THE SHORT VERSION
Ninh Binh to Mai Chau at a glance.
- From
- Ninh Binh Ninh Bình
- To
- Mai Chau Mai Châu
- Road distance
- About 133 km
- Straight line
- 104 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Mai Chau to Ninh Binh →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh is about two hours south of Hanoi by road and is the base for Tam Coc, Trang An and Hoa Lu. Public buses use the city bus station, while many limousine vans from Hanoi drop directly at hotels in Ninh Binh and Tam Coc.
- Ninh Binh Bus Station · Bến xe Ninh Bình
In the city. Public buses to Hanoi's Giap Bat station and services further south.
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 Ninh Binh
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ninh Binh from Mai Chau 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 Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Ninh Binh include Ninh Binh Bus Station, 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 Ninh Binh?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Mai Chau to Ninh Binh guide.
Where does the bus from Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh 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, Hanoi, Tam Coc, 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.
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