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

Phong Nha to Hanoi Destination Reviews

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

Ayeisha

Prepare to be arriving at 6am instead of 9:30am , and one toilet stop in that time , ...oh and to be dropped in the middle of nowhere , Luckily we and a gentleman decided to say something and the bus company paid for a taxi to the right location... i

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Apr 23, 2025

Lucy R

Everything was good (Phong Nha—> Hanoi, VIP20). They were a little late and also didn’t drop us at the right place in Hanoi, it was a bit further outside of the city instead of outside the old town. Otherwise the trip was comfortable

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 20, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 31, 2025

Joshua H

This was a time efficient service, however don’t expect to get much sleep. The seats are uncomfortable and quite small length wise. Not sure how someone taller would fare.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP Sleeper 33 , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Jul 27, 2024

Helena B

Not as nice as in the photos but comfortable enough. The guy at the office was nice but the ones in the bus were so rude and aggressive. They kept yelling at customers and speaking with a very hostile tone. One of them asked me to go to the back yelling. The other one saying I should go to the beginning also yelling at me so rudely. Honestly it's not as hard trying to be a bit nice. I also felt so unsafe with the driving and they didn't wake me up when we arrived to Hanoi but they threw my bags to the floor (also aggressively). I could have missed the stop and my bags

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 20, TP Booking (TP Booking), Apr 15, 2024

Karen W

The bus was waiting on time at 9:15 pm at the Central Backpackers Hostel except that the company was Queen Cafe and we didn’t realize we should board until about 10:00 pm when we got a WhatsApp message from TechBus (because I asked) telling us to board. The driver did have our names on a printed list. Bus ride was smooth and quiet, seats comfortable. No curtain partitions or USB ports, but we were sleeping so didn’t mind. Bus had a bathroom, too, which was convenient even though not the cleanest. Arrived in Hanoi an hour late which is not bad. Drop off point was not exactly where our TechBus ticket said, but we were able to get a public bus to go to our lodging easily.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Feb 19, 2024

Rosan H

The vehicle came not on time. The seats were comfortabel but you cannot fully lay down so my neck hurted. The driver woke everybody up several times to ask where they need to go. It was a night bus so everybody got anoyed because they want to sleep. They don’t communicate with you, only shouting. There were no beds left, so a local men had to lay into the middle to sleep. Horrible!

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 23, 2023

Maikel R

We where declined at the limousine bus we payed for, we showed our ticket which clearly mentioned limousine class but they told us we where not on the list and had to wait for the next bus of Queen open bus. Then when this bus arrived at 22:00 while our bus should be there at 21:00 it was a normal sleeper bus where we were on the list. At this point we where very confused. We showed our ticket to this bus driver. Later while driving they asked us if we wanted to switch to the other which we clearly wanted because we felt bad about the situation. They called the other bus and at the next bus stop they switched us with the limousine bus. We also wanted to make use of the free transfer to the hotel in old town Hanoi, which was offered by the operator, we requested this in advance and got a reply that it was sorted and that we would be brought to our hotel. When we arrived at Hanoi the bus driver yelled that it was the last stop and that everyone must leave the bus. Overall this was very stressful. The support from 12go was great, we immediately created a support case at 12go, they contacted Queen open bus and the day after they refunded the difference in between the two bus classes to compensate for the bad experience. Thank you 12go.

Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Limousine, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Oct 14, 2023

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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	€149.27
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Lower Single Cabin	00:30	10:00	€19.88
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Lower Single Cabin	01:00	10:30	€16.15
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Lower Single Cabin	01:30	11:00	€19.88
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Lower Single Cabin	03:00	12:30	€19.88
Bus	TP Booking	VIP 20	08:50	16:50	€16.90	3.0
Bus	TP Booking	VIP 20	09:10	17:10	€16.90	3.0
Bus	T Travel	Cabin 22	09:30	17:00	€16.57
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP 20	10:00	19:30	€19.87
Bus	DK Luxury Discovery	VIP 22 Single Cabin	10:30	21:00	€19.88	3.0
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Lower Single Cabin	12:30	22:00	€19.88
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Lower Single Cabin	13:30	23:00	€19.88
Bus	Tan Quang Dung	VIP Luxury 22	14:15	23:15	€18.22
Bus	Duc Duong Bus	VIP 22	15:00	00:00	€17.56
Bus	To Vietnam Travel	Cabin 34	18:45	04:45	€19.22
Bus	To Vietnam Travel	Cabin 34	19:30	05:30	€18.89
Bus	TP Booking	VIP Sleeper 34	19:50	04:30	€8.28
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP Sleeper 34	20:10	05:40	€13.57
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP Cabin 20	20:30	05:30	€16.57
Bus	Luxury Van Limousine	VIP Cabin	20:50	08:20	€19.88

Transportation from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport	€7
Fastest Transport	1h 5m
Earliest Departure	12:30 오전
Latest Departure	11:55 오후
Departures per day	148
Distance	600 kilometers
Transport Companies	Camel Transport, Camel Transport, Cua Ong Limousine, Damitrans, Duy Khanh Transport, Full Moon Party Tour, Green Trips, HK Buslines, King Express Bus, Laman Express, Lotus Train, NewLivitrans Express, QH Discovery Travel, Queen Cafe Bus, Tan Quang Dung, Taxigo vn, Thuan Hung, TP Booking, Travel Holic Bus, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railway, VietNam Travel Bus

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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 EUR 198.81. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 6.89.

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 EUR 6.89 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 EUR 198.81.

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

Bus tickets - EUR 6.89 to EUR 39.35;
Bus+Van price: EUR 36.27. From Phong Nha to Hanoi starting from 21:00 Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha until 21:00 Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha
Train tickets - EUR 36.92 to EUR 131.22;
Plane tickets - EUR 56.45 to EUR 173.76;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 178.93 to EUR 198.81.

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 EUR 56.45.

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 EUR 178.93.

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..

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