1. Train to Dong Hoi
2. Bus to Dong Hoi
3. Flights to Dong Hoi
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From Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi you can travel by train, bus or bus+plane.
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- Embark on a scenic journey from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi, covering approximately 400 km by land. You have multiple travel options, including the popular choice of a train ride or the convenience of a tourist sleeper bus or bus+flight combo via Hanoi. Opting for a train journey, which takes around 8 hours, allows you to enjoy the picturesque landscapes along the way, with ticket prices starting at $8 per person for a hard seat. For added comfort, consider luxury tourist sleeper trains such as the Violette Train and Livitrans Express.
- Alternatively, sleeper bus tickets to Dong Hoi are available for about $14-20 per person, although the travel time of 6.5-8.5 hours may be less comfortable compared to the train. While Ninh Binh lacks an airport, you can catch a direct flight from Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport to Dong Hoi, with flights lasting about 1.5 hours and often offering affordable fares. Although there’s no airport in Phong Nha-Ke Bang, Dong Hoi city provides easy access via local buses or taxis. Accommodation options around Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, including homestays, hotels, and hostels, cater to various preferences and budgets. Secure your train or bus tickets from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi conveniently online, ensuring a hassle-free travel experience. From Dong Hoi, continue your adventure by train to Da Nang and Hoi An.
Dong Hoi – Gateway to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
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- Discover Dong Hoi City in Quang Binh province, a lesser-known gem nestled between the renowned cities of central Vietnam, such as Hue and Hoi An. Positioned approximately 500 km south of Hanoi and 150 km north of Hue, Dong Hoi serves as the ideal starting point for exploring Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and the awe-inspiring Son Doong Cave (Sơn Đoòng), the world’s largest cave. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, located just 45 km from Dong Hoi, offers a plethora of activities for travelers, including trekking, hiking, boat trips, and homestays.
- Embark on cave explorations, kayaking adventures, boat tours, and nature treks, immersing yourself in the stunning natural landscapes and local culture. When traveling from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi, you have three main options: train, tourist bus, or bus+flight via Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport (Ninh Binh lacks an airport). While the bus+flight combo offers the quickest route, note that flights land in Dong Hoi rather than Phong Nha, as there’s no airport in the latter. Secure your train or bus e-tickets from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi online, ensuring a smooth and convenient journey.
| Transfer Mode – Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Train by Vietnam Railways + Tourist Sleeper Trains | 8-9.5 hours | $12-70/pp |
| Sleeper Bus | 6.5-8.5 hours | $14-20/pp |
| Bus + Flight (via Hanoi) | 6-8 hours | $35-80/pp |
How do I get from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?
1. TRAIN from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi
The most used and at the same time cheap transport option for solo low-cost travelers is a trip by Vietnam Railways train, which also includes tourist sleeper trains. Regular trains to Dong Hoi have seats and sleepers for 4-6 passengers in a cabin, tourist trains only have sleepers mostly in cabins for 4 passengers.
Regular trains of Vietnam Railways, marked as SE or QB, are cheaper than tourist trains, tickets from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi cost between $12-40/pp (seat, sleeper), tourist sleeper trains Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Laman Express, Lotus Train, Damitrans Train cost between $60-75/pp.
These tourist trains are very nice, more comfortable and offer better services, possibly even light refreshments and drinks in the cabins. All trains to Dong Hoi also have a toilet and food can be purchased during the journey. You can use about 6-8 trains from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi every day, you can certainly choose your convenient departure time.
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The train travel time from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi is approximately 8-9.5 hours, it depends on the train, each one may have a slightly different time. Trains depart from Ninh Binh Railway Station (1 Hoàng Hoa Thám) and arrive downtown at Đồng Hới Railway Station (Tiều khu 4, Nam Lý), see also Vietnam Railway Map.
You can buy train tickets from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi online and in advance, regular trains also accept tickets on mobile phones. Tourist trains may have slightly different ticket and transfer conditions, so always read all train transfer instructions and conditions carefully.
2. SLEEPER BUS from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi
Another way to travel from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi, and it can sometimes be faster, is to travel by sleeper bus. Sleeping buses are popular in Vietnam mainly among residents, tourists use them only in places that are more difficult to access. On the route between Ninh Binh and Dong Hoi in central Vietnam, companies such as Hoang Long, Đức Thành, Camel Travel, Kim Chi, Vạn Lục Tùng and others operate bus services.
If you would like to go from the Tam Coc area to the Phong Nha National Park in Dong Hoi, there are also sleeper buses that leave from there, you can use them, you can find tickets and connections online. Travel time by sleeper bus to Dong Hoi from Ninh Binh city is approximately 6.5-8.5 hours and tickets cost between $14-20/pp. If you were to decide whether to choose a sleeper bus or a Vietnam Railways train, it is rather better to choose the train. You can search and book bus tickets from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi online.
3. BUS + FLIGHT from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi (via Hanoi)
An alternative way to travel to Dong Hoi from Ninh Binh is by bus and flight via Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport. Ninh Binh does not have an airport, so if you would like to use an air connection to Dong Hoi, you must first go to Noi Bai Airport near Hanoi, which is about 130 km north of Ninh Binh. And from there you can take a direct flight to Dong Hoi.
This option therefore has 2 steps and is also the most expensive option for transportation to Dong Hoi. From Ninh Binh to Noi Bai Airport, there are various private minivans or buses from companies such as Grouptour, Trang An Limousine, Daichii Travel, Duy Khang Limousine, Techbus VN, Truly Ha Giang and XE Vietnam.
They will offer you modern and fast minivans in the price range of $15 to $20 per person and the driving time is approximately 2.5-4 hours, depending on the company. If you want to avoid a transfer in Hanoi, it is best to use these minivans, which will take you directly to Noi Bai Airport, but sometimes they make other stops before arriving at their destination. You can find and book tickets for these minivans to Noi Bai Airport online even in advance.
The second step is then a direct flight from Hanoi – Noi Bai to Dong Hoi Airport (see the airport map of Vietnam). It should be known that the schedule of direct flights is very limited and is offered by Vietnam Airlines, the largest airline in Vietnam. Then there are also connecting flights, but they don’t make much sense for this distance.
The direct flight time from Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport to Dong Hoi is approximately 1.5 hours and tickets are in the range of $60-80/pp for Economy class. Although it may seem that this will be the fastest transport option to Dong Hoi, it may not be. Be aware that you have to arrive at the airport well in advance and if you take into account the transfer to the airport, the transfer time may end up being the same as the train journey.
Direct flights from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport to Dong Hoi can be easily searched and purchased online again.
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❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel route from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi:
1. How to book train and bus tickets from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?
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- You can book bus/train tickets from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can also search another route, e.g. Ninh Binh > Hanoi, Hanoi > Dong Hoi…
2. How long does it take from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?
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- Transfer by sleeper tourist bus from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi takes about 6.5-8.5 hours.
- Transfer by train of Vietnam Railways from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi takes about 8-9.5 hours.
- Transfer by plane – direct flight from Hanoi to Dong Hoi takes about 1.5 hour.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?
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- Travel by sleeper tourist bus from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi costs about $14-20/pp.
- Travel by train of Vietnam Railways from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi costs about $8-70/pp.
- Travel by plane – direct flight from Hanoi to Dong Hoi costs about $25-80/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?
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- Travel distance from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi is about 400 km by train/bus.
5. Are there some luxury sleeper trains from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?
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- Yes, from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi you can travel by sleeper overnight tourist train of Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Laman Express. Laman Express from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi has also 2-berths cabins.
6. Is there a direct flight from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?
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- There are no direct flights to Dong Hoi from Ninh Binh because Ninh Binh has no airport. You can travel by plane – direct flight from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport. From Ninh Binh to Noi Bai Airport you can travel by private limousine/minivan, search and book tickets to Noi Bai Airport with Baolau.
7. What is the fastest way of transfer from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?
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- The most fastest option how to reach Dong Hoi from Ninh Binh is to travel by plane via Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport. You can travel by bus/train to Hanoi and take a direct flight to Dong Hoi.
8. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi?
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- The most cheapest option how to get to Dong Hoi from Ninh Binh is to travel by train – hard seat. But it is really better to book soft seat or sleeper berth. Another cheap option is tourist sleeper bus, but trains are better.
9. Where to travel from Dong Hoi?
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. What are the most interesting things or facts about Vietnam?
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- Vietnam, a country with a captivating allure, is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, including the mesmerizing limestone karsts of Halong Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa, and the bustling waterways of the Mekong Delta. Its rich history unfolds through ancient temples in Hanoi, the imperial city of Hue, and the Cu Chi Tunnels, providing a glimpse into Vietnam’s resilience during wartime. The country’s vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality further enhance the allure of this Southeast Asian gem. Read this: 15 Interesting Things of Vietnam.
13. What to expect from Vietnam Culture?
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- Expect a vibrant cultural tapestry in Vietnam, characterized by traditional values, a strong sense of community, and a deep-rooted respect for family. You’ll encounter a fusion of French, Chinese, and indigenous influences in art, architecture, and cuisine. Traditional water puppetry, folk music, and dance performances showcase the country’s artistic flair. The importance of rituals and festivals in daily life adds a colorful dimension, while the warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese people make for a welcoming and enriching cultural experience.
14. What is the weather in Vietnam and what to expect?
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- Weather in Vietnam varies with a tropical climate featuring distinct wet and dry seasons. In the north, the dry season (October to April) brings cooler temperatures, while the wet season (May to September) is marked by higher humidity and heavy rainfall. Central Vietnam experiences a dry period (January to August) with lower humidity and a wet season (September to December) characterized by increased rainfall. In southern Vietnam, the dry season (December to April) offers warm temperatures, while the wet season (May to November) brings higher humidity and occasional heavy rainfall. For accurate information, check local forecasts.
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🚆 Train Schedule / Timetable – Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi + Train Tickets:
Train Schedule - Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi | Departs in Ninh Binh | Arrival in Dong Hoi | Train Ticket |
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Train SE1 (seat, sleeper) | 23:10 | 06:53 | From $15.50 |
Train SE3 (seat, sleeper) | 21:34 | 05:29 | From $15.50 |
Train SE7 (seat, sleeper) | 08:26 | 16:37 | From $12.40 |
Train SE9 (seat, sleeper) | 15:21 | 00:23 | From $13.40 |
Train SE11 (seat, sleeper) | 23:36 | 09:14 | From $15.00 |
Train SE5 (seat, sleeper) | 17:46 | 02:20 | From $23.00 |
Train SE19 (seat, sleeper) | 21:51 | 05:53 | From $40.00 |
Violette Train SE1 (sleeper) | 23:10 | 06:53 | From $60.00 |
Violette Train SE3 (sleeper) | 21:34 | 05:29 | From $60.00 |
Damitrans Train SE3 (sleeper) | 21:34 | 05:29 | From $60.00 |
Livitrans Express SE1 (sleeper) | 23:10 | 06:53 | From $59.00 |
Livitrans Express SE3 (sleeper) | 21:34 | 05:29 | From $59.00 |
Violette Train SE19 (sleeper) | 21:51 | 05:53 | From $66.00 |
Laman Express SE19 (sleeper) | 21:51 | 05:53 | From $66.00 |
Lotus Train SE19 (sleeper) | 21:51 | 05:53 | From $70.00 |
