Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Ninh Binh
Phong Nha
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Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

OM
Itvwas all good.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Dec 2, 2025
OS
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
WS
Awful, refused to stop for toilet breaks after 5 hours. Driver was smoking so the whole bus stank. Co driver was rude and dismissive. They were happy to stop to pick people up and seemingly random packages but not let anyone off to use the toilet. The cabins were not clean (food etc) in the fabric.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Nov 30, 2025
NT
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
TL
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
SM
The bus was very good but the time of arrival was completely wrong. We arrived at 4am in the city and we need to wait a lot before hotel open.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Nov 24, 2025
CD
the bus was dirty and the cabins were super small, I couldn't even sit up to drink water
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Nov 19, 2025
AC
Very late, more than 1 hour and the driving was very unpleasant and dangerous
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 24, Thuan Hung Travel, Nov 17, 2025
FH
I left my bag on the sleeper bus, and it was returned to me the same evening, sealed and with all cash and bank cards all there. Great comminication from TP booking office while I was panicking about losing it! Also, the bus was on time and got us from A to B with no issues.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 22 Sleeper, TP Booking (TP Booking), Nov 15, 2025
JS
The bus itself was very clean and comfy, but it was stopping a lot and it took us 3h longer than expected.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Cabin 32, The Queen Tourist, Oct 31, 2025
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Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Mango Travel
SUV 4pax
Any time
+6h 30m
$197.19
  5.0
Bus
Tan Quang Dung
VIP Luxury 22
07:00
14:00
$20.86
  3.3
Bus
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
07:30
14:30
$20.86
  3.7
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
VIP Cabin
07:50
15:30
$21.00
  4.7
Bus
HK Buslines
Upper Single Cabin
08:30
16:00
$19.11
  5.0
Bus
HK Buslines
Upper Single Cabin
09:00
16:30
$19.11
  4.0
Bus
VietNam Travel Bus
Cabin 22
09:25
16:25
$19.38
Bus
Grouptour
Standard
09:45
15:45
$20.86
Bus
Ninh Binh Interbus
Cabin 22
10:30
17:30
$19.72
  4.3
Bus
VietNam Travel Bus
Cabin 22
11:00
18:00
$19.38
Bus
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
17:00
23:00
$28.44
Bus
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
17:30
23:30
$28.44
Bus
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
18:00
00:00
$28.44
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20
18:30
03:30
$28.44
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
Local Cabin
19:00
02:00
$20.10
  5.0
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
VIP
19:20
02:50
$15.80
Bus
Grouptour
Sleeper 41
19:38
03:58
$19.53
  3.4
Bus
VietNam Travel Bus
Cabin 22
19:55
02:55
$19.38
Bus
Duy Khanh Transport
Single Cabin
20:15
03:15
$21.05
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
VIP
20:35
04:05
$15.80

Transportation from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Facts about the transport from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport4h 50m
Earliest Departure7:45 오전
Latest Departure11:07 오후
Departures per day3
Distance242 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAsian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Discovery, Cat Ba Panorama, Charmy Express, Cua Ong Limousine, Duy Khanh Transport, Full Moon Travel Asia, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Trips, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, HK Buslines, HM Happycar, Kim Chi 265, King Express Bus, Laman Express, Mango Travel, New Way Travel, NewLivitrans Express, 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 Travel Bus, Vin Bus, Violette Trains

How to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

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

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. 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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 293.89. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 237.01.

How far is Ninh Binh from Phong Nha?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha. Your trip will be a total of 151 miles (242 km). The flying distance is 151 miles (242 km).

How long does it take to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha?

The travel time from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha?

The cost of the trip from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Mango Travel: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 237.01 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 293.89.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 14.21 to USD 37.92;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 18.96. From Ninh Binh to Phong Nha starting from 20:00 53 Tran Hung Dao until 20:00 53 Tran Hung Dao
  • Train tickets - USD 59.84 to USD 225.05;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 237.01 to USD 293.89.

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

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

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh 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 237.01.

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 Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ninh Binh 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:

  • 88% decided to go for a bus.
  • 10% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 1% Other