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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 d 10 h
Average duration
1 d 11 h 38 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1059 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 4 buses that leave Ho Chi Minh City for Ninh Bình on Wed, Jul 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 1059 km distance in an average of 1 d 11 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 10 h .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 1 d 13 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:00 AM34h00Ho Chi Minh City4:00 PMNinh Bình$411One-way0 transfers_45505.png)
4:00 AM35h00Ho Chi Minh City3:00 PMNinh Bình$421One-way0 transfers
11:00 PM37h02Ho Chi Minh City12:02 PMNinh Bình$471One-way0 transfers
9:30 PM36h30Ho Chi Minh City10:00 AMNinh Bình$981One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM34h00Ho Chi Minh City4:00 PMNinh Bình$411One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 AM35h00Ho Chi Minh City3:00 PMNinh Bình$421One-way0 transfers
- 9:30 PM36h30Ho Chi Minh City10:00 AMNinh Bình$981One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 PM37h02Ho Chi Minh City12:02 PMNinh Bình$471One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $46.
Distance: 658 miles (1059 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $85 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
25h 30m Average total duration 25h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 50m Average total duration 31h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình costing on average $85 (€70).
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình costing on average $94 (€78).
Other travel options to Ninh Bình take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 0m.
Train takes on average 31h 20m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator HTX Sài Gòn | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 38h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 35h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Hoàng Long (Bắc - Trung - Nam) | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 35h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Phượng Hoàng | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Phượng Hoàng | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Hiền Phước | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Hoàng Long Hải Vân | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 30h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Hoàng Long Hải Vân | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Ngoc Phat | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Hiền Phước | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Xuân Quỳnh (Hải Dương) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Thành Trung Limousine | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Thành Nhân - Hải Phòng | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 37h02 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Live departures
Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 35h00 | 3:00 PM Ninh Bình | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 34h00 | 4:00 PM Ninh Bình | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình
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Buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Bình run on average 47 times per day, taking around 25h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 47 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 658 miles (1059 km) distance in 28h 0m.
Distance 658 miles (1059 km) |
Average bus duration 25h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 47 |
Direct buses 47 |
Fastest bus 28h 0m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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