There are 6 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqing by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane SGN - CKG
4h 15m¥893–1,604Train via Kunming
cheapest- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain
2d 9h¥836–1,339Train
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning East to Chongqing Westtrain
2d 8h¥875–2,640Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Guilintrain
- Take the train from Guilin to Chongqing Westtrain
2d 15h¥1,425–2,225Drive 2,641.4 km
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqingcar 2,641.4 km
34h 20m¥2,237–3,232Train via Guilin
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Guilintrain
- Take the train from Guilin to Chongqing Westtrain
2d 11h¥1,588–2,584
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqing is to fly which costs ¥850 - ¥1600 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqing is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥850 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct train from Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqing. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at Chongqing West via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning and Nanning East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Chongqing is 2126 km. The road distance is 2641.4 km.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqing without a car is to train which takes 2 days 8h and costs ¥850 - ¥2700.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqing, including transfers.
Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqing train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ho Chi Minh City station.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqing is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥850 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥850 - ¥2700 and takes 2 days 8h.
Chongqing is 1h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City. It is currently 6:10 PM in Ho Chi Minh City and 7:10 PM in Chongqing.
Ho Chi Minh City to Chongqing train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Chongqing, China?
Air China and Thai AirAsia fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Caiyuanba Train Station via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, Nanning East, Chongqing West, and Chongqing West in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,700
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,300
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
Train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Cai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–180
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥100–140
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥70–110
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥70–100
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥190–260
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Guilin
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Guilin
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Nanning East to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥450–500
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Kunming to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥600–650
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
Train from Nanning East to Chongqing West
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥310–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥310–430
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
Train from Guilin to Chongqing West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–330
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥390–550
Train from Guilin to Chongqing West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥230–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥230–330
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥390–550
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
- Phone
- 024 38 333 333
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–260
- Schedules at
- mailinh.vn
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