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How to get fromXiamen to Ho Chi Minh Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane XMN - SGN
    3h 15m
    $125–366

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xiamen to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen East to Nanningtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    2d 23h
    $120–379

  3. Train, bus via Nanning

    1. Take the train from Xiamen to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Nanningtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ninh Binhbus bus
    5. Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    2d 3h
    $140–261

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Xiamen to Kunming South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2d 9h
    $295–404

  5. Drive 2,946.9 km

    1. Drive from Xiamen to Ho Chi Minh Citycar car 2,946.9 km
    37h 31m
    $372–537

  6. Train via Guangzhou South station

    1. Take the train from Xiamen to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Nanningtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    2d 11h
    $139–417

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Xiamen Hubin to Hong Kongbus bus
    2. Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Kunming South Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2d 14h
    $283–391

Xiamen to Ho Chi Minh City by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,958.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Cathay Pacific fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xiamen to Ho Chi Minh City via Shenzhen North, Guangzhou South station, Nanning, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, and Ha Noi in around 2d 11h.

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