How to travel from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha, Vietnam

The distance between Côn Đảo and Phong Nha is around 1,030km (640 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Phong NhaCôn Đảo if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Conson (VCS) to Dong Hoi (VDH).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,719,645($160)
Operated by

Vietnam Airlines

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Vung Tau then take the bus to Dong Hoi Quang Binh.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,848,125($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Vung Tau then take the bus to Mui Ne then take the train to Minh Le.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,064,615($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Côn Đảo and Phong Nha

There are several options for getting from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ₫1,848,125 ($79) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫3,719,645 ($160).

The distance between Côn Đảo and Phong Nha is around 1,030km (640 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 991km (616 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Côn Đảo and Phong Nha by plane.

The quickest way to get from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₫3,719,645 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Côn Đảo and Phong Nha is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,848,125 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Côn Đảo and Phong Nha. We recommend that you fly from Conson (VCS) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Côn Đảo and Phong Nha. We recommend that you fly from Conson (VCS) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Côn Đảo and Phong Nha. Flights depart from Conson (VCS) and arrive at Dong Hoi (VDH) - via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha. There is however a flight that goes via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Conson (VCS) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha. We recommend that you fly from Conson (VCS) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 3h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ₫3,719,645 ($160).

How do I get from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha

Compare travel optionsbetween Côn Đảo and Phong Nha

Transport options from Côn Đảo to Phong Nha
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 30m
₫3,719,645($160)
on demand1,030km (640 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 7h
₫1,848,125($79)
once daily1,460km (907 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 8h
₫3,064,615($130)
once daily1,546km (961 miles)
Ferry to Vung Tau, bus and train1 day 9h
₫1,848,125($79)
once daily1,574km (978 miles)

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Airports near Phong Nha

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

VDH
Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Phong Nha
HUI
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
International Airport
Distance
200km (125 miles) from Phong Nha
DAD
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Phong Nha