Hanoi to Phong Nha

Hanoi to Phong Nha

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Hanoi to Phong Nha Schedule

Hanoi to Phong Nha Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Airlines Economy 01:55 - 09:10VND 5,383k
Vietnam Airlines Economy 02:45 - 10:50VND 5,383k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 05:50 - 15:55VND 1,167k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 06:10 - 16:59VND 469k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 08:00 - 19:17VND 1,250k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 10:20 - 22:22VND 1,022k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 13:20 - 00:02VND 961k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 14:20 - 02:23VND 1,057k
Grouptour Sleeper 41 17:00 - 05:00VND 374k
Violette Express Train VIP Sleeper 4x 19:20 - 05:21VND 1,520k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 20:25 - 06:50VND 790k
VietJet Air Economy 23:10 - 17:40VND 2,873k

Transportation from Hanoi to Phong Nha

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Phong Nha

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure1:55 AM
Latest Departure10:15 PM
Departures per day81
Distance603 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBamboo Airways, Damitrans, Duc Duong Bus, Duy Khanh Transport, Green Trips, Laman Express, NewLivitrans Express, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train

Hanoi to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

JB
They got us to our destination close to the advertised time. However, their communication was incredibly poor. First, we were told we had a free upgrade to a VIP cabin bus when we arrived at the bus stop. But then after 2 hours on the bus, we were told to get off - noone told us why we had to get off or where we were - it was a while before we realised we were in Ninh Binh. Eventually we found out we had to change busses - they should have told us this in advance before we booked! We had to wait for an hour sitting on the side of the road, at one point they told us to get on the wrong bus before they realised. When we did get on the bus to Phong Nha, it was not the VIP upgrade we had been promised. The rest of the journey from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha went without issue.
Bus Sleeper, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Nov 21, 2023
RC
Old bus, the seats had cuts in the leather and where not working properly. The driver made only 1 stop for toilet in a 10h trip. He was overspeeding and made some dangerous overtakes. It was hard to get any sleep.
Bus Sleeper 41, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Oct 18, 2023
DM
Air conditioning was broken and we come 3,5hours late
Bus Sleeper 38, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Sep 5, 2023
D
A bus that deserves to exist Night buses are very practical, so you don't have to waste a day in transport.
This review was autotranslated
Bus VIP, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jun 2, 2023
LF
It wasn’t as described in photos. No tv very small sleeper seat. Rude staff, waited 2 hours after departure time to actually get on bus with no info
Bus VIP 33 Sleeper , Cua Ong Limousine (Cửa Ông Limousine), Feb 19, 2023
AR
Not on time with no information when the bus is coming, the driver very impolite, bags were thrown around. When leaving the bus the driver was very angry that we want to get our suitcases from the luggage compartment and even pushed my son to get in there to look for it. No information about the name of the stop so for foregners like us it was very stressful. I found out at the last moment that I am supposed to get off especially that the voucher said arrival at 6am and we aeeived at 4am so I had no way of knowing that it is my stop.
Bus Sleeper 41, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Sep 17, 2022
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How to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha

Travelling between Hanoi and Phong Nha is possible by Flight, bus, train and van. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 217.08 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 20.87.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Hanoi and Phong Nha depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Phong Nha. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 12h 3m to reach Phong Nha.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha?

Travelling between Hanoi and Phong Nha can be as cheap as USD 20.87 if you opt for a Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company) bus and as expensive as USD 217.08 if you buy a Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์) flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Hanoi and Phong Nha ?

  • 37 from Hanoi to Phong Nha starting from 06:00 70 Nguyen Huu Huan until 20:15 338 Tran Khat Chan
  • 35 from Hanoi to Phong Nha starting from 05:50 Hanoi until 22:15 Hanoi
  • 8 from Hanoi to Phong Nha starting from 01:55 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport until 17:20 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Hanoi to Phong Nha starting from 17:10 16 Hang Chinh Hanoi until 17:10 16 Hang Chinh Hanoi

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hanoi to Phong Nha.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Hanoi to Phong Nha, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 56.18.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Hanoi and Phong Nha

Bamboo Airways, Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์)

Bus

Travelling from Hanoi to Phong Nha overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Hanoi and Phong Nha

Duc Duong Bus, Green Trips, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 76% took a train
  • 19% opted for a bus
  • 5% decided to fly