| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TNT Travel Bus | Cabin 22 | 08:45 | 20:45 | $28.57 | |
Duy Khanh Transport | Single Cabin | 11:00 | 22:30 | $22.67 | |
Duy Khanh Limousine | Double cabin | 18:56 | 07:21 | $24.76 | |
Duy Khanh Transport | Single Cabin | 20:00 | 07:30 | $22.67 | |
Techbus VN JSC | Van + Sleeper VIP 34 | 20:25 | 08:40 | $24.76 | |
Grouptour | Standard | 20:45 | 09:20 | $25.90 | |
Grouptour | VIP 20 | 21:10 | 13:00 | $25.90 | |
Grouptour | Standard | 21:30 | 10:05 | $25.90 | |
Vietnam Easy Go Travel | Limousine 18 + VIP 20 | 22:45 | 11:45 | $34.28 | |
VietNam Travel Bus | Cabin 22 | 23:30 | 09:30 | $27.48 | |
Sapa Discovery Travel | VIP 24 + VIP 11 | 23:59 | 12:14 | $28.57 |
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Phong Nha to Quang Ninh 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 Quang Ninh 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: .
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 42 km between Phong Nha and Quang Ninh.
Buses normally need between 10h and 19h hours to get to Quang Ninh 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, VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus) offers the fastest service. Duc Duong Bus 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.
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 Quang Ninh remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Cua Ong Limousine (old) and costs USD 28.57. A Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh)'s ticket will set you back USD 28.57 on average.
| Cheapest Bus | $29 |
| Fastest Bus | 10h |
| Earliest Bus | 8:45 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 36 |
| Distance | 42 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Cua Ong Limousine, Duy Khanh Transport, Grouptour, New Way Travel, TNT Travel Bus, TP Booking, VietNam Travel Bus |