Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh Schedule

Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN721500:45 - 03:00VND 3,674k
Vietravel Airlines Economy #VU79303:05 - 05:20VND 3,748k
VietJet Air Economy #VJ19705:00 - 07:10VND 2,250k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 06:10 - 18:10VND 1,751k
VietJet Air Economy #VJ12508:05 - 10:15VND 1,739k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN24710:00 - 12:15VND 2,105k
VietJet Air Economy #VJ13312:30 - 14:40VND 1,559k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 15:30 - 04:25VND 1,710k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN601516:25 - 18:40VND 3,108k
VietJet Air Economy #VJ15118:20 - 20:30VND 1,643k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN602121:25 - 23:30VND 1,924k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 22:00 - 06:30VND 1,412k

Transportation from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

Cheapest Transport$33
Fastest Transport1h 55m
Earliest Departure5:00 午前
Latest Departure11:40 午後
Departures per day73
Distance1900 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBamboo Airways, Hahn Air Systems, Hoang Long, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railways, Vietravel Airlines, Violette Express Train

How to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

Travelling between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 141.06 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 40.00.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 38 hours to travel between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 55m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 14h to reach Ho Chi Minh.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh?

Travelling between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh can be as cheap as USD 40.00 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 141.06 if you buy a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh ?

  • 55 from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh starting from 05:00 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport until 23:40 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
  • 18 from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh starting from 06:10 Hanoi until 21:20 Hanoi

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 67.59.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh

Bamboo Airways, Hahn Air Systems, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์), Vietravel Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh

Hoang Long (Hoàng Long)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 61% decided to fly
  • 39% took a train