1. Bus – Hue to Phong Nha
2. Train + Bus to Phong Nha
3. Private Car to Phong Nha
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From Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang you can get by bus or train + bus.
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- From Hue to Phong Nha you can travel by bus or you can travel by combination of train+bus (if you do not travel by motorbike). Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is one of the most famous national parks in Vietnam. This park you will find in the Quảng Bình province, about 45 km from Dong Hoi town. You will find there many attractions for tourists, popular activities and also beautfiul caves and nature. The largest cave in the world – Son Doong Cave is in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is It was also one of the filming locations of the Kong-Skull Island movie in 2016. Phong Nha is about 45 from Dong Hoi city and Dong Hoi has a railway station and airport, but there are no flights between Hue and Dong Hoi. You have to travel by land. Before you arrive to Phong Nha, read this article: Weather in Phong Nha and prepare carefully your trip.
Travel distance from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang is about 200 km.
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- Lots of tourists travel from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park by local bus, taxi or motorbike. If you travel from the south to the north of Vietnam it is really good place to visit. You can travel from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park by tourist buses of various bus companies, private taxi or train + bus via Dong Hoi. Travel by tourist bus from Hue to Phong Nha takes about 5 hours and bus tickets cost about $7-17/pp. If you want to travel by train, you can take a train from Hue to Dong Hoi and from Dong Hoi you can travel by local bus or taxi to Phong Nha.
- Travel time by bus from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha is about 1 hour. There are no direct flights from Hue to Phong Nha, because Phong Nha has no airport. You can find lots of good accommodation in Dong Hoi and Phong Nha-Ke Bang (hotels, homestays, hostels). You can book and buy bus tickets from Hue to Phong Nha online (recomended). From Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park you can travel by bus, bus + train of Vietnam Railways or bus + plane via Dong Hoi to Hanoi or you can also visit Ninh Binh.
| Transfer Mode – Hue to Phong Nha: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus / Minivan | 5 hours | $7 – $17/pp |
| Train + Bus (via Dong Hoi) | 6-7 hours | $8 – $13/pp |
| Private Taxi / Car | 3-3.5 hours | $100 – $200/car |
How do I get from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
1. BUS from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang
The most used and cheapest option of transport from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is by sleeper or seater bus or minivan. The advantage is that the buses go directly to Phong Nha Park, meanwhile the trains go to the city of Dong Hoi in central Vietnam and then you need to use another bus or private transfer to Phong Nha.
So you will save a bit of your time if you use the tourist bus. On the route from Hue to Phong Nha, there are several companies operating bus services that mainly offer sleeper buses. They are Techbus VN, Grouptour, Duy Khanh, Duc Duong, Green Trips, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Hey Travel, Queen Cafe, TP Booking, Full Moon Party Tour.
BOOK BUS TICKETS to Phong Nha ➜
Well-rated companies are e.g. Duc Duong, Sapa Discovery Travel, you can read reviews when ordering tickets, it’s definitely convenient. Most of these companies will offer you modern sleeper buses, some have seater buses and some companies also offer minivans but to a lesser extent. Buses depart from various places in Hue and in Phong Nha they also arrive at various places, or for example to specific accommodation capacities, homestays or hostels.
Bus travel time to Phong Nha-Ke Bang from Hue is approximately 4-5 hours and bus tickets range from $7-17/pp. Please note that buses to Phong Nha make other stops before arriving at their destination, so the exact departure or arrival times may not be respected. It is also recommended to arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the departure of the bus. You can search and book bus tickets from Hue to Phong Nha online even in advance. Always read all ticket and transfer information and instructions carefully to avoid any complications.
2. TRAIN + BUS from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang
Another way to travel to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park from Hue is by train and bus via Dong Hoi city. Again, this is a low-cost option suitable mainly for solo travelers who also want to visit the city of Dong Hoi. This option has 2 steps, the 1st step is a train journey from Hue to Dong Hoi and then a bus journey from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha.
On the route from Hue to the city of Dong Hoi, there are regular Vietnam Railways trains and they also include tourist sleeper trains Violette Train and Livitrans Express. However, ordinary trains with seats are fully sufficient for this route, they are the cheapest option, sleeping tourist trains are of course a more expensive option. Train travel time from Hue to Dong Hoi takes approximately 3 hours and train tickets range from $5-10/pp (tourist sleeper trains cost about $35-40/pp).
