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

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sầm Sơn is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sầm Sơn by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane, Bus and Train

Fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ninh Binh then take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,783,885($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,684,370($72)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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Train

Take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,707,760($73)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sầm Sơn.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance356km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sầm Sơn

There are several options for getting from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sầm Sơn by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫1,684,370 ($72) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫982,550 ($42).

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sầm Sơn is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sầm Sơn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sầm Sơn is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ₫982,550 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sầm Sơn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,684,370 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minh Le and Thanh Hoa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sầm Sơn. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Hoi Quang Binh and Thanh Hoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sầm Sơn. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 30m 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 Sầm Sơn. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Ninh Binh then take the train to Thanh Hoa. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Sầm Sơn is Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Sầm Sơn. Vinh Airport (VII) (VII) 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 Sầm Sơn. The distance is around 356km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sầm Sơn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ₫1,684,370 ($72).

How do I get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sầm Sơn

Compare travel optionsbetween Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sầm Sơn

Transport options from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sầm Sơn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Bus and Train
5h 40m
₫2,783,885($120)
every 20 mins680km (423 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
₫1,684,370($72)
twice daily412km (256 miles)
Train
8h 25m
₫1,707,760($73)
once daily389km (242 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
₫982,550($42)
on demand356km (221 miles)

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Airports near Sầm Sơn

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

THD
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Sầm Sơn
VII
Vinh Airport (VII)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Sầm Sơn
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Sầm Sơn