Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

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Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Schedule

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 00:23 - 07:25VND 753k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 08:30 - 16:35VND 383k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 10:15 - 19:17VND 658k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 12:39 - 22:22VND 532k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 15:40 - 00:02VND 720k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 17:46 - 02:18VND 847k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 19:45 - 06:05VND 541k
Queen Cafe Bus Limousine 20:45 - 04:15VND 480k
Lotus Train VIP 2 Berth 22:02 - 06:02VND 3,450k

Transportation from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Facts about the transport from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport4h 50m
Earliest Departure8:26 AM
Latest Departure11:10 PM
Departures per day122
Distance242 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDuc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Green Trips, Grouptour, Laman Express, Luxury Van Limousine, Ninh Binh Footprint, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train

Ninh Binh to Phong Nha Destination Reviews

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Bus left an hour late and made a stop after 20 minutes so the drivers could have dinner. After this it did not make any further stops. This VIP bus did not seem very VIP, the seats were small and uncomfortable and the toilet smelt very bad.
Bus VIP, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jan 10, 2024
DJ
Nearly 2 hours late, then stopped for around 40 minutes
Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 20, 2023
DB
Full bus people had to sleep on floor, departure time changed from 20:45 to 19:30 on day of departure.
Bus VIP, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 13, 2023
BB
We left on time, wonderful. Sleeping cabin was okay. There was a toilet on the bus! The only negatieve point is that there was no space for the luggage, so that was placed in the alle where people walked over.
Bus Sleeper 41, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Nov 21, 2023
JW
Too many people on the bus. People sleeping in the isles.
Bus VIP, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 24, 2023
MV
The bus arrived 1h40 late. The bus was comfortable and clean, with toilets. The driver wasn't too bad. But the bed rails were at head level, which didn't prevent me from falling off while sleeping.
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Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 14, 2023
AA
The drive was fast. The bus clean. But the beds are very narrow. The bus driver did not say the name of the city. I almost missed getting off.
Bus VIP, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 12, 2023
C
The bus steward was aggressive showing us to our seats…Unsure what the rules are in Vietnam but there was a woman smoking below me and it just stank the whole bus. The seats are comfy but the way they drive you can’t really sleep.
Bus VIP, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), Aug 24, 2023
SK
Trip was fine, but the toilet really stunk by the end of it
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 20, 2023
EP
The bus was running over an hour late and it didn’t look like the bus in the picture.
Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 16, 2023
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How to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha

Travelling between Ninh Binh and Phong Nha is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 133.09 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.53.

How long does it take to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 10 hours to travel between Ninh Binh and Phong Nha depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Ninh Binh and Phong Nha. Bus will bring you to your destination in 4h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 40m to reach Phong Nha.

How much does it cost to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha?

Travelling between Ninh Binh and Phong Nha can be as cheap as USD 13.53 if you opt for a Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company) bus and as expensive as USD 133.09 if you buy a Laman Express Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Ninh Binh and Phong Nha ?

  • 104 from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha starting from 18:10 The Long Hotel Tam Coc until 22:00 The Long Restaurant
  • 18 from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha starting from 08:26 Ninh Binh until 23:10 Ninh Binh

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Ninh Binh and Phong Nha

Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Green Trips, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Luxury Van Limousine, Ninh Binh Footprint, Queen Cafe Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 51% opted for a bus
  • 49% took a train