Buses from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha from VND 245k May 2026 ✅

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

Emma F

Horrible! The staf was not friendly at all, they were always looking very angry and were shouting and waving their hands to everyone without doing anything wrong. They smoked in de bus, i could smell it in my cabin multiple times. The bus was 2hours and 30minutes later than said when booked. They were driving very wild so it was not comfortable at all. It was the worst experience we've had so far! Even the start was bad because the paper said we had to go to the busstation to pick us up and there are multiple busstation in tam coc. We ended up following others because on WhatsApp they kept saying go to busstation instead of like sending coordinates. The others were not sure either.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, May 21, 2026

Jenna

We got picked up over an hour late with zero information or anyone to ask, that didn't bother us too much, but we were the first ones there and the last one on the bus as 3 arrived at the same time and there were no one giving any information, and it was a different bus company to the one that was on our ticket. As we were the last ones on the bus we got the back of the bus and these cabins were quite a bit smaller than the others. Also no TVs , it's just a picture in a frame

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 22, Ninh Binh Interbus, May 15, 2026

Leonardo M

We went through secondary roads, no toilet break for 4+ hours and arrived 2 hours late

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Sleeper 34, Thanh Trung Travel, May 11, 2026

Joanna N

Picked this as the shortest time but in truth it took two hours longer. Arrival was confusing as the bus station in Tam Coc had no info but thankfully someone came to find us all. Journey took longer and we didn’t leave on time but the driver was considerate and drove well, not crazy fast. Ample stops, clean bus with comfy beds and options to sit up if preferred. Would use again, but will factor extra time in.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Sleeper 34, Thanh Trung Travel, May 9, 2026

Jonathan B

We left with a delay of 30 mins just to stop at the next mechanic so an oil change could be done. After many stops along the route to load and unload packages and other passengers, we arrived with a total delay of 2 hours. Otherwise the trip was fine and service good.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Sleeper 34, Thanh Trung Travel, May 8, 2026

Evie

Bus left 40 minutes late and arrived 2.5 hours late to destination.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Sleeper 34, Thanh Trung Travel, May 7, 2026

Bethany K

The bus was 3.5 hours late to pick us up with barely any communication at all. We arrived at the pick up spot half an hour before the departure time, as the ticket said to do. Then at 9:15, 15 mins after the departure time, we got a message saying they would be late and arriving at the pick up spot at 10:15. They then proceeded to not message us again and the bus arrived at 12:30 - all of us were cluelessly sat at a bus stop for 3 hours, hoping the bus would actually arrive (they only messaged me, everyone else at the bus stop would have been unaware of the delay.) The bus was good, although the stops were a bit strange. Free toilets though which was nice! Overall, bus quality was fine but the communication and lateness was awful. Meant that we missed a whole day pretty much in Phong Nha.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, May 3, 2026

Martha B

Was delayed by nearly 2 hours and only got told after we asked where our bus was, but service was good

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Apr 29, 2026

Kiriana L

Had to wait 2h for the bus and arrived 3h late. Very poor communication from the company - took over an hour for any sort of update after multiple calls/messages. People also got on the same bus who had tickets booked for an hour later. Bus was dirty and smelt strongly of smoke, no water, no wifi, no communication on board about stops (x2 for what turned out to be a 9h journey).

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Apr 27, 2026

Noelle P

Hallo We had bought a bus ride from Ninh Bhin to Phong Nha 24 april but ended up in Hue, 300 km away. We eventually did get a bus back. I find all of this very annoying, and now we have to drive back for 3.5 hours on top of that. They did make sure we got back on the right bus.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP Cabin 22, Tan Quang Dung Buslines (Nhà xe Tân Quang Dũng Limousine), Apr 26, 2026

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Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Tan Quang Dung	VIP Luxury 22	07:00	14:00	€17.94	3.3
QH Discovery Travel	Cabin 22	07:30	14:30	€17.94	3.7
Full Moon Travel Asia	VIP Cabin	07:50	15:30	€18.06	4.7
HK Buslines	Single Cabin	08:30	16:00	€16.44	5.0
HK Buslines	Single Cabin	09:00	16:30	€16.44	4.0
VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	09:25	16:25	€16.66
Grouptour	Standard	09:45	15:45	€17.94
Ninh Binh Interbus	Cabin 22	10:30	17:30	€16.96	4.3
VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	11:00	18:00	€16.66
Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	17:00	23:00	€24.46
Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	17:30	23:30	€24.46
Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	18:00	00:00	€24.46
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20	18:30	03:30	€24.46
Sapa Discovery Travel	Local Cabin	19:00	02:00	€17.29	5.0
Full Moon Travel Asia	VIP	19:20	02:50	€13.59
Grouptour	Sleeper 41	19:38	03:58	€16.80	3.4
VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	19:55	02:55	€16.66
Duy Khanh Transport	Single Cabin	20:15	03:15	€18.10
Full Moon Travel Asia	VIP	20:35	04:05	€13.59
Ninh Binh Interbus	Cabin 34	21:00	04:00	€11.41	3.9

How to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Ninh Binh to Phong Nha tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha is about 5h. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Ninh Binh and Phong Nha may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha by Bus?

The ticket price from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

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Transportation from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

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Flights are not available

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Facts about the bus from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Cheapest Bus	€8
Fastest Bus	5h
Earliest Bus	7:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	0
Distance	250 kilometers
Bus Companies	Cua Ong Limousine, Duy Khanh Transport, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Ha Long Bus Travel, HK Buslines, King Express Bus, Ninh Binh Interbus, Queen Cafe Bus, Tan Quang Dung Buslines, Thanh Trung Travel, Thuan Hung Travel, TP Booking, Travel Holic Bus, VietNam Travel Bus, Vin Bus

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