How to travel from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hanoi, Vietnam

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave 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).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,035,280($87)
Operated by

Bamboo Airways

+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫818,790($35)
Operated by

Hung Thanh

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train
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Train

Take the train to Ha Noi.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,590,790($68)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Hanoi Nuoc Ngam.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance494km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi

There are several options for getting from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hanoi by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫818,790 ($35) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,035,280 ($87).

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (248 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hanoi is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₫2,035,280 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫818,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hanoi. 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 10h 45m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 45m, 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 Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hanoi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phong Nha Ke Bang. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Hung Thanh and Queen Cafe run regular bus services between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave 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 Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines fly between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave 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 Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave 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 Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi. The distance is around 494km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hanoi is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₫2,035,280 ($87).

How do I get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hanoi

Compare travel optionsbetween Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hanoi

Transport options from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hanoi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
₫2,035,280($87)
every 30 mins516km (320 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
₫818,790($35)
once daily505km (314 miles)
Bus to Hanoi Queen Cafe10h 10m
₫842,185($36)
once daily507km (315 miles)
Train
10h 45m
₫1,590,790($68)
once daily547km (340 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
₫888,970($38)
on demand494km (307 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