How to go → PHONG NHA to SAIGON? ☀️

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How you can travel from Phong Nha-Ke Bang to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)? You can travel to Saigon by train, plane, bus.

1. Bus + Flight to Saigon
2. Bus + Train to Saigon
3. Tourist Bus to Saigon
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From Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by plane, train, bus.

    • The travel distance from Phong Nha-Ke Bang to Ho Chi Minh City spans approximately 1,300 km by train or bus via Dong Hoi, while it’s about 750 km by plane from Dong Hoi. The most efficient and expedient method to reach Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is by taking a direct flight from Dong Hoi Airport. Dong Hoi is situated roughly 45 km from Phong Nha and can be accessed via local public buses or private taxis. Traveling by bus + flight from Phong Nha to Saigon via Dong Hoi typically takes about 5-7 hours.
    • Alternatively, one can opt to travel by sleeper train from Dong Hoi Railway Station, which takes approximately 24-27 hours. The last option is to travel by bus from Phong Nha to Saigon via Dong Hoi, with some sleeper buses available via Hue or Da Nang. Bus or train travel represents the most economical transportation option. Search and book train, bus tickets, or flights from Phong Nha (Dong Hoi) to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) online. Before your arrival in Saigon, it’s recommended to read up on the weather conditions via What is the weather in Saigon?

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    • Ho Chi Minh City is the largest and most visited city in southern Vietnam, serving as the region’s primary business hub. It serves as an ideal starting point for exploring southern Vietnam, boasting an airport, railway station, and extensive bus routes connecting to various cities in the south. Visitors can easily travel by bus or ferry to Vung Tau or Phan Thiet. Opting for a bus to Dong Hoi and then a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City offers the quickest and most efficient route. Dong Hoi, located approximately 45 km from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, is accessible via local public buses and private cars. From Ho Chi Minh City, travelers can also venture to Con Dao Islands or Chau Doc.
Transfer Mode – Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh: Travel Time Cost Range
Bus + Flight (via Dong Hoi) 5-7 hours $45-100/pp
Bus + Train (Dong Hoi) 24-27 hours $30-70/pp
Tourist Bus (via Da Nang) 32 hours $27-40/pp

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How do I get from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh?


1. BUS + FLIGHT from Phong Nha to Saigon (via Dong Hoi)


1. Bus / Taxi from Phong Nha-Ke Bang to Dong Hoi

    • from Phong Nha-Ke Bang to Dong Hoi you can travel by local bus or private taxi
    • travel by local bus or taxi from Phong Nha to Dong Hoi takes about 1-1.5 hour
    • local buses arrive close to the railway station in Dong Hoi
    • the best way is to take a private taxi to Dong Hoi Airport

2. Direct Flight from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City

    • from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City you can take a direct flight
    • direct flight is the most fastest way of transport between Dong Hoi and Saigon
    • airlines from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City: Vietjet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways
    • flight from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 2 hours (direct flight)
    • low-cost flights from Dong Hoi to Saigon start already at $30-70/pp
    • flights from Dong Hoi International Airport, flights to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon
    • you can check this article: Airports in Vietnam
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✈️ Flights from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City – Schedule / Timetable:

Flight Schedule – Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City: Departure in Dong Hoi Arrival in Ho Chi Minh Price
VietJet Air 10:35 12:10 From $49.00
VietJet Air 18:10 19:45 From $49.00
Bamboo Airways 20:50 22:40 From $45.00
Vietnam Airlines 20:35 20:15 From $60.00
Pacific Airlines 17:10 19:05 From $75.00
Pacific Airlines 10:35 12:35 From $120.00
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Direct flight from Dong Hoi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City is the most fastest way of transfer.


2. BUS + TRAIN from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City


1. Bus / Taxi from Phong Nha to Dong Hoi

    • from Phong Nha to Dong Hoi you can travel by local public bus or private taxi
    • travel by local bus or private taxi from Phong Nha to Dong Hoi takes about 1-1.5 hour
    • these local public buses arrive close to the railway station in Dong Hoi
    • the best option is to take a private taxi/car directly to Dong Hoi Airport

