Buses from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha from VND 376k Jan 2026 ✅

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

Eleanor

Very new bus. Good communication with the operator however the driver decided to take a 3hr detour to pick up his mates. Not good

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 32, The Queen Tourist, Dec 31, 2025

Dan S

2 hours longer for a 6 h trip. Staff smoking inside buss. 3 hours of honking, no chance to rest. Food break 1 hour just needed 30 min. :-(

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Dec 31, 2025

Thomas W

The bus arrived to late. The driver drove like crazy and honk all the time. Even if there wasn't someone in front of us. The bus smelled like old steam from cigarette. Arrival at the destination was two hours to late.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Dec 30, 2025

Omar E

Bus was nice, but arrived 2 hours late. Driver was not the best. And during the night ride, a person slept on the corridor

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 22 Sleeper, TP Booking (TP Booking), Dec 30, 2025

Giorgio

It was 2 hours of delay,

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 33 Sleeper , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Dec 9, 2025

Svenja

The Operator has a delay of 2 hours during the trip

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 32, The Queen Tourist, Dec 5, 2025

Oliver M

Itvwas all good.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Dec 2, 2025

Oleg S

The operator’s support and service were great but the driver was driving aggressively and “shaky”. We traveled with other similar buses before and didn’t experience such driving style.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Standard, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Dec 2, 2025

Nicole T

I took the 8 PM cabin bus from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha. Communication was great, I got a WhatsApp message the day before asking where the shuttle should pick me up. The shuttle brought us about 15 minutes to the bus office. The bus left around 30 minutes late, but we still arrived in phong nha on time. The also loaded a bunch of styrofoam boxes into the bus which made very little room for our bags. There is only one bathroom stop for the whole 6 hour trip, and it was literally 10 minutes in. So we went 5.5 hours with no toilet break. Fine if you’re sleeping or dehydrated, but I imagine it can be tough for some people. Otherwise, bus was very clean, company seemed organized, and arrived on time.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 22, Ninh Binh Interbus, Nov 30, 2025

Tanja L

The additional fees if you don't pay in cash are annoying.

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 32, The Queen Tourist, Nov 28, 2025

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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	€17.82	3.3
QH Discovery Travel	Cabin 22	07:30	14:30	€17.82	3.7
Full Moon Travel Asia	VIP Cabin	07:50	15:30	€17.90	4.7
HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	08:30	16:00	€16.33	5.0
HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	09:00	16:30	€16.33	4.0
VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	09:25	16:25	€16.56
Grouptour	Standard	09:45	15:45	€17.82
Ninh Binh Interbus	Cabin 22	10:30	17:30	€16.85	4.3
VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	11:00	18:00	€16.56
Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	17:00	23:00	€24.31
Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	17:30	23:30	€24.31
Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	18:00	00:00	€24.31
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20	18:30	03:30	€24.31
Sapa Discovery Travel	Local Cabin	19:00	02:00	€17.18	5.0
Full Moon Travel Asia	VIP	19:20	02:50	€13.47
Grouptour	Sleeper 41	19:38	03:58	€16.69	3.4
VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	19:55	02:55	€16.56
Duy Khanh Transport	Single Cabin	20:15	03:15	€17.99
Full Moon Travel Asia	VIP	20:35	04:05	€13.47
Ninh Binh Interbus	Cabin 34	21:00	04:00	€11.34	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

Ferries are not available

Flights are not available

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Facts about the bus from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Cheapest Bus	€13
Fastest Bus	5h
Earliest Bus	7:45 AM
Latest Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	0
Distance	250 kilometers
Bus Companies	Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Discovery, Cat Ba Panorama, Cua Ong Limousine, Duy Khanh Transport, Full Moon Travel Asia, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Trips, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, HM Happycar, Kim Chi 265, King Express Bus, New Way Travel, Ninh Binh Footprint, Ninh Binh Interbus, QH Discovery Travel, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, The Queen Tourist, Thuan Hung Travel, TP Booking, Travel Holic Bus, Vietnam Easy Go Travel, VietNam Travel Bus, Vin Bus

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