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How to get fromLào Cai to Ninh Bìnhby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lào Cai to Ninh Bình by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Ninh Bìnhbus bus
    9h 23m
    $18–33

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ninh Binhtrain train
    10h 38m
    $15–426

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Binh Minh to Ninh Bìnhbus bus
    9h 33m
    $21–26

  4. Drive 375.5 km

    1. Drive from Lào Cai to Ninh Bìnhcar car 375.5 km
    4h 26m
    $44–63

Lào Cai to Ninh Bình by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Lào Cai, Vietnam and Ninh Bình, Vietnam?

You can take a bus from Lao Cai to Ninh Bình via Hanoi Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Old Quarter, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, and Hanoi Binh Minh in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ninh Binh via Ha Noi in around 10h 38m.

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