The distance between Da Nang and Phong Nha is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Da Nang to Phong Nha by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Phong Nha → Da Nang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Danang (DAD) to Dong Hoi (VDH).
Bamboo Airways
+ 2 othersTake the bus to 11 Nguyen Cong Tru st Hue and then to Phong Nha Ke Bang.
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Take the train to Minh Le.
Vietnam Railways
Drive to Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.
There are several options for getting from Da Nang to Phong Nha by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫304,120 ($13) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫4,889,345 ($210).
The distance between Da Nang and Phong Nha is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Da Nang and Phong Nha by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Da Nang to Phong Nha is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ₫4,889,345 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Da Nang and Phong Nha, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫304,120 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Da Nang and Phong Nha. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Da Nang to Phong Nha. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minh Le. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Vietnam Railways run train services between Da Nang and Phong Nha. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Da Nang and Phong Nha. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Da Nang to Phong Nha. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 11 Nguyen Cong Tru st Hue, Hue and Phong Nha Ke Bang. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Hoi An express, Hey Travel and The Sinh Tourist run regular bus services between Da Nang and Phong Nha. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Da Nang and Phong Nha. Flights depart from Danang (DAD) and arrive at Dong Hoi (VDH) - via Noi Bai International (HAN). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Da Nang to Phong Nha. There is however a flight that goes via Noi Bai International (HAN). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Da Nang to Phong Nha typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Danang (DAD) 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 Da Nang and Phong Nha. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Da Nang to Phong Nha is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around ₫959,155 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3hrs | ₫4,889,345($210) | on demand | 1,086km (675 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 25m | ₫421,090($18) | once daily | 305km (189 miles) |
Bus via Hue | 7h 30m | ₫304,120($13) | once daily | 303km (188 miles) |
Train | 7h 55m | ₫959,155($41) | once daily | 353km (220 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | ₫818,790($35) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
Hoi An express
Hey Travel
The Sinh Tourist
Vietnam Railways
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietjet Air
The following major airports near Phong Nha offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.