Results from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh on Wednesday, 12 August 2026

The easiest way to travel from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh is by bus.

How far is Ninh Binh from Phong Nha?

The travel distance between Phong Nha and Ninh Binh is 400 km by road. The best option to travel from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh is by taking a bus.

How long does it take to get from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh?

It takes around 7-8 hours to get from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh by bus.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

There are three bus companies running the route Phong Nha to Ninh Binh.

Duc Duong Bus operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 21-34 passengers.

HK Bus Lines operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 24 passengers.

TP Travel operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 20-34 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

Where do buses from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh depart?

Most buses from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh depart from the representative offices of the bus companies in Phong Nha.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 30-60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh arrive?

Most buses from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh arrive at the representative offices of the bus companies in Tam Coc area, outside Ninh Binh.

From Ninh Binh, you can go to Hanoi by train or bus or continue traveling by bus to other destinations in Northern Vietnam, such as Cat Ba, Ha Long, Ha Giang and Sapa.