How to travel from Phong Nha to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, Vietnam

The distance between Phong Nha and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 26km (16 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 25min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Phong Nha to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hang Sơn Đoòng.

  • Duration25min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₫467,880($20)
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Drive

Drive to Hang Sơn Đoòng.

  • Duration25min
  • Distance26km (16 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phong Nha and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

There are several options for getting from Phong Nha to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ₫467,880 ($20) and will take around 25min.

The distance between Phong Nha and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 26km (16 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 17km (10 miles)

It takes around 25min to get from Phong Nha and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 25min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Phong Nha to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to take a taxi which takes around 25min and will set you back approx ₫467,880 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Phong Nha and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ₫467,880 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Phong Nha and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hang Sơn Đoòng. instead which will take 25min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Phong Nha and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hang Sơn Đoòng. instead which will take 25min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phong Nha to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hang Sơn Đoòng. instead which will take 25min.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Phong Nha and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. The distance is around 26km (16 miles) by road and it will take around 25min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phong Nha to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 25min and will usually cost around ₫467,880 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Phong Nha and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

Transport options from Phong Nha to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
25min
₫467,880($20)
on demand26km (16 miles)
Drive
25min
₫70,180($3)
on demand26km (16 miles)

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Airports near Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

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

VDH
Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
HUI
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
International Airport
Distance
191km (119 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
DAD
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
International Airport
Distance
257km (160 miles) from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave