Phong Nha to Hanoi by bus, van, train, flight, taxi from VND 208k

Phong Nha to Hanoi Destination Reviews

Ryan P

Bus was on time which was good. Staff were rude and stops were at horrible places. But the worst part was they stopped 10km from the arrival point on a random street and told me to get off. So I was just left with my bag miles from where I paid to arrive. I think that is terrible. No communication why. Just get off.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), Sep 24, 2025

Vicki C

Comfortable and spacious

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Sep 20, 2025

Antonio

The trip itself was good but: in the Bus the toilette paper was unuseful. The worst was that we arrive at 5:00 AM, so 2 hours before the expected time which was 7am, It's a big difference. And the Toilette in your Hanoi office was really bad, dirty and without papes, really bad. I'm giving 3 stars average because the trip was correct.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Aug 25, 2025

Angharad D

Bus was 1.5 hours late - it seems that it’s a 10:30pm bus not 9pm. I don’t understand why it’s advertised as 9pm if the standard time for it to come to phong nhà is 10:30pm. Frustrating waiting around. Thiên Phu hostel wouldn’t even let us use their bathroom whilst we waited there for the pick up .

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Cabin 22, Camel Transport, Aug 6, 2025

Michelle

Bus was very spacious and comfy but it arrived late and took many detours on the way meaning we arrived 1.5 hours late to the destination.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Tan Quang Dung, Jul 31, 2025

Niamh

Comfortable bus. However, bus was an hour late arriving, made numerous stops on the way and went off route a number of times. Arrived 2 hours later to Hanoi than supposed to.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Tan Quang Dung, Jul 31, 2025

Ashley G

Beds were very tiny. Not ideal for larger people. Operator of Bus from Phong Nha to Hanoi refused to stop for any bathroom breaks meanwhile they would hop off the bus and go to the bathroom themselves. We probably got to Hanoi an hour early due to lack of bathroom breaks. Additionally, drop off location was not the same that was listed when we booked. When we got picked up from Central Backpackers hostel we still had to drive 40min in a car to meet the bus, in which the driver was driving wreckless and fast.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP Cabin 34, Travel Holic Bus (Travel Holic Bus), Jul 22, 2025

Rafaela M

There weren’t enough seats for everyone on the bus — about three people (who weren’t even customers) were sleeping on the floor. Going to the bathroom was chaotic, we almost stepped on people’s heads. And it’s one thing to have someone snoring inside their own cabin; it’s a completely different thing to have someone literally snoring right next to me, lying on the floor beside the curtain that closes my cabin. I paid for the VIP service to get at least a decent night’s sleep, and that wasn’t possible. Terrible! On top of that, the driver was driving like crazy.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 22 Sleeper, TP Booking (TP Booking), Jun 9, 2025

Bailey T

Cabins were clean and fairly comfortable although they don’t lie completely flat. We got to our destination three hours early which usually would be great but we ended up in Hanoi at 4am instead of 7am.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 22 Single Cabin, DK Luxury Discovery, May 18, 2025

Philip C

Wanted to arrive at 17:10 but arrived at 20:00 pm. Was informed beforehand that bus was late which was good but unfortunate to miss the evening in Hanoi.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 20, TP Booking (TP Booking), Apr 30, 2025

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Phong Nha to Hanoi Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Taxigo vn	Economy 3pax	Any time	+7h 50m	$170.81
Bus	HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	00:30	10:00	$20.45
Bus	HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	01:00	10:30	$20.45
Bus	HK Buslines	Lower Single Cabin	01:30	11:00	$20.45	3.0
Bus	HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	03:00	12:30	$20.45
Bus	HK Buslines	Lower Single Cabin	04:00	13:30	$20.45	3.0
Bus	Man Vu	Sleeper 44	06:00	13:55	$11.36
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	08:00	15:55	$18.94
Bus	TP Booking	VIP 20	08:50	16:50	$19.31	3.4
Bus	TP Booking	VIP 20	09:10	17:10	$19.31	3.4
Bus	Tan Quang Dung	VIP Luxury 22	09:30	18:30	$20.83	2.0
Bus	TP Booking	VIP 22 Sleeper	10:00	19:30	$18.94
Bus	Duy Khanh Transport	Single Cabin	10:30	21:00	$18.56	5.0
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	11:00	19:50	$23.83	2.0
Bus	QH Discovery Travel	Cabin 22	13:00	22:00	$20.07
Bus	HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	13:30	23:00	$20.45
Bus	Tan Quang Dung	VIP Luxury 22	14:15	23:15	$20.83	2.0
Bus	Tan Quang Dung	VIP Luxury 22	15:00	00:00	$20.83	2.0
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	17:00	00:55	$18.94
Bus	Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	17:30	04:00	$28.40

Transportation from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	1h 5m
Earliest Departure	12:30 AM
Latest Departure	11:55 PM
Departures per day	148
Distance	600 kilometers
Transport Companies	Camel Transport, Cua Ong Limousine, Damitrans, Duy Khanh Transport, Full Moon Travel Asia, Green Trips, HK Buslines, King Express Bus, Laman Express, Lotus Train, NewLivitrans Express, QH Discovery Travel, Queen Cafe Bus, Tan Quang Dung, Taxigo vn, TP Booking, Travel Holic Bus, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railway, VietNam Travel Bus

Popular Routes

How to get from Phong Nha to Hanoi

When you want to get from Phong Nha to Hanoi, 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+van 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 227.22. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 7.88.

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

The cost of the trip from Phong Nha to Hanoi 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 7.88 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 227.22.

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

Bus tickets - USD 7.88 to USD 44.97;
Bus+Van price: USD 41.46. From Phong Nha to Hanoi starting from 21:00 Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha until 21:00 Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha
Train tickets - USD 42.19 to USD 149.97;
Plane tickets - USD 64.51 to USD 198.60;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 204.50 to USD 227.22.

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

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

Buses start plying the route from 00:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:30. There are 119 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 27 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Phong Nha to Hanoi 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 Phong Nha to Hanoi. 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 64.51.

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 Phong Nha to Hanoi

Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Phong Nha to Hanoi 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 Phong Nha to Hanoi. 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 204.50.

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..

Phong Nha to Hanoi