THE SHORT VERSION
Tam Coc to Mai Chau at a glance.
- From
- Tam Coc Tam Cốc
- To
- Mai Chau Mai Châu
- Road distance
- About 142 km
- Straight line
- 102 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Mai Chau to Tam Coc →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Tam Coc
Tam Coc is a village-resort area about 7 km from Ninh Binh city, known for its river boat trips through karst scenery. Many buses and limousine vans from Hanoi and the north–south sleeper routes drop directly at Tam Coc hotels.
- Hotel and roadside drops
There is no large bus station. Most services stop at hotels or along the main village road.
Arriving in Mai Chau
Arrange the last stretch to your homestay in advance if it's outside town.
- Mai Chau town stops
Most services stop in the town or at partner homestays.
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.
- Hanoi buses for this area often use the south-western terminals.
KEEP GOING
From Mai Chau, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Mai Chau
More buses from Tam Coc
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Tam Coc from Mai Chau by road?+
About 142 km by road (102 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Tam Coc to Mai Chau 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 Tam Coc?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Tam Coc include Hotel and roadside drops, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Mai Chau to Tam Coc?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Mai Chau to Tam Coc guide.
Where does the bus from Tam Coc arrive in Mai Chau?+
It depends on the operator. In Mai Chau, services use Mai Chau town stops. Arrange the last stretch to your homestay in advance if it's outside town.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Mai Chau?+
Arrange the last stretch to your homestay in advance if it's outside town.
What kind of bus runs from Tam Coc to Mai Chau?+
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 Tam Coc to Mai Chau 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 Mai Chau by bus?+
Direct buses from Mai Chau include Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport (HAN), Son La and more. See all connections on our Mai Chau 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.
12Go: Tam Coc to Mai Chau bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Ninh Binh (Get in) ↗12Go: Hanoi to Mai Chau bus listing ↗How BusConnects uses sources →