Tourist sleeper trains have cabins for 4-6 passengers and offer comfortable sleeping berths and better services than regular trains of Vietnam Railways. Trains depart from Hue Railway Station (2 Bui Thi Xuan Street) and arrive at Đồng Hới Railway Station (tiểu khu 4, Nam Lý), Dong Hoi station is in the city center and a local bus to Phong Nha leaves a short distance away. You can search for and reserve train tickets to Dong Hoi online even in advance, regular trains accept mobile tickets, so there is no need to print them.
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The second step is transportation by local bus from Dong Hoi city to Phong Nha. The Bến xe Nam Lý bus stop is located a short distance from the train station and it is from there that the local bus leaves for Phong Nha Park. This is a local public bus, so don’t expect any above-standard services or luxury comfort, it’s a simple smaller bus for local residents as well.
Bus tickets from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha cost around $2/pp, you will pay in Vietnamese dong, so carry some change. You can buy bus tickets to Dong Hoi in the bus. The bus journey from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha can take approximately 1.5 hours, you also have to consider that the buses may not run exactly on time and the arrival may be delayed. The travel distance from Dong Hoi to Phong Nha by this bus is approximately 45 km.
3. PRIVATE TAXI/CAR from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang
The most convenient, but at the same time the most expensive transfer option to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park from Hue is by private car/taxi. A private car with a driver is also the fastest way to get to Phong Nha from Hue. Private taxi services will offer you modern cars, SUVs and or minivans for groups of travelers on this route.
Private modern cars and minivans from Hue to Phong Nha are offered by Saigon DMC, OUROS Travel, Mui Ne Sky Travel, Khanh Than Travel Hue. Driving time from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is approximately 3.5-4 hours and the transfer costs between $100-200/car, depending on the type of car, smaller cars are cheaper, large minivans or SUVs are always more expensive options.
BOOK PRIVATE CAR to Phong Nha ➜
The companies Saigon DMC and Ouros Travel usually have the fastest transfer by private car with a driver and are also rated well by other travelers. The advantage of these private transfers is that you can also choose your departure point in Hue and your arrival point in Phong Nha, which also saves a little time.
You can search and book your private car/taxi from Hue to Phong Nha online even in advance. Please read carefully all the terms and conditions of these private transfers that you will see when booking your ride. If you are not dealing with finances when traveling in Vietnam and you are not traveling low-cost, you can choose this transport option, it is the most comfortable and fastest.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
2. What is the travel time from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
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- Travel by tourist bus/minivan from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang takes about 4-5 hours.
- Travel by train+bus from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang (via Dong Hoi) takes about 6-7 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang takes about 3-3.5 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
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- Transfer by tourist bus/minivan from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang costs about $7-17/pp.
- Transfer by train+bus from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang (via Dong Hoi) costs about $8-13/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi/car from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang costs about $100-200/car.
4. What is the travel distance from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
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- Travel distance from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang is about 200 km by bus/minivan/motorbike.
5. Is there also another way how to get from Hue to Phong Nha?
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- You can also travel by train to Dong Hoi and in Dong Hoi you can take a local bus or private taxi to Phong Nha.
6. Is it possible to travel by plane from Hue to Phong Nha?
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- No, you can not travel by plane from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang, because there are no flights between these cities. Phong Nha does not have an airport. The closest airport is in Dong Hoi.
7. Is it possible to travel by motorbike from Hue to Phong Nha?
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- Yes, you can travel on a motorbike from Hue to Phong Nha, you have to obtain your IDP (International driving permitt). Use your motorbike only if you are an experienced motorbike driver. Drive carefully and slowly.
8. What is the fastest way of transport from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
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- The fastest option of transfer from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is to travel by private car/taxi.
9. What is the closest airport to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
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- The closest airport to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is in Dong Hoi. Travel distance from Phong Nha to Dong Hoi Airport is about 45 km. There are various flights from Dong Hoi Airport.
10. Do you want to book a tour to Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
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- It is no t a big problem, you can search and book a tour to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park with KLOOK.
11. Where you can travel from Phong Nha-Ke Bang?
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- From Phong Nha-Ke Bang you can travel to the north of Vietnam – e.g. by tourist bus to Hanoi. Teoretically you can also travel by regular sleeper train or plane (direct flight) from Dong Hoi to Hanoi. You can also travel to Cat Ba Island, you should also know – travel by bus to the north of Vietnam takes a lot of time.
12. 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.
