Buses from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Buses from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Phong Nha
Hanoi
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Phong Nha to Hanoi Destination Reviews

VP
Vishak P
I was denied entry to the bus even though I showed them the ticket booked via 12Go. Their list didnt have my name. Tried calling operator no help, driver no help, 12Go support no response. Fraud !!! I will sue , money taken but no service delivered . I lost hotel booking day trip booking bus booking because of you guys
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 32 Cabin, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), May 19, 2026
RG
Rubia G
Good: bus with toilet, good air conditioning, arrived on time Bad: rude driver, old bus
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 32 Cabin, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Apr 29, 2026
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Qmw5wfs8y6
Probably one of the best bus companies overall. However, the toilet didn’t flush and there was no water available for hand washing, which could be improved.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Apr 13, 2026
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Adam E
Definitely recommend this company. They went out of their way to get me onto a bus when all of theirs were full. Excellent customer service
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Cabin 22, Amazing Vietnam Travel, Mar 27, 2026
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Daniel D
Our bus ride was a cabin 22 from Phang Nha to Hanoi. It was supposed to leave at 11:30 pm and arrive 8:30 am. This would have allowed for a good number of hours of sleep and not arrive too early. Instead we got a text saying the bus was now leaving at 10:40 pm. We had to get ourselves ready earlier but we made the bus. The bus was operated by Duy Thanh company. It had comfortable pods and I am 191 cm (6’3”) and was able to just fit fully stretched out. The problem was that there was no toilet on board and no proper toilet breaks were taken. The bus continued all the way to Minh Binh to drop off passengers and a few of us needed to use the toilet but there was no toilet available at that stop at 3:00am, and the driver said to use the alleyway next to some closed food carts. The place was crawling with many rats and just wasn’t useable. He looked at me like what’s the problem. I had to beg him to take us to a proper washroom but he looked like we were bothering him to ask for the most basic of needs. We drove for another 5 minutes and we went to a location that was on the side of the road but was dark and locked. The drivers assistant tried to find a washroom but what he found was dark space with a toilet and chickens around it. One of the girls used it and ran out screaming when she discovered chickens around her. This was ridiculous. There were no further stops until about 5:30 am where the bus stopped in the middle of the highway to put us 6 remaining passengers into a car to drive us the rest of the way to Hanoi. We arrived at 6:30 am. A time where nothing was yet open in Hanoi and not ideal time to arrive. I had only slept a maximum of 2-3 hours on what was supposed to be a 9 hour trip. Other than the comfortable bus, the rude driver, the lack of proper toilet breaks, and leaving at a time that was not the original scheduled time, this was an awful experience for a overnight bus trip.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Cabin 22, VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus), Mar 15, 2026
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Sara M
They dropped us off at a different location then mentioned in the booking (30min away from the address, by car) We left half an hour early and still arrived 2 hours late. The phone charging station wasn’t working. One place where they dropped us off for a toilet break was soo dirty. You really could not go there.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 20, TP Booking (TP Booking), Mar 5, 2026
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Esther F
I was at the pickup point on time, yet the bus driver called me angrily asking where I am and saying I should immediately rush to the bus. Turns out he was not coming to the bus station, but was parking down the road of the bus station. So he was in the wrong place, yet he was calling me angrily. I did spend a little more money on the ticket to get a better and more comfortable bus. The bus didn’t look anything like on the ticket. Also, we arrived at the destination 2 hours early so that I had to be there in the middle of the night. Overall everything would be fine, but the bus drivers are one of the rudest people I’ve met. Definitely didn’t expect that in a country where all the other people are so kind and helpful. It’s a shame that the bus organizations dull the experience of Vietnam travelers!
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, King Express Bus, Feb 12, 2026
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Matthew T
Three different vehicles, inexplicably made a stop 15 mins outside of drop off point in old quarter to transfer to smaller vehicle that never arrived. We had to get a grab instead. Advise another operator.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), Feb 2, 2026
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Asia T
I originally booked for 130am and the lady who’s connected with the bus (tiep Nguyen)told be that the bus is arriving early and there aren’t any 130am bus available so she wanted me to come at 12am instead.I already was irritated bc if there aren’t any 130 buses available why even have it posted?Then when I did arrive at 12 she left me outside while there were rats running around and the bus was 30-45mins late…She was unprofessional and didn’t communicate in person.Instead she left me outside with the rats until the bus came…
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Cabin 22, QH Discovery Travel, Jan 25, 2026
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Alberte B
The bus was 2 hours late, and when the bus arrived there were no room for our backpacks in the storage under the bus, so we had to take it inside. If was unclear where to sleep, but luckily there were room enough for everyone. At Nihn Binh we had to get into another bus. But we still came half an hour early, so that was nice.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, King Express Bus, Jan 23, 2026
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Phong Nha to Hanoi Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
00:01
10:31
$28.46
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
00:30
10:00
$20.49
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
01:00
10:30
$20.49
HK Buslines
Lower Single Cabin
01:30
11:00
$20.49
  3.0
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
03:00
12:30
$20.49
HK Buslines
Lower Single Cabin
04:00
13:30
$20.49
  3.0
Man Vu
Sleeper 44
06:00
13:55
$11.38
Man Vu
Limousine VIP 20
08:00
15:55
$18.97
TP Booking
VIP 20
08:50
16:50
$19.35
  3.4
TP Booking
VIP 20
09:10
17:10
$19.35
  3.4
Tan Quang Dung
VIP Luxury 22
09:30
18:30
$20.87
  2.0
TP Booking
VIP 22 Sleeper
10:00
19:30
$18.97
Duy Khanh Transport
Single Cabin
10:30
21:00
$18.59
  5.0
VietNam Travel Bus
Cabin 22
11:00
19:50
$23.87
  2.0
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
13:00
22:00
$20.11
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
13:30
23:00
$20.49
Tan Quang Dung
VIP Luxury 22
14:15
23:15
$20.87
  2.0
Tan Quang Dung
VIP Luxury 22
15:00
00:00
$20.87
  2.0
Man Vu
Limousine VIP 20
17:00
00:55
$18.97
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
17:30
04:00
$28.46

How to get from Phong Nha to Hanoi by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Phong Nha to Hanoi 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 Phong Nha to Hanoi 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 Phong Nha to Hanoi?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Phong Nha to Hanoi 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 Phong Nha to Hanoi by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Phong Nha to Hanoi is about 7h. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Phong Nha and Hanoi 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 Phong Nha to Hanoi by Bus?

The ticket price from Phong Nha to Hanoi 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.

Phong Nha to Hanoi timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Phong Nha to Hanoi timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

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 Phong Nha to Hanoi

Facts about the bus from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Cheapest Bus$14
Fastest Bus7h
Earliest Bus12:30 AM
Latest Bus11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance609 kilometers
Bus CompaniesCamel Transport, Cua Ong Limousine, Duy Khanh Transport, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, HK Buslines, Hung Long, King Express Bus, Queen Cafe Bus, Tan Quang Dung Buslines, Thuan Hung Travel, VietNam Travel Bus