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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave

Composite routes from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave

Cheapest
24 h 33 min
Car
706 km.
from $38
Other
8 h 1 min
Ferry, Plane
391 km.
from $243.95
15 h 35 min
Ferry
390 km.
from $116.51
14 h 53 min
Bus, Train
391 km.
from $121.09
11 h 11 min
Ferry, Plane
391 km.
from $291.01

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Da
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$370.86

Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/en-US/Home
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Dong
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.52–$396.44
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Da
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.92–$191.83

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Email:
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Ninh Binh to Minh
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.51–$21.74
Train from Da Nang to Dong
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.95–$19.18

Lotus Train

Phone:
+84 868 060 269
Email:
Website:
lotustrain.com/
Train from Da Nang to Dong
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$77.28–$144.20

Bus operators

Techbus VN JSC

Phone:
19000358
Email:
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/techbus-vn-jsc?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjJ8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmNzItZTYyNS03NmE1LWEzMGMtMGEzNDRkYzM4NWExLA
Bus from Tuan Chau to Ninh
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.67

Queen Cafe

Phone:
0243 9036 036
Email:
Bus from Ninh Binh to Phong
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.88–$17.52

Other operators

Local Boat Vietnam

Other from Hạ Long Bay to Ha
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$46.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave?

The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave is to ferry and bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 15h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave?

The fastest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $152.17 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave?

The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Son Doong Cave is 479 km.

How do I travel from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave without a car?

The best way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 14h 53m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Hạ Long Bay to Son Doong Cave, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Son Doong Cave?

There are 104+ hotels available in Son Doong Cave. Prices start at $8.23 per night.
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