Saigon to Phong Nha

Saigon to Phong Nha

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Saigon to Phong Nha Schedule

Saigon to Phong Nha Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietravel Airlines Economy 01:05 - 18:35VND 6,061k
Vietnam Airlines Economy 03:35 - 18:35VND 5,578k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 06:00 - 06:50VND 1,292k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 11:20 - 14:52VND 1,937k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN624013:55 - 15:30VND 3,892k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 15:00 - 16:53VND 893k
VietJet Air Economy #VJ26416:05 - 17:40VND 1,657k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 19:25 - 21:36VND 910k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 20:35 - 19:18VND 1,319k

Transportation from Saigon to Phong Nha

Facts about the transport from Saigon to Phong Nha

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport1h 35m
Earliest Departure6:00 오전
Latest Departure8:35 오후
Departures per day23
Distance1309 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHahn Air Systems, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train

How to get from Saigon to Phong Nha

Travelling between Saigon 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 115.44 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 30.69.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Saigon and Phong Nha. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 11m to reach Phong Nha.

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

Travelling between Saigon and Phong Nha can be as cheap as USD 30.69 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 115.44 if you buy a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) Train 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 Saigon and Phong Nha ?

  • 18 from Saigon to Phong Nha starting from 06:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 20:35 Ho Chi Minh City
  • 5 from Saigon to Phong Nha starting from 07:20 Ho Chi Minh Airport until 16:05 Ho Chi Minh Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Saigon 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 Saigon to Phong Nha, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 59.82.

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 Saigon and Phong Nha

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 Saigon 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

  • 64% decided to fly
  • 36% took a train