2. Train from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City

    • travel by train from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City can take about 22-24 hours
    • trains are comfortable and modern, you can buy foods and you can book sleeper berth
    • you can check the Vietnam Railway Map
    • there are 2, 4, 6-berth cabins in these trains
    • there are about 5-6 trains every day of Vietnam Railways from Dong HoI to Ho Chi Minh City
    • one-way train ticket from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $27-60/pp
    • trains depart from Dong Hoi Railway Station (tiểu khu 4)
    • trains arrive to Saigon Railway Station (01 Nguyen Thong) in Ho Chi Minh City
    • Book train e-tickets from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
    • this is a top frequented railway route from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City – book your train tickets online!
    • you will receive your train e-ticket to Saigon by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the train in Dong Hoi Railway Station


🚆 Train from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City – Schedule / Timetable + Train Tickets:

Train Schedule – Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City: Departure in Dong Hoi Arrival in Ho Chi Minh Train Ticket
Train SE1 (seat, sleeper) 07:55 06:30 From $32.00
Train SE3 (seat, sleeper) 05:33 05:40 From $32.00
Train SE7 (seat, sleeper) 16:47 17:58 From $28.50
Train SE5 (seat, sleeper) 02:31 04:25 From $31.00
Train SE9 (seat, sleeper) 01:35 03:25 From $38.50
Train SE11 (seat, sleeper) 18:32 21:30 From $38.60
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You can also travel by train from Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City.


3. BUS from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City

    • This is the last option how to travel from Phong Nha-Ke Bang / Dong Hoi to Ho Chi Minh City. The slowest, cheap, but not a comfortable option of transport. You can travel by bus from Phong Nha to Da Nang and from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City. Travel by bus from Phong Nha to Saigon via Da Nang takes about 32 hours and bus tickets cost totally about $27-40/pp. There are various bus companies: Hey Travel, Queen Café, Hoang Long, Futabus, Hanh Cafe. These buses have also another stops before they arrive to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam. You can search and book bus tickets from Phong Nha to Saigon in southern Vietnam online.
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Ho Chi Minh Statue is in the city center of Saigon – a frequented site by tourists.


FAQ + TIPS – Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City:

1. How long does it take to get from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • Travel by bus + flight from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City (via Dong Hoi) takes about 5-7 hours.
    • Travel by bus + train from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City (via Dong Hoi) takes about 24-27 hours.
    • Travel by tourist bus from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City (via Da Nang) takes about 32 hours.

2. How to book tickets / flights from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • Book tickets + flights from Phong Nha (Dong Hoi) to Ho Chi Minh on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
    • It is possible to book another tickets, e.g. Dong Hoi > Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang > Ho Chi Minh…

3. What is the travel distance from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • Travel distance from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is about 1300 km by train/bus and about 750 km by plane from Dong Hoi Airport.

4. How much does it cost to get from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • Travel by bus + flight from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City (via Dong Hoi) costs about $45-100/pp.
    • Travel by bus + train from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City (via Dong Hoi) costs about $30-70/pp.
    • Travel by tourist bus from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City (via Da Nang) costs about $27-40/pp.

5. What is the best and fast way of transfer from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • The fastest option how to travel to Ho Chi Minh City from Phong Nha-Ke Bang is to take a bus or private taxi to Dong Hoi and from Dong Hoi Airport you can take a direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Tan Son Nhat Airport. These direct flights are also a cheap option of transfer.

6. What is the most cheapest option of transport from Phong Nha to Saigon?

    • The most cheapest option how to travel to Ho Chi Minh City from Phong Nha is to travel by bus via Da Nang. You can take a bus from Phong Nha to Da Nang and from Da Nang to Saigon.

7. Does Phong Nha have an airport?

    • No, Phong Nha-Ke Bang has no airport, but the closest airport is in Dong Hoi city, about 50 km from Phong Nha.

8. Is it possible to travel on motorbike from Phong Nha to Ho Chi Minh?

    • Teoretically it is possible, but it could be recommended only for the most experienced motorbike drivers. If you do not have any driving skills – do not travel on motorbike. You can search and book your motorbike or scooter in Vietnam easily online with BIKESBOOKING.

9. Where you can travel from Ho Chi Minh City?

    • There are various interesting places in southern Vietnam. You can visit floating market at the Mekong Delta region in Can Tho, My Tho or Soc Trang or you can travel to the beach – take a flight or bus+boat to Phu Quoc Island.

10. Which floating markets are the most popular in southern Vietnam?

    • There are a few very interesting and big floating markets in southern Vietnam, Mekong Delta region for visit. The most visited are Cai Rang, Cai Be, Phong Dien floating markets.
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