Buses from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha from VND 350k Feb 2026

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

Timur Z

Was comfortable. It didn’t have seatbelts though.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Feb 14, 2026

Gerard D

Rude personal. First 1,5 hour 3 stops. Then no stop anymore. Somebody asked for toilet. They refused that. Beds were good.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Feb 12, 2026

Holly M

The bus was 1hr30mins late, no one was telling us what was happening, just kept saying we would be next!

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Feb 8, 2026

Kennedi

Was supposed to be a 6 hour journey got picked up an hour and 45 minutes late and took 4 extra hours as the drivers were stopping off for unrelated stops not telling the passengers, delivering parcels and picking up un registered passengers from random stops.

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

Hannah J

Have been on many sleeper buses and they all usually stop at least every 2 hours and that’s overnight. This was a day time bus when your body is awake too, so we had 1 stop for over 20 minutes an hour in to the trip, then didn’t stop at all for the rest of the trip, over 5 hours with no toilet stop. At least 6 of us needed to go and when I asked the driver he got very angry with us! This is not safe to go 5 hours without stopping at all. Very bad service. How a driver can drive for over 5 hours without a stop is not safe either.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Feb 2, 2026

Joshua C

Very comfortable bus. The bus left about 30 minutes prior to the schedule time. I received a message via WhatsApp the day before informing me of the change. Overall, pleasant experience.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Feb 2, 2026

Helgee W

Overall Bus was 4 hours late. Made may stops Pick Up was false and hat to wait 1,5h until someone came to pick us up. No real Description of the Bus or where it would stop.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Sleeper 34, Thanh Trung Travel, Feb 1, 2026

Magdalena S

Very nice, they picked up from the hotel, unfortunately there was a strange smell in the bus and all my clothes were soaked in it after the ride.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 22, Ninh Binh Interbus, Feb 1, 2026

Jessica M

Bus departed 1 hour late and the seats were not very comfortable.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Jan 30, 2026

Lena S

I booked a bus for 10:30. Later I received a message that the bus was full and I would have to take the next one 3 hours later. The bus then took not 6.5 hours, but over 9 hours.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Jan 24, 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	€17.87	3.3
QH Discovery Travel	Cabin 22	07:30	14:30	€17.87	3.7
Full Moon Travel Asia	VIP Cabin	07:50	15:30	€17.72	4.7
HK Buslines	Single Cabin	08:30	16:00	€16.38	5.0
HK Buslines	Single Cabin	09:00	16:30	€16.38	4.0
VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	09:25	16:25	€16.60
Grouptour	Standard	09:45	15:45	€17.87
Ninh Binh Interbus	Cabin 22	10:30	17:30	€16.90	4.3
VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	11:00	18:00	€16.60
Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	17:00	23:00	€24.37
Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	17:30	23:30	€24.37
Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	18:00	00:00	€24.37
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20	18:30	03:30	€24.37
Sapa Discovery Travel	Local Cabin	19:00	02:00	€17.22	5.0
Full Moon Travel Asia	VIP	19:20	02:50	€13.33
Grouptour	Sleeper 41	19:38	03:58	€16.73	3.4
VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	19:55	02:55	€16.60
Duy Khanh Transport	Single Cabin	20:15	03:15	€18.03
Full Moon Travel Asia	VIP	20:35	04:05	€13.33
Ninh Binh Interbus	Cabin 34	21:00	04:00	€11.37	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.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Ferries are not available

Flights are not available

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Facts about the bus from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Cheapest Bus	€12
Fastest Bus	5h
Earliest Bus	7:30 早上
Latest Bus	10:45 晚上
Daily Bus Routes	0
Distance	250 kilometers
Bus Companies	Cat Ba Discovery, Cat Ba Panorama, Cua Ong Limousine, Duc Duong, Duy Khanh Transport, Full Moon Travel Asia, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Trips, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, HK Buslines, Kim Chi 265, King Express Bus, New Way Travel, Ninh Binh Footprint, Ninh Binh Interbus, QH Discovery Travel, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Thanh Trung Travel, The Queen Tourist, Thuan Hung Travel, TP Booking, Travel Holic Bus, Vietnam Easy Go Travel, Vin Bus

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