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How to get fromPhong Nha cave to Ninh Bìnhby bus, train, car, taxi or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Phong Nha cave to Ninh Bình by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Phong Nha Ke Bang to Ninh Binhbus
    7h 7m
    $15–16
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Minh Le to Ninh Binhtrain
    9h 51m
    $28–41
  3. Drive 380.1 km

    1. Drive from Phong Nha cave to Ninh Bìnhcar380.1 km
    4h 45m
    $45–64
  4. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Phong Nha cave to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)taxi
    2. Fly from Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)planeVDH - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Ninh Bìnhbus
    5h 8m
    $93–182

Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phong Nha cave, Vietnam and Ninh Bình, Vietnam?

Queen Cafe operates a bus from Phong Nha Ke Bang to Ninh Binh once daily. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Vietnam Railways operates a train from Minh Le to Ninh Binh once daily. Tickets cost $10–20 and the journey takes 9h.

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