1. Train to Da Nang
2. Bus to Da Nang
3. Flight to Da Nang
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Ninh Binh to Hoi An – The Best Ways to Travel:
From Ninh Binh to Da Nang (+Hoi An) you can travel by train or bus.
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- The distance between Ninh Binh and Da Nang spans approximately 680 km. The optimal modes of transportation include train or bus, with the train being the preferred choice for its comfort and scenic route. Traveling by train from Ninh Binh to Da Nang via Vietnam Railways takes around 13 hours, offering sleeper berths for a more relaxed journey. Alternatively, sleeper tourist buses are available, although the extended travel time of about 16-17 hours may deter some passengers. Upon arrival at Da Nang Railway Station, travelers can utilize taxis or local buses to reach Hoi An, with ticket bookings facilitated by Baolau. Bus tickets from Da Nang (or Ninh Binh) to Hoi An can also be arranged through Baolau. While there are no direct flights from Ninh Binh to Da Nang, travelers can opt for direct flights from Hanoi, offering the quickest route to Da Nang from northern Vietnam. Da Nang International Airport serves as the closest airport to Hoi An ancient town. Secure your train or bus tickets from Ninh Binh to Da Nang and Hoi An conveniently online. From Da Nang, travelers can further explore Cam Ranh, or journey to Ho Chi Minh City.
Da Nang and Hoi An stand as central Vietnam’s most visited destinations.
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- Hoi An, a renowned historic town situated approximately 700 km from Ninh Binh, epitomizes the rich cultural heritage of central Vietnam. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, Hoi An’s well-preserved city center boasts distinctive architecture and a captivating ambiance. Flourishing with traditional crafts such as wood carving, ceramics, and lantern production, Hoi An thrives on its ancient prosperity and continues to charm visitors from around the globe. Notably, Hoi An ranks among the most frequented towns in central Vietnam. While Hoi An lacks its own railway station, travelers can reach the town by train to Da Nang, followed by a local bus or private taxi/Grab ride to Hoi An.
| Transfer Mode – Ninh Binh to Hoi An: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Train + Bus | 14 hours | $15-50/pp |
| Tourist Bus | 16-18 hours | $18-28/pp |
| Private Transfer | 9-10 hours | $200-250/car |
| Bus + Flight (via Hanoi) | 6-8 hours | $50-120/pp |
How to get from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An?
1. TRAIN from Ninh Binh to Da Nang
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- travel by train from Ninh Binh to Da Nang takes about 13 hours
- the overnight trains are comfortable (soft bed), you can buy food and snack
- from Da Nang to Hoi An (20 km) you need to take a taxi or local bus
- see the Vietnam Railway Map
- there are about 6 trains every day of Vietnam Railways from Ninh Binh to Da Nang
- one-way train ticket costs about 300 000 – 1 000 000 viet.dongs ($13-50/pp, hard+soft seat, soft+hard berth)
- also luxury Livitrans Express, Lotus Train, Laman Express and Violette Train ($70-137/pp)
- Laman Express SE19 from Ninh Binh to Da Nang – 2-4 berth cabin
- train station in Ninh Binh – Ninh Binh Railway Station (1 Hoàng Hoa Thám)
- train station in Da Nang – Da Nang Railway Station (791 Hải Phòng)
- Book and buy train e-tickets to Da Nang online on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜, secured payment
- you will receive your train e-ticket to Da Nang by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the train in Ninh Binh Railway Station
2. SLEEPER BUS from Ninh Binh to Da Nang or Hoi An
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- travel by sleeper night bus from Ninh Binh to Da Nang + Hoi An takes about 17-19 hours
- there are typical modern sleeper night buses to Da Nang and Hoi An
- bus companies from Ninh Binh to Hoi An / Da Nang: Techbus VN, Hey Travel, Hung Thanh, Hoang Long…
- one-way bus ticket from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An costs about $18-28/pp
- if you can – it is better to travel by train to Da Nang
- Book bus e-tickets from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An on 12go.asia ➜ on Baolau ➜
3. Go back to Hanoi and take a flight to Da Nang
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- this is the fastest option how to get from Ninh Binh to Da Nang, but via Hanoi
- you can travel by bus or train from Ninh Binh to Hanoi
- it should take about 6 hours (flight from Hanoi to Da Nang takes 1 hour and 15 minutes)
- direct flights from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport to Da Nang International Airport
- there are also various low-cost economy flights to Da Nang
- you can check this article: Airports in Vietnam
- from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An you can travel by shuttle bus, van or private car
- Book and buy your direct flight from Hanoi to Da Nang on Baolau ➜
How to get from Da Nang to Hoi An?
