Buses from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

Buses from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

Phong Nha
Ninh Binh
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Phong Nha to Ninh Binh Destination Reviews

JK
We were more fast than scheduled and got information a day in advance that the bus would leave 30 minutes later than planned. We are always getting a bottle of water but not this time. And there was no information about when the bus would stop between Phong Nha and Tam Coc. But de VIP bus was comfortable
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP 22 Sleeper, TP Booking (TP Booking), Feb 1, 2026
S
Beds were not cleaned between passengers, wrappers , empty water bottles and crumbs were on my bed. My bed recliner didn’t work and neither did the USB ports
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP 22 Sleeper, TP Booking (TP Booking), Jan 30, 2026
WD
A lot of delay and an old bus with bad seats. Rude staff in the bus. Shouting to my wife. No respect at all
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Cabin 22, QH Discovery Travel, Jan 18, 2026
ZK
The driver was driving very fast, this is not the first time we arrived 2 hours earlier and we had to sleep on a bench instead of sleeping on a bus.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP 34, TP Booking (TP Booking), Jan 17, 2026
H
the ride was good but we stopped at this fish market for about 40 minutes while we all stayed inside. when we got our bags when we arrived, they smelt of fish- and 3 days later they still do.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Cabin 22, QH Discovery Travel, Jan 6, 2026
BG
They supposed to pick us up at 4:00 am but the night before at 9 am they sent us a message with a new pick time that was at 2:00 am instead. The driver was driving to fast
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jan 4, 2026
R
It left one hour late, it arrived 2 hrs late. Beaudes, the driver kept watching videos during high speed driving
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Cabin 22, QH Discovery Travel, Jan 3, 2026
M
When booking this bus, there were two options available through this website. Both buses were leaving at 10am but one of the buses was more expensive but arrived 1.5 hours earlier. It was important for us to arrive early, so it was worth paying the extra money for 6 hour trip as opposed to the other option which was 7.5 hour trip. The bus ended up taking 8.5 hours to reach our destination of Ninh Binh from Phong Nha. There was no traffic delays, the bus just made multiple random stops often detouring from what should have been a direct path. Very disappointing to arrive so late, nothing was communicated to us or other passengers on the bus.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Cabin 22, QH Discovery Travel, Dec 30, 2025
CG
Bus was mostly on time and staff were helpful. Only problem was the sockets weren’t working.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Single Cabin, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), Dec 20, 2025
C
Good Communication on WhatsApp and Email and arrived in time and drop of a bit earlier (not too early which sometimes is annoying being in a sleeper). Also the bus driver havent been too rude!
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Dec 18, 2025
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Phong Nha to Ninh Binh Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Duc Thanh Kon Tum
VIP 34
00:00
09:00
$25.83
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
00:30
07:30
$19.28
  3.8
Asian Bus Travel
Royal Cabin
01:00
10:00
$19.28
  5.0
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
01:30
08:30
$19.28
  3.8
HK Buslines
Upper Single Cabin
03:00
09:30
$16.65
  5.0
HK Buslines
Upper Single Cabin
04:00
10:30
$16.65
  5.0
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
08:45
16:45
$19.28
  3.8
Duy Khanh Limousine
Limousine 24 Double Cabin
09:05
17:35
$19.28
Duy Khanh Limousine
Double cabin
09:21
16:21
$19.28
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
09:45
16:45
$19.28
  3.8
Ninh Binh Interbus
VIP Cabin
10:15
17:15
$20.05
  3.7
Ninh Binh Interbus
VIP Cabin
10:45
17:45
$20.05
  3.7
Duy Khanh Limousine
Double cabin
11:02
20:32
$21.20
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
13:00
20:00
$19.28
  4.0
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
13:30
20:30
$19.28
  3.8
Ninh Binh Footprint
Royal Cabin
14:00
22:00
$19.12
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
14:30
21:30
$19.28
  3.8
Ninh Binh Interbus
VIP Cabin
15:00
22:00
$20.05
  3.7
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
17:30
02:00
$28.91
Duy Khanh Limousine
Double cabin
17:50
00:50
$19.28

How to get from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh?

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

The estimate travel time from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh 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 Phong Nha and Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh by Bus?

The ticket price from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Phong Nha to Ninh Binh 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.

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 Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

Facts about the bus from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

Cheapest Bus$9
Fastest Bus5h
Earliest Bus12:15 AM
Latest Bus11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance250 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAsian Bus Travel, Camel Transport, 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, NewLivitrans Express, Ninh Binh Footprint, Ninh Binh Interbus, QH Discovery Travel, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, T Travel, The Queen Tourist, Thuan Hung Travel, TP Booking, Travel Holic Bus, Vietnam Easy Go Travel