Results from Ninh Binh to Hue on Saturday, 18 July 2026

There are two ways to travel from Ninh Binh to Hue: by train and by bus.

How far is Hue from Ninh Binh?

The travel distance between Hue and Ninh Binh is 575 km. There are two options to travel from Ninh Binh to Hue: taking a train or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Ninh Binh to Hue?

It takes 10-11 hours to get from Ninh Binh to Hue by train or bus.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled. The train usually departs and arrives on time.

There are two types of train services running the route Ninh Binh to Hue that are managed by two operators: Vietnam Railways and private railway companies.

The state-owned railway company Vietnam Railways operates its own set of passenger coaches. Passenger cars are divided in four classes: Hard seat, Soft seat, Soft bed in compartments for 1-4 passengers and Hard bed in compartments for 1-6 passengers.

The private railway companies Laman Express, Damitrans Express, Charmy Express, New Livitrans Express, Violette Trains and Lotus Train operate their own passengers cars attached to the trains hauled by Vietnam Railways, hence depart and arrive according to the same schedule. The coaches operated by the private railway companies provide a higher level of comfort, with luxury cabins decorated with wooden floor and cozy soft beds. The service also includes bottled water and snacks. Passenger cars are divided in two classes: Sleeper 2-Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers and Sleeper 4-Berth in compartments for 1-4 passengers.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Vietnam.

Where do trains from Ninh Binh to Hue depart?

Trains on the North-South railway line depart from Ninh Binh Railway Station located at 01 Alley 41, Hoang Hoa Tham, Nam Binh, Ninh Binh.

Please arrive to the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Ninh Binh to Hue arrive?

Trains on the North-South railway line arrive at Hue Railway Station located at 01 Bui Thi Xuan, Phuong Duc Ward, Hue.

There are two bus companies running the route Ninh Binh to Hue.

Duc Duong Bus operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 21 passengers and 34 passengers.

HK Bus Lines operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 24 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

Where do buses from Ninh Binh to Hue depart?

Most buses from Ninh Binh to Hue depart from the representative offices of the bus companies in Tam Coc area, outside Ninh Binh.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Ninh Binh to Hue arrive?

Most buses from Ninh Binh to Hue arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in Hue.

From Hue, you can go by train or bus to Da Nang, Hoi An and Phong Nha, or fly to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.