Train Travel
Traveling by train is a great way to enjoy the journey while taking in the scenic countryside. If you choose a soft-sleeper cabin, the trip will be especially comfortable, with only 4 beds per cabin, providing ample space to sit up or lie down comfortably. A hard-sleeper cabin, on the other hand, has 6 beds per room, which doesn’t allow enough room to sit up. Overnight trains are an excellent option, allowing you to travel without missing the daytime sights (and you’ll have a place to sleep for the night)!
Here are the recommended overnight trains from Ninh Binh to Dong Hoi:
Train No | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
---|---|---|
SE5 | 11:21 | 19:22 |
SE7 | 08:22 | 16:21 |
SE19 | 22:25 | 06:24 |


Bus Travel
Queen Café Bus
- Address: Queen Restaurant, 27 Tháng 7 St, Ninh Binh City
- Phone: 02439283666
- Departure Time: 8:00 PM
- Arrival Time in Phong Nha: Between 4:00 – 5:00 AM
- Arrival Address in Phong Nha: Thien Phu Hotel
Note:
Queen Café Bus also operates a Phong Nha – Ninh Binh route, departing at 9:00 PM and arriving in Ninh Binh at 4:00 AM. You can purchase tickets at Central Backpackers Hostel, located at 20 Highway, Xuan Tien Village, Phong Nha Town, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh.

