There are 4 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL)plane SGN - VCL
1h 26m$46–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Tây to Quang Ngaibus
18h 24m$15–21Train
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nangtrain
- Take the train from Da Nang to Nui Thanhtrain
20h 8m$36–71Drive 786.1 km
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Laicar 786.1 km
9h 36m$92–132
Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai is to bus which costs $15 - $22 and takes 18h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $45 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai. However, there are services departing from Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai and arriving at Quang Ngai via Bến xe Miền Tây. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at Nui Thanh via Da Nang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.
The distance between Ho Chi Minh and Chu Lai is 563 km. The road distance is 786.1 km.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai without a car is to bus which takes 18h 24m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai, including transfers.
Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai bus services, operated by Phuong Trang, depart from Bến xe Miền Tây station.
Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ho Chi Minh City station.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $22 and takes 18h 24m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 20h 8m.
What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Chu Lai, Vietnam?
Vietjet Air and Vietnam Airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chu Lai International Airport (VCL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Phuong Trang operates a bus from Bến xe Miền Tây to Quang Ngai hourly. Tickets cost $15–21 and the journey takes 16h 42m.
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chu Lai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Chu Lai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $35–50
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $30–50
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $30–50
Train from Da Nang to Nui Thanh
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $8–13
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $4–6
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $3–5
- Phone
- 1900 6067
- [email protected]
- Website
- futabus.vn
Bus from Bến xe Miền Tây to Quang Ngai
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Book at
- https://www.baolau.com/en/transportation/vietnam/buses/ft-futa-bus/
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More Questions & Answers
Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai bus services, operated by Phuong Trang, arrive at Quang Ngai station.
Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Da Nang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai is 786 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Ho Chi Minh to Chu Lai.
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