THE SHORT VERSION
Mai Chau to Ninh Binh at a glance.
- From
- Mai Chau Mai Châu
- To
- Ninh Binh Ninh Bình
- Road distance
- About 133 km
- Straight line
- 104 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Ninh Binh to Mai Chau →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Mai Chau
Mai Chau is a valley of rice fields and stilt-house villages south-west of Hanoi. Buses and limousine vans from Hanoi take a few hours, and many drop at homestays.
- Mai Chau town stops
Most services stop in the town or at partner homestays.
Arriving in Ninh Binh
Many visitors stay in Tam Coc rather than the city. Check whether your bus continues there or drops you in Ninh Binh city.
- Ninh Binh Bus Station · Bến xe Ninh Bình
In the city. Public buses to Hanoi's Giap Bat station and services further south.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Open-tour buses heading north from Hue can arrive in the early hours.
- Door-to-door limousine vans are common on the Hanoi route. Check luggage space if you have large bags.
KEEP GOING
From Ninh Binh, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Ninh Binh
More buses from Mai Chau
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Mai Chau from Ninh Binh by road?+
About 133 km by road (104 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Mai Chau to Ninh Binh take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Mai Chau?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Mai Chau include Mai Chau town stops, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Ninh Binh to Mai Chau?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Ninh Binh to Mai Chau guide.
Where does the bus from Mai Chau arrive in Ninh Binh?+
It depends on the operator. In Ninh Binh, services use Ninh Binh Bus Station. Many visitors stay in Tam Coc rather than the city. Check whether your bus continues there or drops you in Ninh Binh city.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Ninh Binh?+
Many visitors stay in Tam Coc rather than the city. Check whether your bus continues there or drops you in Ninh Binh city.
What kind of bus runs from Mai Chau to Ninh Binh?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Mai Chau to Ninh Binh bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Ninh Binh by bus?+
Direct buses from Ninh Binh include Tam Coc, Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport (HAN), Hoa Binh, Hai Phong and more. See all connections on our Ninh Binh bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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