Region, Vietnam
Getting around Ninh Binh
How to get around Ninh Binh
Most visitors base in Tam Coc and cycle or rent a scooter. Ninh Binh city has a station and bus links to Hanoi, about 2 hours away.
Ways to get around Ninh Binh
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle | 30,000–60,000 VND a day | Best way around Tam Coc, Hang Mua and the paddies |
| Scooter | 100,000–180,000 VND a day | For Trang An, Bai Dinh and Cuc Phuong; a Vietnamese licence or 1968 IDP is required |
| Train from Hanoi | About 100,000–250,000 VND | 2–3 hours to Ninh Binh station |
| Limousine bus from Hanoi | About 150,000–250,000 VND | About 2 hours to Tam Coc; book via hostels or VeXeRe |
Ride-hailing apps in Ninh Binh
A 5 km ride costs about ₫40,000–80,000 ($1.5–3.1).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Grab | Works in Ninh Binh city; few drivers in Tam Coc |
- Taxis exist in Ninh Binh city; in Tam Coc, ask your guesthouse for rides. Grab has few drivers late at night.
Arriving in Ninh Binh
Via Hanoi (Noi Bai) (HAN)
Hanoi Noi Bai then 2 h by bus or private car to Tam Coc; train from Hanoi Station 2–3 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Common and easy on quiet roads, about 100,000–180,000 VND a day. A Vietnamese licence or 1968 IDP is required.
- Driving: on the right. Only 1968-Convention IDPs are valid (US ones aren't); unlicensed scooter riding is common but voids most insurance.
- Onward travel in Vietnam: Cheap flights (Vietjet, Vietnam Airlines) link Hanoi, Da Nang and Saigon; the coastal North–South railway and sleeper buses are slower, scenic alternatives.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Ninh Binh?
No. Use Grab instead.
What's the best way to get around Ninh Binh?
Most visitors base in Tam Coc and cycle or rent a scooter. Ninh Binh city has a station and bus links to Hanoi, about 2 hours away.
How do I get from the airport to Ninh Binh?
Hanoi Noi Bai then 2 h by bus or private car to Tam Coc; train from Hanoi Station 2–3 h.
Is Ninh Binh walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Vietnam Railways
- Vietnam Airlines
- Vietjet Air
- Trang An Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
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