How to travel from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An, Vietnam

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hội An is around 363km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An 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 Hội AnHang Sơn Đoòng Cave if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Danang (DAD).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₫8,562,205($365)
Operated by

Vietnam Airlines

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Da Nang.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,988,490($85)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

💰 Cheapest
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Bus via Hue

Take the bus to Hue and then to Hoi An - Sinh Tourist Office.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫818,790($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Da Nang then take the bus to Bến xe Hội An.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,403,640($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hội An.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance363km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hội An

There are several options for getting from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫818,790 ($35) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫8,562,205 ($365).

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hội An is around 363km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (174 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hội An by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₫8,562,205 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hội An, 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 Hội An. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dong Hoi and Da Nang. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hội An. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Hội An. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Hoi Quang Binh and Da Nang. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Hoang Long, Danang Bus, Hey Travel and The Sinh Tourist run regular bus services between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hội An. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hội An. Flights depart from Dong Hoi (VDH) and arrive at Danang (DAD) - via Noi Bai International (HAN). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An. There is however a flight that goes via Noi Bai International (HAN). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Dong Hoi (VDH) and and arrive into Danang (DAD).

The closest major airport to Hội An is Da Nang International Airport (DAD) (DAD) which is approximately 23km (15 miles) from Hội An. Chu Lai Airport (VCL) (VCL) and Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) (HUI) 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 Hội An. The distance is around 363km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ₫1,988,490 ($85).

How do I get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An

Compare travel optionsbetween Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Hội An

Transport options from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Hội An
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 35m
₫8,562,205($365)
hourly1,139km (708 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
₫7,275,535($310)
once daily1,457km (905 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
₫2,900,855($125)
once daily665km (413 miles)
Train
6h 50m
₫1,988,490($85)
5 times a day363km (225 miles)
Bus via Hue + 1 similar
7h 55m
₫818,790($35)
once daily367km (228 miles)
Bus8h 45m
₫1,403,640($60)
every 20 mins373km (232 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 20m
₫1,403,640($60)
5 times a day363km (226 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
₫655,030($28)
on demand363km (226 miles)

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Airports near Hội An

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

DAD
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
International Airport
Distance
23km (15 miles) from Hội An
VCL
Chu Lai Airport (VCL)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Hội An
HUI
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Hội An