How to travel from Buon Ma Thuot to Tam Cốc, Vietnam

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Tam Cốc is around 952km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Tam Cốc by plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Tam CốcBuon Ma Thuot if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to tam cốc relax homestay Ninh Binh.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,251,765($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Da Nang and then to Ninh Binh.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,029,335($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station then take the train to Ninh Binh.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫865,580($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to tam cốc relax homestay Ninh Binh.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Distance1,206km (750 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Tam Cốc

There are several options for getting from Buon Ma Thuot to Tam Cốc by plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫865,580 ($37) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫3,251,765 ($140).

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Tam Cốc is around 952km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 868km (539 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Buon Ma Thuot and Tam Cốc by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Tam Cốc is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₫3,251,765 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Tam Cốc, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫865,580 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Buon Ma Thuot and Tam Cốc. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to tam cốc relax homestay Ninh Binh. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buon Ma Thuot and Tam Cốc. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buon Ma Thuot to Tam Cốc. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buon Me Thuot, Da Nang and Ninh Binh. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Mai Linh Express and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Buon Ma Thuot and Tam Cốc. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buon Ma Thuot to Tam Cốc. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to tam cốc relax homestay Ninh Binh. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tam Cốc is Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Tam Cốc. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) 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 Tam Cốc. The distance is around 1,206km (750 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Tam Cốc is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₫3,251,765 ($140).

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Transport options from Buon Ma Thuot to Tam Cốc
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
3h 20m
₫3,251,765($140)
on demand958km (595 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 25m
₫1,965,095($84)
every 4 hours1,123km (698 miles)
Fly to Haiphong (HPH), Bus5hrs
₫2,222,430($95)
once daily1,069km (664 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
₫1,660,975($71)
twice daily952km (591 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
₫1,029,335($44)
twice daily1,224km (760 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 7h
₫865,580($37)
twice daily1,402km (871 miles)
Drive
17h 5m
₫3,275,160($140)
on demand1,206km (750 miles)

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Airports near Tam Cốc

The following major airports near Tam Cốc offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

THD
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Tam Cốc
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Tam Cốc
HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Tam Cốc