1. Train – Da Nang to Dong Hoi
2. Bus – Da Nang to Dong Hoi
3. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Da Nang to Dong Hoi in Vietnam you can travel by train or bus.
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- Travel distance from Da Nang to Dong Hoi is about 230 km by land. There are 2 options for tourists how to get to Dong Hoi from Da Nang: travel by train or travel by tourist bus. There are no direct flights from Da Nang to Dong Hoi, there are only flights with stopover in Hanoi. But this way of transfer does not make a sense. So, the best and cheapest option how you can get to Dong Hoi from Da Nang is to travel by train of Vietnam Railways. There are also luxury sleeper tourist trains by Violette Train or Livitrans Express. Travel by train from Da Nang to Dong Hoi takes about 5-6 hours and train tickets cost about $10-25/pp (seats or sleeper).
- Luxury tourist trains from Da Nang to Dong Hoi – New Livitrans Express, Violette Train cost about $45-50/pp. Another option how you can reach Dong Hoi from Da Nang is to travel by tourist sleeper bus. Transport by bus from Da Nang to Dong Hoi takes about 4.5-5.5 hours and bus tickets cost only about $12-22/pp. The most experienced travelers can also travel on motorbike, but IDP in Vietnam is necessary. There are no direct flights from Da Nang to Dong Hoi, there are only flights with stopover in Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. You can also travel to Dong Hoi with stopover in Hue – another popular and historical place of central Vietnam.
Da Nang to Dong Hoi – another popular travel route in central Vietnam.
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- Đồng Hới is the capital of Quang Binh Province in northern Vietnam. It is a good place for stop if you want to visit Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Dong Hoi town is about 500 km south of Hanoi. Many traveleres arrive to this city and from this place they are going to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. This park is about 45 from Dong Hoi town and it is accessible by local public bus from Bến xe Nam Lý (bus station) or private taxi/car, motorbike.
- From Dong Hoi you can travel to Hanoi or you can visit Ninh Binh – about 100 km south from Hanoi. Read the instructions how you can go to Dong Hoi from Da Nang below in this article. You can also easily search and book train / bus tickets to Dong Hoi (+Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park) from Da Nang online in advance. Before you arrive to Dong Hoi, read this article: Weather in Dong Hoi.
| Transfer Mode – Da Nang to Dong Hoi: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Regular Train | 5-6 hours | $10-25/pp |
| Sleeper Intercity Bus | 4.5-5.5 hours | $12-22/pp |
| Luxury Sleeper Train | N/A | $45-55/pp |
How do I get from Da Nang to Dong Hoi?
1. TRAIN from Da Nang to Dong Hoi
The most used and cheap option of transportation from Da Nang to Dong Hoi is by train of Vietnam Railways. This is an interesting railway route where you will see the coast of central Vietnam. So you can also stop at another place and visit it. Around 6-8 trains of the Vietnam Railways and, possibly, tourist sleeper trains New Livitrans Express and Violette Train will be available to you on this route every day.
These tourist sleeper trains are arranged in regular trains, have only sleeping beds and are the most expensive train transfer option. However, they are still very sought after and popular among foreign tourists. Regular Vietnam Railways trains will offer you seats and sleepers on the route to Dong Hoi.
The seats that are available for this route are fully sufficient, they are the cheapest transfer option, sleeping beds are always more expensive. Train tickets from Da Nang to Dong Hoi cost in the range of $10-25/pp (seats or sleeper in regular trains), sleeping tourist more comfortable trains cost in the range of $45-50/pp.
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The train is therefore the cheapest transfer option between Dong Hoi and Da Nang, if you use a regular train seat. The train journey time from Da Nang to Dong Hoi is approximately 5-6 hours, usually the times are kept. However, it is advisable to come to the station at least 30 minutes before the departure time.
Trains depart from Da Nang Railway Station and arrive at Dong Hoi Railway Station, see Vietnam railway map. A short distance from Dong Hoi Railway Station is the Bến xe Nam Lý bus station, from where you can take a local public bus to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Train tickets from Da Nang to Dong Hoi are easy to find and buy online in advance, if you want to choose your seats or berths, it is recommended. The train transfer to Dong Hoi is suitable for all types of travelers and offers good comfort at very reasonable prices. Enjoy your train travel!
