Hanoi to Phong Nha by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from VND 532k

Hanoi to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

Yuval W

Gôod care and gôod bus

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus VIP Cabin, Hung Long, Mar 2, 2026

Inbar G

The bus was on time. The agency arrange a car from the city to the bus.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 22 Sleeper, TP Booking (TP Booking), Mar 1, 2026

Shilpi S

the bus was on time, even before on the time, we reached early as well

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Feb 17, 2026

Regan L

Stuff were all quite harsh and rude. Bus was fine but nothing special. Next time I would pick someone else if I had another option.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 32 Cabin, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Feb 6, 2026

Tomas P

The driver was smoking during the trip, it was felt in cabin. Smoking is common thing in Vietnam, but as a traveler I don't want to breathe that shit. It must be proper isolation of the air circulation. Especially in the first 4 cabins/capsules.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Feb 4, 2026

Ankur P

The pick up point said hanoi opera house but no bus came there at all. When I contacted the bus hotline number they told me the pick up will be somewhere else and luckily arranged a grab car for me and 2 other passengers waiting at the opera house like me. Then we drove almost 30mins away to their main office which was a little hut somewhere near the expressway, very weird and unclear situation. I was just happy when the bus drove off and we reach phong nha in the evening.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Jan 24, 2026

Sarah G

The seats were very comfortable, and the welcome was warm. A bottle of water was included. It was very noisy because of the air conditioning. But at the and we were happy to travel through the night comfortably.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 22, The Queen Tourist, Jan 11, 2026

Malik R

The person organizing the trip is very nice and helpful. She helped us get hostels, vehicles etc at a good price. We recommend her for everything!

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 22, QH Discovery Travel, Jan 9, 2026

Daniel N

The bus left 30 minutes early and arrived 2,5h too soon. Normally I wouldn't complain about beeing faster by more than 2 hours, but if you plan transport and other things arround sheduled times.. that's annoying to say atleast.

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 32 Cabin, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Jan 4, 2026

Alana F

Best sleeper ive had in vietnam

Hanoi to Phong Nha, Bus Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Nov 21, 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	$26.68	5.0
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP 20	05:30	15:00	$24.78	5.0
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20	06:00	15:30	$20.20
Bus	Duy Khanh Limousine	Double cabin	06:16	17:01	$22.87
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 9 + VIP Cabin 20	06:45	16:45	$22.87	3.0
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	07:30	16:20	$22.46	4.5
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 24	08:00	18:20	$22.87	2.0
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	08:41	16:36	$19.06
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	09:35	17:30	$19.06
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	10:30	18:25	$19.06
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	11:00	18:55	$19.06
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	11:30	19:25	$19.06
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	12:30	20:25	$19.06
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	14:00	21:55	$19.06
Bus	Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	15:00	23:00	$28.59
Bus	Duy Khanh Limousine	Double cabin	15:16	02:01	$22.87
Bus	Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	15:35	23:35	$28.59
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	16:00	00:50	$23.98	4.3
Bus	Grouptour	VIP 20	16:30	02:30	$26.68	5.0

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 Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 335.44. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 20.28.

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 King Express Bus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 20.28 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as USD 335.44.

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

Bus+Van price: USD 17.38 - USD 25.16. From Hanoi to Phong Nha starting from 08:00 Hanoi SSB1 until 16:30 Hanoi SSB1
Bus tickets - USD 20.28 to USD 48.03;
Train tickets - USD 30.21 to USD 335.44;
Plane tickets - USD 45.38 to USD 155.12;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 267.58 to USD 297.32.

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

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

Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 86 trains per day.
Buses start plying the route from 17:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:30. There are 18 available bus trips every 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 45.38.

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 267.58.

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:

46% users enjoyed a train ride.
31% decided to go for a bus.
22% chosen Bus+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Hanoi to Phong Nha

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Phong Nha

Cheapest Transport	$18
Fastest Transport	1h 5m
Earliest Departure	6:10 AM
Latest Departure	10:50 PM
Departures per day	109
Distance	650 kilometers
Transport Companies	Grouptour, King Express Bus, Laman Express, Mui Ne Private Car, Queen Cafe Bus, Taxigo vn, The Queen Tourist, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Rail, Violette Trains

Popular Routes

Hanoi to Phong Nha