| Cheapest Transport | $16 |
| Fastest Transport | 13h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:40 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 675 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Grouptour, Laman Express, Luxury Van Limousine, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Express, Vietnam Railways |
Travelling between Lao Cai and Phong Nha is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 51.15 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 32.68.
It can take you anywhere between 14 and 19 hours to travel between Lao Cai and Phong Nha depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Lao Cai and Phong Nha. Bus will bring you to your destination in 13h 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 18h 32m to reach Phong Nha.
Travelling between Lao Cai and Phong Nha can be as cheap as USD 32.68 if you opt for a Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour) bus and as expensive as USD 51.15 if you buy a Sapa Discovery Travel Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lao Cai to Phong Nha.
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.
Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Luxury Van Limousine, Sapa Discovery Travel
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route