How to Get From CatBa to Phong Nha

3Options

6h 30mFastest

$24From

Written by Ela · Reviewed by Maarten · Updated 3 weeks ago·

Bus · Bus via Hanoi · Flight

View Map

Map showing route from CatBa to Phong Nha - 355 km

CatBa → Phong Nha355 km

Phong Nha sits at the edge of a national park riddled with giant caves. Son Doong, the world's largest cave, is the headline draw. Flying is the quickest way to make the trip, taking 6h 30m. Overland, the cheapest way to get from Cat Ba to Phong Nha is the bus at $24 (630,000 VND). But it will take a long time, around 10-14h. The bus via Hanoi costs a little more.

DISTANCE

Distance from CatBa to Phong Nha

CatBa and Phong Nha are about 355 km (221 miles) apart, and the journey itself covers around 558 km by road. The quickest way to get from CatBa to Phong Nha is by taking the flight, which takes around 6h 30m.

~355 km

Straight-line distance

~558 km

Route distance

6h 30m

Fastest

COMPARE

3 ways to travel from CatBa to Phong Nha

There are three ways to travel from CatBa to Phong Nha. You can choose between the bus, bus via Hanoi, and flight. The journey takes 6h 30m–10h 30m and the quickest way is by flight. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at $24 (630,000 VND).

TransportDurationPrice

The bus is an affordable way to get from CatBa to Phong Nha. Bus fares start from $24 (630,000 VND) and the journey takes around 10-14h.

You can choose from thirteen bus companies operating on this route.

CatBa to Phong Nha

14hFull Moon PartySleepingFull Moon Party Tour 213 Mot Thang TuPhong Nha Hung Thanh Bus Office12:3016:00$30790,000 VNDTickets

11h30mThe Long TravelSleeping177, 1/4 street, Cat Ba islandPhong Nha Backpacker Hostel12:45$38990,000 VNDTickets

Bus tickets are available on Bookaway.

Indirect Bus + Ferry via Ninh Binh

With the bus, you also have the option of booking your tickets separately. Taking a bus from CatBa to Phong Nha via Ninh Binh will be more scenic than the alternative route via Hanoi.

Ninh Binh’s province is rich in natural wonders. We highly recommend including this in your itinerary and staying here for a few days. But if you’re short on time, at least spend an afternoon exploring the town of Tam Coc while waiting for your overnight bus to Phong Nha.

Step 1: CatBa to Ninh Binh by Bus + Ferry

4h - 4h 30m$9.20 (242,000 VND)

From CatBa, you can take a combined bus/limo van and ferry to Ninh Binh. Travel time is around 4h - 4h 30m and ticket prices start from $9.20 (242,000 VND).

There are two main companies operating on this route: The Long Travel (bus) and Discovery Travel (limo van).

The Long Travel departs from The Long Office in CatBa city centre and parks at The Long Hotel in Tam Coc centre.

Discovery Travel leaves from CatBa Swan Hotel in the city centre and arrives at Ninh Binh Central Hotel in the centre of Ninh Binh.

4h30mThe Long TravelTourist177, 1/4 street, Cat Ba islandThe Long Hotel, Tam Coc07:4512:3015:30$9242,000 VNDTickets

4hDaiichi TravelTouristDaiichi Travel Cat BaTam Coc 0Km Restaurant08:3012:3016:00$10270,000 VNDTickets

4h30mLimousine Tam Coc Ninh BinhTourist68 Tung DinhTam Coc - Any hotel09:0012:3015:30$12320,000 VNDTickets

4hFull Moon PartyTouristFull Moon Party Tour 213 Mot Thang TuNinh Binh FootPrint Travel08:0012:3015:30$13335,000 VNDTickets

4h30mGood Morning Cat BaTouristGood Morning Cat Ba office (Cat Ba IslandTam Coc Van Lam Pier08:0009:0012:3015:30$14380,000 VNDTickets

Show all 7 companies

4h30mCat Ba DiscoveryTouristCat Ba OfficeVăn phòng Ninh Bình09:0013:0016:00$15400,000 VNDTickets

4h30mTBusTourist220 Duong 1/4, Cat BaMike's Travel Agency08:0013:00$16430,000 VNDTickets

Bus tickets are available on Bookaway.

