The distance between Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hanoi to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave 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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Fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Dong Hoi (VDH).
Bamboo Airways
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Phong Nha Ke Bang.
Hung Thanh
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Take the train to Minh Le.
Vietnam Railways
There are several options for getting from Hanoi to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave 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 ₫1,871,520 ($80).
The distance between Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave 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 Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hanoi to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₫1,871,520 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫818,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hanoi to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. 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 25m.
Vietnam Railways run train services between Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hanoi to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. 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 Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Flights depart from Noi Bai International (HAN) and arrive at Dong Hoi (VDH). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines fly between Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Flights depart from Noi Bai International (HAN) and and arrive into Dong Hoi (VDH). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Hanoi to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Noi Bai International (HAN) and and arrive into Dong Hoi (VDH).
The closest major airport to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) (VDH) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) (HUI) and Da Nang International Airport (DAD) (DAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hanoi and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. 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 Hanoi to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₫1,871,520 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 50m | ₫1,871,520($80) | every 30 mins | 511km (317 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | ₫818,790($35) | once daily | 507km (315 miles) |
Bus to Phong Nha Ke Bang | 10h 10m | ₫842,185($36) | once daily | 507km (315 miles) |
Train | 10h 25m | ₫1,590,790($68) | once daily | 547km (340 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | ₫888,970($38) | on demand | 494km (307 miles) |
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Railways
Hung Thanh
Queen Cafe
The following major airports near Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.