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 11-15 hours may deter some passengers. Upon arrival at Da Nang Railway Station, travelers can utilize private taxis or local buses and various minivans to reach Hoi An ancient town.
- Bus tickets from Da Nang (or Ninh Binh) to Hoi An can also be arranged through online platforms. While there are no direct flights from Ninh Binh to Da Nang, travelers can opt for direct flights from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport, 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 | 14-15 hours | $17-50/pp |
| Tourist Bus | 11-15 hours | $17-35/pp |
| Private Transfer | 9-10 hours | $200-250/car |
| Bus + Flight (via Hanoi) | 7-8 hours | $50-120/pp |
How to get from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An?
1. TRAIN + BUS from Ninh Binh to Hoi An
The first and popular low-cost way of transportation from Ninh Binh to Hoi An is by Vietnam Railways train and bus/taxi via Da Nang city. The train journey from Ninh Binh to Da Nang is a route used by travelers, but it takes a very long time, up to 13-15 hours.
Therefore, it is advisable if you choose a sleeping berth in trains and rest, it is not very comfortable to sit for a long time. From Ninh Binh to Da Nang, there are ordinary Vietnam Railways trains, marked SE, which also include more comfortable tourist sleeper trains such as Livitrans Express, Lotus Train, Laman Express and Violette Train.
Regular trains have cabins with 4-6 sleepers and tourist sleeper trains with 2-4 beds, most tourist trains offer 4 sleepers in the cabin. The ticket price also depends on the type of train you choose, regular trains from Ninh Binh to Da Nang cost around $16-50/pp (seats or sleepers) and tourist modern sleeper trains $65-135/pp per sleeper.
So the cheapest option is a seat, but it is not very suitable for this long route. You can buy food on the trains and the trains also have toilets. Trains depart from Ninh Binh train station, which is about 5 km from the Tam Coc area, a short distance from the city center, and arrive at Da Nang train station, which is also a short distance from the city center (see Vietnam railway map). The train is the best transfer option for solo travelers in terms of price and comfort offered.
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The next step is to travel by bus or other private transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An. On this short route, which is about 25 km, it is possible to use a number of different private bus routes, minibuses, minivans, private taxis, as well as Grab taxis.
The journey by bus or minibus from Da Nang to Hoi An takes about 1 hour and tickets cost an average of $3-17/pp, depending on the type of bus or minivan and where you are coming from and where you want to arrive. Some private transfers will also offer delivery directly to your accommodation in Hoi An.
To travel from Da Nang to Hoi An, you can use various private transport companies such as Barri Ann Travel, April Adventure, Techbus VN, Queen Cafe, Hoi An Express, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Vietnam Explore Travel, they mostly offer smaller minivans and minibuses. These minibuses and minivans arrive at different places in Hoi An, each company can have its own final station or stop.
Together, the journey by train and bus from Ninh Binh to Hoi An via Da Nang city can take approximately 15-17 hours. You can find tickets online and in advance for all train and bus connections from Ninh Binh to Da Nang and Hoi An. When ordering tickets to Hoi An, always carefully read all instructions related to the transfer.
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2. SLEEPER BUS from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An
Another option for low-cost transportation from Ninh Binh to Hoi An or the city of Da Nang is to travel by sleeper bus. Various older and very new and modern sleeper buses of various companies run on this route, such as Duc Duong, Techbus VN, Hey Travel, Vietnam Easy Go Travel, Sapa Discovery Travel, To Vietnam Travel, Queen Cafe, Grouptour, Green Trips, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Full Moon Party Tour, Duy Khanh and more.
There are already very comfortable intercity sleeper buses in Vietnam. The travel time by sleeper bus from Ninh Binh to Da Nang or Hoi An can take up to 11-15 hours, buses also stop or pick up other travelers during the journey.
The travel time is therefore approximately the same as traveling by train. Buses from Ninh Binh that go to the city of Da Nang often continue further to the south of Vietnam and pass through the town of Hoi An, where they also stop.
So some travelers who want to avoid Da Nang city can use these buses. Bus tickets from Ninh Binh to Da Nang and Hoi An range from $17-35/pp, depending on the type of bus and company, very new and modern buses are usually a bit more expensive than older sleeper buses.
Buses also depart from various places in Ninh Binh, for example from the city, Tam Coc or Trang An, and in Da Nang and Hoi An they also arrive at various places, but mostly in the tourist centers of the cities.
You can easily search and book bus tickets from Ninh Binh to Hoi An or Da Nang online even in advance, read carefully all important instructions when buying tickets. Some transport companies also accept tickets to Da Nang and Hoi An as mobile e-tickets, but some companies require a printed receipt. You will see this information when ordering bus tickets online, so check everything carefully.