Why we recommend making a stopover in Tam Coc

There are 2 arrival points in Ninh Binh: Ninh Binh City and the laidback village of Tam Coc.

Since you’re already making a stop here, we highly recommend that you make the most of it by joining an afternoon boat tour along Trang An River. To do this, take the morning trip of The Long Travel so that you will already be in Tam Coc by noon.

After the boat tour, you can have an early dinner or play pool at Tam Coc Bungalow. From its terrace, enjoy a beautiful view of the limestone landscape — with villagers paddling through the river — and regret you cannot stay here longer.

Alternatively, if you’re just passing through Ninh Binh, take the Discovery Travel limo van that departs at noon. This will take you only up to Ninh Binh City, where you won’t have much to do, but you can use the few hours of waiting time by having an early dinner.

Visit our page on CatBa to Ninh Binh for more info.

Step 2: Ninh Binh to Phong Nha by Bus

6h 10m - 9h 40m$15 (390,000 VND)

Only night buses operate from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha. Travel time is 6h 10m - 9h 40m, depending on which bus you take. Ticket prices start from $15 (390,000 VND) for a sleeper bunk.

The good thing about these buses is that they travel overnight — you can sleep throughout the journey and wake up at the national park.

You can choose from two bus companies: Queen Cafe and Grouptour. Queen Cafe departs from Ninh Binh Central Hotel in Ninh Binh city centre. Grouptour leaves from its headquarters in Tam Coc centre.

Both buses park at Central Backpackers Hostel in Phong Nha town centre.

8hNinh Binh FootprintSleepingNinh Binh FootPrint TravelPhong Nha Hung Thanh Bus Office20:00$15390,000 VNDTickets

6h30mHung LongLuxury SleepingGold Hotel Ninh BinhNam Anh Hotel (opposite21:15$16430,000 VNDTickets

8hNinh Binh FootprintVIP CabinNinh Binh FootPrint TravelPhong Nha Hung Thanh Bus Office19:00$17455,000 VNDTickets

8h40mFull Moon PartySleepingNinh Binh City Full Moon BusPhong Nha Hung Thanh Bus Office19:5020:0020:10$17455,000 VNDTickets

7h30mHa Long Bus TravelVIP CabinMikes Travel AgencyCentral Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha20:30$17460,000 VNDTickets

Show all 25 companies

7h30mTechbus VN JSCSleepingMr Khanh Travel Agency Ninh BinhTbus Phongnha19:3019:55$17460,000 VNDTickets

7h30mFull Moon PartyVIPFull Moon Bus Tam CocPhong Nha Hung Thanh Bus Office19:1019:2019:3020:1020:2020:30+3$18465,000 VNDTickets

9h30mGrouptourSemi SleeperNinh Binh Viet NamPhong Nha SSB19:4520:00$20520,000 VNDTickets

7h30mTechbus VN JSCLuxury SleepingMr Khanh Travel Agency Ninh BinhTbus Phongnha19:3519:50$21540,000 VNDTickets

8hNinh Binh FootprintRoyal CabinNinh Binh FootPrint TravelThien Phu Hostel19:30$22580,000 VNDTickets

6h30mHung LongVIP CabinGold Hotel Ninh BinhNam Anh Hotel (opposite22:00$24620,000 VNDTickets

6h30mDuc Duong BusSleepingMikes Travel AgencyNam Anh Hotel (opposite20:2520:40$24630,000 VNDTickets

7h30mFull Moon PartyVIP CabinFull Moon Bus Tam CocPhong Nha Hung Thanh Bus Office19:4019:5020:0020:10$25650,000 VNDTickets

8hTechbus VN JSCSleepingMr Khanh Travel Agency Ninh BinhTbus Phongnha19:4520:0020:15$26670,000 VNDTickets

6h10mDuc Duong BusVIP CabinMikes Travel AgencyCentral Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha07:0007:1507:4508:0018:4519:00+1$26670,000 VNDTickets

6h10mDuc Duong BusVIP CabinMikes Travel AgencyThien Phu Backpacker Hostel07:0007:1507:4508:0018:4519:00+1$26670,000 VNDTickets

6h30mDuc Duong BusVIP 34 SeatsMikes Travel AgencyCentral Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha20:3020:4521:00$29760,000 VNDTickets

7hDuc Duong BusVIP SleepingMikes Travel AgencyCentral Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha20:0520:35$29760,000 VNDTickets

7hDuc Duong BusVIP SleepingMikes Travel AgencyThien Phu Backpacker Hostel20:05$29760,000 VNDTickets

8hTechbus VN JSCVIPMr Khanh Travel Agency Ninh BinhTbus Phongnha20:10$30790,000 VNDTickets

9h40mGrouptourVIP 32 SeatsNinh Binh Viet NamPhong Nha SSB18:4519:00$421,080,000 VNDTickets

6h10mDuc Duong BusVIP Luxury 22Mikes Travel AgencyThien Phu Backpacker Hostel18:4519:00$461,200,000 VNDTickets

6h10mDuc Duong BusVIP Luxury 22Mikes Travel AgencyCentral Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha18:4519:00$461,200,000 VNDTickets

6h30mDuc Duong BusVIP Luxury 22Tam CocThien Phu Backpacker Hostel18:4519:00$461,200,000 VNDTickets

6h30mDuc Duong BusVIP Luxury 22Tam CocCentral Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha18:4519:00$461,200,000 VNDTickets

Bus tickets are available on Bookaway.

Booking Tip

You can also take a night train from Ninh Binh, but this will only bring you up to Dong Hoi. From here, you will still need to take a 1.5-hour bus or 1-hour taxi to reach Phong Nha.

See the page of Ninh Binh to Phong Nha for more details.

Phong Nha

Taking a bus from CatBa to Phong Nha via Hanoi is a good option if you’re looking to spend a few hours in the capital. The waiting time for your connecting transfer will allow you to explore the Old Quarter and its busy streets.

This route takes around the same time as the bus via Ninh Binh — around 10h 30m - 18h 30m.

Step 1: Cat Ba to Hanoi by Bus + Ferry

3h - 6h 30m$11 (290,000 VND)

Good Morning Cat Ba and Daiichi Travel operate several bus trips from CatBa to Hanoi daily. This includes a short ferry ride, but your tour operator takes care of the transfers so you won’t have to worry about anything.

Ticket prices start from $11 (290,000 VND) and travel time is around 3h - 6h 30m.

Keep in mind that it is not uncommon for ferries in Asia to be delayed or cancelled because of the rough seas. See below our recommended bus schedules that will give you ample time to catch your connecting bus or train in Hanoi.

Good Morning Cat Ba departs from CatBa Oasis Bungalows in the city centre and parks at its office in Hanoi, about 1 km north of Hoan Kiem Lake.

Daiichi Travel departs from its headquarters in CatBa centre and arrives at its Hanoi office, just a few metres north of Hoan Kiem Lake.

3h30mGood Morning Cat BaLuxuryGood Morning Cat Ba office (Cat Ba IslandGood Morning Cat Ba office (Hanoi09:0012:3015:30$11290,000 VNDTickets

3h30mDaiichi TravelTourist217 Duong 1/4 StreetDaiichi Travel office Hanoi, Old Quarter07:0009:0012:3016:0017:00$11300,000 VNDTickets

3h39mGrouptourExpress 47Cat Ba SSBHanoi SSB06:4512:2015:50$11300,000 VNDTickets

3h30mViet Nam Travel BusExpress 45217 Mot Thang TuHa Noi07:00$12305,000 VNDTickets

4h10mGrouptourVIP 32 SeatsCat Ba SSBHanoi SSB11:3011:40$12310,000 VNDTickets

Show all 25 companies

4h20mBang PhanVIP CabinCat Ba Bus Station156 Tran Quang Khai Office17:00$12310,000 VNDTickets

3h39mGrouptourExpress 45Cat Ba SSBHanoi SSB07:0009:0012:3016:00$12315,000 VNDTickets

4hFull Moon PartyTouristFull Moon Party Tour 213 Mot Thang TuGood Morning Cat Ba office (Hanoi09:0012:3016:00$13335,000 VNDTickets

3hGood Morning Cat BaCable Car + LuxuryOasis bar 2Good Morning Cat Ba office (Hanoi08:3009:0012:0012:3016:00$13335,000 VNDTickets

3h39mGrouptourStandardCat Ba SSBHanoi SSB07:0008:4508:5509:0012:2516:00$13335,000 VNDTickets

3h39mGrouptourExpress 47Cat Ba SSBHanoi SSB07:0008:4509:0012:1512:30$13335,000 VNDTickets

3h30mViet Nam Travel BusExpress 45217 Mot Thang TuTbus Hanoi Office07:3009:0012:3016:00$13345,000 VNDTickets

4hTechbus VN JSCStandardTbus Catba officeTbus Hanoi Office07:1508:5012:2515:50$13345,000 VNDTickets

4hTBusTouristCat Ba Waterside Hotel8 Bat Su, Old Quarter07:3009:0012:3015:30$14370,000 VNDTickets

3h30mCat Ba ExpressTouristCat Ba Office (No 191 Street 1/4, Cat Ba TownHanoi Office (No 106 Tran Nhat Duat Street09:3012:3015:30$14375,000 VNDTickets

3h30mLimousine Tam Coc Ninh BinhTourist68 Tung DinhHanoi - Any hotel09:0012:3016:00$15385,000 VNDTickets

4hNinh Binh FootprintSleepingFull Moon Party Tour 213 Mot Thang Tu156 Trần Quang Khải17:00$15390,000 VNDTickets

3h30mWego HalongLimoThe Long Office - 211 Nui Ngoc20 P. Hang Muoi08:3012:3017:00$15390,000 VNDTickets

5hLuxury Van LimousineSingle Cabin217 Mot Thang TuNoi Bai Airport11:3016:15$15400,000 VNDTickets

3hGood Morning Cat BaLimoGood Morning Cat Ba office (Cat Ba IslandGood Morning Cat Ba office (Hanoi09:0012:3014:0016:00$17445,000 VNDTickets

4h30mGood Morning Cat BaLuxuryGood Morning Cat Ba office (Cat Ba IslandHanoi Noi Bai Airport (HAN08:3012:1515:30$22580,000 VNDTickets

5h40mTechbus VN JSCExpress 45217 Mot Thang TuNoi Bai Domestic Airport07:0007:1508:3008:4512:0012:15+2$26670,000 VNDTickets

5h40mTechbus VN JSCExpress 45Tung Quang HotelTbus Airport07:0007:1508:3008:4512:0012:15+2$26670,000 VNDTickets

5h40mTechbus VN JSCExpress 45Tung Quang HotelNoi Bai Domestic Airport07:0007:1508:3008:4512:0012:15+2$26670,000 VNDTickets

5h40mTechbus VN JSCExpress 45217 Mot Thang TuTbus Airport07:0007:1508:3008:4512:0012:15+2$26670,000 VNDTickets

Bus tickets are available on Bookaway.

Booking Tip

Have an early dinner in Hanoi or buy a meal for takeout before boarding your connecting bus. You’ll have a lot of good food choices in the city. The buses going to Phong Nha stop for a dinner break, but oftentimes the driver does not pick a good place to eat.

Visit our guide for travelling from CatBa to Hanoi for more information.

Step 2: Hanoi to Phong Nha by Bus

7h 30m - 12h$16 (430,000 VND)

Buses bound for Phong Nha depart from Hanoi in the early evening. Travel time is 7h 30m - 12h, but all buses travel overnight so you can sleep for the most part of the journey.

Bus fares start from $16 (430,000 VND) and you can choose from a number of bus companies.

Queen Cafe leaves from its office in Hanoi’s French Quarter. Grouptour departs from Hanoi SSB, some 600m north of Hoan Kiem Lake.

Both companies park at Central Backpackers Hostel in Phong Nha.

9h20mHung LongLuxury SleepingHung Long Hanoi OfficeNam Anh Hotel (opposite20:15$16430,000 VNDTickets

9hVietnam Luxury TravelLocal Cabin338 Tran Khat ChanPhong Nha20:30$18460,000 VNDTickets

9hSapa Discovery TravelLocal Cabin338 Tran Khat ChanSapa Discovery Travel Phong Nha Office20:15$19495,000 VNDTickets

11hGrouptourSleepingHanoi SSBPhong Nha SSB17:0017:1017:2017:30$19495,000 VNDTickets

11hGrouptourVIP SleepingHanoi SSBPhong Nha SSB17:1517:30$20520,000 VNDTickets

Show all 25 companies

12hGrouptourSleepingHanoi SSBPhong Nha SSB17:0417:14$20530,000 VNDTickets

9h20mHung LongVIP CabinHung Long Hanoi OfficeNam Anh Hotel (opposite20:30$24620,000 VNDTickets

9h30mSapa Discovery TravelVIP 20 Seats12 Pham Van DongSapa Discovery Travel Phong Nha Office06:00$25660,000 VNDTickets

9h30mTechbus VN JSCSleepingTbus Hanoi OfficeTbus Phongnha17:0017:1517:30$26670,000 VNDTickets

9h30mTechbus VN JSCVIPTbus Hanoi OfficeTbus Phongnha17:0017:30$26670,000 VNDTickets

7h30mDuc Duong BusVIP 20 Seats12 Pham Van DongThien Phu Backpacker Hostel05:0005:1505:3005:4506:0016:30+2$26670,000 VNDTickets

10h30mDuc Duong BusVIP 20 Seats12 Pham Van DongCentral Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha05:0005:1505:3005:4506:0016:30+2$26670,000 VNDTickets

10h30mDuc Duong BusVIP 20 Seats12 Pham Van DongPhong Nha05:0005:1505:3005:4506:0016:30+2$26670,000 VNDTickets

9hVietnam Luxury TravelVIP 20 Seats338 Tran Khat ChanPhong Nha20:30$27690,000 VNDTickets

9hSapa Discovery TravelVIP Cabin 20338 Tran Khat ChanSapa Discovery Travel Phong Nha Office20:15$28740,000 VNDTickets

9h30mDuc Duong BusVIP Sleeping12 Pham Van DongCentral Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha16:25$29760,000 VNDTickets

9h30mDuc Duong BusVIP Sleeping12 Pham Van DongThien Phu Backpacker Hostel16:25$29760,000 VNDTickets

9h10mGrouptourVIP 32 Seats12 Pham Van DongThien Phu Backpacker Hostel16:1516:25$30790,000 VNDTickets

9h30mTechbus VN JSCVIP 32 SleepingTbus Hanoi OfficeTbus Phongnha16:4517:20$30790,000 VNDTickets

10h20mTechbus VN JSCVIP 32 Sleeping459 Tran Khat ChanTbus Phongnha17:1517:50$30790,000 VNDTickets

11h50mGrouptourVIPHanoi SSBPhong Nha SSB16:1516:30$31800,000 VNDTickets

10hGrouptourVIP 20 SeatsHanoi SSBPhong Nha SSB05:0005:1016:1516:30$31810,000 VNDTickets

10hTechbus VN JSCVIP12 Pham Van DongThien Phu Backpacker Hostel16:3017:00$35910,000 VNDTickets

10hTo Vietnam TravelVIP Cabin338 Tran Khat ChanTo Vietnam Travel Phong Nha Office20:15$35910,000 VNDTickets

10hTechbus VN JSCVIP12 Pham Van DongTbus Phongnha16:3017:00$35910,000 VNDTickets

Bus tickets are available on Bookaway.

Booking Tip

Visit our page for Hanoi to Phong Nha for more tips on this route.

Phong Nha

We don’t really recommend taking a flight from CatBa to Phong Nha.

First, there are no airports in both cities. Second, with all the transfers, you won’t really get to save a lot of time by taking a flight. Third, taking a flight is the most expensive option and we don’t think it’s worth all the hassle.

Do you still want to take a flight from CatBa to Phong Nha? Read on for a step-by-step guide.

TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to reduce your impact on the environment.

Step 1: CatBa to Hanoi by Bus & Ferry

3.5h$11 (275,000 VND)

First, you will take a combined bus & ferry from CatBa to Hanoi. It’s best to depart in the morning so that you’ll have ample time to catch your flight.

Travel time is around 3.5 hours. Rates start from $11 (275,000 VND) and you can book your tickets online beforehand through BookAway.

Check Bus Tickets with BookAway

Step 2: Hanoi to Hanoi Airport by Bus

1h$1.70 (45,000 VND)

From Hanoi city centre, the best way to get to Noi Bai Airport is via Express Bus 86. This bus departs from Hanoi Railway Station and makes several pick-up stops near the Old Quarter before going on its way to the airport.

A ticket costs $1.70 (45,000 VND) for the journey that takes 1 hour.

Check out our page for Hanoi Airport for more transport options.

Step 3: Hanoi to Dong Hoi by Flight

1h$24 (620,000 VND)

From Hanoi, you will then take a flight to Dong Hoi Airport, the nearest airport to Phong Nha. This flight takes around 1 hour.

Airfares start from $24 (620,000 VND). It’s best to book your flight well in advance as prices can go beyond $42 (1,100,000 VND) during the busy season.

SIDE NOTE: The closest airport to CatBa is actually in Hai Phong, but there are no direct flights from here to Dong Hoi. All flights still make a layover in Hanoi and are triple the price, with fares from $68 (1,800,000 VND).

Check Flights on Skyscanner

Step 4: Dong Hoi to Phong Nha by Bus/Taxi

1h$1.90 (50,000 VND)

From Dong Hoi Airport, you can take either a bus or a taxi to Phong Nha. Travel time is about 1 hour.

The bus is the cheaper option at around $1.90 (50,000 VND). Buses are available every day from 05:30-17:00. You can hail them from the main road outside the airport, just find the B4 bus stop. This bus will drop you off along the main road in Phong Nha.

Taxis are also available at the airport. Taxi fares start from $15 (400,000 VND).

For more details, check out our page for Dong Hoi to Phong Nha.

Phong Nha

Reach out to our Community

No questions yet — be the first to ask about CatBa to Phong Nha.

STAY

Our favourite places to stay in Phong Nha

Here are our favourite places to stay in Phong Nha for every budget.

Budget

Thao Nguyen Homestay

Thanks to the great hospitality of the family, Thao Nguyen Homestay will feel like your home. After a day of trekking, you can take a dive in the pool or sit back and relax with a Netflix movie.

The homestay is located right in front of the bus stop in the centre of Phong Nha. The rooms are bright and spacious, with some of them offering spectacular views of the mountains.

Mountain views
Outdoor swimming pool
Bright and spacious rooms
Delicious free breakfast

Private rooms start from $16 (420,000 VND) per night.

Check availability

Budget

Phong Nha Dawn House

You'll probably find it slightly hard to believe that rooms also start at $16 (420,000 VND) at Phong Nha Dawn House. This place has an almost perfect rating for a reason.

Tu Tu and her family make you feel right at home in their beautiful homestay where you can enjoy a refreshing swimming pool, delicious restaurant and comfortable rooms.

Great value for money
Outdoor swimming pool
Delicious restaurant
Free breakfast

Private rooms start from $16 (420,000 VND) per night.

Check availability

Mid-Range

Karst Villas Phong Nha

Floating in an infinity pool overlooking endless rice fields, can you think of anything better? How about if on top of that, there are mountains in the background and you're staying with a beautiful Vietnamese family?

Karst Villas offer all of that plus modern room and unique bathrooms. A very memorable stay!

Infinity pool
Incredible views
Amazing family
Delicious free breakfast

Private rooms start from $38 (1,000,000 VND) per night.

Check availability

ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION

Why Visit Phong Nha?

Phong Nha is a haven for adventure seekers. Its location in central Vietnam requires more time and effort to reach, probably why fewer travellers make their way to this town. That means you can enjoy a mostly unspoiled bit of paradise when you visit Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

This UNESCO World Heritage site is known for its enormous cave system — which includes the world’s largest cave (Hang Son Doong) and the longest dry cave in Asia (Paradise Cave). Outdoor lovers will also enjoy the lush hiking trails, karst mountains, and amazing wildlife in Phong Nha.

Rounding it up

That's the Full picture for getting from CatBa to Phong Nha, roughly 355 kilometres (221 miles) apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $24 (630,000 VND). The quickest trip takes 6h 30m.

Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distance from CatBa to Phong Nha?

The distance from CatBa to Phong Nha is 355 kilometres (221 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from CatBa to Phong Nha?

The fastest way to get from CatBa to Phong Nha is by flight and takes 6h 30m.

What is the cheapest way to get from CatBa to Phong Nha?

The cheapest way to get from CatBa to Phong Nha is by bus with ticket costs starting from 630,000 VND.

About the Authors

Ela

Senior Travel Writer

Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she's not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines. Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she'll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.

MaartenReviewer

Founder & Trip Planning Expert

Based in Bali, Maarten's passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you'll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us keep Gecko Routes free and up to date.

How to Get From CatBa to Phong Nha

Distance from CatBa to Phong Nha

3 ways to travel from CatBa to Phong Nha

CatBa to Phong Nha by Bus

CatBa to Phong Nha

Indirect Bus + Ferry via Ninh Binh

Step 1: CatBa to Ninh Binh by Bus + Ferry

Why we recommend making a stopover in Tam Coc

Step 2: Ninh Binh to Phong Nha by Bus

Booking Tip

CatBa to Phong Nha by Bus via Hanoi

Step 1: Cat Ba to Hanoi by Bus + Ferry

Booking Tip

Step 2: Hanoi to Phong Nha by Bus

Booking Tip

CatBa to Phong Nha by Flight

Step 1: CatBa to Hanoi by Bus & Ferry

Step 2: Hanoi to Hanoi Airport by Bus

Step 3: Hanoi to Dong Hoi by Flight

Step 4: Dong Hoi to Phong Nha by Bus/Taxi

Reach out to our Community

Our favourite places to stay in Phong Nha

Thao Nguyen Homestay

Phong Nha Dawn House

Karst Villas Phong Nha

Why Visit Phong Nha?

Rounding it up

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distance from CatBa to Phong Nha?

What is the fastest way to get from CatBa to Phong Nha?

What is the cheapest way to get from CatBa to Phong Nha?

About the Authors

Related Routes in Vietnam

Related Travel Guides & Articles

Vietnam Visa Guide: 3 Simple Steps

Travelling Vietnam during Tet 2027

Hai Van Pass - How to spend 3 days in Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An

Travelling Vietnam by train or bus

Join our Community