Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

Phong Nha
Ninh Binh
Mon, Jun 15
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Phong Nha to Ninh Binh Destination Reviews

LC
Lindsay C
The bus was very uncomfortable for sleeping, there was no pillow, you could not stretch out and next to the washroom stank.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP 32 Cabin, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Jun 10, 2026
KT
Kwok T
Bus was already waiting for us when we got to the departure point. Since everyone was on board, we even departed before the scheduled departure time. Driver was speedy, professional, efficient, and courteous. He drove quickly and we arrived at the destination one hour early. Bus was comfortable; 10/10 experience and would happily do it again.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP Limousine 28, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), May 26, 2026
SN
Ste N
Everything was fine apart from a cockroach on my bed that disappeared underneath the mattress. When I looked down the side there were many crumbs of food and dust, which is breading ground for cochroach. I understand it is hard to reach everywhere when cleaning but still a little off putting.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, May 18, 2026
MC
Maud C
We travel with a 4 and 6 year old. We picked this bus because it was meant to arrive at 6.30 am but it’s a scam. It arrives 2 hr early hence 4am which is the reason why we didn’t pick an another company. The bus itself was comfortable but not as much as others. And the beds were a little narrower
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Single Cabin, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), May 12, 2026
BJ
Bernard J
Arrived one hour late, wrong bus type to images provided.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Cabin 34, Ha Long Bus Travel, May 7, 2026
L
Lucie
Compartments were a bit small with 3 columns of beds instead of 2. Bus left late but arrived early. Driver was driving fast. 2 stops for restaurant and toilets which was great for a 7h journey. It was a good trip.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Cabin 34, Ha Long Bus Travel, May 6, 2026
IP
Ingrid P
The bus left almost an hour early making the start very stressful, the driver drove really fast and the bus ended at a different stop than communicated. Although this spot was fine it would've been nice to know.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Cabin 22, Camel Transport, May 3, 2026
MC
Michael C
The bus arrived an hour late. The cabins were dirty from the passengers before. The bus was overbooked so people had to sleep in the aisle. First part was ok to sleep. After the break the driver was in a rush, drove very fast and used the horn permanently. The cabin was good. Plenty of room.
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Single Cabin, Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), May 1, 2026
SQ
Sebastien Q
The bus was on time, nice staff, the seats are really old, there was no foam in the seat for me but overall I recommend this company
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus VIP 32 Cabin, Queen Cafe Bus (Queen Cafe Bus), Apr 29, 2026
WW
William W
Bus itself is very nice and comfortable, but they picked me up over 2 hours late from the side of the road with very poor communication the whole time - I'd repeatedly tried contacting them about the pickup time with no response and was only informed about the delay after my original pickup time
Phong Nha to Ninh Binh, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Apr 25, 2026
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Phong Nha to Ninh Binh Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Duc Thanh Kon Tum
VIP 34
00:00
09:00
$25.45
Bus
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
00:30
07:30
$18.99
  3.8
Bus
Asian Bus Travel
Royal Cabin
01:00
10:00
$18.99
  5.0
Bus
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
01:30
08:30
$18.99
  3.8
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
03:00
09:30
$16.41
  5.0
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
04:00
10:30
$16.41
  5.0
Bus
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
08:45
16:45
$18.99
  3.8
Bus
Duy Khanh Limousine
Limousine 24 Double Cabin
09:05
17:35
$18.99
Bus
Duy Khanh Limousine
Double cabin
09:21
16:21
$18.99
Bus
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
09:45
16:45
$18.99
  3.8
Bus
Ninh Binh Interbus
VIP Cabin
10:15
17:15
$19.75
  3.7
Bus
Ninh Binh Interbus
VIP Cabin
10:45
17:45
$19.75
  3.7
Bus
Duy Khanh Limousine
Double cabin
11:02
20:32
$20.89
Bus
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
13:00
20:00
$18.99
  4.0
Bus
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
13:30
20:30
$18.99
  3.8
Bus
Ninh Binh Footprint
Royal Cabin
14:00
22:00
$18.84
Bus
QH Discovery Travel
Cabin 22
14:30
21:30
$18.99
  3.8
Bus
Ninh Binh Interbus
VIP Cabin
15:00
22:00
$19.75
  3.7
Bus
Quang Dung Sai Gon
Limousine 22 WC
17:30
02:00
$28.49
Bus
Duy Khanh Limousine
Double cabin
17:50
00:50
$18.99

How to get from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 389.34 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 261.14.

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

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 11 hours to travel between Phong Nha and Ninh Binh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Phong Nha and Ninh Binh. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h to reach Ninh Binh.

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

Travelling between Phong Nha and Ninh Binh can be as cheap as USD 261.14 if you opt for a Mango Travel taxi and as expensive as USD 389.34 if you buy a T Travel taxi 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 Phong Nha and Ninh Binh ?

  • 7 from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh starting from 00:00 Phong Nha until 00:00 Phong Nha

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh 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 Phong Nha and Ninh Binh

Camel Transport, Cua Ong Limousine (Cửa Ông Limousine), Duy Khanh Transport (Công ty cổ phần thương mại và dịch vụ vận tải duy khánh), G8 Sapa Open Tour, Ha Long Bus Travel, HK Buslines, King Express Bus, Ninh Binh Interbus, Queen Cafe Bus, Tan Quang Dung Buslines (Nhà xe Tân Quang Dũng Limousine), Thanh Trung Travel, Thuan Hung Travel, VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Phong Nha and Ninh Binh

Mango Travel, T Travel

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 Phong Nha to Ninh Binh?

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

  • 68% opted for a bus
  • 16% chosen Bus+Train
  • 14% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

Facts about the transport from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport5h
Earliest Departure12:10 오전
Latest Departure11:59 오후
Departures per day7
Distance250 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCamel Transport, Cua Ong Limousine, Damitrans, Duy Khanh Transport, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Ha Long Bus Travel, HK Buslines, King Express Bus, Laman Express, Lotus Train, Mango Travel, NewLivitrans Express, Ninh Binh Interbus, QH Discovery Travel, Queen Cafe Bus, T Travel, Tan Quang Dung Buslines, Thanh Trung Travel, Thuan Hung Travel, Vietnam Rail, VietNam Travel Bus, Violette Trains