Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City

Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City

Ninh Binh
Ho Chi Minh City
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Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City Destination Reviews

MA
Michael A
The room was very comfortable. There was no showers.
Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City, Train VIP Cabin 2x, Vietnam Rail, Feb 5, 2026
ES
Eva S
The staff was very friendly and busy Because of the flood we can’t arrange our destination
Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City, Train 4 beds cabin lower berth, Vietnam Rail, Nov 21, 2025
JB
Johanna B
The train was just okay. Had a sleeper bed in a 6-bed-room. Very little space. The toilets were disgusting because it couldn’t flush. Nobody of the staff really spoke English so whenever food/drinks passed by, I couldn’t even understand what they’re selling. 37h on this train was 37h too much.
Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City, Train 6 beds cabin middle berth, Vietnam Rail, Nov 9, 2025
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Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
Vietnam Rail
Soft Seat
08:17
17:35
$42.59
Bus
Hoang Long Ha Noi
Sleeper
09:00
19:37
$43.30
Bus
Tan Aba
Sleeper
09:30
18:00
$43.30
Bus
Thanh Nhan Hai Phong
Sleeper 40
10:00
12:12
$37.98
Bus
Hoang Long Do
Sleeper
10:30
19:15
$41.78
Bus
Hoang Long Do
Sleeper
11:00
19:45
$41.78
Bus
Hoang Long Ha Noi
Sleeper
11:30
22:07
$43.30
Bus
Hoang Long Ha Noi
Sleeper
12:00
17:10
$45.58
Bus
Tan Aba
Sleeper
12:30
21:00
$43.30
Bus
Hoang Long Hai Van
Sleeper 40
13:00
18:20
$34.19
Bus
Hoang Long Do
Sleeper
14:00
22:45
$41.78
Train
Vietnam Rail
Soft Seat
15:08
03:40
$35.68
Bus
Huy Cuong
Sleeper
15:30
00:30
$34.19
Bus
Hoang Long Do
Sleeper
16:00
00:45
$41.78
Bus
Tan Aba
Limousine 22
16:30
01:00
$64.57
Bus
Hoang Long Hai Van
Sleeper 40
18:00
23:20
$34.19
Bus
Tan Aba
Limousine 22
18:30
03:00
$64.57
Bus
Hoang Long Ha Noi
Sleeper
19:00
05:37
$43.30
Bus
Hoang Long Ha Noi
Sleeper
19:30
06:07
$43.30
Bus
Luxury Van Limousine
VIP Cabin
20:00
08:40
$64.57

How to get from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City

Travelling between Ninh Binh and Ho Chi Minh City is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight+bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 161.00 if you go by flight+Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 66.66.

How long does it take to get from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City?

It can take you anywhere between 9 and 37 hours to travel between Ninh Binh and Ho Chi Minh City depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight+bus is the fastest way to travel between Ninh Binh and Ho Chi Minh City. Flight+bus will bring you to your destination in 8h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 12h 52m to reach Ho Chi Minh City.

How much does it cost to get from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City?

Travelling between Ninh Binh and Ho Chi Minh City can be as cheap as USD 66.66 if you opt for a HTX Sai Gon bus and as expensive as USD 161.00 if you buy a Trang An Limousine, Vietnam Airlines flight+Bus 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 Ho Chi Minh City ?

  • 2 from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 09:50 Ninh Binh QL1A until 10:00 Ninh Binh
  • 1 by flight+Bus from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 07:00 Ninh Binh Transfer until 07:00 Ninh Binh Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City.

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

Bus

Travelling from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City

HTX Sai Gon, Thanh Nhan Hai Phong (Thành Nhân - Hải Phòng)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 97% took a train
  • 3% opted for a bus

Transportation from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City

Facts about the transport from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City

Cheapest Transport$47
Fastest Transport8h 10m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure11:07 PM
Departures per day3
Distance409 kilometers
Transport CompaniesTrang An Limousine, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Rail