How to travel from Huế to Cao Bang, Vietnam

The distance between Huế and Cao Bang is around 892km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Huế to Cao Bang by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Hue (HUI) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Cao Bằng.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,684,370($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ha Noi - Sinh Tourist Office and then to Cao Bằng.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫655,030($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Ha Noi and then to Dong Dang then take a taxi to Cao Bằng.

  • Duration19h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,783,885($120)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cao Bằng.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance923km (574 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huế and Cao Bang

There are several options for getting from Huế to Cao Bang by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫655,030 ($28) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,684,370 ($72).

The distance between Huế and Cao Bang is around 892km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 721km (448 miles)

It takes around 19h 5m to get from Huế and Cao Bang by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huế to Cao Bang is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx ₫1,684,370 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Huế and Cao Bang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫655,030 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Huế and Cao Bang. We recommend that you fly from Hue (HUI) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Cao Bằng. instead which will take 9h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huế and Cao Bang. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huế to Cao Bang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ha Noi - Sinh Tourist Office and My Dinh Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

The Sinh Tourist, Hung Thanh, Khánh Hoàn and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Huế and Cao Bang. Buses run twice daily and take around 20h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huế to Cao Bang. We recommend that you fly from Hue (HUI) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Cao Bằng. instead which will take 9h 10m.

The closest major airport to Cao Bang is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) which is approximately 175km (108 miles) from Cao Bang. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) and Van Don International Airport (VDO) (VDO) 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 Huế and Cao Bang. The distance is around 923km (574 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huế to Cao Bang is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 19h 5m and will usually cost around ₫2,783,885 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Huế and Cao Bang

Transport options from Huế to Cao Bang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
9h 10m
₫1,684,370($72)
every 20 mins892km (554 miles)
Bus and Plane11h 5m
₫1,590,790($68)
every 20 mins1,039km (646 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20h 10m
₫655,030($28)
twice daily939km (583 miles)
Bus via Thai Nguyen1 day 1h
₫818,790($35)
once daily1,087km (675 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
19h 5m
₫2,783,885($120)
once daily962km (598 miles)
Train and Bus20hrs
₫772,000($33)
every 20 mins972km (604 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
₫1,637,580($70)
on demand923km (574 miles)

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Airports near Cao Bang

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

HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
175km (108 miles) from Cao Bang
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
229km (143 miles) from Cao Bang
VDO
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Cao Bang