There are 5 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane SGN - NKG
4h 34m¥811–2,307Train 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 Wuhantrain
- Take the train from Wuhan to Nanjing Southtrain
2d 13h¥1,947–2,714Drive 3,525.4 km
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjingcar 3,525.4 km
42h 44m¥2,986–4,313Train
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha South to Nanjing Southtrain
2d 15h¥1,927–2,644Train #2
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha South to Wuhantrain
- Take the train from Wuhan to Nanjing Southtrain
2d 15h¥1,927–2,684
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing is to fly which costs ¥800 - ¥2400 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥800 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct train from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at Gulou via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Guilin, Wuhan and Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Nanjing is 2691 km. The road distance is 3525.4 km.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing without a car is to train via Guilin which takes 2 days 13h and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing, including transfers.
Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ho Chi Minh City station.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥800 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train via Guilin, which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 2 days 13h.
Nanjing is 1h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City. It is currently 12:44 AM in Ho Chi Minh City and 1:44 AM in Nanjing.
Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Nanjing, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Gulou via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Guilin, Wuhan, Nanjing South, and Nanjing South in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,300
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,300
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Shenzhen Bao'an International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,300
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,800
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport via Shenzhen Bao'an International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,300
- 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 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 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 Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Guilin to Wuhan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥370–400
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥610–660
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
Train from Wuhan to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
Train from Changsha South to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥370–410
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥610–670
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850–1,300
Train from Changsha South to Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥150–170
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥150–170
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥250–280
- Business Class Seat
- ¥360–550
Train from Wuhan to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥220–240
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥360–400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–750
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Yes, the driving distance between Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing is 3525 km. It takes approximately 42h 44m to drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Nanjing.
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