Hanoi to Phong Nha by bus, van, train, flight, taxi from VND 375k

Hanoi to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

Eden A

The bus actually arrived 3 hours earlier than it stated it would, which normally would be a good thing but instead of arriving in Phong Nha at 6am we arrived at 3am! And we left a little late from Hanoi! Otherwise the beds were comfy enough to sleep and I did manage to get more because fortunately where we stayed let us check in early (cherish guesthouse).

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 32, Camel Transport, Oct 18, 2025

Euan B

Very good experience

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Sleeper 38, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Oct 11, 2025

Lisa J

Due to the constant honking and breaking it was not possible to get some rest as one doesn't feel safe. The bus was on time. Booking was easy.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 32 Cabin, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Oct 5, 2025

Ha C

The bus was very nice and comfortable. They we're communicative via WhatsApp before the trip

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Sep 22, 2025

Elsie R

Lack of communication, bus was not at pick up point. The company did organise a taxi to the next bus however I was not communicated with by the company or the drivers. The bus smelt like cigarette's and had mould growing on the inner roof.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Sep 14, 2025

Elena M

It was crazy cold, and the fans in the cabin were broken, so I couldn’t turn them off. I was handed a 2nd blanked. Left with a sore throat and was sick. The bus was 2 hours late.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Tan Quang Dung, Aug 25, 2025

Joseph K

Bus left as soon as all the passengers were there, which was about 30 minutes earlier than advertised departure. Arrived at destination early.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 32, Camel Transport, Aug 16, 2025

Guillaume

Somebody smoked.in the toilet, But the worest problem : our bus leave us at 3:30 am and not at 6 am as its normaly. We were seeling in the street in front office our hôtel until 6 am its open !

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 32, Camel Transport, Aug 12, 2025

Felix B

Upon arrival at the pick up station, no one spoke english and unfortunately the staff was not very eager to help. We felt rather lost at the place which also did not seem very professionell. At some point we were send to the wrong bus and had to figure out on our own which bus was ours. They were confused with out luggage - a destination tag was not provided, we wrote one ourselfes- and waited until the very end to load it into the bus. Since we stayed with the luggage we got yelled at by the bus driver to board the bus. About 30 Min into the journey someone came up to us and demanded, what we think was payment. Since the person did not speak english it was hard to figure out. After some back and forth he got called back by the driver. Lastly, we arrived 2 hours early, which would be ok during the day but in the middle of the night at 4am, again, this was rather unpleasant.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 20, Sapa Discovery Travel, Aug 11, 2025

July G

Despite being given the wrong address and having to rush to catch the bus, the overall experience turned out to be quite positive. The bus itself was clean and comfortable, which made the ride pleasant. The driving was about as smooth as one can expect given the typical road conditions and traffic patterns in Vietnam—it wasn’t perfect, but it was manageable. We left right on schedule, which was a nice surprise. However, we ended up arriving two hours earlier than planned. While punctuality is usually appreciated, in this case, it was a bit inconvenient since we had to adjust our plans on the spot and wait around longer than expected. Still, the journey was decent overall, and we appreciated the effort to stay on time.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 31, 2025

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Hanoi to Phong Nha Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Taxigo vn	SUV 5pax	Any time	+7h 50m	$189.79
Bus	Grouptour	VIP 20	05:00	15:00	$26.58	5.0
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP 20	05:30	15:00	$24.68	5.0
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20	06:00	15:30	$20.12
Bus	Duy Khanh Limousine	Double cabin	06:16	17:01	$22.78
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 9 + VIP Cabin 20	06:45	16:45	$22.78	3.0
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	07:30	16:20	$22.37	4.5
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 24	08:00	18:20	$22.78	2.0
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	08:41	16:36	$18.99
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	09:35	17:30	$18.99
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	10:30	18:25	$18.99
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	11:00	18:55	$18.99
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	11:30	19:25	$18.99
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	12:30	20:25	$18.99
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	14:00	21:55	$18.99
Bus	Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	15:00	23:00	$28.48
Bus	Duy Khanh Limousine	Double cabin	15:16	02:01	$22.78
Bus	Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	15:35	23:35	$28.48
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	16:00	00:50	$23.89	4.3
Bus	Grouptour	VIP 20	16:30	02:30	$26.58	5.0

Transportation from Hanoi to Phong Nha

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Phong Nha

Cheapest Transport	$15
Fastest Transport	1h 5m
Earliest Departure	6:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:50 PM
Departures per day	13
Distance	584 kilometers
Transport Companies	Damitrans, Grouptour, Laman Express, Lotus Train, Mui Ne Private Car, NewLivitrans Express, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railway, Violette Trains

Popular Routes

How to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha

When you want to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 266.28. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 14.24.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha?

The cost of the trip from Hanoi to Phong Nha varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 14.24 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 266.28.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Hanoi to Phong Nha:

Bus tickets - USD 14.24 to USD 26.10;
Bus+Van price: USD 17.31 - USD 25.06. From Hanoi to Phong Nha starting from 08:00 Hanoi SSB1 until 16:30 Hanoi SSB1
Train tickets - USD 28.95 to USD 209.75;
Plane tickets - USD 45.21 to USD 154.53;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 247.92 to USD 266.28.

How many trips per day are there between Hanoi and Phong Nha?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:30. There are 8 available bus trips every day.
Flights from Hanoi to Phong Nha depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Hanoi to Phong Nha any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 45.21.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Hanoi to Phong Nha

VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Hanoi to Phong Nha is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 247.92.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Hanoi to Phong Nha

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hanoi to Phong Nha? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

41% decided to go for a bus.
41% chosen Bus+Van
18% users took a plane.

Hanoi to Phong Nha