The distance between Phong Nha and Phan Thiet is around 977km (607 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Phong Nha to Phan Thiet by plane, taxi, 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 Phan Thiet → Phong Nha if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Dalat (DLI) then take a taxi to Phan Thiết.
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Take the bus to Phan Thiet Binh Thuan.
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Take the train to Binh Thuan.
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There are several options for getting from Phong Nha to Phan Thiet by plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫608,245 ($26) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫4,585,225 ($195).
The distance between Phong Nha and Phan Thiet is around 977km (607 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 767km (477 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Phong Nha and Phan Thiet by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Phong Nha to Phan Thiet is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ₫4,585,225 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Phong Nha and Phan Thiet, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫608,245 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Phong Nha and Phan Thiet. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Phong Nha to Phan Thiet. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minh Le and Binh Thuan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.
Vietnam Railways run train services between Phong Nha and Phan Thiet. Trains depart once daily and will take around 22h 50m, 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 Phong Nha and Phan Thiet. It typically takes around 22h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Phong Nha to Phan Thiet. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phong Nha Ke Bang, Ben Xe Nam Ly and Dong Hoi Quang Binh. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 22h 40m.
Hoang Long, The Sinh Tourist and Hanh Cafe run regular bus services between Phong Nha and Phan Thiet. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 22h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phong Nha to Phan Thiet. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Dalat (DLI) then take a taxi to Phan Thiết. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Phan Thiet is Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) which is approximately 96km (60 miles) from Phan Thiet. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) and Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Phong Nha and Phan Thiet. The distance is around 1,071km (665 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phong Nha to Phan Thiet is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₫4,585,225 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 5h 20m | ₫4,585,225($195) | on demand | 1,135km (705 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | ₫2,339,400($100) | every 20 mins | 977km (607 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 8h 10m | ₫4,982,920($215) | once daily | 1,177km (731 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 40m | ₫748,610($32) | every 20 mins | 1,085km (674 miles) |
Bus via Hue - Sinh Tourist Office | 1 day 3h | ₫608,245($26) | once daily | 1,071km (666 miles) |
Train | 22h 50m | ₫1,427,035($61) | 3 times a week | 1,129km (702 miles) |
Drive | 14h 40m | ₫2,924,250($125) | on demand | 1,071km (665 miles) |
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Hoang Long
The Sinh Tourist
Hanh Cafe
Vietjet Air
Vietnam Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Railways
The following major airports near Phan Thiet offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.