How to travel from Dong Hoi to Cao Bang, Vietnam

The distance between Dong Hoi and Cao Bang is around 733km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dong Hoi to Cao Bang by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Cao Bằng.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,403,640($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ninh Binh then Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương and then to Cao Bằng.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫912,365($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Ha Noi and then to Dong Dang then take a taxi to Cao Bằng.

  • Duration16h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,807,280($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Cao Bằng.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance759km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dong Hoi and Cao Bang

There are several options for getting from Dong Hoi to Cao Bang by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫772,000 ($33) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,403,640 ($60).

The distance between Dong Hoi and Cao Bang is around 733km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (369 miles)

It takes around 16h 5m to get from Dong Hoi and Cao Bang by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dong Hoi to Cao Bang is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 50m and will set you back approx ₫1,403,640 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Dong Hoi and Cao Bang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫772,000 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dong Hoi and Cao Bang. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Cao Bằng. instead which will take 8h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dong Hoi and Cao Bang. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dong Hoi to Cao Bang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ninh Binh, Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương and My Dinh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.

Hoang Long, Trang An Limousine, Hung Thanh, Khánh Hoàn and Queen Cafe run regular bus services between Dong Hoi and Cao Bang. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dong Hoi to Cao Bang. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Cao Bằng. instead which will take 8h 50m.

The closest major airport to Cao Bang is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) which is approximately 175km (108 miles) from Cao Bang. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) and Van Don International Airport (VDO) (VDO) 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 Dong Hoi and Cao Bang. The distance is around 759km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dong Hoi to Cao Bang is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 16h 5m and will usually cost around ₫2,807,280 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dong Hoi and Cao Bang

Transport options from Dong Hoi to Cao Bang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
8h 50m
₫1,403,640($60)
every 20 mins733km (455 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 25m
₫912,365($39)
once daily771km (479 miles)
Bus via Hanoi Queen Cafe18h 25m
₫772,000($33)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
16h 5m
₫2,807,280($120)
once daily799km (497 miles)
Train and Bus17hrs
₫795,395($34)
every 20 mins808km (502 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
₫1,356,850($58)
on demand759km (471 miles)

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Airports near Cao Bang

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

HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
175km (108 miles) from Cao Bang
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
229km (143 miles) from Cao Bang
VDO
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Cao Bang