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How to get fromHanoi to Ho Chi Minhby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane HAN - SGN
    3h 25m
    $45–90

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus bus
    36h 27m
    $31–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    34h 20m
    $50–95

  4. Drive 1,462.8 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minhcar car 1,462.8 km
    21h 15m
    $170–246

  5. Bus to Cat Bi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane HPH - SGN
    4h 42m
    $56–136

  6. Train to Tho Xuan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ha Noi to Thanh Hoatrain train
    2. Fly from Tho Xuan Airport (THD) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane THD - SGN
    6h 50m
    $67–117

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration34h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,186.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

Vietravel Airlines, Vietjet Air, and three other airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, Vietnam Railways operates a train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 34h 20m.

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