There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha cave by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)HAN - VDH
- Take the taxi from Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) to Phong Nha cave
3h 34m$86–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hanoi to Phong Nha Cave
9h 22m$23Train
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Minh Le
10h 44m$30–54Drive 472.5 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Phong Nha cave472.5 km
5h 44m$55–80
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha cave is to bus which costs $23 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha cave is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 34m and costs $85 - $180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanoi and arriving at Phong Nha Cave. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Hanoi and Phong Nha cave is 491 km. The road distance is 472.5 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha cave without a car is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $23.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha cave, including transfers.
Hanoi to Phong Nha cave bus services, operated by Hung Long, depart from Hanoi station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha cave is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 10h 44m.
Hanoi to Phong Nha cave bus services, operated by Hung Long, arrive at Phong Nha Cave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Phong Nha cave is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Hanoi to Phong Nha cave.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Phong Nha cave, Vietnam?
Hung Long operates a bus from Hanoi to Phong Nha Cave twice daily. Tickets cost $23 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Alternatively, Vietnam Railways operates a train from Ha Noi to Minh Le once daily. Tickets cost $12–35 and the journey takes 9h 53m.
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- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Dong Hoi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Phone
- 19006469
- support1@dsvn.vn
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ha Noi to Minh Le
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $14–22
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $12–19
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $15–21
- Website
- booking.baolau.com
Bus from Hanoi to Phong Nha Cave
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $26–31
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