13. What are the most interesting things or facts about Vietnam?
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- Vietnam, a country with a captivating allure, is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, including the mesmerizing limestone karsts of Halong Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa, and the bustling waterways of the Mekong Delta. Its rich history unfolds through ancient temples in Hanoi, the imperial city of Hue, and the Cu Chi Tunnels, providing a glimpse into Vietnam’s resilience during wartime. The country’s vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality further enhance the allure of this Southeast Asian gem. Read this: 15 Interesting Things of Vietnam.
14. What to expect from Vietnam Culture?
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- Expect a vibrant cultural tapestry in Vietnam, characterized by traditional values, a strong sense of community, and a deep-rooted respect for family. You’ll encounter a fusion of French, Chinese, and indigenous influences in art, architecture, and cuisine. Traditional water puppetry, folk music, and dance performances showcase the country’s artistic flair. The importance of rituals and festivals in daily life adds a colorful dimension, while the warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese people make for a welcoming and enriching cultural experience.
15. What is the weather in Vietnam and what to expect?
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- Weather in Vietnam varies with a tropical climate featuring distinct wet and dry seasons. In the north, the dry season (October to April) brings cooler temperatures, while the wet season (May to September) is marked by higher humidity and heavy rainfall. Central Vietnam experiences a dry period (January to August) with lower humidity and a wet season (September to December) characterized by increased rainfall. In southern Vietnam, the dry season (December to April) offers warm temperatures, while the wet season (May to November) brings higher humidity and occasional heavy rainfall. For accurate information, check local forecasts.
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🚍 Bus from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang – Schedule / Timetable / Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Hue to Phong Nha | Departs in Hue | Arrival in Phong Nha | Bus tickets |
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Grouptour | 06:45 | 10:05 | From $15.00 |
Grouptour | 12:45 | 16:05 | From $15.00 |
Grouptour | 16:45 | 20:45 | From $13.00 |
Duc Duong | 09:15 | 13:45 | From $14.00 |
Duc Duong | 15:50 | 20:50 | From $14.00 |
Duc Duong | 17:00 | 21:00 | From $14.00 |
Techbus VN | 09:25 | 13:55 | From $15.00 |
Techbus VN | 15:55 | 20:25 | From $15.00 |
Techbus VN | 16:45 | 21:45 | From $11.00 |
Hey Travel (sleeper) | 17:00 | 21:30 | From $7.00 |
Queen Cafe (sleeper) | 16:45 | 21:00 | From $7.00 |
Sapa Discovery | 11:30 | 16:00 | From $15.00 |
Vietnam Luxury | 11:45 | 16:45 | From $17.00 |
Duy Khanh | 16:00 | 20:10 | From $12.00 |
iVietnam Travel | 16:30 | 21:30 | From $11.00 |
Full Moon Party | 16:20 | 20:20 | From $12.00 |
Green Trips | 16:45 | 21:00 | From $8.00 |
To Vietnam Travel | 17:00 | 21:00 | From $9.00 |
Hue Tourist | 06:45 | 10:55 | From $13.00 |
🚍 Bus from Phong Nha-Ke Bang to Hue – Schedule / Timetable / Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Phong Nha to Hue | Departs in Phong Nha | Arrival in Hue | Bus Tickets |
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Techbus VN | 02:00 | 06:00 | From $11.00 |
Techbus VN | 03:00 | 07:00 | From $12.00 |
Techbus VN | 04:00 | 08:00 | From $7.00 |
Techbus VN | 14:30 | 18:50 | From $15.00 |
Duy Khanh | 03:00 | 07:10 | From $12.00 |
Duc Duong | 03:40 | 08:00 | From $14.00 |
Duc Duong | 14:30 | 18:50 | From $14.00 |
Grouptour | 03:45 | 07:30 | From $17.00 |
Green Trips | 04:00 | 07:00 | From $8.00 |
Vietnam Luxury Travel | 23:10 | 04:10 | From $17.00 |
Queen Cafe | 04:00 | 07:45 | From $9.00 |
TP Booking | 15:00 | 19:30 | From $12.00 |
TP Booking | 19:00 | 23:30 | From $12.00 |
TP Booking | 22:40 | 03:10 | From $18.00 |
Full Moon Party | 04:00 | 08:30 | From $13.00 |
Full Moon Party | 06:50 | 11:20 | From $13.00 |
Full Moon Party | 08:50 | 13:20 | From $13.00 |
Full Moon Party | 18:50 | 23:20 | From $13.00 |
