Flights
Flying is
the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as
USD 52.03.
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 City
Air France, All Nippon Airways, APG Distribution System, Bamboo Airways, Bamboo Airways, Bamboo Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, China Airlines, FlexFlight, Garuda Indonesia, Japan Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, VietJet Air, VietJet Air, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, Vietravel Airlines
Bus
Travelling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City 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 City
A Ba, Dinh Nhan, Hien Phuoc, HK Buslines, Hoang Long A Bom (Hoàng Long A Bờm), Hoang Long Co 2, Hoang Long Do, Hoang Long Ha Noi, Hoang Long Hai Van , Hoang Long Limousine (Hoàng Long Limousine), Hoang Long My Hanh, Hoang Long Quang Ninh, Hoang Long TN, Luxury Van Limousine, Tan Aba, Xe Ty Le
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.
Van
Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, too.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Companies operating vans between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Halong Travel Limousine
