How to get from
Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park to Hue

About the ride from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue

After the karsts, caves and outdoor exploration of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, you might be ready for a little more comfort and convenience. 

In Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam, you get exactly that, where imposing imperial buildings reside alongside exciting bars and nightclubs. A city of curious contrasts, it offers a haven of luxury after the rugged adventures of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park.

With ancient temples, tombs and pagodas, a rich history and one of Vietnam’s most unusual attractions in its eerie abandoned waterpark, Hue is one of Central Vietnam’s most exciting destinations.

For the 210km (130 mile) journey to Hue from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, you have three quick and easy options: 

• Bus from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue - typically around 3.5 hours
• Car from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue - typically around 4 hours
• Minivan from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue - typically around 4 hours

 

What to see when traveling from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue

As you leave behind the peaks and panoramas of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, you’ll be greeted by the well-maintained highways which shuttle travelers all the way to Hue. Along the way, you’ll pass through small towns, with their humble homes and unassuming roadside stores. You’ll also spot distant mountains, tooting scooters and other long-distance buses. 

Though the ride from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue isn’t the most exciting journey that Vietnam has to offer, it’s comfortable, quick and relatively pretty.

As the roads become bigger and busier and the settlements become larger, you’ll know you’re reaching Hue, one of central Vietnam’s largest cities. A must-visit on any cultural tour of the nation, it houses some of the most historically significant buildings in the whole of Vietnam.

 

How to get from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue

Taking a bus 

If you’re traveling on a tight budget, buses are the best way to reach Hue from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Buses are very affordable and offer a very cheap way to make your way around Vietnam.

All buses to Hue from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park leave in the early hours of the morning and arrive in Hue at around 7am or 8am. Though this is a slightly odd schedule, you’ll reach Hue very early, with a full day to explore all of the city’s history and heritage.

Some buses to Hue from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park offer toilets, WiFi, food and drink, while all offer AC and blankets. 

 

Taking a car 

Taking a car from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue is pretty expensive, but it’s a great option for anyone seeking something a little more comfortable and luxurious than a bus. It’s also a good option if you don’t like the idea of traveling during the night. 

With a car, you can choose your own departure time, and your own pick up and arrival points, giving you lots of flexibility and freedom. 

If you take a car from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue, you pay for the full vehicle and split the cost of the vehicle between your traveling party. Cars can fit up to a maximum of four passengers. 

Some cars to Hue from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park from Hue offer WiFi and English-speaking drivers. All offer snacks and AC.

 

Taking a minivan 

If you take a minivan from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park to Hue, you again need to hire a full vehicle. A great option if you’re traveling in a very large party, a minivan to Hue from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park can seat up to 8 passengers.

Again, you can choose your own departure time

On a minivan to Hue from Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, you get snacks and AC.