How to travel from Phan Thiet to Dong Hoi, Vietnam

The distance between Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi is around 970km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Phan Thiet to Dong Hoi by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Dong HoiPhan Thiet if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Dalat (DLI) then fly from Dalat (DLI) to Dong Hoi (VDH).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₫5,988,865($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Hoi Quang Binh.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫818,790($35)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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Train

Take the train to Dong Hoi.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫655,030($28)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Drive

Drive to Đồng Hới.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,031km (641 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi

There are several options for getting from Phan Thiet to Dong Hoi by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫655,030 ($28) and will take around 21h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫5,988,865 ($255).

The distance between Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi is around 970km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 744km (463 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Phan Thiet to Dong Hoi is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ₫5,988,865 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫655,030 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi. It typically takes around 21h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Phan Thiet to Dong Hoi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Binh Thuan and Dong Hoi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 21h 20m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 21h 20m, 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 Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi. It typically takes around 20h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 20h 35m.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 20h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phan Thiet to Dong Hoi. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dalat (DLI) then fly from Dalat (DLI) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Dong Hoi is Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) (VDH) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Dong Hoi. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi. The distance is around 1,031km (641 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phan Thiet to Dong Hoi is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ₫5,988,865 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Phan Thiet and Dong Hoi

Transport options from Phan Thiet to Dong Hoi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
₫5,988,865($255)
on demand1,101km (684 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 40m
₫1,754,550($75)
every 20 mins970km (603 miles)
Bus
20h 35m
₫818,790($35)
every 20 mins1,045km (650 miles)
Train
21h 20m
₫655,030($28)
3 times a week1,047km (651 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
₫2,807,280($120)
on demand1,031km (641 miles)

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Airports near Dong Hoi

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

VDH
Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Dong Hoi
HUI
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
International Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Dong Hoi
DAD
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
International Airport
Distance
231km (143 miles) from Dong Hoi