1. Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
2. Train to Ho Chi Minh City
3. Bus to Ho Chi Minh City
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From Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by plane, train, bus.
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- Travel distance from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City is about 1 600 kilometers by train or bus and about 1 100 km by plane from Hanoi. The best and fast way how to reach Ho Chi Minh City from Ninh Binh is to travel by plane, but not from Ninh Binh. There is no airport in Ninh Binh, but you can travel by train or bus to Hanoi and from Noi Bai Airport you can take a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport). Travel by bus/train + flight from Ninh Binh to Saigon (via Hanoi) takes about 6-7 hours and it should cost about $40-100/pp. Another popular option how to travel to Ho Chi Minh City from Ninh Binh is by sleeper train. Travel by sleeper regular train of Vietnam Railways from Ninh Binh to Saigon Railway Station takes about 30-32 hours and train tickets cost about $40-70/pp (regular trains). The last way, but the slowest option, is to travel by sleeper bus. Travel by bus from Ninh Binh to Saigon is not a good idea because it takes a lot of time and it is not comfortable. If you can take a train or flight from Hanoi. Book your train, bus tickets from Ninh Binh or flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) online. Before you arrive to Saigon, you can also read this article: What is the weather in Saigon?
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- Ho Chi Minh City – the biggest city of southern Vietnam and an important transport hub in southeast Asia. If you want to explore southern Vietna, e.g. Mekong Delta region, you should travel to this city. There are various popular travel routes from Saigon to another sites of southern Vietnam. e.g. to Phu Quoc, Can Tho, Con Dao Island. From Ho Chi Minh City you can also travel by bus or plane to Phnom Penh in Cambodia via Bavet border crossing. Ho Chi Minh City offers also various historical places, busy streets, marketes and restaurants. There are 3 popular ways how you can travel from Ninh Binh to Saigon – by train of VR, bus/train + flight via Hanoi or tourist sleeper bus. The most fastest and comfortable option is to take a flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi is easily accessible by train or bus from Ninh Binh. Ninh Binh is about 90 km south of Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam and has no airport.
| Transfer Mode – Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City: | Travel Duration | Cost Range |
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| Bus / Train + Flight (via Hanoi) | 7-8 hours | $35-110/pp |
| Train (Saigon route) | 30-32 hours | $30-70/pp |
| Tourist Sleeper Bus (via Da Nang) | 44 hours | $35-50/pp |
How do I get from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh?
1. BUS / TRAIN + FLIGHT from Ninh Binh to Saigon
1. Bus / Train from Ninh Binh to Hanoi
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- from Ninh Binh to Hanoi you can travel by bus, train or private car
- travel by bus, train or private car from Ninh Binh to Hanoi takes about 2-3 hours
- there are various tourist buses, minivans or trains of Vietnam Railways
- read this articel: How to get from Ninh Binh to Hanoi?
- there is Express Airport Bus No.86 from the Hanoi Railway Station to Noi Bai Airport
2. Direct Flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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- there are a lot of direct flights every day from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
- direct flights is the most fastest option of transfer between Hanoi and Saigon
- airlines from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City: Pacific Airlines, Vietjet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways
- flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 2 hours (direct flight)
- low-cost flights from Hanoi to Saigon start already at $30-100/pp (one-way)
- normal price of the one-way low-cost flight to Saigon is about $50-300
- flights from Noi Bai International Airport, airport in Ho Chi Minh City – Tan Son Nhat Airport
- read this article: How to get from Hanoi to Saigon?
2. TRAIN from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City
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- travel by train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam can take about 30-32 hours!
- trains are comfortable, modern, you can buy foods and you can sleep (there are sleeper berths)
- you can check the Vietnam Railway Map
- there are 2, 4, 6-bed/berth cabins in these trains
- there are about 5-6 trains every day of Vietnam Railways from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City
- one-way train ticket from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $30-70/pp, depends on the type train
- trains depart from Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn)
- trains arrive Saigon Railway Station (01 Nguyen Thong) in Ho Chi Minh City
- Book and buy train e-tickets from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
- this is a top frequented railway route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City – book and buy your train tickets online!
- you will receive your train e-ticket to Ho Chi Minh City by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the train in Hanoi Railway Station
3. BUS from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City
This is the last way how you can reach Ho Chi Minh City from Ninh Binh, it takes a lot of time and it is not a comfortable way. You can travel by sleeper bus from Ninh Binh to Da Nang, visit Da Nang, take a relax and then you can travel by bus from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City. Totally it should take about 44 hours with stop in Da Nang.