2. SLEEPER BUS from Da Nang to Dong Hoi
Another low-cost transfer option to Dong Hoi from Da Nang city is to travel by intercity sleeper bus. Most travelers usually choose a transfer by train, but the bus may not be bad either, as there are now very modern and comfortable buses. Trains also have a limited schedule, so buses can be your alternative on this route to Dong Hoi, you can choose the connection at your desired time.
On the route from Da Nang to Dong Hoi, you can use the services of bus companies TP Booking, VietNam Travel Bus or Tu Tac, which have classic sleeper buses for longer distances. These companies will also offer you to book tickets from Da Nang to Dong Hoi at relatively very reasonable prices, the transfer costs around $12-22/pp.
These prices may change slightly throughout the year and may not be fixed. Buses run throughout the day and into the night, and the travel time from Da Nang to Dong Hoi is approximately 4.5-5.5 hours.
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Buses depart from various locations, such as the used Da Nang Bus Central Station and or other locations, you will see this information when searching for tickets. Each bus may also have a slightly different journey time, it depends on its route and also any other stops that the buses make. Bus tickets from Da Nang to Dong Hoi (or Phong Nha-Ke Bang) can be easily searched and purchased online even in advance.
Buses also usually accept tickets saved on a smartphone, however, always read the current conditions and transfer instructions when booking tickets. As it is not a very long route, it is also possible to use a bus transfer as a backup option compared to a train transfer.
3. Travel on MOTORBIKE from Da Nang to Dong Hoi
If you are looking for a more adventurous transport option from Da Nang to Dong Hoi and you also have some experience driving a motorbike, then you can travel by motorbike. This is a very interesting coastal route, where you will see a number of interesting places, you can also visit the city of Hue, and immediately after the city of Da Nang, the fascinating mountain pass Hai Van Pass begins.
However, even a motorcycle has its advantages, but also disadvantages. Traveling by motorbike is certainly not suitable for everyone, traffic in Vietnam is sometimes chaotic and dangerous and some drivers do not follow the rules of the road.
To drive a motorcycle or scooter in Vietnam, you must also have an International Driving Permit with a valid license for the type of motorcycle.
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If you don’t have it and the police stop you, you risk a fine or even confiscation of the motorcycle. You should also have some driving experience with a motorbike in Asia for example. However, traveling by motorcycle also has the main advantage, it is a great experience and you can stop at places that you will like or that you will add to your itinerary.
On this trip to Dong Hoi, it is definitely worth visiting the interesting historical city of Hue, which is about 100 km from Da Nang. When riding a motorcycle, also use protective elements such as a helmet and or protectors for the legs and hands.
You can rent a motorbike in the city of Da Nang or online via the Bikesbooking platform. When renting, always check the valid documents for the motorcycle.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Da Nang to Dong Hoi:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Da Nang to Dong Hoi?
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- Book and buy train/bus e-tickets from Da Nang to Dong Hoi on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- you can also search and book another tickets, e.g. Da Nang to Hanoi, Da Nang to Phong Nha…
2. What is the travel time from Da Nang to Dong Hoi?
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- Travel by regular train from Da Nang to Dong Hoi takes about 5-6 hours.
- Travel by sleeper intercity bus from Da Nang to Dong Hoi takes about 4.5-5.5 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Da Nang to Dong Hoi?
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- Transfer by sleeper intercity bus from Da Nang to Dong Hoi costs about $12-22/pp.
- Transfer by regular train from Da Nang to Dong Hoi costs about $10-25/pp.
- Transfer by tourist luxury sleeper train from Da Nang to Dong Hoi costs about $45-55/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Da Nang to Dong Hoi?
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- Travel distance from Da Nang to Dong Hoi in central Vietnam is about 230 km by land.
5. Is there a flight from Da Nang to Dong Hoi?
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- No, there are no direct flights from Da Nang to Dong Hoi. But there are airports in these cities, there are only flights via Hanoi, but this option does not make a sense for this journey.
