Travel Phong Nha to Tam Coc

Phong Nha to Tam Coc

Head to Tam Coc to find yourself surrounded by winding rivers and limestone karsts, a contrast to the dense caves of Phong Nha. Everything you need to know about traveling by bus between Phong Nha and Tam Coc, from departure times to ticket costs—is listed here.

Travel options for Phong Nha to Tam Coc

The quickest and most affordable way to get from Phong Nha to Tam Coc is by a bus for 239552 VND, taking only 5 hours.

Bus from Phong Nha to Tam Coc

Board a bus at multiple stations, including Phong Nha Vegan Restaurant, Nam Anh Hotel, Quang Binh, SDT Phong Nha Office and others and begin your journey from Phong Nha toward Tam Coc, reaching multiple stations, including Tam Coc Bus Station, Ninh Binh, Mikes Travel Agency, Ninh Binh, Go Asia Restaurant, Tam Coc and others along the way. The first departure of the day is at --:--, and services run regularly so you can choose a departure time that works for you. The trip lasts about 5 hours with fares starting from 239,552 VND. Reserve your ticket here.

Prices: 239,552 VND

Duration: 5h – 9h ⏱

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Distance Phong Nha to Tam Coc

The distance between Phong Nha and Tam Coc is 288.1 kilometers.

Phong Nha to Tam Coc Transportation Comparison

Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Phong Nha to Tam Coc

Bus
Average price
640,255 VND
Cheapest price
239,552 VND
Average duration
7h 01m
Minimum duration
5h 00m
Number of departures
102
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Bus Routes & Schedules from Phong Nha to Tam Coc

On this bus route between Phong Nha and Tam Coc, several departure and arrival stations are available along the way. Travel time depends on the specific stops used, though most journeys fall around 5h to 9h. Buses follow a coordinated schedule running from --:-- until 23:30, covering most of the day. Fares usually start at 239,552 to 1,000,000 VND and can vary slightly depending on the service and stops selected. Consulting the full bus timetable for Phong Nha to Tam Coc helps you compare station options, estimated travel times and available departures before deciding on the most suitable connection.

Departure stations
Phong Nha Vegan Restaurant
Nam Anh Hotel, Quang Binh
SDT Phong Nha Office
Thien Phu Hostel, Phong Nha
Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha
TP Booking Office, Phong Nha
Phong Nha Hung Thanh Bus Office
Nam Anh Hotel, Phong Nha
73 Duong Phong Nha
Thuong Hai Hotel, Phong Nha
Night Street Restaurant, Phong Nha
Arrival stations
Tam Coc Bus Station, Ninh Binh
Mikes Travel Agency, Ninh Binh
Go Asia Restaurant, Tam Coc
Viet Nam Easy Go Travel, Ninh Binh
Tam Coc Boat Station
Tam Coc NinhBinh, Ninh Binh
Tam Coc Boat Station, Ninh Binh
Full Moon Bus Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh FootPrint Travel
Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
Dong Gung Bus Station, Ninh Binh
Tam Coc Agency, Ninh Binh
Travel Agency Tam Coc
Break Time Coffee, Ninh Binh

Bus Timetable: 73 Duong Phong Nha → Dong Gung Bus Station, Ninh Binh

  • 00:30 09:30 9h 675000 VND
  • 01:00 10:00 9h 675000 VND
  • 23:30 08:30 9h 675000 VND

Bus Timetable: Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha → Dong Gung Bus Station, Ninh Binh

  • 00:30 06:30 6h 540000 VND
  • 01:30 07:30 6h 540000 VND
  • 10:30 18:00 7h 30m 650000 VND
  • 20:15 03:45 7h 30m 650000 VND
  • 20:30 04:00 7h 30m 1000000 VND
  • 23:00 06:30 7h 30m 650000 VND

Bus Timetable: Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha → Mikes Travel Agency, Ninh Binh

  • 10:15 17:15 7h 758000 VND
  • 10:45 17:45 7h 758000 VND
  • 14:00 21:00 7h 758000 VND
  • 20:30 03:30 7h 694400 VND
  • 21:00 04:00 7h 758000 VND
  • 21:45 04:45 7h 472500 VND
  • 22:00 05:00 7h 425500 VND
  • 22:15 05:15 7h 502500 VND
  • 23:15 06:15 7h 758000 VND

Bus Timetable: Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha → Tam Coc Agency, Ninh Binh

  • 00:15 06:45 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 01:00 07:30 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 03:00 09:30 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 04:00 10:30 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 15:00 21:30 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 21:30 04:00 6h 30m 761800 VND
  • 22:30 05:00 6h 30m 761800 VND
  • 23:30 06:00 6h 30m 703200 VND

Bus Timetable: Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha → Tam Coc Bus Station, Ninh Binh

  • 10:00 17:00 7h 675000 VND
  • 10:30 17:30 7h 675000 VND
  • 14:30 21:30 7h 675000 VND
  • 16:00 23:00 7h 675000 VND
  • 20:00 03:00 7h 675000 VND
  • 21:00 04:00 7h 675000 VND
  • 23:00 06:00 7h 675000 VND

Bus Timetable: Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha → Tam Coc NinhBinh, Ninh Binh

  • 21:30 04:30 7h 500000 VND

Bus Timetable: Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha → Travel Agency Tam Coc

  • 20:00 03:00 7h 239552 VND
  • 21:30 04:30 7h 412912 VND

Bus Timetable: Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha → Viet Nam Easy Go Travel, Ninh Binh

  • 21:00 05:00 8h 420000 VND
  • 22:00 06:00 8h 700000 VND
  • 23:00 07:00 8h 700000 VND

Bus Timetable: Nam Anh Hotel, Phong Nha → Break Time Coffee, Ninh Binh

  • 21:30 05:00 7h 30m 520000 VND

Bus Timetable: Nam Anh Hotel, Phong Nha → Tam Coc NinhBinh, Ninh Binh

  • --:-- --:-- 6h 30m 700000 VND

Bus Timetable: Nam Anh Hotel, Quang Binh → Mikes Travel Agency, Ninh Binh

  • 22:00 05:00 7h 700000 VND
  • 22:30 05:30 7h 700000 VND
  • 23:00 06:00 7h 700000 VND

Bus Timetable: Night Street Restaurant, Phong Nha → Tam Coc Boat Station, Ninh Binh

  • 00:45 05:45 5h 654120 VND
  • 01:15 06:15 5h 654120 VND
  • 01:45 06:45 5h 654120 VND
  • 02:15 07:15 5h 763140 VND

Bus Timetable: Night Street Restaurant, Phong Nha → Tam Coc Bus Station, Ninh Binh

  • 10:00 16:00 6h 648000 VND

Bus Timetable: Phong Nha Hung Thanh Bus Office → Full Moon Bus Tam Coc, Ninh Binh

  • 20:40 04:50 8h 10m 657473 VND
  • 20:50 05:00 8h 10m 657473 VND
  • 21:00 05:10 8h 10m 657473 VND

Bus Timetable: Phong Nha Vegan Restaurant → Tam Coc Bus Station, Ninh Binh

  • 10:30 16:30 6h 648000 VND
  • 14:30 20:30 6h 648000 VND
  • 16:00 22:00 6h 648000 VND
  • 20:00 02:00 6h 648000 VND
  • 21:00 03:00 6h 648000 VND
  • 23:00 05:00 6h 648000 VND

Bus Timetable: SDT Phong Nha Office → Go Asia Restaurant, Tam Coc

  • 22:00 05:00 7h 641250 VND
  • 23:00 06:00 7h 641250 VND

Bus Timetable: SDT Phong Nha Office → Tam Coc Boat Station

  • 11:00 18:00 7h 641250 VND
  • 22:00 05:00 7h 474525 VND
  • 23:00 06:00 7h 641250 VND

Bus Timetable: Thien Phu Hostel, Phong Nha → Ninh Binh FootPrint Travel

  • 10:00 18:00 8h 620000 VND
  • 14:00 22:00 8h 620000 VND
  • 21:00 05:00 8h 620000 VND

Bus Timetable: Thien Phu Hostel, Phong Nha → Tam Coc Boat Station, Ninh Binh

  • 21:30 03:45 6h 15m 554600 VND

Bus Timetable: Thien Phu Hostel, Phong Nha → Tam Coc Bus Station, Ninh Binh

  • 00:30 07:30 7h 675000 VND
  • 01:30 08:30 7h 675000 VND
  • 09:45 16:45 7h 675000 VND
  • 10:30 17:30 7h 675000 VND
  • 13:30 20:30 7h 675000 VND
  • 14:30 21:30 7h 675000 VND
  • 20:30 03:30 7h 675000 VND
  • 21:30 04:30 7h 675000 VND
  • 22:20 05:20 7h 675000 VND
  • 22:30 05:30 7h 445500 VND
  • 23:00 06:00 7h 675000 VND
  • 23:30 06:30 7h 675000 VND

