How To Go — PHONG NHA To NINH BINH? ➡️ - Northern Vietnam

How do I get from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh?

1. SLEEPER BUS from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh

A popular low-cost transportation option to Ninh Binh from Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is the sleeper bus trip. Several companies operate bus routes between Phong Nha and Ninh Binh, and they will offer you older, but also very new and modern sleeper buses, which sometimes surpass Vietnam Railways trains in terms of comfort.

But it depends on the specific company, not all buses are very modern and comfortable, so it is advisable to do research on online platforms first, look at photos, etc. Some companiesthat operate sleeper buses from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh are Duc Duong, Sapa Discovery Travel, Duy Khanh, Ninh Binh Footprint, Luxury Van Limousine, Queen Cafe, Green Trips, TP Booking, Techbus VN, Grouptour, Full Moon Party Tour or Hey Travel.

According to the comfort and type of bus, the prices of bus tickets from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh also vary, which cost between $14-26/pp, older buses are cheaper, very new and modern buses are more expensive. The fastest buses can travel to Ninh Binh in about 6.5 hours, but the average travel time from Phong Nha is between 6.5-9 hours.

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It should also be taken into account that these sleeper buses also make other stops, e.g. for refreshments, the toilet or pick up other travelers during the journey. Driving times can also vary slightly, buses can also have delays in departure and arrival, this happens in Vietnam and it is good to expect this.

Buses depart from and arrive at various locations in Ninh Binh, such as the popular area of Tam Coc, Trang An and or downtown Ninh Binh. You can search and book bus tickets from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh online even in advance. Always read all instructions for these bus transfers and tickets carefully. It is also advisable to arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the departure of the bus.

🚍 Bus Schedule from Phong Nha to Ninh Binh + Bus Tickets:

Bus Company	Departs in Phong Nha	Arrival in Ninh Binh	Bus Ticket
TP Booking	08:50	16:50	From $26.00
TP Booking	21:00	05:00	From $16.00
Duc Duong	08:50	16:20	From $26.00
Duc Duong	14:10	21:40	From $26.00
Duc Duong	20:15	03:45	From $21.00
Duc Duong	21:00	04:00	From $21.00
Techbus VN	09:00	16:30	From $25.00
Techbus VN	20:10	03:40	From $19.00
Techbus VN	21:00	04:50	From $15.00
Sapa Discovery Travel	09:30	16:30	From $23.00
Sapa Discovery Travel	20:30	03:30	From $16.00
Sapa Discovery Travel	21:30	04:30	From $16.00
Full Moon Party	20:40	05:00	From $17.00
Full Moon Party	20:40	05:00	From $17.00
Grouptour	21:00	06:00	From $15.00
Greentrips	21:00	04:00	From $15.00
Queen Cafe	21:00	05:00	From $15.00
Luxury Van Lim.	21:00	05:30	From $24.00
Ninh Binh Foot	21:00	05:00	From $24.00
Duy Khanh	21:00	04:30	From $26.00