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How to get fromHo Chi Minh City to Shantouby plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Shantou by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

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    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane plane SGN - SWA
    7h 11m
    ¥825–1,899

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nanning to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shantoutrain train
    2d 7h
    ¥915–2,469

  3. Drive 2,736.6 km

    1. Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Shantoucar car 2,736.6 km
    34h 41m
    ¥2,319–3,349

  4. Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane plane SGN - XMN
    2. Take the train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshantrain train
    6h 10m
    ¥855–2,335

  5. Fly to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane plane SGN - SZX
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    6h 53m
    ¥1,129–4,068

  6. Fly to Meixian Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Meixian Airport (MXZ)plane plane SGN - MXZ
    2. Take the train from Meizhou West to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    12h 4m
    ¥1,059–3,350

  7. Fly to Hong Kong International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane plane SGN - HKG
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    ¥909–1,725

Ho Chi Minh City to Shantou by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket¥915Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,771.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Shantou, China?

China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Shantou via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, and Guangzhou South station in around 2d 7h.

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