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Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
Vietnam's leading art museum, showcasing Buddhist sculpture, lacquer, folk art, and modern works in a colonial-era complex.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
9 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dong Ha to Hanoi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dong Ha to Hanoi will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 3 buses that leave Dong Ha for Hanoi on Sat, Aug 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 486 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 11 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dong Ha to Hanoi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $81 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dong Ha to Hanoi:
A bus is $61 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dong Ha to Hanoi costing on average $81.
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dong Ha to Hanoi costing on average $103.
Other travel options to Hanoi take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
Train takes on average 12h 59m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 8h 30m versus 8h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Kim Chi 265.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Thành Trung Limousine | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Đức Thịnh Limousine | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Quang Dũng Limousine | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Vạn Lục Tùng | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Thủy Ngân | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Vạn Lục Tùng | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sâm Hương | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Hoàng Long Hải Vân | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Kim Chi | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Tân Kim Chi | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Tân Kim Chi | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Thủy Ngân | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Dong Ha to Hanoi buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:45 PM Dong Ha | 11h30 | 12:15 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Dong Ha | 9h00 | 12:00 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dong Ha to Hanoi run on average 39 times per day, taking around 8h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 39 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Vietnam's leading art museum, showcasing Buddhist sculpture, lacquer, folk art, and modern works in a colonial-era complex.
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Central lake and promenade famous for dawn exercise, night walks, and key landmarks, offering the city's most iconic urban scenery.
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Grilled pork served with rice noodles, herbs, and a sweet-savory dipping sauce. This Hanoi signature is a classic lunchtime dish with smoky charcoal flavor.
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