I live in Hanoi and plan a self-guided trip to visit Bai Dinh Ancient Pagoda/Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh) during the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026. Transportation is now very accessible. Among many limousine companies, I searched on Vexere and found a suitable schedule with XE Vietnam. The round-trip ticket prices are quite reasonable. What I found most impressive is their shuttle service. From their office at 251 Luong Van Thang Street, Hoa Lu Ward to Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tay Hoa Lu Ward, the distance is about 20km. The company enthusiastically provided a shuttle service, even for just one person, covering a total distance of 40km, for only an additional fee of 45,000 VND. My only concern is that the company might lose money. That's the only positive thing about the shuttle service. Happy New Year to XE Vietnam! Best regards.

The pick-up and drop-off service is what I appreciate most compared to other bus companies. However, there should be a discount for groups of two or more. The staff are enthusiastic and friendly. Customer service is good. Bottled water, power outlets, curtains, etc. Overall, the service is good. However, they should put up decals with the Wi-Fi password for passengers who need it (because the bus has it, but many people won't know it).

I went with a small child from check in to boarding the bus. The staff was very enthusiastic and friendly.

Overall, the trip was nice. The driver contacted us 30 mins before he arrived at the homestay. He was a few minutes late but it’s okay. Then he drove around other homestay to pick other passengers. Then he dropped us at the office, where we all had to get out and transfer to 12 seats limousine. After 2hrs45mins, we reached our destination. It would be nice if the driver gave us more info so we have some kinda clue of what’s going on.

The driver is punctual. The bus is comfortable and we arrived 15 minutes early. The driver was a little abrupt in his driving but overall it was very good.

The car is so beautiful, the garage service is so good. Must rate 10*

Driver drove like a proper Vietnamese - passing people in the shoulder in a jam etc. Since there was a huge traffic jam and we were in a hurry to get to the airport, I was rooting for him. If you come to Vietnam expecting people to drive like in Europe, go somewhere else

Great ride from Ninh Binh to Hanoi! We only made 1 transfer from a van that picked us up from our homestay to another larger van with very comfortable seats. The second van took us straight to our hotel in Hanoi. We were picked up at 11:20 and arrived before 2. We made one stop at a touristy place with a cafe and souvenirs and a bathroom and then straight to Hanoi after that. Would absolutely book with them again!

Although ninh binh discovery bus charges a premium of 345000 vnd compared to cheaper alternatives , my experience with the operator was amazing , our driver was polite, friendly and even joked around, and clearly his driving was safer as compared to other limousine buses I saw speeding on the highway, we paid 50,000 vnd extra per pax. and got dropped off to our hotel in Trang an. In all no regrets booking with this operator would travel again with them.