Hanoi Bus

Nuoc Ngam Bus Station is one of the most popular bus stations in Hanoi. Conveniently located in the southern part of the city, just about 8 km from Hanoi center, the bus station also offers a variety of bus routes to a wide range of destinations in Vietnam. Discover a detailed guide to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station in Hanoi with bus routes, station facilities, and tips on how to get to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.

Nuoc Ngam Bus Station in Hanoi

Nuoc Ngam Bus Station Facilities

Nuoc Ngam Bus Station is equipped with advanced infrastructure, including comfortable waiting areas, clean toilets, and many other amenities to bring comfort and satisfaction to passengers.

Address: 1 Ngoc Hoi street, Hoang Liet Phuong, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi (Google Maps)

Bus station phone number: 0438 612 158

Nuoc Ngam Bus Station Tickets

Normally, there’s no need to book Nuoc Ngam Bus Station tickets in advance, as you can buy a ticket at the bus station 30 minutes before departure time. However, during holiday periods such as New Year and the Tet Festival, booking in advance is necessary unless you can wait a few hours with the crowd at the bus terminal for the next bus to depart. If you are staying in the city, you can go to the bus station a day or two before your trip and buy your ticket there. 

Some bus companies offer their own online booking systems and let you book seats in advance. However, booking a ticket via an online agent is more convenient, as they offer more options for your trip, and their booking systems are much more reliable.

You can use this search form for booking your bus tickets online.

Popular Routes from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station

The most popular routes with buses departing from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to various destinations in Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, and some other areas of the country:

Sapa (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Nuoc Ngam to Sapa)

Haiphong (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Hanoi to Haiphong)

Nghe An (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Nuoc Ngam to Nghe An)

Da Nang (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Hanoi to Da Nang)

Hue (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Nuoc Ngam to Hue)

Ha Tinh (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Hanoi to Ha Tinh)

Thanh Hoa (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Nuoc Ngam to Thanh Hoa)

Quang Binh (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Hanoi to Quang Binh)

Ninh Binh (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Nuoc Ngam to Ninh Binh)

Quang Tri (bus schedules and tickets are available here: Hanoi to Quang Tri)

If you have a specific time of bus departure in your mind, booking a ticket in advance is recommended, as buses for the most popular routes quite often fill up, especially during holidays. During the high season and public holidays, it is recommended to book a ticket online in advance due to the high demand for departures from Hanoi to various regions of Vietnam.

You can check the bus schedule and book tickets online by using this search form.

How to get to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station?

Nuoc Ngam Bus Station can be conveniently reached by Hanoi public transport.

By Hanoi Taxi

The easiest way to go from the city center to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station is by taking a Hanoi Taxi. The distance from Hoan Kiem Lake to the bus station is just over 7 km.

By Public Bus

Choose one of the following Hanoi bus routes going to Nuoc Ngam Bus Station:

  • Bus 03B: Nuoc Ngam Bus Station - Giang Bien (Long Bien)
  • Bus 04: Long Bien - Central Endocrine Hospital, Branch 2
  • Bus 06A: Cau Gie – Giap Bat Bus Station
  • Bus 06B: Hong Van – Giap Bat Bus Station
  • Bus 06C: Phu Minh – Giap Bat Bus Station
  • Bus 06D: Tan Dan – Giap Bat Bus Station
  • Bus 06E: Phu Tuc – Giap Bat Bus Station
  • Bus 08A: Long Bien - Dong My
  • Bus 12: Nghia Do - Khanh Ha Park (Thuong Tin)
  • Bus 16: My Dinh Bus Station - Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
  • Bus 28: Nuoc Ngam Bus Station - Dong Ngac - Mining University
  • Bus 48: Nuoc Ngam Bus Station - Phuc Loi (Long Bien)
  • Bus 60A: Phap Van, Tu Hiep Urban Area - West Lake Water Park
  • Bus 60B: Nuoc Ngam Bus Station - Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Branch 2
  • Bus 94: Giap Bat Bus Station - Kim Bai
  • Bus 99: Kim Ma - Ngu Hiep (Thanh Tri)
  • Bus 101A: Giap Bat Bus Station - Van Dinh
  • Bus 101B: Giap Bat Bus Station - Dai Cuong (Ung Hoa)
  • Bus 104: My Dinh - Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
  • Bus 106: Mo Lao Urban Area - 103 Hospital - Aeon Mall Long Bien Shopping Center
  • Electric bus E06: Smart City Urban Area – Giap Bat Bus Station

Other Hanoi Bus Stations

There are 5 main bus stations in Hanoi, and you need to choose one depending on your desired destination. Other 4 stations are:

  • Yen Nghia Bus Station - the largest and most modern station in Hanoi, connecting to all regions of Vietnam.
  • My Dinh Bus Station - the station used by buses departing to the to provinces and cities in the Northern and Northwest regions of Vietnam, as well as some provinces in Northeast.
  • Gia Lam Bus Station - the station connecting the capital with the provinces of Northeast Vietnam.
  • Giap Bat Bus Station - the station mainly serving buses going to the provinces and cities in Central and Southern Vietnam.

Some destinations can also be reached by bus directly from Hanoi Airport.

Most tourist buses depart from the central part of the city and a pick-up from hotel service is usually included in the ticket price.