Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Ninh Binh
Phong Nha
Thu, Jul 9
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Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

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Eloy L
The service was punctual. The bus was clean and comfortable.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP Limousine 28, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jul 6, 2026
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Julien
The schedule was for 22:00 to 6:15. We were kindly advised that it would be pushed back to 22:15. No problem there. What we were not told is that they would decide to take the highway and rush to Phong Nha to wake us up at 4:30 am. Defeats the purpose of a night bus… We were just woken up at 4:30 to tell us we had arrived. Brutal awakening, feels like being evicted in the middle of the night. Travelling with 2 young children, waking them up this early and dropped off in the middle of a sleeping town was not a fun experience. The driver laughed it off saying they needed to keep going to drop off another passenger to Hoi An.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 22 Sleeper, TP Booking (TP Booking), Jun 23, 2026
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Arpita S
Bus station address was confusing but operator keeping trak on me via watsapp and help me find the bus. There was a pickup point-from there a car pick me up to the bus. Shuttle service was free.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jun 19, 2026
KA
Kathryn A
Amazing. The only way to travel in Vietnam. Luxurious, professional and just awesome
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP Limousine 28, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jun 16, 2026
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Simone
We were not allowed to take our snacks into the bus. And those are also left in the car. The stop for food was fine.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP Limousine 28, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jun 13, 2026
HA
Holly A
Ticket said the bus was going to night street restaurant but got dropped off at phong nha bus stop (there was no plan to go to night street restaurant). Was left stranded along the road in the rain at 2am, with no drivers around. Luckily I was able to call the hostel owners and they came and picked me up.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jun 11, 2026
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Amy D
Operator reached out prior to confirm which was good so we could contact. Pick up easy. Drop off 4 hours earlier than advertised!! Meaning we had to pay for a hostel for rest of night as we were unable to check into hotel yet and middle of the night meant we couldn’t do anything.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 22 Sleeper, TP Booking (TP Booking), Jun 11, 2026
VF
Vicki F
Best bus drive I had on my entire Vietnam trip!
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP Limousine 28, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jun 10, 2026
CH
Cian H
Good bus but 3 hours behind arrival time
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 34, TP Booking (TP Booking), Jun 10, 2026
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Pauliina F
We were supposed to reach the destination at 4 pm but ended up reaching 8.30 pm. A very long delay on a trip that was supposed to be 6 hours. Also there was no communication at all, many people working in the bus but nobody was speaking English. The bus was stopping here and there and the guys working at the bus run outside to pee and smoke. Passengers were not able to move that time. Also somebody was smoking inside. Finally we reached the destination but not a very good experience.
Ninh Binh to Phong Nha, Bus Sleeper 34, Thanh Trung Travel, Jun 8, 2026
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Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Mango Travel
SUV 4pax
Any time
+6h 30m
$197.72
  5.0
Bus
Tan Quang Dung
VIP Luxury 22
07:00
14:00
$20.91
  3.3
Bus
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
07:30
14:30
$20.91
  3.7
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
VIP Cabin
07:50
15:30
$21.00
  4.7
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
08:30
16:00
$19.16
  5.0
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
09:00
16:30
$19.16
  4.0
Bus
VietNam Travel Bus
Cabin 22
09:25
16:25
$19.43
Bus
Grouptour
Standard
09:45
15:45
$20.91
Bus
Ninh Binh Interbus
Cabin 22
10:30
17:30
$19.77
  4.3
Bus
VietNam Travel Bus
Cabin 22
11:00
18:00
$19.43
Bus
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
17:00
23:00
$28.52
Bus
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
17:30
23:30
$28.52
Bus
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
18:00
00:00
$28.52
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20
18:30
03:30
$28.52
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
Local Cabin
19:00
02:00
$20.15
  5.0
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
VIP
19:20
02:50
$15.80
Bus
Grouptour
Sleeper 41
19:38
03:58
$19.58
  3.4
Bus
VietNam Travel Bus
Cabin 22
19:55
02:55
$19.43
Bus
Duy Khanh Transport
Single Cabin
20:15
03:15
$21.10
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
VIP
20:35
04:05
$15.80

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 324.14. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 261.41.

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 156 miles (250 km). The flying distance is 156 miles (250 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 10 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 261.41 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 324.14.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 16.32 to USD 40.44;
  • Train tickets - USD 20.13 to USD 703.68;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 33.27. From Ninh Binh to Phong Nha starting from 20:00 53 Tran Hung Dao until 20:00 53 Tran Hung Dao

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 261.41 to USD 324.14.

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 261.41.

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:

  • 80% decided to go for a bus.
  • 18% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Facts about the transport from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport5h
Earliest Departure12:03 AM
Latest Departure11:07 PM
Departures per day3
Distance250 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChapa Express, Charmy Express, Cua Ong Limousine, Damitrans, Duc Duong, Duy Khanh Transport, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Ha Long Bus Travel, Kim Chi 265, King Express Bus, Laman Express, Mango Travel, NewLivitrans Express, Ninh Binh Interbus, Queen Cafe Bus, Thanh Trung Travel, Thuan Hung Travel, Tonkin Heritage Express, TP Booking, Travel Holic Bus, Vietnam Rail, VietNam Travel Bus, Vin Bus, Violette Trains