- Must visit
Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
Vietnam's leading art museum, showcasing Buddhist sculpture, lacquer, folk art, and modern works in a colonial-era complex.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Phong Nha to Hanoi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Phong Nha to Hanoi will cost around L 97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only L 80.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 5 buses from Phong Nha to Hanoi, including 5 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 384 km distance in an average of 8 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 9 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.

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Buses from Phong Nha to Hanoi run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at L 70 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 7h 0m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Phong Nha to Hanoi.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator Thanh Lien Buslines | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 106 |
Operator Tân Quang Dũng | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 85 |
Operator Thuận Hưng Travel | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price L 140 |
Operator Thuận Hưng Travel | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator VXB_58047 | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator Thanh Lien Buslines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 106 |
Operator Tân Quang Dũng | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 106 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 149 |
Operator VXB_58047 | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator Thuận Hưng Travel | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator Queen Cafe | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 88 |
Operator Queen Cafe | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price L 94 |
Operator Queen Cafe | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price L 88 |
Operator Queen Cafe | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price L 110 |
Operator Tân Quang Dũng | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price L 99 |
Operator Cửa Ông Limousine | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price L 88 |
Operator Camel Travel | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price L 80 |
Operator G8 SAPA OPEN TOUR | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 149 |
Operator VXB_59546 | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 138 |
Operator Thanh Lien Buslines | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 106 |
Operator Thủy Ngân | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 138 |
Operator GROUPTOUR CO., LTD | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:31AM | Duration 12h31 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 162 |
Operator Tân Quang Dũng | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 106 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator Thanh Lien Buslines | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 106 |
Operator Tân Quang Dũng | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 106 |
Operator Thuận Hưng Travel | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator VXB_58047 | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 128 |
Operator VXB_59546 | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 138 |
Operator GROUPTOUR CO., LTD | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:01PM | Duration 12h31 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price L 162 |
The table below shows live departures for Phong Nha to Hanoi buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thuận Hưng Travel | 8:30 AM Phong Nha | 8h00 | 4:30 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
TH Travel | 8:30 AM Phong Nha | 9h00 | 5:30 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thành Liên Buslines | 10:00 AM Phong Nha | 7h00 | 5:00 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tân Quang Dũng | 10:00 AM Phong Nha | 7h00 | 5:00 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 12:30 PM Phong Nha | 8h00 | 8:30 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thuận Hưng Travel | 1:00 PM Phong Nha | 8h00 | 9:00 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
TH Travel | 1:00 PM Phong Nha | 9h00 | 10:00 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
G8 SAPA OPEN TOUR | 3:15 PM Phong Nha | 8h35 | 11:50 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
G8 SAPA OPEN TOUR | 3:15 PM Phong Nha | 7h50 | 11:05 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
G8 SAPA OPEN TOUR | 3:15 PM Phong Nha | 7h45 | 11:00 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
TNT Travel Bus | 3:30 PM Phong Nha | 8h00 | 11:30 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thành Liên Buslines | 7:00 PM Phong Nha | 7h00 | 2:00 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
GROUPTOUR CO., LTD | 9:00 PM Phong Nha | 12h31 | 9:31 AM Hanoi, Old Quarter | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thủy Ngân | 9:00 PM Phong Nha | 10h00 | 7:00 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tân Quang Dũng | 9:30 PM Phong Nha | 8h45 | 6:15 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tân Quang Dũng | 9:30 PM Phong Nha | 8h15 | 5:45 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tân Quang Dũng | 10:00 PM Phong Nha | 7h30 | 5:30 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thành Liên Buslines | 10:00 PM Phong Nha | 7h00 | 5:00 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 10:00 PM Phong Nha | 8h00 | 6:00 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thuận Hưng Travel | 10:30 PM Phong Nha | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
TH Travel | 10:30 PM Phong Nha | 9h00 | 7:30 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
TNT Travel Bus | 11:00 PM Phong Nha | 8h30 | 7:30 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
GROUPTOUR CO., LTD | 11:30 PM Phong Nha | 12h31 | 12:01 PM Hanoi, Old Quarter | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Phong Nha to Hanoi with HK BUSLINES, Tân Quang Dũng, and Thuận Hưng Travel. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Discover the best of Hanoi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hanoi trip today.
Vietnam's leading art museum, showcasing Buddhist sculpture, lacquer, folk art, and modern works in a colonial-era complex.
Essential museum on Vietnam's ethnic diversity, with insightful exhibits, traditional artifacts, and well-curated cultural interpretation.
One of Hanoi's strongest museums, documenting women's roles in family life, culture, and wartime through thoughtful exhibits.
Hanoi's historic commercial heart, packed with guild streets, heritage houses, temples, and constant street life worth exploring on foot.
Central lake and promenade famous for dawn exercise, night walks, and key landmarks, offering the city's most iconic urban scenery.
Largest lake in Hanoi, popular for sunsets, lakeside walks, temples, and a calmer atmosphere than the busy central districts.
Flat rice noodles in a light beef broth with herbs. Hanoi is considered the birthplace of pho, and the city’s version is noted for its clear, delicate flavor.
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.
Turmeric-marinated fish cooked with dill and spring onion, eaten with noodles and peanuts. It is a famous old Hanoi specialty linked to a historic local restaurant.
Refined fine-dining restaurant serving elevated northern Vietnamese cuisine in an elegant villa setting. Strong choice for a polished Hanoi food experience.
Established old-quarter venue known for silky banh cuon made to order. Simple local atmosphere and a strong reputation for a traditional breakfast favorite.
Iconic traditional spot famous for cha ca. Historic setting, busy atmosphere, and one of Hanoi’s best-known places to try this classic fish dish.
Budget-friendly versus many Asian capitals. Street food, simple hotels, and ride-hailing are cheap; mid-range dining and central hotels stay reasonable.
Tipping is optional. Restaurants may add service charge; otherwise round up or leave 5-10%. For taxis, round up. In cafes, small change is appreciated.
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Most Phong Nha to Hanoi buses use the Phong Nha to Hanoi, Old Quarter station pair. Use this guide to compare Phong Nha and Hanoi bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Phong Nha has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Basic food stalls and local vendors
ATMs are available at entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Phong Nha.
Available at Phong Nha: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phong Nha: Ground level access.
Hanoi, Old Quarter is 1 km from Hanoi city centre. Public transport options include:
Hanoi, Old Quarter has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Street food vendors and small restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs within walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Hanoi, Old Quarter.
Available at Hanoi, Old Quarter: Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hanoi, Old Quarter: Basic ramps available.