3. Bus + Flight from Ninh Binh to Da Nang (via Hanoi)
If you are looking for the most convenient and fastest transfer from Ninh Binh to Hoi An or Da Nang, you can take a bus / minivan to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi (You can read this article: How to go to Hanoi from Ninh Binh) and take a direct flight to Da Nang from there.
At the same time, this is a more expensive transport option, a bus or minivan transfer to Noi Bai airport costs approximately $15-20/pp and direct flights from Hanoi to Da Nang approximately $50-200/pp, depending on the class and airline.
However, this way of transportation will save some of your time, the transfer by bus / car and direct flight from Ninh Binh to Da Nang via Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport takes about 7 hours. The direct flight from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport to Da Nang – Da Nang International Airport takes only 1.5 hours, and the transfer from Ninh Binh to the airport takes approximately 3-4 hours (see the map of airports in Vietnam).
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From Ninh Binh to Noi Bai Airport, there are various minibuses or minivans from companies such as Duy Khang Limousine, Techbus VN, XE Vietnam, Duc Duong, Grouptour, Luxury Van Limousine, and flights to Da Nang are operated by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines and Vietravel Airlines.
Most of these direct flights to Da Nang are Economy class. From Da Nang airport, you can easily travel by private minibus or minivan or public bus to Hoi An city. The transfer from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An will only take about 1 hour, depending on where exactly you are going.
Various transport companies operate minibus services between the Da Nang airport and Hoi An, or you can also use private taxis or other cars, or Grab taxi. There are also various private transfers to Da Nang City.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Ninh Binh to Da Nang + Hoi An:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Ninh Binh to Da Nang?
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- You can book your tickets from Ninh Binh to Da Nang on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can also search bus tickets from Da Nang > Hoi An, Hoi An > 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 14-15 hours.
- Travel by sleeper tourist bus from Ninh Binh to Da Nang takes about 11-15 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 $16-50/pp.
- Transport by sleeper tourist bus from Ninh Binh to Da Nang / Hoi An costs about $17-35/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:
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) | 23:10 | 12:32 | From $21.70 |
Train SE3 (soft seat, sleeper) | 21:34 | 11:14 | From $21.50 |
Train SE7 (soft seat, sleeper) | 08:26 | 23:07 | From $18.30 |
Train SE11 (soft seat, sleeper) | 23:36 | 15:58 | From $20.30 |
Train SE5 (soft seat, sleeper) | 17:46 | 08:30 | From $19.70 |
Train SE9 (soft seat, sleeper) | 15:21 | 06:06 | From $25.00 |
Train SE19 (soft seat, sleeper) | 21:51 | 11:50 | From $21.30 |
New Livitrans Express SE1 (sleeper) | 23:10 | 12:32 | From $66.00 |
New Livitrans Express SE3 (sleeper) | 21:34 | 11:14 | From $66.00 |
Violette Trains SE19 (sleeper) | 21:51 | 11:50 | From $66.00 |
Violette Trains SE3 (sleeper) | 21:34 | 11:14 | From $66.00 |
Laman Express SE19 (sleeper) | 21:51 | 11:50 | From $74.00 |
Lotus Train SE19 (sleeper) | 21:51 | 11:50 | From $66-129 |
Damitrans Express SE19 (sleeper) | 21:51 | 11:14 | From $66-129 |
🚍 Bus from Ninh Binh to Hoi An – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Ninh Binh to Hoi An | Departs in Ninh Binh | Arrival in Hoi An | Bus Ticket |
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Duc Duong | 07:00 | 21:50 | From $35.00 |
Duc Duong | 19:00 | 09:00 | From $35.00 |
Duc Duong | 20:10 | 11:00 | From $35.00 |
Duc Duong | 21:40 | 09:30 | From $27.00 |
Techbus VN | 07:10 | 21:55 | From $34.00 |
Techbus VN | 19:15 | 12:45 | From $34.00 |
Techbus VN | 20:45 | 12:00 | From $24.00 |
Vietnam Easy Go | 08:30 | 22:30 | From $38.00 |
Vietnam Easy Go | 19:00 | 09:00 | From $28.00 |
Vietnam Easy Go | 20:00 | 10:00 | From $28.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 17:45 | 06:45 | From $22.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 19:45 | 09:45 | From $33.00 |
To Vietnam Travel | 18:15 | 09:15 | From $31.00 |
To Vietnam Travel | 20:30 | 10:30 | From $17.00 |
To Vietnam Travel | 21:00 | 11:00 | From $38.00 |
Queen Cafe | 19:30 | 11:30 | From $20.00 |
Queen Cafe | 20:30 | 12:30 | From $19.00 |
Green Trips | 20:00 | 12:00 | From $18.00 |
Grouptour | 20:00 | 11:00 | From $31.00 |
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