Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

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Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi Schedule

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Mui Ne Sky Travel SUV 4pax Any timeVND 33,000k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN604605:00 - 07:10VND 1,779k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 06:00 - 19:12VND 1,017k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 08:25 - 21:50VND 1,147k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN24611:00 - 13:15VND 3,014k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN21212:00 - 14:15VND 3,029k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 15:25 - 04:40VND 1,412k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN601416:05 - 18:15VND 3,873k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 19:00 - 05:55VND 1,077k
Vietnam Railways Cabin 2x 20:50 - 08:30VND 2,853k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN721822:30 - 00:50VND 1,897k

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport$27
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure11:50 PM
Departures per day18
Distance1896 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBamboo Airways, Hoang Long, Mui Ne Sky Travel, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railways, Vietravel Airlines, Violette Express Train

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi Destination Reviews

RM
If I have a negative point, it's the air conditioning, which made me sick. Otherwise everything was fine.
This review was autotranslated
Train #TN6 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 25, 2024
LT
Good trip but it was much too cold in the cabin, and it was impossible to lower it.
Train #SE4 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 18, 2023
IE
We were waiting in a transit bus for 30 minutes without the Vietjet staff telling us why. Very strange. The flight was also around 40 min late.
flight Economy, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), May 7, 2023
PK
Interesting train ride….. we purchased 3 of the 1st class bunks and the forth bunk had a woman with her child and a huge box in the middle of the floor inside the room for 32 hours. We had no were to go but stand outside the room door in a narrow hallway for stretch our legs. We didn’t know that some trains have a small dining car that you can enjoy a little snack and stretch your legs, other wise your cooped up in the small 4 bed bunk room.
Train #SE2 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 18, 2023
AJ
Train was very noisy. Was supposed to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi but got off at Danang and flew the rest of the journey due to train being very noisy and difficult to sleep.
Train #SE2 Cabin 2x, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Oct 3, 2022
ER
Boarded the plane and the A/C was not turned on until after we were in the air which made it unbearable for a long time as we boarded early but departed later due to waiting for passengers.
flight Economy, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), Sep 21, 2022
KB
Efficient, clean, easy and affordable. Great way to get from HCMC to Hanoi if you have the time. We took a 4 berth cabin with 2 adults and 2 children aged 3 and 5. Hot food served at every meal and toilets were usable.
Train #SE6 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 19, 2020
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How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 140.93 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 39.97.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 13h 55m to reach Hanoi.

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

Travelling between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi can be as cheap as USD 39.97 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 140.93 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi ?

  • 18 from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi starting from 06:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 20:35 Ho Chi Minh City

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

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 Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 59.58.

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 Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

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

Bus

Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

Hoang Long (Hoàng Long)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi

Mui Ne Sky Travel (Cong ty TNHH Mui Ne Sky Travels)

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 Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

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

  • 57% decided to fly
  • 43% took a train