6. What is the most cheapest option of transfer from Da Nang to Dong Hoi?
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- The most cheapest option of transport from Da Nang to Dong Hoi is to travel by regular train of Vetnam Railways. Hard or soft seat is the cheapest option, train tickets start at $8-12/pp.
7. What is the best way of transfer from Da Nang to Dong Hoi?
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- The best way of transfer from Da Nang to Dong Hoi is to travel by regular train of Vietnam Railways.
8. Are there some luxury tourist trains from Da Nang to Dong Hoi?
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- Yes, there are luxury tourist sleeper trains by Violette Train or Livitrans Express. These luxury trains are also the most expensive option of train travel. Train tickets of these sleeper trains start at $45-50/pp. There are sleeper berths.
9. How to travel from Da Nang to Hoi An?
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- If you want to visit Hoi An, it is only about 25 km from Da Nang town center, you can travel by bus, minivan or taxi/car. Travel time from Da Nang to Hoi An is about 30 minutes – 1.5 hour.
10. How to travel from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
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- From Dong Hoi town to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park you can take a local bus or private taxi. Local public bus departs from Bến xe Nam Lý (bus station) and bus tickets cost about $1.50-2.00/pp, travel time is about 1.5 hour, travel distance about 45 km.
11. Where to travel from Dong Hoi?
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- From Dong Hoi you can travel to various sites in northern Vietnam. The most popualar travel route is from Dong Hoi to Ninh Binh or from Dong Hoi to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. You can also travel to Halong Bay via Ninh Binh.
12. Where to stay in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
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- There are mainly various cheap homestays, guesthouses or bungalows and small hotels in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. You can book your accommodation in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha-Ke Bang easily online.
13. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.
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🚆 Train Schedule / Timetable – Da Nang to Dong Hoi + Train Tickets:
Train Schedule - Da Nang to Dong Hoi | Departs in Da Nang | Arrival in Dong Hoi | Train Ticket |
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Train SE4 (seat, sleeper) | 12:57 | 18:37 | From $10.00 |
Train SE2 (seat, sleeper) | 13:55 | 19:18 | From $10.00 |
Train SE6 (seat, sleeper) | 10:30 | 16:53 | From $10.00 |
Train SE8 (seat, sleeper) | 00:56 | 06:50 | From $15.00 |
Train SE20 (seat, sleeper) | 18:05 | 23:43 | From $15.00 |
Train SE10 (seat, sleeper) | 09:04 | 15:47 | From $10.00 |
Train SE12 (seat, sleeper) | 15:43 | 21:40 | From $10.00 |
Violette Train SE2 (sleeper) | 13:55 | 19:18 | From $45.00 |
Violette Train SE4 (sleeper) | 12:57 | 18:37 | From $45.00 |
Livitrans Express SE4 (sleeper) | 12:57 | 18:37 | From $45-78 |
🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Da Nang to Dong Hoi + Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Da Nang to Dong Hoi | Departs in Da Nang | Arrival in Dong Hoi | Bus Ticket |
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VietNam Travel Bus | 09:30 | 14:40 | From $13.00 |
VietNam Travel Bus | 11:30 | 16:40 | From $14.00 |
VietNam Travel Bus | 17:00 | 22:10 | From $13.00 |
VietNam Travel Bus | 19:00 | 00:10 | From $14.00 |
TP Booking | 07:20 | 11:50 | From $14.00 |
TP Booking | 09:30 | 14:00 | From $14.00 |
TP Booking | 10:40 | 15:10 | From $22.00 |
TP Booking | 11:50 | 16:20 | From $14.00 |
TP Booking | 15:20 | 19:50 | From $14.00 |
TP Booking | 17:20 | 21:50 | From $14.00 |
TP Booking | 19:00 | 23:30 | From $14.00 |
Tu Tac | 17:45 | 22:15 | From $12.00 |
Tu Tac | 20:30 | 01:00 | From $13.00 |
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(You can choose another travel routes, e.g. Dong Hoi to Hue, Hue to Da Nang…)