How to travel from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, Vietnam

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 878km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Hang Sơn Đoòng CaveBuon Ma Thuot if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Dong Hoi (VDH).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₫4,304,495($185)
Operated by

Vietnam Airlines

+ 1 others

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Bus via Pleiku Gia Lai

Take the bus to Pleiku Gia Lai, Da Nang then 11 Nguyen Cong Tru st Hue and then to Phong Nha Ke Bang.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,473,820($63)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station then take the train to Dong Hoi.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,660,975($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hang Sơn Đoòng.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Distance878km (546 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

There are several options for getting from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫1,473,820 ($63) and will take around 19h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫4,304,495 ($185).

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 878km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 564km (350 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ₫4,304,495 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,473,820 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. It typically takes around 20h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buon Me Thuot, Da Nang and Dong Hoi Quang Binh. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 20h 50m.

Mai Linh Express, Hoang Long, VeXeRe Joint Stock Company, Hoi An express and The Sinh Tourist run regular bus services between Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 20h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Flights depart from Buonmethuot (BMV) and arrive at Dong Hoi (VDH) - via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. There is however a flight that goes via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Buonmethuot (BMV) and and arrive into Dong Hoi (VDH).

The closest major airport to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) (VDH) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) (HUI) and Da Nang International Airport (DAD) (DAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. The distance is around 878km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ₫4,304,495 ($185).

How do I get from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

Compare travel optionsbetween Buon Ma Thuot and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

Transport options from Buon Ma Thuot to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 60m
₫4,304,495($185)
on demand1,078km (670 miles)
Plane and Train6h 25m
₫2,737,100($115)
once daily969km (602 miles)
Taxi and Plane6h 30m
₫7,369,110($315)
on demand1,202km (747 miles)
Bus via Pleiku Gia Lai + 1 similar
19h 55m
₫1,473,820($63)
once daily897km (557 miles)
Bus20h 50m
₫1,754,550($75)
every 20 mins881km (547 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
22hrs
₫1,660,975($71)
every 20 mins1,053km (654 miles)
Bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station, Train23h 40m
₫1,801,340($77)
once daily1,096km (681 miles)
Drive
12h 25m
₫2,386,190($100)
on demand878km (546 miles)

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Airports near Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

The following major airports near Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

VDH
Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
HUI
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
International Airport
Distance
191km (119 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
DAD
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
International Airport
Distance
257km (160 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave