Phong Nha to Hanoi by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from VND 7,875k

Phong Nha to Hanoi Destination Reviews

Sara M

They dropped us off at a different location then mentioned in the booking (30min away from the address, by car) We left half an hour early and still arrived 2 hours late. The phone charging station wasn’t working. One place where they dropped us off for a toilet break was soo dirty. You really could not go there.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 20, TP Booking (TP Booking), Mar 5, 2026

Esther F

I was at the pickup point on time, yet the bus driver called me angrily asking where I am and saying I should immediately rush to the bus. Turns out he was not coming to the bus station, but was parking down the road of the bus station. So he was in the wrong place, yet he was calling me angrily. I did spend a little more money on the ticket to get a better and more comfortable bus. The bus didn’t look anything like on the ticket. Also, we arrived at the destination 2 hours early so that I had to be there in the middle of the night. Overall everything would be fine, but the bus drivers are one of the rudest people I’ve met. Definitely didn’t expect that in a country where all the other people are so kind and helpful. It’s a shame that the bus organizations dull the experience of Vietnam travelers!

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, King Express Bus, Feb 12, 2026

Matthew T

Three different vehicles, inexplicably made a stop 15 mins outside of drop off point in old quarter to transfer to smaller vehicle that never arrived. We had to get a grab instead. Advise another operator.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), Feb 2, 2026

Asia T

I originally booked for 130am and the lady who’s connected with the bus (tiep Nguyen)told be that the bus is arriving early and there aren’t any 130am bus available so she wanted me to come at 12am instead.I already was irritated bc if there aren’t any 130 buses available why even have it posted?Then when I did arrive at 12 she left me outside while there were rats running around and the bus was 30-45mins late…She was unprofessional and didn’t communicate in person.Instead she left me outside with the rats until the bus came…

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Cabin 22, QH Discovery Travel, Jan 25, 2026

Alberte B

The bus was 2 hours late, and when the bus arrived there were no room for our backpacks in the storage under the bus, so we had to take it inside. If was unclear where to sleep, but luckily there were room enough for everyone. At Nihn Binh we had to get into another bus. But we still came half an hour early, so that was nice.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, King Express Bus, Jan 23, 2026

Joseph

Bus was comfy enough but didn’t give us any information the entire trip. Dropped us in a random place and made us change to 4 different cars without any information and arrived to our hostel an hour and a half late

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), Oct 17, 2025

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

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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	$20.55
Bus	HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	01:00	10:30	$20.55
Bus	HK Buslines	Lower Single Cabin	01:30	11:00	$20.55	3.0
Bus	HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	03:00	12:30	$20.55
Bus	HK Buslines	Lower Single Cabin	04:00	13:30	$20.55	3.0
Bus	Man Vu	Sleeper 44	06:00	13:55	$11.42
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	08:00	15:55	$19.03
Bus	TP Booking	VIP 20	08:50	16:50	$19.41	3.4
Bus	TP Booking	VIP 20	09:10	17:10	$19.41	3.4
Bus	Tan Quang Dung	VIP Luxury 22	09:30	18:30	$20.93	2.0
Bus	TP Booking	VIP 22 Sleeper	10:00	19:30	$19.03
Bus	Duy Khanh Transport	Single Cabin	10:30	21:00	$18.65	5.0
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Cabin 22	11:00	19:50	$23.94	2.0
Bus	QH Discovery Travel	Cabin 22	13:00	22:00	$20.17
Bus	HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	13:30	23:00	$20.55
Bus	Tan Quang Dung	VIP Luxury 22	14:15	23:15	$20.93	2.0
Bus	Tan Quang Dung	VIP Luxury 22	15:00	00:00	$20.93	2.0
Bus	Man Vu	Limousine VIP 20	17:00	00:55	$19.03
Bus	Quang Dung Sai Gon	Limousine 22 WC	17:30	04:00	$28.54

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 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 428.12. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 299.69.

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 T Travel: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 299.69 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 428.12.

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

Bus tickets - USD 15.17 to USD 47.95;
Train tickets - USD 22.00 to USD 93.45;
Bus+Van price: USD 41.66. From Phong Nha to Hanoi starting from 21:00 Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha until 21:00 Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha
Plane tickets - USD 64.83 to USD 199.56;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 299.69 to USD 428.12.

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 64.83.

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 299.69.

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 Phong Nha to Hanoi

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Phong Nha to Hanoi? 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:

58% decided to go for a bus.
33% users took a plane.
5% users enjoyed a train ride.
3% chosen Bus+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport	$16
Fastest Transport	1h 5m
Earliest Departure	12:19 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	4
Distance	665 kilometers
Transport Companies	Camel Transport, Duy Khanh Transport, Green Trips, King Express Bus, Laman Express, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, T Travel, TP Booking, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Rail, VietNam Travel Bus

Popular Routes

Phong Nha to Hanoi