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Results from Hanoi to Phong Nha on Friday, 13 September 2024
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9h 00m
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20:15
Fr, 13/09
HANOI Hai Ba Trung |
05:15
Sa, 14/09
PHONG NHA Phong Nha |
450,000 đ
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9h 20m
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20:30
Fr, 13/09
HANOI Hai Ba Trung |
05:50
Sa, 14/09
PHONG NHA Phong Nha |
600,000 đ
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10h 30m
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17:00
Fr, 13/09
HANOI Hoan Kiem |
03:30
Sa, 14/09
PHONG NHA Phong Nha |
500,000 đ
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How to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha
There are three ways to travel from Hanoi to Phong Nha: by plane, by train and by bus.
How far is Phong Nha from Hanoi?
The travel distance between Hanoi and Phong Nha is 510 km. There are three options to travel from Hanoi to Phong Nha: taking a flight, a train or a bus.
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha?
It takes 1 hour to get from Hanoi to Phong Nha by plane, 9-10 hours by train or by bus.
The bus usually arrives directly at Phong Nha. Meanwhile, the flight and the train arrive at Dong Hoi. From here you need to take a bus or taxi to Phong Nha which takes another 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled. The flight and the train usually depart and arrive on time.
What types of airlines operate the route Hanoi to Phong Nha?
There are two domestic airlines operating the route Hanoi to Dong Hoi: Vietnam Airlines (VN) and Bamboo Airways (QH).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Vietnam.
What types of trains operate the route Hanoi to Phong Nha?
There are two types of train services running the route Hanoi to Dong Hoi that are managed by two operators: Vietnam Railways and private railway companies.
The state-owned railway company Vietnam Railways operates its own set of passenger coaches. Passenger cars are divided in five classes: Hard seat, Soft seat, Soft seat Premium, Soft bed in compartments for 1-4 passengers and Hard bed in compartments for 1-6 passengers.
The private railway companies Laman Express, Damitrans Express, Halo Express, New Livitrans Express, Violette Trains and Lotus Train operate their own passengers cars attached to the trains hauled by Vietnam Railways, hence depart and arrive according to the same schedule. The coaches operated by the private railway companies provide a higher level of comfort, with luxury cabins decorated with wooden floor and cozy soft beds. The service also includes bottled water and snacks. Passenger cars are divided in two classes: Sleeper 2-Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers and Sleeper 4-Berth in compartments for 1-4 passengers.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Vietnam.
Where do trains from Hanoi to Phong Nha depart?
Trains on the North–South railway line depart from Hanoi Railway Station located at 120 Le Duan, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
Please arrive to the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Hanoi to Phong Nha arrive?
Trains on the North–South railway line arrive at Dong Hoi Railway Station located at Tieu Khu 4, Nam Ly Ward, Dong Hoi. From here you need to take a bus or taxi to Phong Nha which takes another 1 hour 30 minutes.
What types of buses operate the route Hanoi to Phong Nha?
There is one bus company running the route Hanoi to Phong Nha.
Hung Long operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 40–44 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.
Where do buses from Hanoi to Phong Nha depart?
Most buses from Hanoi to Phong Nha depart from the representative offices of the bus companies in Hai Ba Trung District, downtown Hanoi.
Please arrive to the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.
Where do buses from Hanoi to Phong Nha arrive?
Most buses from Hanoi to Phong Nha arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in the center of Phong Nha.
Where to travel next from Phong Nha?
From Phong Nha, you can continue traveling by bus to Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An in Central Vietnam.