3 ways to get to Phong Nha Ke Bang, Vietnam

Traveling to Phong Nha Ke Bang, Vietnam by overnight bus

Bus seems to be the cheapest and most convenient transportation to get to Phong Nha Ke Bang from Hanoi as the bus drops you right in your destination – Phong Nha Ke Bang so that it doesn’t cost you any more additional transfer. Most of the buses are furnished with an air-conditioner and a toilet. However, the wifi is occasional. Normally, it takes about 9 hours to get to Phong Nha Ke Bang. Along the way, it makes a stop in Ninh Binh Province for you to free your leg. The following are recommended bus companies where you can buy a bus ticket from Hanoi to Phong Nha Ke Bang. Remember that you can either buy the ticket in person or telephone the company’s office.

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Camel Travel Bus

Address: No. 459 Tran Khat Chan Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Website: cameltravel.vn
Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 17:00
Tel: (+84) 243 9036 036 from 8:00
Departure time: daily at 19:00
Arrival time: between 4:00 and 5:00 the next morning
Price: VND 250,000 per person

Hung Thanh Travel

Address: No. 287 Tran Khat Chan Street
Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 17:00
Website: vietnambustravel.com/bus/hung-thanh-travel
Tel: (+84) 203 508 399 from 8:00 to 17:00 – (+84) 979 110 111 from 8:00 to 22:00
Departure time: daily at 19:00
Arrival time: between 4:00 and 5:00 the next morning
Price: VND 220,000 per person

Queen Open Cafe Bus

Address: No. 06 Ngoc Lam Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
Opening hours: from 7:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 22:00
Website: www.queencafeopenbus.com
Tel: (+84) 243 9960 199
Departure time: daily at 17:30
Arrival time: about 5:00 the next morning
Price: VND 280,000 per person

Traveling to Phong Nha Ke Bang, Vietnam from Hanoi by train

Traveling by train may bring you a new experience. However, it takes a bit more time than traveling by bus. Moreover, the nearest train station is located in Dong Hoi District which is over 50 kilometers from Phong Nha Ke Bang. Therefore, after arriving at the Dong Hoi train station, you have to take a bus or a taxi to the final destination, Phong Nha Ke Bang. Below are companies and agents where you are recommended to buy the train tickets.

Vietnam Railway System

Address: No. 120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Opening hours: daily from 7:30 to 17:00
Website: vietnam-railway.com
Email: Sales@vietnam-railway.com
Departure time: multiple departure time from 6:00 to 22:20 daily
Travel duration: about 10 hours
Price: ranging between VND 750,000 and VND 1,000,000 depending on the types of seats 

Livitrans Express Trains

Address: No. 118 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Website: livitrans.com
Tel: (+84) 243 942 9918 – (+84) 963 817 050
Email: bookingticket@livitrans.com
Departure time: daily at 19:30
Arrival time: about 5:35 the next morning
Price: around VND 1,500,000 per person

Besides, you can also book a train ticket from Hanoi to Dong Hoi at any travel agent in Hanoi especially in the area of Hanoi Old Quarter. Consider agents near you for convenience and remember to negotiate the price. These are some of the reliable agents.

Kevin’s Travel Agency

Address: No. 7A Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 22:00
Website: kevinstravel.com
Tel: (+84) 98 663 59 86
Email: Info@kevinstravel.com

Hanoi Old Quarter Travel

Address: No. 40C Hang Manh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Opening hours: daily from 8:30 to 22:00
Website: hanoioldquartertravel.com
Tel: (+84) 243 9353 383
Email: hanoioldquartertravel@gmail.com

Traveling to Phong Nha Ke Bang, Vietnam from Hanoi by plane

The plane can be the most comfortable transportation which provides high-quality services. However, it seems to be the most expensive one. Besides, the nearest airport is located in Dong Hoi Province (about 54 kilometers from Phong Nha Ke Bang), so you have to take a bus or taxi from Dong Hoi Airport to Phong Nha Ke Bang like when traveling by train. You can look for Hanoi – Dong Hoi flight tickets at places below.

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Vietnam Airlines

Address: No. 200 Nguyen Son Street, Long Bien District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Opening hours: daily from 7:30 to 17:00
Website: vietnamairlines.com
Tel: (+84) 243 827 2289
Departure time: multiple departure times daily
Duration: from 45 minutes to 90 minutes
Price: varying due to the time and class, normally from VND 2,300,000

Vietjet Air

Address: No. 302/3 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Opening hours: daily from 7:30 to 17:00
Website: vietjetair.com
Tel: (+84) 283 547 1865
Departure time: multiple departure times daily
Duration: from 60 minutes to 90 minutes
Price: varying due to the time and class, normally from VND 800,000