Lao Cai to Ninh Binh

Lao Cai to Ninh Binh

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Lao Cai to Ninh Binh Destination Reviews

YA
Very bad experience! I book 2 tickets using TBus, but ended up using Hason Haivan operator Schedule should be 16.00 but since we are moved to another operator, the bus has a different schedule The customer service contacted me and said that the bus will depart at 16.20, but when I arrived in bus station, the crew said that it will depart at 16.45 (45 mins late). In reality? It departed at 16.55 Along the road, the bus makes so many stop The worst part? The driver is so aggresive, we become very dizzy because of this bus We request to change the seat to the below seat because of the dizzyness, but wasn't allowed even though the seat was empty Such a horrible and traumatic experience
Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), May 30, 2024
RB
Bus left on time, but we arrived in Tam Coc at 4:45am (2 hours earlier than indicated on 12goAsia).
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Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Mar 8, 2024
KG
We booked a VIP bus ticket, but in the end everyone who had a bus leaving Sapa to Ninh Binh between 9 and 10 pm was put on the same bus leaving at 9.25. The driver drove like a mad man and we arrived more than 2 hours earlier than planned in the middle of the night in Tam Coc (not good if there is no one there at the guesthouse yet). We did not make any toilet break during the 6 hours drive and the people from the bus were unbelievably rude - yelling at us when we were not fast enough entering the bus, slapping my feet with a flip flop, drawing the curtains and turning on the private light at my seat half an hour before we arrived, ... I had the feeling they were on drugs. No idea why they operate like that - and why the authorities are not doing anything against it. Never again.
Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 25, 2023
XD
We booked tickets from Sa Pa to Ninh Binh, departure was supposed to be at 12:20. We arrived at the indicated address at 12 and they told us to wait. At 12:30 we asked if the bus was delayed and they told us that it would depart at 1pm. At 1:10pm they told us that the bus was broken and that we needed to wait until 4:30pm, in a different location. Then the departure was actually at 4:40pm (delayed again), the "luxury sleeper bus" was very smelly (like a strong smell of feet mixed with cigarettes). The driver wasa not friendly at all, almost rude. We were originally supposed to arrive in Ninh Binh at 9:20pm, but we arrived at 1am and we had to ask for a late check-in at the hotel. Furthermore, the arrival stop in Nimh Binh is really far from the city center (there are no stop in town) so take this into consideration when booking the same route
Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 23, 2023
MP
In the schedule it said the bus was leaving at 21:45h. I was lucky to be there at 21, because the bus was leaving at 21:15h. Moreover, it was supposed to arrive to destination around 6:30am (even the worker in the office was telling us that)... at 3:30am we were told to get off the bus, so we couldn't plan to spend the night anywhere in advance and we had to knock some hostels doors to have a place to sleep. LET US KNOW THE CORRECT SCHEDULES!
Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 20, 2023
EM
Same as all other terrible reviews. Stopped for hours mid route not sure what to do, but our luggage ended up on the roof which would have been disastrous if it had rained. Staff physically shoving you down the bus and shouting at you. Despite getting confirmation from the helpline that we were definitely getting dropped at ninh binh central hotel, ended up getting kicked out at tam coc bus station 1.5hrs before arrival time so 4.30am. I guess it got us from A to nearly B but it was far from pleasant, but we expected all of this from reading reviews which made it a little easier to deal with
Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 15, 2023
FM
I had the sleeping bus almost only for me, it was quite empty and i got the 5 seats at the end only for me, was excellent so
Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 2, 2023
S
SCAM. After arriving at the bus station and showing the two tickets in VIP class we are told that we have to wait for the next bus. After 10 minutes they told us to get on the bus that was there. They literally put my partner in the first bunk (because to say cabin is too long) and they took me among people who were lying on the floor of the bus to another bunk that was already occupied. They put me there and the man who was inside on the floor. The bus was full of people on the floor in deplorable conditions. The photos on their website are far from the reality. If you want to take a bus I recommend Bookaway and the company Sao Viet in vip cabin.
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Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 22, 2023
JM
The bus doesn’t have toilet, and that’s is a very big problem. Threre are so much stops and we don’t can go to the toilet.
Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 22, 2023
RC
Very unfriendly Service.
Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 15, 2023
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Lao Cai to Ninh Binh Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP Sleeper 34
06:00
16:00
$13.40
Bus
Vietnam Easy Go Travel
Cabin 34
06:30
13:30
$22.96
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
07:30
17:00
$21.05
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
08:30
18:00
$21.05
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
09:30
19:00
$21.05
Bus
HK Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
10:00
17:15
$16.65
Bus
HK Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
10:30
17:45
$16.65
Bus
HK Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
11:00
19:30
$15.79
Bus
HK Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
11:30
18:45
$16.65
Bus
HK Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
12:30
21:00
$15.79
Bus
HK Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
13:30
20:45
$16.65
Bus
HK Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
14:30
23:00
$15.79
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
15:30
01:00
$21.05
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
16:00
01:00
$21.05
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP Sleeper 34
16:25
01:25
$14.30
Bus
Vietnam Easy Go Travel
Cabin 34
17:00
00:00
$22.96
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
17:30
03:00
$21.05
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
18:30
04:00
$21.05
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
19:30
05:00
$21.05
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP Sleeper 34
20:30
05:30
$14.30

Transportation from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh

Facts about the transport from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport6h 30m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day1
Distance325 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGrouptour, Hanoi VIP Transfer, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Viet Technologies Travel, Vietnam Railways

How to get from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh

When you want to get from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 16.74. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 16.74.

How far is Lao Cai from Ninh Binh?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh. Your trip will be a total of 202 miles (325 km). The flying distance is 202 miles (325 km).

How long does it take to get from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh?

The travel time from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh?

The cost of the trip from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 16.74 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 16.74.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh:

  • Bus tickets - USD 16.74 to USD 16.74;
  • Bus+Train price: USD 24.31. From Lao Cai to Ninh Binh starting from 22:30 Sapa SSB until 22:30 Sapa SSB
  • Bus+Van price: USD 25.26. From Lao Cai to Ninh Binh starting from 07:30 100A Dien Bien Phu until 21:30 100A Dien Bien Phu

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 140.00 to USD 286.95.

How many trips per day are there between Lao Cai and Ninh Binh?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 22:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:30. There are 1 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 140.00.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Lao Cai to Ninh Binh? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.