There are 5 ways to get from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park by taxi, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Dong Hoi Airport
best- Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)taxi
- Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)plane HPH - VDH
6h 28m$96–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh Central Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Ninh Binh to Phong Nhabus
12h 41m$31–32Drive 540.1 km
- Drive from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Parkcar 540.1 km
6h 49m$63–91Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Parktaxi 540.1 km
6h 49mTaxi, fly to Da Nang International Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)taxi
- Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane HPH - DAD
- Take the bus from Da Nang Bus Station to King Kong Bar, Phong Nhabus
9h 33m$50–125
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is to taxi which costs and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $95 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. However, there are services departing from Tuan Chau and arriving at Phong Nha via Ninh Binh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.
The distance between Hạ Long and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is 451 km. The road distance is 540.1 km.
The best way to get from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park without a car is to bus which takes 12h 41m and costs $31 - $32.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, including transfers.
Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park bus services, operated by Techbus VN JSC, depart from Tuan Chau station.
Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park bus services, operated by Techbus VN JSC, arrive at Ninh Binh Central Hotel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is 540 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
There are 135+ hotels available in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
What companies run services between Hạ Long, Vietnam and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam?
You can take a vehicle from Hạ Long to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park via Tuan Chau, Ninh Binh Central Hotel, Ninh Binh, and Phong Nha in around 12h 41m.
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Dong Hoi Airport via Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Da Nang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Da Nang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–230
- techbusvietnam@gmail.com
- Website
- tbusvietnam.com
Bus from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh Central Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- tbusvietnam.com
- Phone
- 0243 9036 036
- khachhang.queencafe@gmail.com
- Website
- Queen Cafe
Bus from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–16
- Website
- Queen Cafe
- Phone
- 1900252565
- https://travelbus.vn/
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Da Nang Bus Station to King Kong Bar, Phong Nha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- $1
Malinh Taxi Group
- Phone
- +842838298888
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Vinasun taxi
- Phone
- (028) 38 277 178
- Website
- vinasuntaxi.com
Malinh Taxi Group
- Phone
- +842838298888
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Vinasun taxi
- Phone
- (028) 38 277 178
- Website
- vinasuntaxi.com
Malinh Taxi Group
- Phone
- +842838298888
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Vinasun taxi
- Phone
- (028) 38 277 178
- Website
- vinasuntaxi.com
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