Tam Coc to Phong Nha

Tam Coc to Phong Nha

Tam Coc
Phong Nha
Jun 8, 2027
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Tam Coc to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

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Gemma A
The cheapness of this bus really saves the rating. The bus was 90 minutes late. The beds are small (around 175cm long). Charging ports did not work and walkways are hard to navigate. Company was responsive when confirming pickup location, and drop off location was central to our final destination
Tam Coc to Phong Nha, Bus Sleeper, King Express Bus, Jan 7, 2026
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Friedhelm S
unfriendly staff and many stops because of transporting packages during the tour. Also they field up the gangway with additional passengers. Verry uncomfortable.
Tam Coc to Phong Nha, Bus VIP Cabin 20, Sapa Discovery Travel, Nov 27, 2025
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Evelyn
The trip was okay. I would not do it again, since I was not able to sleep that much.
Tam Coc to Phong Nha, Bus Sleeper, King Express Bus, Nov 12, 2025
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Francesca S
We got the change to upgrade our bus for a small fee which was nice but I was a bit disappointed that we was told it was 10:30pm and the bus arrived at 9:30 meaning we arrived much earlier. We arrived just before 3 am and was dropped somewhere where there was no taxis and no body around and very dark and rainy. Luckily I was with my boyfriend but if I was alone as a female I would have been very scared walking alone in the rain in the middle of the night. All my luggage was soaked. Something to bare in mind when doing this journey is there are no grabs available early hours in the morning in phong nha
Tam Coc to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 32, Sapa Discovery Travel, Nov 1, 2025
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Tom R
Our bus was moved shortly before the departure time to one hour earlier, and we were told to be available for a shuttle bus one hour before that, so we ended up having to be available 2 hours earlier than we thought we would have at very little notice. The bus took a lot less time than was advertised, which lead to us being dropped off at 3.30am when everything was closed instead of 7am we were due. This kind of defeated the point of getting a night/sleeper, as we were stranded for half the night outside anyway. Facilities were fine as usual and staff good.
Tam Coc to Phong Nha, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Oct 12, 2025
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Patrick M
Very difficult The time was changed to earlier departure and at the end the bus was more less to late and seems to be overbooked. One guy hat to leave the bus and at the next stop he came back. The transfer itself was with another company called Queen Cafe Open Bus The travel itself was ok. In one cabin the air system was defect and could not be closed. So very cold and noisy.
Tam Coc to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 32, Sapa Discovery Travel, Aug 31, 2025
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Sybille
The Bus did not leave from the departure.poj t but we had to get into a taxi to another place from.where it picked us up. Overall it was 45 minutes late and also.arrrived so early.at our destination that we hardly got enough sleep.ir a taxi at the destination. The cabins and the bus ride generally were fine.
Tam Coc to Phong Nha, Bus VIP 20, Sapa Discovery Travel, Jul 13, 2025
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Aline P
The company needs to change the system and sell ticket with seats marked! Its unfair with who enter last in the bus to stay at the back of the bus
Tam Coc to Phong Nha, Bus Local Cabin, Sapa Discovery Travel, Jan 22, 2024
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Abigail D
Didn’t stop once during the 7 hour drive for a bathroom break. Also, the bus used said Queen Cafe Bus even though the provider is Sapa Discovery. So I almost missed it
Tam Coc to Phong Nha, Bus Local Cabin, Sapa Discovery Travel, Nov 29, 2023
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Tam Coc to Phong Nha Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 22
06:30
13:50
$19.06
  3.5
Bus
Cat Ba Discovery
Cabin 24
07:30
15:30
$28.59
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
08:30
16:00
$16.47
  5.0
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 22
09:30
16:50
$19.06
  3.5
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 22
10:00
17:20
$19.06
  3.5
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
18:30
02:00
$16.47
  5.0
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 22
19:00
02:20
$19.06
  3.5
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 22
19:30
02:50
$19.06
  3.5
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
20:00
03:30
$16.47
  5.0
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 22
20:30
03:50
$19.06
  3.5
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
21:00
04:30
$16.47
  5.0
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
21:30
05:00
$16.47
  2.0
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
22:00
05:30
$16.47
  5.0
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
23:00
06:30
$16.47
  5.0
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
23:30
07:00
$16.47
  5.0

How to get from Tam Coc to Phong Nha

When you want to get from Tam Coc 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 492.00. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 14.01.

How far is Tam Coc from Phong Nha?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Tam Coc 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 Tam Coc to Phong Nha?

The travel time from Tam Coc 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 Tam Coc to Phong Nha?

The cost of the trip from Tam Coc to Phong Nha varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Green Trips: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 14.01 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 492.00.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 14.01 to USD 42.12;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 19.06. From Tam Coc to Phong Nha starting from 20:00 53 Tran Hung Dao until 20:00 53 Tran Hung Dao
  • Train tickets - USD 69.03 to USD 259.58;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 238.23 to USD 492.00.

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

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 07:45 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:45. There are 125 available bus trips every day.
  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 9 trains per day.
  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Tam Coc to Phong Nha starting from 20:00 53 Tran Hung Dao until 20:00 53 Tran Hung Dao
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Tam Coc to Phong Nha any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Tam Coc 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 Tam Coc 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 238.23.

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 Tam Coc to Phong Nha

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Tam Coc 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:

  • 83% decided to go for a bus.
  • 15% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Tam Coc to Phong Nha

Facts about the transport from Tam Coc to Phong Nha

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport5h
Earliest Departure7:45 AM
Latest Departure10:45 PM
Departures per day142
Distance250 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCat Ba Discovery, Cat Ba Panorama, Cua Ong Limousine, Damitrans, Duc Duong, Duy Khanh Transport, Full Moon Travel Asia, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Trips, Grouptour, Kim Chi 265, King Express Bus, Laman Express, Lotus Train, Mango Travel, Mui Ne Private Car, New Way Travel, NewLivitrans Express, Ninh Binh Footprint, Ninh Binh Interbus, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Thanh Trung Travel, Thuan Hung Travel, TP Booking, Travel Holic Bus, Vietnam Locals, Vin Bus, Violette Trains