How to travel from Châu Đốc to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, Vietnam
The distance between Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 1,047km (651 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Châu Đốc to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by taxi, plane, 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 Cave → Châu Đốc if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Rachgia (VKG) then fly from Rachgia (VKG) to Dong Hoi (VDH).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost₫5,497,590($235)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay and then to Dong Hoi Quang Binh.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫2,292,610($100)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then take the train to Dong Hoi.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost₫1,941,700($83)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Châu Đốc to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,941,700 ($83) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫5,497,590 ($235).
The distance between Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 1,047km (651 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 761km (473 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Châu Đốc to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ₫5,497,590 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,941,700 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rachgia (VKG) then fly from Rachgia (VKG) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Châu Đốc 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 9h.
FUTA Bus Lines and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Châu Đốc to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rachgia (VKG) then fly from Rachgia (VKG) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. The distance is around 1,154km (717 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Châu Đốc to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ₫5,497,590 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 20m | ₫5,497,590($235) | on demand | 1,855km (1,153 miles) |
| Bus to Can Tho, Fly | 8h 10m | ₫7,907,170($340) | every 4 hours | 1,886km (1,172 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 35m | ₫3,111,400($135) | every 2 hours | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 9h | ₫2,292,610($100) | twice daily | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ₫1,941,700($83) | 5 times a day | 1,512km (939 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Train | 1 day 5h | ₫4,210,920($180) | once daily | 1,570km (975 miles) |
Drive | 18hrs | ₫2,058,670($88) | on demand | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Châu Đốc and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietjet Air
Bus companies
FUTA Bus Lines
Hoang Long
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
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.
Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
- Distance
- 191km (119 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
- Distance
- 257km (160 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave