Saigon to Hanoi

Saigon to Hanoi

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Saigon to Hanoi Schedule

Saigon to Hanoi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Hahn Air Systems Economy #H1417900:10 - 02:20VND 2,536k
IndiGo Economy 02:40 - 02:10VND 12,078k
Hahn Air Systems Economy #H1405704:30 - 06:40VND 2,536k
Bamboo Airways Economy #QH20407:40 - 09:50VND 1,863k
Vietnam Railways Cabin 2x 09:20 - 19:12VND 2,891k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN24611:00 - 13:15VND 2,845k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN724612:05 - 14:10VND 2,290k
VietJet Air Economy #VJ13814:40 - 16:55VND 1,010k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN25417:00 - 19:10VND 2,845k
VietJet Air Economy #VJ15018:00 - 20:10VND 985k
VietJet Air Economy #VJ15820:10 - 22:20VND 1,252k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN725022:15 - 00:25VND 2,716k

Transportation from Saigon to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Saigon to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport$41
Fastest Transport1h 50m
Earliest Departure2:40 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day69
Distance1896 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBamboo Airways, Hahn Air Systems, IndiGo, Mui Ne Sky Travel, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railways, Vietravel Airlines, Violette Express Train

How to get from Saigon to Hanoi

Travelling between Saigon and Hanoi is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,298.96 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 40.03.

How long does it take to get from Saigon to Hanoi?

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Saigon and Hanoi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 50m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 13h 55m to reach Hanoi.

How much does it cost to get from Saigon to Hanoi?

Travelling between Saigon and Hanoi can be as cheap as USD 40.03 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 1,298.96 if you buy a Mui Ne Sky Travel (Cong ty TNHH Mui Ne Sky Travels) taxi 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 Saigon and Hanoi ?

  • 50 from Saigon to Hanoi starting from 02:40 Ho Chi Minh Airport until 23:55 Ho Chi Minh Airport
  • 18 from Saigon to Hanoi starting from 06:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 20:35 Ho Chi Minh City
  • 1 from Saigon to Hanoi starting from 00:00 Ho Chi Minh City Center until 00:00 Ho Chi Minh City Center

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Saigon 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 Saigon to Hanoi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 62.65.

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 Saigon and Hanoi

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

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 Saigon 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 Saigon 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