THE SHORT VERSION
Ha Long to Phong Nha at a glance.
- From
- Ha Long Hạ Long
- Road distance
- About 568 km
- Straight line
- 381 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~7 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Phong Nha to Ha Long →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Ha Long
Ha Long is the city on Ha Long Bay. Buses and limousine vans from Hanoi drop at Bai Chay, hotels, or the cruise and ferry piers, depending on the service.
- Bai Chay Bus Station · Bến xe Bãi Cháy
Regional and long-distance services. Many tourist vans drop at hotels or piers instead.
Arriving in Phong Nha
Overnight buses from Hanoi often arrive very early in the morning. Check that someone can let you into your accommodation.
- Village stops in Phong Nha (Son Trach)
Sleeper buses stop on the main road. Some companies stop at their partner hotels.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Dong Hoi, about 45 km away, has the nearest airport and train station.
- Cave tours often need advance booking in busy months.
KEEP GOING
From Phong Nha, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Phong Nha
More buses from Ha Long
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ha Long from Phong Nha by road?+
About 568 km by road (381 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Ha Long to Phong Nha take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 7 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Ha Long?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Ha Long include Bai Chay Bus Station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Phong Nha to Ha Long?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Phong Nha to Ha Long guide.
Where does the bus from Ha Long arrive in Phong Nha?+
It depends on the operator. In Phong Nha, services use Village stops in Phong Nha (Son Trach). Overnight buses from Hanoi often arrive very early in the morning. Check that someone can let you into your accommodation.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Phong Nha?+
Overnight buses from Hanoi often arrive very early in the morning. Check that someone can let you into your accommodation.
What kind of bus runs from Ha Long to Phong Nha?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Ha Long to Phong Nha bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Phong Nha by bus?+
Direct buses from Phong Nha include Dong Hoi, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ninh Binh and more. See all connections on our Phong Nha bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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