There are 6 ways to get from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane CKG - SGN
6h 20m$131–241Train, bus
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Nanning Easttrain
- Take the bus from Nanning Langdong to Ninh Binhbus
- Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
2d 3h$131–246Train, taxi, bus
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Nanning Northtrain
- Take the taxi from Nanning North to Nanning Zootaxi
- Take the bus from Nanning Langdong to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus
2d 7h$133–165Drive 2,638.4 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh Citycar 2,638.4 km
34h 22m$333–481Train
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Nanning Easttrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
2d 11h$131–400Train via Guilin
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Guilintrain
- Take the train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
2d 16h$237–387
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City is to train and taxi and bus which costs $130 - $170 and takes 2 days 7h.
The fastest way to get from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $130 - $250.
No, there is no direct train from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City. However, there are services departing from Chongqing West and arriving at Ho Chi Minh City via Nanning East, Nanning, Hanoi Gia Lam Station and Ha Noi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Chongqing and Ho Chi Minh City is 2126 km. The road distance is 2638.4 km.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City, including transfers.
Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chongqing West station.
The best way to get from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $400 and takes 2 days 11h.
Ho Chi Minh City is 1h behind Chongqing. It is currently 4:15 PM in Chongqing and 3:15 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Nanning East station.
What companies run services between Chongqing, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?
Air China, Hainan, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caiyuanba Train Station to Ho Chi Minh City via Chongqing West, Chongqing West, Nanning East, Nanning, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, and Ha Noi in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Train from Chongqing West to Nanning East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- $120–135
- Business Class Seat
- $170–250
Train from Chongqing West to Nanning North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- $115–130
- Business Class Seat
- $170–240
Train from Chongqing West to Nanning East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $70–80
- 1st Class Seat
- $120–135
- Business Class Seat
- $170–250
Train from Chongqing West to Guilin
- 2nd Class Seat
- $50–55
- 1st Class Seat
- $80–90
- Business Class Seat
- $120–170
Train from Chongqing West to Nanning East
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $50–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- $85–120
Train from Chongqing West to Nanning East
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $50–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- $85–120
Train from Chongqing West to Guilin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $35–50
- Adult - 1st Class
- $55–85
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $55–80
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $55–80
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $55–85
Train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $60–85
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $60–85
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $60–90
Train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $60–85
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $60–85
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $60–90
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Sleeper
- $28–40
Train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $150–190
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Bus from Nanning Langdong to Ninh Binh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanning Langdong to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $18–26
- Phone
- 024 38 333 333
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đông
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Schedules at
- mailinh.vn
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $14–17
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City is 2638 km. It takes approximately 34h 22m to drive from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City.
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