From Da Nang to Hoi An you have to travel by bus/van/minivan or taxi. There are various buses and travel companies operating this route. Travel by bus from Da Nang to Hoi An takes about 1-1.5 hour and tickets cost about $4.80-8.00. You can also travel by bus from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An – find and book tickets on Baolau.
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- various bus companies to Hoi An: TheSinh Tourist, Hanh Café, Hoi An Express…
- modern tourist buses and vans, minibuses
- Book bus tickets from Da Nang to Hoi An on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
What is Baolau? – Online ticket booking
– a company specializing in train, bus, ferry tickets, flights mainly for Vietnam (+ Cambodia and Laos)
– you can buy also a bus tickets (Mai Linh, Hoang Long, Futabus, InterBus Lines…)
– flights of Vietnamese Airlines, JetStar Pacific, VietJet Air, Air Asia as well as flights to neighbouring countries
– ferry tickets in Vietnam (eg. ferry from Hai Phong to Cat Ba, ferry to Quan Lan, ferry to Phu Quoc, ferry to Phnom Penh…)
– routes in Cambodia, eg. Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville, Kampot to Phnom Penh…
– the price of tickets depends on the official price of transport company
– you will see the final price before you make a payment transaction, you can select a seat or berth in the train
– acceptable online train e-ticket in your mobile phone in Vietnam (I recommend to print a ticket)
– read also frequently asked questions on Baolau
What is 12go.asia? – Online ticket booking
– a specialist for train, bus, ferry tickets, flights mainly in Thailand (also tickets for Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos)
– from 2018 you can book train tickets for China online (Beijing to Shanghai, Beijing to Xian, Shanghai to Hangzhou..)
– ferry/boat tickets in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, eg. ferry to Vung Tau, Koh Chang, Koh Samui, Koh Kood, Koh Lanta…
– tickets for the main routes in Thailand, eg: Bangkok to Krabi, Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bangkok to Phuket…
– more information about train tickets and trains in Thailand
– if you buy a ticket of private trains in Vietnam to Sapa on 12go.asia or Baolau (Orient Express, Sapaly…), you must pick it up at the station
– information about 12go.asia read in article about transportation in Vietnam
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Ninh Binh to Da Nang + Hoi An:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Ninh Binh to Da Nang?
2. What is the travel time from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An?
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- Travel by train from Ninh Binh to Da Nang takes about 13 hours.
- Travel by sleeper tourist bus from Ninh Binh to Da Nang takes about 16-18 hours.
- Travel by train+bus from Ninh Binh to Hoi An takes about 16 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Ninh Binh to Da Nang?
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- Travel distance from Ninh Binh to Da Nang/Hoi an is about 700 km by train or bus.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An?
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- Transport by train from Ninh Binh to Da Nang costs about $13-50/pp.
- Transport by sleeper tourist bus from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An costs about $18-28/pp.
- Transport by train + bus from Ninh Binh to Hoi An costs about $20-60/pp.
5. Are there some luxury tourist trains from Ninh Binh to Da Nang?
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- Yes, from Ninh Binh to Da Nang you can also travel by luxury tourist trains of Laman Express, Lotus Train, Violette Train and New Livitrans Express. There are also 2-berths cabins in Laman Express Train and Lotus Train.
6. What is the best option o transfer from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An?
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- The best way of transfer from Ninh Binh to Da Nang is to travel by train, if you can avoid the bus. You can book sleeper berth, there are various trains of Vietnam Railways and also comfortable luxury tourist trains.
7. Is there a direct flight from Ninh Binh to Da Nang or Hoi An?
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- No, it is not possible to travel by plane from Ninh Binh to Da Nang or Hoi An, because there is no airport in Ninh Binh. If you want to travel by plane, you have to go to Hanoi and from Noi Bai Airport you can take a direct flight to Da Nang.
- There is no airport in Hoi An, the closest airport is in Da Nang
8. What is an alternative way of transport from Ninh Binh to Da Nang?
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- From Ninh Binh to Da Nang + Hoi An you can also travel by train to Hanoi and from Hanoi you can take a direct flight to Da Nang. There are various cheap direct flights from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport to Da Nang every day. This way of transport is also the most fastest way of getting to Da Nang from Ninh Binh.
- There are also some direct flights from Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong to Da Nang in central Vietnam. From Ninh Binh to Hai Phong you can travel by bus or van, minivan.
