Buses from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Buses from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Phong Nha
Hanoi
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Phong Nha to Hanoi Destination Reviews

RG
Rubia G
Good: bus with toilet, good air conditioning, arrived on time Bad: rude driver, old bus
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 32 Cabin, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Apr 29, 2026
Q
Qmw5wfs8y6
Probably one of the best bus companies overall. However, the toilet didn’t flush and there was no water available for hand washing, which could be improved.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Apr 13, 2026
AE
Adam E
Definitely recommend this company. They went out of their way to get me onto a bus when all of theirs were full. Excellent customer service
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Cabin 22, Amazing Vietnam Travel, Mar 27, 2026
DD
Daniel D
Our bus ride was a cabin 22 from Phang Nha to Hanoi. It was supposed to leave at 11:30 pm and arrive 8:30 am. This would have allowed for a good number of hours of sleep and not arrive too early. Instead we got a text saying the bus was now leaving at 10:40 pm. We had to get ourselves ready earlier but we made the bus. The bus was operated by Duy Thanh company. It had comfortable pods and I am 191 cm (6’3”) and was able to just fit fully stretched out. The problem was that there was no toilet on board and no proper toilet breaks were taken. The bus continued all the way to Minh Binh to drop off passengers and a few of us needed to use the toilet but there was no toilet available at that stop at 3:00am, and the driver said to use the alleyway next to some closed food carts. The place was crawling with many rats and just wasn’t useable. He looked at me like what’s the problem. I had to beg him to take us to a proper washroom but he looked like we were bothering him to ask for the most basic of needs. We drove for another 5 minutes and we went to a location that was on the side of the road but was dark and locked. The drivers assistant tried to find a washroom but what he found was dark space with a toilet and chickens around it. One of the girls used it and ran out screaming when she discovered chickens around her. This was ridiculous. There were no further stops until about 5:30 am where the bus stopped in the middle of the highway to put us 6 remaining passengers into a car to drive us the rest of the way to Hanoi. We arrived at 6:30 am. A time where nothing was yet open in Hanoi and not ideal time to arrive. I had only slept a maximum of 2-3 hours on what was supposed to be a 9 hour trip. Other than the comfortable bus, the rude driver, the lack of proper toilet breaks, and leaving at a time that was not the original scheduled time, this was an awful experience for a overnight bus trip.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Cabin 22, VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus), Mar 15, 2026
SM
Sara M
They dropped us off at a different location then mentioned in the booking (30min away from the address, by car) We left half an hour early and still arrived 2 hours late. The phone charging station wasn’t working. One place where they dropped us off for a toilet break was soo dirty. You really could not go there.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 20, TP Booking (TP Booking), Mar 5, 2026
EF
Esther F
I was at the pickup point on time, yet the bus driver called me angrily asking where I am and saying I should immediately rush to the bus. Turns out he was not coming to the bus station, but was parking down the road of the bus station. So he was in the wrong place, yet he was calling me angrily. I did spend a little more money on the ticket to get a better and more comfortable bus. The bus didn’t look anything like on the ticket. Also, we arrived at the destination 2 hours early so that I had to be there in the middle of the night. Overall everything would be fine, but the bus drivers are one of the rudest people I’ve met. Definitely didn’t expect that in a country where all the other people are so kind and helpful. It’s a shame that the bus organizations dull the experience of Vietnam travelers!
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, King Express Bus, Feb 12, 2026
MT
Matthew T
Three different vehicles, inexplicably made a stop 15 mins outside of drop off point in old quarter to transfer to smaller vehicle that never arrived. We had to get a grab instead. Advise another operator.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), Feb 2, 2026
AT
Asia T
I originally booked for 130am and the lady who’s connected with the bus (tiep Nguyen)told be that the bus is arriving early and there aren’t any 130am bus available so she wanted me to come at 12am instead.I already was irritated bc if there aren’t any 130 buses available why even have it posted?Then when I did arrive at 12 she left me outside while there were rats running around and the bus was 30-45mins late…She was unprofessional and didn’t communicate in person.Instead she left me outside with the rats until the bus came…
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Cabin 22, QH Discovery Travel, Jan 25, 2026
AB
Alberte B
The bus was 2 hours late, and when the bus arrived there were no room for our backpacks in the storage under the bus, so we had to take it inside. If was unclear where to sleep, but luckily there were room enough for everyone. At Nihn Binh we had to get into another bus. But we still came half an hour early, so that was nice.
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, King Express Bus, Jan 23, 2026
J
Joseph
Bus was comfy enough but didn’t give us any information the entire trip. Dropped us in a random place and made us change to 4 different cars without any information and arrived to our hostel an hour and a half late
Phong Nha to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), Oct 17, 2025
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Phong Nha to Hanoi Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
00:01
10:31
$28.49
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
00:30
10:00
$20.51
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
01:00
10:30
$20.51
HK Buslines
Lower Single Cabin
01:30
11:00
$20.51
  3.0
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
03:00
12:30
$20.51
HK Buslines
Lower Single Cabin
04:00
13:30
$20.51
  3.0
Man Vu
Sleeper 44
06:00
13:55
$11.40
Man Vu
Limousine VIP 20
08:00
15:55
$18.99
TP Booking
VIP 20
08:50
16:50
$19.37
  3.4
TP Booking
VIP 20
09:10
17:10
$19.37
  3.4
Tan Quang Dung
VIP Luxury 22
09:30
18:30
$20.89
  2.0
TP Booking
VIP 22 Sleeper
10:00
19:30
$18.99
Duy Khanh Transport
Single Cabin
10:30
21:00
$18.61
  5.0
VietNam Travel Bus
Cabin 22
11:00
19:50
$23.90
  2.0
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
13:00
22:00
$20.13
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
13:30
23:00
$20.51
Tan Quang Dung
VIP Luxury 22
14:15
23:15
$20.89
  2.0
Tan Quang Dung
VIP Luxury 22
15:00
00:00
$20.89
  2.0
Man Vu
Limousine VIP 20
17:00
00:55
$18.99
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
17:30
04:00
$28.49

