How to travel from Dong Hoi to Hanoi, Vietnam

The distance between Dong Hoi and Hanoi is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Dong Hoi to Hanoi by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,005,940($43)
Operated by

Bamboo Airways

+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫397,700($17)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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train
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Train

Take the train to Ha Noi.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫421,090($18)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

4
car
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Drive

Drive to Hanoi Nuoc Ngam.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance484km (300 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dong Hoi and Hanoi

There are several options for getting from Dong Hoi to Hanoi by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫350,910 ($15) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,005,940 ($43).

The distance between Dong Hoi and Hanoi is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Dong Hoi and Hanoi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dong Hoi to Hanoi is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ₫1,005,940 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Dong Hoi and Hanoi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫350,910 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dong Hoi and Hanoi. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dong Hoi to Hanoi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dong Hoi. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Dong Hoi and Hanoi. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dong Hoi and Hanoi. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dong Hoi and Hanoi with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8hrs.

Hoang Long and Hung Thanh run regular bus services between Dong Hoi and Hanoi. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dong Hoi and Hanoi. Flights depart from Dong Hoi (VDH) and arrive at Noi Bai International (HAN). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Dong Hoi and Hanoi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines fly between Dong Hoi and Hanoi. Flights depart from Dong Hoi (VDH) and and arrive into Noi Bai International (HAN). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Dong Hoi to Hanoi typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Dong Hoi (VDH) and and arrive into Noi Bai International (HAN).

The closest major airport to Hanoi is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Hanoi. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) and Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) 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 Hanoi. The distance is around 484km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dong Hoi to Hanoi is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ₫1,005,940 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dong Hoi and Hanoi

Transport options from Dong Hoi to Hanoi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
₫1,005,940($43)
every 30 mins461km (287 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
₫397,700($17)
twice daily486km (302 miles)
Bus to Hanoi10h 30m
₫350,910($15)
once daily521km (324 miles)
Train
9h 55m
₫421,090($18)
5 times a day526km (327 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
₫865,580($37)
on demand484km (300 miles)

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Airports near Hanoi

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

HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Hanoi
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Hanoi
THD
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Hanoi