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How to get fromHo Chi Minh to Ninh Bìnhby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Ninh Bình by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Tho Xuan Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Tho Xuan Airport (THD)planeSGN - THD
    2. Take the train from Thanh Hoa to Ninh Binhtrain
    5h 38m
    $72–136

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
    2. Take the bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Ninh Bìnhbus
    12h 16m
    $48–143

  3. Drive 1,392.6 km

    1. Drive from Ho Chi Minh to Ninh Bìnhcar1,392.6 km
    19h 53m
    $162–234

  4. Fly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)planeSGN - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Ninh Bìnhbus
    6h 25m
    $54–103

  5. Fly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Vinh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Vinh Airport (VII)planeSGN - VII
    2. Take the train from Vinh to Ninh Binhtrain
    8h 8m
    $52–154

  6. Fly Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cat Bi International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)planeSGN - HPH
    2. Take the bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Binh Minh to Ninh Bìnhbus
    8h
    $72–143

  7. Bus to Can Tho International Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)planeVCA - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Ninh Bìnhbus
    10h 11m
    $67–138

Ho Chi Minh to Ninh Bình by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Ninh Bình, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh to Ninh Bình. However, you can take the line 49 bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, walk to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) airport, fly to Tho Xuan Airport (THD), take the taxi to Thanh Hoa, then take the train to Ninh Binh. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình via Ha Noi and Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương in around 12h 16m.

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