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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave

Cheapest
8 h 9 min
Car
572 km.
from $31
Other
14 h 6 min
396 km.
from $78.13
13 h 23 min
Bus, Train
396 km.
from $82.72
9 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
396 km.
from $252.36
14 h 34 min
396 km.
from $55.80
15 h 14 min
396 km.
from $139.63

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
Train from Hai Phong to Ha
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.22–$15.35
Train from Ha Noi to Minh
Ave. Duration:
9h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.35–$25.58

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
Bus from Tbus Hanoi to Phongnha
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.08–$31.97

Phuc Xuyen

Phone:
033. 3 663 366
Website:
phucxuyen.com.vn/
Bus from Ha Long Bai Chay to My
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.51

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave is to bus via Hanoi which costs $50 - $59.78 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct flight between Hạ Long and Son Doong Cave?

There are no direct flights between Hạ Long and Son Doong Cave. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 55m and costs $76.09 - $228.26 .

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

The distance between Hạ Long and Son Doong Cave is 472 km. The road distance is 569.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 23m and costs $65.22 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave?

The best way to get from Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $59.78 and takes 14h 6m, you could also train, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 15h 14m.

Can I drive from Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave?

Yes, the driving distance between Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave is 569 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Hạ Long to Son Doong Cave.

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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