Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha

Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha

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Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha Schedule

Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Airlines Economy 05:30 - 14:25VND 3,167k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 06:45 - 07:03VND 749k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 09:20 - 08:44VND 1,501k
VietJet Air Economy 11:00 - 19:10VND 3,350k
Bamboo Airways Economy 13:45 - 18:45VND 3,344k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 15:30 - 16:41VND 1,284k
VietJet Air Economy #VJ26416:05 - 17:40VND 2,565k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 19:00 - 18:37VND 1,218k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 21:30 - 22:28VND 1,392k
Bamboo Airways Economy 22:50 - 18:45VND 3,220k

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha

Facts about the transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure7:25 AM
Latest Departure8:35 PM
Departures per day9
Distance1193 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHahn Air Systems, VietJet Air, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train

How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha

Travelling between Ho Chi Minh City and Phong Nha is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 137.08 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 42.38.

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Phong Nha depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Phong Nha. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 23h 51m to reach Phong Nha.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha?

Travelling between Ho Chi Minh City and Phong Nha can be as cheap as USD 42.38 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 137.08 if you buy a Hahn Air Systems 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Phong Nha ?

  • 5 from Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha starting from 20:35 Ho Chi Minh City until 20:35 Ho Chi Minh City
  • 4 from Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha starting from 07:25 Ho Chi Minh Airport until 16:05 Ho Chi Minh Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 92.55.

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 Ho Chi Minh City and Phong Nha

Hahn Air Systems, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet)

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 Ho Chi Minh City to Phong Nha?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 57% decided to fly
  • 43% took a train