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How to get fromVientiane to Phong Nha caveby plane, taxi, bus, night bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Phong Nha cave by plane, taxi, bus, night bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)plane plane VTE - VDH
    2. Take the taxi from Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) to Phong Nha cavetaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $162–446

  2. Night bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Vientiane to Vinhnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Vinh to Minh Letrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Minh Le to Phong Nha cavetaxi taxi
    21h 47m
    $35–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Huebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hue - Sinh Tourist Office to Phong Nhabus bus
    26h 23m
    $44–107

  4. Drive 603.9 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Phong Nha cavecar car 603.9 km
    8h 25m
    $109–157

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vientiane to Phong Nha cave.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 472.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Phong Nha cave, Vietnam?

You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Phong Nha cave via Vientiane Southern Bus Station, Hue, Hue - Sinh Tourist Office, and Phong Nha in around 26h 23m.

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