is no one there at the guesthouse yet). We did not make any toilet break during the 6 hours drive and the people from the bus were unbelievably rude - yelling at us when we were not fast enough entering the bus, slapping my feet with a flip flop, drawing the curtains and turning on the private light at my seat half an hour before we arrived, ... I had the feeling they were on drugs. No idea why they operate like that - and why the authorities are not doing anything against it. Never again.

Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 25, 2023

Xuan D

We booked tickets from Sa Pa to Ninh Binh, departure was supposed to be at 12:20. We arrived at the indicated address at 12 and they told us to wait. At 12:30 we asked if the bus was delayed and they told us that it would depart at 1pm. At 1:10pm they told us that the bus was broken and that we needed to wait until 4:30pm, in a different location. Then the departure was actually at 4:40pm (delayed again), the "luxury sleeper bus" was very smelly (like a strong smell of feet mixed with cigarettes). The driver wasa not friendly at all, almost rude. We were originally supposed to arrive in Ninh Binh at 9:20pm, but we arrived at 1am and we had to ask for a late check-in at the hotel. Furthermore, the arrival stop in Nimh Binh is really far from the city center (there are no stop in town) so take this into consideration when booking the same route

Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 23, 2023

Margalida P

In the schedule it said the bus was leaving at 21:45h. I was lucky to be there at 21, because the bus was leaving at 21:15h. Moreover, it was supposed to arrive to destination around 6:30am (even the worker in the office was telling us that)... at 3:30am we were told to get off the bus, so we couldn't plan to spend the night anywhere in advance and we had to knock some hostels doors to have a place to sleep. LET US KNOW THE CORRECT SCHEDULES!

Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 20, 2023

Ellie M

Same as all other terrible reviews. Stopped for hours mid route not sure what to do, but our luggage ended up on the roof which would have been disastrous if it had rained. Staff physically shoving you down the bus and shouting at you. Despite getting confirmation from the helpline that we were definitely getting dropped at ninh binh central hotel, ended up getting kicked out at tam coc bus station 1.5hrs before arrival time so 4.30am. I guess it got us from A to nearly B but it was far from pleasant, but we expected all of this from reading reviews which made it a little easier to deal with

Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 15, 2023

Francesco M

I had the sleeping bus almost only for me, it was quite empty and i got the 5 seats at the end only for me, was excellent so

Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 2, 2023

Sandra

SCAM. After arriving at the bus station and showing the two tickets in VIP class we are told that we have to wait for the next bus. After 10 minutes they told us to get on the bus that was there. They literally put my partner in the first bunk (because to say cabin is too long) and they took me among people who were lying on the floor of the bus to another bunk that was already occupied. They put me there and the man who was inside on the floor. The bus was full of people on the floor in deplorable conditions. The photos on their website are far from the reality. If you want to take a bus I recommend Bookaway and the company Sao Viet in vip cabin.

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Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 22, 2023

Jesus M

The bus doesn’t have toilet, and that’s is a very big problem. Threre are so much stops and we don’t can go to the toilet.

Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 22, 2023

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Lao Cai to Ninh Binh Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP Sleeper 34	06:00	16:00	$13.29
Bus	Vietnam Easy Go Travel	Cabin 34	06:30	13:30	$22.79
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	07:30	17:00	$20.89
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	08:30	18:00	$20.89
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	09:30	19:00	$20.89
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	10:00	17:15	$16.52
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	10:30	17:45	$16.52
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	11:00	19:30	$15.67
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	11:30	18:45	$16.52
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	12:30	21:00	$15.67
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	13:30	20:45	$16.52
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	14:30	23:00	$15.67
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	15:30	01:00	$20.89
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP 22	16:00	01:00	$20.89
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP Sleeper 34	16:25	01:25	$14.19
Bus	Vietnam Easy Go Travel	Cabin 34	17:00	00:00	$22.79
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	17:30	03:00	$20.89
Bus	Ha Son Ha Tinh Sapa	VIP Cabin 21	18:15	00:00	$17.47
Bus	Ha Son Ha Tinh Sapa	VIP Cabin 21	19:00	00:45	$17.47
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	19:30	05:00	$20.89

How to get from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh

Travelling between Lao Cai and Ninh Binh is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 294.87 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.77.

How long does it take to get from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 16 hours to travel between Lao Cai and Ninh Binh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Lao Cai and Ninh Binh. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h to reach Ninh Binh.

How much does it cost to get from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh?

Travelling between Lao Cai and Ninh Binh can be as cheap as USD 13.77 if you opt for a Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour) bus and as expensive as USD 294.87 if you buy a OUROS Travel taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh 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 Lao Cai and Ninh Binh

Asian Bus Travel, Full Moon Travel Asia, Futa Ha Son (Futa Hà Sơn), G8 Sapa Open Tour, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Ha Son Ha Tinh Sapa, HK Buslines, Ninh Binh Footprint, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số)

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 Lao Cai and Ninh Binh

Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, Mui Ne Private Car, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), Taxigo vn, Viet Technologies Travel

Transportation from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh

Facts about the transport from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh

Cheapest Transport	$14
Fastest Transport	6h 15m
Earliest Departure	5:35 AM
Latest Departure	11:15 PM
Departures per day	110
Distance	313 kilometers
Transport Companies	Asian Bus Travel, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Grouptour, Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, HK Buslines, Mui Ne Private Car, Ninh Binh Footprint, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Taxigo vn, Viet Technologies Travel, Vietnam Railways

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