How to travel from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Ha Giang, Vietnam

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Ha Giang is around 781km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Ha Giang by bus, train, taxi, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ha GiangHang Sơn Đoòng Cave if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,503,160($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi Queen Cafe and then to Ha Giang.

  • Duration16h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,310,065($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Ninh Binh then take a ferry to Cat Ba then take the bus to Ha Giang.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,801,340($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ha Noi then take the bus to Ha Giang.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,035,280($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ha Giang.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance781km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Ha Giang

There are several options for getting from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Ha Giang by bus, train, taxi, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫1,310,065 ($56) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,503,160 ($105).

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Ha Giang is around 781km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)

It takes around 16h 20m to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Ha Giang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Ha Giang is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx ₫2,503,160 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Ha Giang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,310,065 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Ha Giang. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ha Giang. instead which will take 8h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Ha Giang. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Ha Giang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phong Nha Ke Bang, Hanoi Queen Cafe and My Dinh bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.

Queen Cafe, Cau Me, Hung Thanh and Truly Ha Giang run regular bus services between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Ha Giang. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Ha Giang. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ha Giang. instead which will take 8h 40m.

The closest major airport to Ha Giang is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) which is approximately 198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang. Dien Bien Airport (DIN) (DIN) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) 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 Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Ha Giang. The distance is around 781km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Ha Giang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 20m and will usually cost around ₫1,310,065 ($56).

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Transport options from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Ha Giang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
8h 40m
₫2,503,160($105)
4 times a day795km (494 miles)
Bus
16h 20m
₫1,310,065($56)
once daily797km (495 miles)
Bus and Ferry
23h 25m
₫1,801,340($77)
once daily1,017km (632 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
16h 55m
₫2,035,280($87)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Train and Taxi19hrs
₫4,819,165($205)
once a week931km (579 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
₫1,660,975($71)
on demand781km (486 miles)

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Airports near Ha Giang

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

HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Ha Giang
DIN
Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
260km (161 miles) from Ha Giang
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Ha Giang