Bus
Travelling from Hoi An to Ninh Binh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is
the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Hoi An and Ninh Binh
An Phu Hoi An Travel, Cocovip Limousine, Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Green Trips, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Queen Cafe Bus, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Viet Nam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus), Vietnam Luxury Travel, VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus)
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to
sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.