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February 2023
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TRANSPORTATIONS
Some useful information about transportation in Ninh Binh
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Getting In
By Train
Ninh Binh's train station is just behind the bus station across the Van River from the post office. At least five trains a day stop en route to Hanoi and at least four stop heading south, taking around 3 hours. Seats to Hanoi range from 44,000 to 85,000VND. Fares vary depending on the class of train and seating. The types of seats include the hard seat and the soft seat, called cabin. Each of the cabins is designed with the air-conditioner and the comfortable seat.
By Taxi
Taxis from Hanoi costs US$70 Taxis from Noi Bai international airport cost about $85 for a 2 hours-journey
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By Motorbike
Besides public transport, visitors can go to Ninh Binh by motorcycle transport, this means visitors both save money, mobility and comfort in traveling. From the city center of Hanoi, along Liberation, through South Bus Station about 3 kilometers from Hanoi, travelers turn left 1 km on the highway Phap Van – Cau Gie and followed by Phu Ly Cau Gie – Ninh Binh.
By Coach
Travelling by coach takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to/from Hanoi, depending on the type of coach and the route it takes. From Hanoi, buses leave from Giap Bat bus station. As soon as you arrive you are likely to be accosted by someone asking if you want to go to Ninh Binh. They are trying to get you on their coach and there's no harm in this, just make sure they take you to buy a ticket at the window in the ticket office (70,000VND) before getting on the bus.
Ninh Binh's bus station is located near the railway station, just across the bridge leading to Phat Diem, on the last section of Tran Hung Dao (Highway 1) going south towards Hue. Buses to all destinations are frequent and you'll rarely have to wait long. If you're not staying near the bus station, you can wait on the main road (Tran Hung Dao) and wave down a bus, but you may be stuck sitting on the floor.
Getting Around
To visit Trang An, Hoa Lu and Bai Dinh Pagoda you'll need to either go by bicycle or motorbike or take a taxi or motorbike taxi between venues, as it's a bit far to walk. Otherwise, book onto a tour or arrange a private car through your hotel.
Distance from Ninh Binh city to touristic site:
• Tam Coc/Mua cave – from 6-7kilometres
• Hoa Lu temple – 12 kilometres
• Trang An Eco tourism – 10 kilometres
• Phat Diem cathedral – 30 kilometres
• Cuc Phuong National park – 65 kilometres
• Van Long nature reserve – 20 kilometres
• Kenh Ga floating village – 25 kilometres
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