Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City

Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City

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Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City Schedule

Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 00:14 - 03:30VND 1,243k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 02:39 - 05:40VND 1,068k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 05:41 - 05:45VND 946k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 07:37 - 06:20VND 2,121k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 08:05 - 08:25VND 829k
Vietnam Airlines Economy 10:50 - 23:30VND 3,074k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 17:11 - 18:36VND 749k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 18:47 - 18:50VND 2,029k
Bamboo Airways Economy 20:30 - 00:05VND 4,050k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 22:34 - 03:35VND 1,298k

Transportation from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City

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

Cheapest Transport$34
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure2:30 AM
Latest Departure6:20 PM
Departures per day23
Distance1338 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHahn Air Systems, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train

How to get from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City

Travelling between Phong Nha and Ho Chi Minh City 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 125.83 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 33.08.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Phong Nha and Ho Chi Minh City depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Phong Nha and Ho Chi Minh City. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 46m to reach Ho Chi Minh City.

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

Travelling between Phong Nha and Ho Chi Minh City can be as cheap as USD 33.08 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 125.83 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 Phong Nha and Ho Chi Minh City ?

  • 18 from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 02:30 Dong Hoi until 16:56 Dong Hoi
  • 5 from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 09:35 Dong Hoi Airport until 18:20 Dong Hoi Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City.

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 Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 90.71.

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 Phong Nha and Ho Chi Minh City

Hahn Air Systems, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์)

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 Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City?

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

  • 61% decided to fly
  • 39% took a train