Cao Bang · Public Transport

Hoa Binh Busdirect to Ban Gioc.

One bus. No transfers. It stops right in front of Sen's Homestay — just step outside and wave.

~80,000₫ per ride
1 bus · no transfer
~2 hrs each way
80k₫
one-way
4
easy steps
17:00
last bus back
The bus you'll take

Route 03 — direct line

One public bus connects Cao Bang City to Ban Gioc Waterfall, and it passes right in front of Sen's Homestay. No bus station. No transfers. Flag it down from the pavement, pay the conductor on board.

Route 03
Cao Bằng → Bản Giốc
via Quảng Uyên · Trùng Khánh · waterfall
86.8km distance
~2h journey
Route 03 map — Cao Bang to Ban Gioc
Past Sen's → Falls
5:055:356:106:45 7:258:008:359:15 9:5510:3011:0511:45 12:3013:1013:5014:30 15:1015:4516:2017:00
Ban Gioc → Sen's
5:055:356:106:45 7:258:008:359:15 9:5510:3011:0511:45 12:3013:1013:5014:30 15:1015:4516:2017:00

Buses roughly every 30–40 min. The driver does not stop automatically — you must wave.

Step by step

How to get there (it's simple)

1

Wait at the homestay gate

Step outside Sen's and stand on the pavement directly in front of the gate. The bus runs along this road on the same side — no need to cross.

Right here — in front of Sen's gate. The bus comes from this direction.
2

Wave down Route 03

When you see a bus approaching (same direction as in the video), raise your hand to flag it down. It won't stop on its own — the driver needs to see you wave.

Any bus passing Sen's heading away from Cao Bang City is going the right way. Just wave — the driver pulls over.
3

Tell the conductor: "Bản Giốc"

Once on board, tell the conductor your destination and pay on the spot — around 80,000₫. Have small notes ready. The bus drops you right at the entrance, so you don't need to watch the stops.

Thác Bản Giốc say: "Tahk Bahn Zok"
Show this to the conductor

Tôi muốn đi Thác Bản Giốc, xin cho tôi xuống ngay cổng vào khu du lịch thác. Cảm ơn!

4

You've arrived

The bus drops you right at the Ban Gioc entrance gate. Buy your admission ticket at the kiosk and enjoy the waterfall — two hours is enough for a relaxed visit.

Best light is before 10 am. Take the 7:25 or 8:00 bus past Sen's to arrive early and beat the tour groups.
Getting back

The return journey

Just as simple. From the waterfall entrance, flag down a bus going the opposite direction. Tell the conductor "Cao Bằng" and ask to get off at Sen's Homestay (or show the card below). The same Route 03 bus passes our gate on the way back.

Show this on the return bus

Tôi muốn xuống ở Sen's Homestay gần Siêu thị Ngọc Xuân, Cao Bằng. Cảm ơn bác tài!

17:00 Last bus back. Don't miss it.
Good departures from falls
13:10
13:50
14:30
15:10
15:45
16:20
17:00 — last
Pro tips
Take the 7:25 or 8:00 bus to arrive mid-morning.

Buses run roughly every 30–40 min.

Schedules can vary — confirm with us the evening before.