How to travel from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, Vietnam

The distance between Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 976km (606 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave 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 Hang Sơn Đoòng CaveCan Tho if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Dong Hoi (VDH).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₫7,720,020($330)
Operated by

Vietnam Airlines

+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay and then to Dong Hoi Quang Binh.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,269,220($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Thanh Buoi then take the train to Dong Hoi.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,965,095($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Hang Sơn Đoòng.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Distance1,247km (775 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

There are several options for getting from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,965,095 ($84) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫7,720,020 ($330).

The distance between Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 976km (606 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 826km (513 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₫7,720,020 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,965,095 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. We recommend that you fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong and Dong Hoi Quang Binh. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

FUTA Bus Lines, Vu Linh and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Flights depart from Can Tho (VCA) and arrive at Dong Hoi (VDH) - via Noi Bai International (HAN). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. There is however a flight that goes via Noi Bai International (HAN). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Can Tho (VCA) 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 Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. The distance is around 1,247km (775 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ₫7,720,020 ($330).

How do I get from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

Compare travel optionsbetween Can Tho and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

Transport options from Can Tho to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 35m
₫7,720,020($330)
on demand1,730km (1,075 miles)
Taxi and Plane5h 55m
₫5,146,680($220)
on demand1,838km (1,142 miles)
Bus and Plane7hrs
₫3,088,010($130)
hourly976km (606 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
₫2,269,220($95)
twice daily1,463km (909 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 3h
₫1,965,095($84)
5 times a day1,441km (895 miles)
Bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, Train1 day 4h
₫2,245,825($95)
once daily1,482km (921 miles)
Drive
18h 30m
₫2,222,430($95)
on demand1,247km (775 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