The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Phong Nha is around 856km (532 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Phong Nha by plane, 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 Phong Nha → Buon Ma Thuot if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Dong Hoi (VDH).
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Take the bus to Pleiku Gia Lai, Da Nang then 11 Nguyen Cong Tru st Hue and then to Phong Nha Ke Bang.
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Take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station then take the train to Dong Hoi.
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Drive to Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.
There are several options for getting from Buon Ma Thuot to Phong Nha by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫655,030 ($28) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫3,930,190 ($170).
The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Phong Nha is around 856km (532 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 579km (360 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Buon Ma Thuot and Phong Nha by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Phong Nha is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ₫3,930,190 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Phong Nha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫655,030 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Buon Ma Thuot and Phong Nha. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buon Ma Thuot and Phong Nha. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Buon Ma Thuot to Phong Nha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak, Pleiku Gia Lai, Da Nang, 270 Tran Phu, 11 Nguyen Cong Tru st Hue, Hue - Sinh Tourist Office and Phong Nha Ke Bang. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.
VeXeRe Joint Stock Company, Hoi An express, The Sinh Tourist, Mai Linh Express and Hey Travel run regular bus services between Buon Ma Thuot and Phong Nha. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Buon Ma Thuot and Phong Nha. 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 Phong Nha. There is however a flight that goes via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Buon Ma Thuot to Phong Nha typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Buonmethuot (BMV) and and arrive into Dong Hoi (VDH).
The closest major airport to Phong Nha is Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) (VDH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Phong Nha. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Buon Ma Thuot and Phong Nha. The distance is around 856km (532 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Phong Nha is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ₫3,930,190 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 35m | ₫3,930,190($170) | on demand | 1,055km (656 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6hrs | ₫2,316,005($100) | once daily | 946km (588 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 19h 30m | ₫1,005,940($43) | once daily | 871km (541 miles) |
Bus via Da Nang | 21h 20m | ₫842,185($36) | once daily | 872km (542 miles) |
Bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station, Train + 1 similar | 22h 50m | ₫655,030($28) | every 20 mins | 1,034km (642 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 15m | ₫1,380,245($59) | once daily | 1,074km (667 miles) |
Drive | 12hrs | ₫2,339,400($100) | on demand | 856km (532 miles) |
VeXeRe Joint Stock Company
Hoi An express
The Sinh Tourist
Mai Linh Express
Hey Travel
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Vietjet Air
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Railways
The following major airports near Phong Nha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.