Bus Timetable: Thien Phu Hostel, Phong Nha → Tam Coc NinhBinh, Ninh Binh

  • 21:30 04:30 7h 554600 VND

Bus Timetable: Thuong Hai Hotel, Phong Nha → Tam Coc Agency, Ninh Binh

  • 00:15 06:45 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 01:00 07:30 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 03:00 09:30 6h 30m 761800 VND
  • 04:00 10:30 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 15:00 21:30 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 21:30 04:00 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 22:30 05:00 6h 30m 703200 VND
  • 23:30 06:00 6h 30m 703200 VND

Bus Timetable: TP Booking Office, Phong Nha → Tam Coc Boat Station, Ninh Binh

  • 10:00 17:30 7h 30m 562500 VND
  • 11:00 20:00 9h 562500 VND
  • 13:00 21:00 8h 662500 VND
  • 13:30 21:30 8h 662500 VND
  • 14:30 22:30 8h 625000 VND
  • 19:50 03:00 7h 10m 325000 VND
  • 20:15 03:15 7h 585000 VND
  • 21:20 04:20 7h 585000 VND
  • 22:00 06:00 8h 562500 VND
  • 22:30 05:30 7h 390000 VND
  • 23:00 06:30 7h 30m 585000 VND

Bus Timetable: TP Booking Office, Phong Nha → Tam Coc, Ninh Binh

  • 08:50 16:50 8h 663000 VND
  • 09:10 17:10 8h 663000 VND
  • 21:00 05:00 8h 375000 VND

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Frequently Asked Questions Phong Nha to Tam Coc

Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Phong Nha to Tam Coc.

How long does the Phong Nha to Tam Coc route usually take?

The Phong Nha to Tam Coc trip by bus usually takes between 5 and 9 hours. The exact time depends on the departure point in Phong Nha and the arrival point in Tam Coc, with some direct pairs being shorter than others.

What is the cheapest way to travel from Phong Nha to Tam Coc?

The cheapest available option on the Phong Nha to Tam Coc route is the bus, with fares starting at 239,552 VND. Prices can rise to 1,000,000 VND depending on the operator, pickup point, and drop-off location.

How much does the Phong Nha to Tam Coc bus cost overall?

Bus tickets for Phong Nha to Tam Coc range from 239,552 VND to 1,000,000 VND. The fare depends on the specific departure and arrival points, and some route pairs are priced differently even within the same transport type.

Which option is the fastest for Phong Nha to Tam Coc?

The fastest listed bus trip on Phong Nha to Tam Coc takes about 5 hours. Other bus combinations take longer, up to around 9 hours, so the exact pickup and drop-off points make a noticeable difference.

Where do buses leave from on the Phong Nha to Tam Coc route?

Buses on the Phong Nha to Tam Coc route depart from several points in Phong Nha, including Phong Nha Vegan Restaurant, SDT Phong Nha Office, Central Backpackers Hostel Phong Nha, and TP Booking Office, Phong Nha. Exact pickup depends on the ticket.

Where do buses arrive on the Phong Nha to Tam Coc route?

Bus arrivals for Phong Nha to Tam Coc include Tam Coc Bus Station, Tam Coc Boat Station, Tam Coc Agency, and several Ninh Binh travel offices and restaurants. The arrival point varies by operator and ticketed service.

Are there any first or last departure times for Phong Nha to Tam Coc buses?

The last listed bus departure for Phong Nha to Tam Coc is 23:30. The first departure is not shown in the available data, so only the late-night cutoff can be confirmed from the schedule information.

How frequent are buses from Phong Nha to Tam Coc?

The available data does not show a fixed bus frequency for Phong Nha to Tam Coc. It only confirms that there are many departures overall, with 102 trips listed, so availability is spread across the day rather than shown as a set interval.

Which Phong Nha to Tam Coc bus route pair is the shortest?

One of the shortest listed bus pairs is Night Street Restaurant, Phong Nha to Tam Coc Boat Station, Ninh Binh, which takes about 5 hours. Other direct pairs are longer, so the exact pickup and drop-off points matter.

Which Phong Nha to Tam Coc bus route pair takes the longest?

The longest listed bus pair is 73 Duong Phong Nha to Dong Gung Bus Station, Ninh Binh, at about 9 hours. Another long option is TP Booking Office, Phong Nha to Tam Coc Boat Station, which can take between 7 and 9 hours.

If I want to book Phong Nha to Tam Coc tickets, where should I look?

For Phong Nha to Tam Coc reservations, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided in the route data. It is the place to check ticket options, departure points, and available fares for this route.

Does the Phong Nha to Tam Coc route have different travel times depending on the pickup and drop-off points?

Yes. The Phong Nha to Tam Coc bus route varies by station pair, from about 5 hours to around 9 hours. For example, some hostel or office pickups reach Tam Coc faster than others, while certain station combinations take longer.


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