How to get from Phong Nha to Hanoi by bus

Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Phong Nha to Hanoi by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Phong Nha to Hanoi a conscious and budget-friendly option.

Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.

Here is the list of operators serving the route: .

How far is Phong Nha from Hanoi?

If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 609 km between Phong Nha and Hanoi.

How long does it take to get from Phong Nha to Hanoi by bus?

Buses normally need between 7h and 10h 30m hours to get to Hanoi from Phong Nha. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.

On this route, HK Buslines offers the fastest service. Tan Quang Dung Buslines (Nhà xe Tân Quang Dũng Limousine) buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.

Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.

How much does it cost to get from Phong Nha to Hanoi by bus?

The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.

Anyway, travelling by bus between Phong Nha and Hanoi remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Queen Cafe Bus and costs USD 13.77. A Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh)'s ticket will set you back USD 13.77 on average.

Travelling by bus essentials

  • If you are planning to travel during the high season, weekends, or national holidays, booking your bus tickets in advance is highly recommended. The demand is at its highest, yet very often, the number of coaches serving the route remains the same. The earlier you reserve your seat, the better. On some routes, you need to secure your ticket more than a month in advance; on others, a couple-of-days advanced booking is enough. During such periods, try to book online beforehand whenever possible, as showing up at the bus station without a ticket may result in many-hours of waiting in the queue or leave you downright stranded.
  • VIP, 1st, Gold, and similar bus tickets are the most expensive option, but they provide a higher level of comfort. Normally the price of such tickets will include wide soft reclining seats, blankets, water and snacks or lunch, and sometimes some toiletries. Upper-class buses travel faster, make fewer stops during the route, and normally provide more spacious seating to their passengers and a better travel experience.
  • Not all buses have an on-board toilet, but generally, for all trips longer than three hours, all operators schedule a bathroom and/or a lunch stop. While operators definitely do their best to keep on-board toilets clean, the smell may be an issue sometimes. For longer trips, booking a seat a bit farther from the toilet may be a good idea. Also, using bathroom stops for your toilet needs is always better than trying to find your balance in an on-board toilet on the run.
  • If you travel by an air-con bus, make sure to pack layers. A hoodie, a warm scarf, or a beanie hat may prove a good idea. Air-conditioning on buses tends to be excessive, and running nose and sore throats abound after even not the longest bus rides.
  • Always use the security belts even if your bus ride attendant or driver does not insist on it. Your safety comes first – for you, for sure. All buses normally are equipped with security belts, but they may be fixed behind your seat. Take time to find the belt and fix it appropriately.
  • To avoid being disturbed by overhead lights, switched on during stops even at night, and too loud music or sound from the on-board entertainment system, have earplugs and a sleeping mask at hand.
  • As a courtesy to other passengers, avoid using strong perfumes or smelly foods. Some foods like cheeses or durians are forbidden to take on-board – check in advance. Alcohol is also prohibited on the majority of buses.
  • Note that if the bus requires refuelling en-route, passengers will be asked to get off the bus. Operators are not allowed to refuel with passengers on board due to safety reasons. Usually, it takes from 5 to 10 minutes and is often combined with a toilet/lunch stop.
  • If not stated otherwise in your tickets, arrive at the bus station 20-30 minutes before departure. It will give you enough time to find the departure platform and check-in. For international trips, you may need more time for check-in and border formalities.

Transportation from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Facts about the bus from Phong Nha to Hanoi

Cheapest Bus$14
Fastest Bus7h
Earliest Bus12:30 AM
Latest Bus11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance609 kilometers
Bus CompaniesCamel Transport, Cua Ong Limousine, Duy Khanh Transport, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, HK Buslines, Hung Long, King Express Bus, Queen Cafe Bus, Tan Quang Dung Buslines, Thuan Hung Travel, VietNam Travel Bus