9. How far is Hoi An from Da Nang?
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- Hoi An is about 20 km from Da Nang City. From Da Nang City you can travel by bus or private taxi to Hoi An.
10. Where to go from Da Nang?
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- Da Nang is an important transport hub in central Vietnam, there is a railway station, international airport and various buses to various cities of Vietnam. From Da Nang you can travel by train/bus to Quy Nhon, or you can take a train or direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
11. How to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?
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- From Da Nang International Airport to Hoi An you can travel by bus, van, minivan or private taxi, it takes about 1 hour. Read this article: Da Nang Airport to Hoi An – Bus Schedule.
12. Which beaches can you visit in central Vietnam?
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- Central Vietnam is known for its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches. The best places for visit these beaches are in Cam Ranh coast, Nha Trang area, Quy Nhon or Hue. Read this article: The Best Beaches in Central Vietnam.
13. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.
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🚆 Train from Ninh Binh to Da Nang – Schedule / Timetable + Train Tickets:
FULL UPDATED TRAIN SCHEDULE – CLICK HERE
Train Schedule - Ninh Binh to Da Nang | Departs in Ninh Binh | Arrival in Da Nang | Train ticket - Price |
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Train SE1 (soft seat, sleeper) | 00:13 | 13:23 | From $22.70 |
Train SE3 (soft seat, sleeper) | 21:39 | 11:08 | From $22.50 |
Train SE5 (soft+hard seat, sleeper) | 17:51 | 08:27 | From $22.70 |
Train SE7 (soft+hard seat, sleeper) | 08:30 | 22:52 | From $20.30 |
Train SE19 (soft seat, sleeper) | 22:05 | 12:12 | From $21.30 |
Train TN3 (soft seat, sleeper) | 14:49 | 05:35 | From $27.90 |
Train TN5 (soft seat, sleeper) | 18:08 | 09:09 | From $27.90 |
New Livitrans Express SE1 (sleeper) | 00:13 | 13:23 | From $78.00 |
New Livitrans Express SE3 (sleeper) | 21:39 | 11:08 | From $78.00 |
Violette Trains SE1 (sleeper) | 00:13 | 13:23 | From $78.00 |
Violette Trains SE3 (sleeper) | 21:39 | 11:08 | From $78.00 |
Laman Express SE19 (sleeper) | 22:05 | 12:12 | From $88.40 |
Lotus Train SE19 (sleeper) | 22:05 | 12:12 | From $71-129 |
🚍 Bus from Ninh Binh to Hoi An – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
FULL UPDATED BUS SCHEDULE – CLICK HERE
Bus Schedule - Ninh Binh to Hoi An | Departs in Ninh Binh | Arrival in Hoi An | Bus Ticket |
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Grouptour | 19:20 | 11:20 | From $23.00 |
Techbus VN | 19:20 | 10:40 | From $27.00 |
Techbus VN | 19:30 | 12:30 | From $21.00 |
Techbus VN | 19:40 | 11:00 | From $27.00 |
Techbus VN | 20:30 | 12:30 | From $21.00 |
Hung Thanh | 20:10 | 11:30 | From $15.40 |
Queen Cafe | 20:30 | 12:00 | From $15.40 |
Hey Travel | 20:30 | 13:00 | From $20.10 |
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3 Ways of Transfer from Ninh Binh to Hoi An / Da Nang:
| 1. TRAIN from Ninh Binh to Da Nang | |
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| Travel Time | Travel by train from Ninh Binh to Da Nang takes about 13 hours |
| Additional Information | There are about 6 trains every day of Vietnam Railways to Da Nang |
| Price | One-way train ticket costs about $13-50 per person |
| Arrival Station | Da Nang Railway Station (791 Hải Phòng) |
| 2. SLEEPER BUS from Ninh Binh to Da Nang or Hoi An | |
| Travel Time | Travel by sleeper bus from Ninh Binh to Da Nang takes about 17-19 hours |
| Additional Information | There are typical modern sleeper night buses to Da Nang and Hoi An |
| Bus Companies | Techbus VN, Hey Travel, Hung Thanh, Hoang Long… |
| Price | One-way bus ticket from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An costs about $18-28/pp |
| 3. Go back to Hanoi and take a flight to Da Nang | |
| Additional Information | This is the fastest option to get from Ninh Binh to Da Nang, via Hanoi |
| Additional Information | You can travel by bus or train from Ninh Binh to Hanoi |
| Travel Time | It should take totally about 6 hours |
| Flights | Direct flights from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport to Da Nang International Airport |
| Additional Information | There are also various low-cost economy flights to Da Nang |