How to travel from Thanh Hóa to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, Vietnam

The distance between Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Thanh Hóa to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Hang Sơn Đoòng CaveThanh Hóa if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ha Noi then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Dong Hoi (VDH).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,058,670($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dong Hoi Quang Binh.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,427,035($61)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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Train

Take the train to Minh Le.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,520,610($65)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Hang Sơn Đoòng.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance346km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

There are several options for getting from Thanh Hóa to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫1,427,035 ($61) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫631,640 ($27).

The distance between Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thanh Hóa to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ₫631,640 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,427,035 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thanh Hóa 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 7hrs.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7hrs, 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 Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Thanh Hóa to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Hoi Quang Binh. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thanh Hóa to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. We recommend that you take the train to Ha Noi then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Dong Hoi (VDH). instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thanh Hóa to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ₫1,427,035 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Thanh Hóa and Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave

Transport options from Thanh Hóa to Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6hrs
₫2,058,670($88)
5 times a day687km (427 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
₫1,427,035($61)
twice daily395km (245 miles)
Train
7hrs
₫1,520,610($65)
once daily371km (231 miles)
Drive
5hrs
₫631,640($27)
on demand346km (215 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