Vietnam Transport Routes
How to get between Vietnam's top destinations — flights, trains, buses, limousine vans, and private cars, with indicative times and costs for each route.
Getting between Vietnam’s cities is straightforward once you know your options. Long hops are quickest by domestic flight, while shorter regional legs are often best done by train, limousine van, or private car. The route guides below break down each popular journey by mode, with indicative durations and costs to help you choose.
For the bigger picture on apps, tickets, and on-the-ground transport, see our getting around Vietnam guide.
Da Nang to Hoi An
Hoi An lies just 30 km south of Da Nang, making this one of the easiest transfers in Vietnam. With no flight or train needed, it is a simple …
Da Nang to Hue
Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial capital, sits about 100 km north of Da Nang. This is one of the country’s most rewarding short …
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay lies roughly 165 km east of Hanoi, and thanks to the expressway the journey is now far quicker than it once was. There is no …
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City sit roughly 1,150 km apart at opposite ends of Vietnam. For all but the most romantic travellers, flying is the …
Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” Ninh Binh lies about 95 km south of Hanoi and makes one of the country’s easiest day …
Hanoi to Sapa
Sapa sits high in Vietnam’s northwest, roughly 315 km from Hanoi. There are two classic ways to make the trip: the romantic overnight …
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
Da Nang sits about 600 km north of Ho Chi Minh City, on the central coast. The distance makes flying the obvious choice for most travellers, …
Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the southwest coast. With no road or rail link, you reach it …