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- you can also travel by sleeper bus with stop in Da Nang
- travel by sleeper bus from Ninh Binh to Saigon takes about 44 hours via Da Nang
- bus ticket from Ninh Binh to Saigon via Da Nang costs about $30-45/pp)
- bus companies from Ninh Binh to Saigon: Hey Travel, Hoang Long, Queen Cafe, Hung Thanh, Futabus
- travel by sleeper bus is not a comfortable way of transfer to Saigon
- NOTE: These buses have also another stops before they arrive to Ho Chi Minh City
❓ FAQ – Travel from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City:
1. What is the travel time from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Travel by bus/train + flight from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City (via Hanoi) takes about 7-8 hours.
- Travel by train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) takes about 30-32 hours.
- Travel by tourist bus from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City (via Da Nang) takes about 44 hours.
2. How to book tickets / flights from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- You can book tickets + flights from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- It is possible to book another tickets, e.g. Ninh Binh > Hanoi, Hanoi > Ho Chi Minh…
3. What is the travel distance from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Travel distance from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is about 1600 km by train/bus and about 1100 km by plane from Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Transfer by bus/train + flight from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City (via Hanoi) costs about $35-110/pp.
- Transfer by train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) costs about $30-70/pp.
- Transfer by tourist bus from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City (via Da Nang) costs about $30-40/pp.
5. What is the best way of transfer from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- The best and fastest and also comfortable way of transfer to Ho Chi Minh City is to travel by plane via Hanoi. You can take a train or bus to Hanoi, move to Noi Bai Airport and from Noi Bai Airport you can take a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City. These flight are also sometimes very cheap.
6. What is the most cheapest way of transfer from Ninh Binh to Saigon?
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- The most cheapest way of transport from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City is to travel by sleeper bus via Da Nang. But this option is not comfortable and takes a lot of time. So another option is to travel by sleeper train, it is also a cheap way of transport.
7. Is an train e-ticket to Saigon in your smartphone acceptable?
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- Yes, if you book train e-ticket for regular trains of Vietnam Railways, you can use your e-ticket in your smartphone to board the train. Before you book your tickets, read carefully all the instructions about booking process.
8. Does Ninh Binh have an airport?
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- No, Ninh Binh city has no airport. If you want to travel by plane to Ho Chi Minh City, you can go to Hanoi and from Noi Bai Airport you can take a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Another option is to travel by bus to Hai Phong – Cat Bi Airport (about 150 km from Ninh Binh), from this airport you can also take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
9. Is it possible to travel on motorbike from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh?
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- You can travel on motorbike to Ho Chi Minh City from Ninh Binh. This way is only for the most experienced motorbike drivers and IDP in Vietnam is necessary, if you do not have any driving skill – do not travel on motorbike. You can search and rent a motorbike with BIKESBOOKING.
10. Where to travel from Ho Chi Minh City?
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- One of the most popular travel route from Ho Chi Minh City is to travel by plane or bus+ferry to Phu Quoc Island. Phu Quoc Island is the most visited tourist island in southern Vietnam, it takes about 1 hour by plane to reach Phu Quoc from Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. You can also travel by tourist bus to Ha Tien or Rach Gian and take a ferry to Phu Quoc. Another option is to visit Can Tho or Chau Doc and floating markets in Mekong Delta.
11. Which beaches can you visit in southern Vietnam?
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- Southern Vietnam is known for various nice coastline and beautiful beaches. The best places for visit these beaches are in Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Vung Tau or Mui Ne. Read this article: The Best Beaches in Southern Vietnam.
12. 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 Ho Chi Minh City – Schedule + Train Tickets:
Train Schedule - Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City | Departs in Ninh Binh | Arrival in Ho Chi Minh | Train Ticket |
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Train SE1 (soft seat, sleeper) | 23:10 | 06:50 (31h 40m) | From $30.00 |
Train SE3 (soft seat, sleeper) | 21:34 | 05:44 (32h 11m) | From $30.00 |
Train SE7 (soft seat, sleeper) | 8:26 | 18:10 (33h 44m) | From $30.00 |
Train SE5 (soft seat, sleeper) | 17:46 | 05:18 (35h 32m) | From $30.00 |
Train SE11 (soft seat, sleeper) | 23:36 | 11:30 (35h 54m) | From $30.00 |
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