Vietnam Transport
Vietnam's transport network is cheaper, faster, and more complete than most first-time visitors expect. Domestic flights cover the long distances, sleeper buses and trains handle the overnight legs, and motorbikes or Grab take care of everything in between. These guides cover every mode, every major operator, and the city-pair routes that actually matter.
Getting around Vietnam
Start here — how the country's transport system works end to end.
By mode
Deep dives on flights, trains, sleeper buses, taxis, and motorbike rental.
Grab and Taxis in Vietnam: The Traveller's 2026 Guide
How to use Grab, metered taxis, and xe om motorbike taxis in Vietnam in 2026 — which apps to install, which brands to trust, and how to avoid the airport taxi scam.
Motorbike Rental in Vietnam: The Honest 2026 Guide
How to rent a motorbike in Vietnam safely in 2026 — licence rules, insurance, what to pay, and which routes (Ha Giang, Hai Van Pass) are actually worth the risk.
Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi Old Quarter: Every Option 2026
How to get from Noi Bai Airport (HAN) to Hanoi Old Quarter in 2026 — Grab, metered taxi, private transfer, the Minibus 86 express, and public buses compared.
Tan Son Nhat Airport to District 1: Every Option 2026
How to get from Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) to District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026 — Grab, metered taxi, bus, and shuttle compared on price and time.
Vietnam Domestic Flights: Airlines, Routes, and Real Costs (2026)
Honest 2026 guide to domestic flights in Vietnam — Vietnam Airlines vs Vietjet, typical fares, booking tips, and which routes are genuinely worth flying.
Vietnam Limousine Vans 2026: Routes, Prices & Operators
Vietnam limousine vans in 2026: what they are, the main routes, typical prices, named operators, how to book, and how they compare to the bus, train, and a private car.
Vietnam Sleeper Buses 2026: Fares, Safety & Best Operators
Sleeper buses cost 250,000–600,000 VND ($10–25) city to city. Which operators to trust, how big the pods are, where to book and the fake-office scams to dodge.
Vietnam Trains: The Reunification Express and How to Book in 2026
How to use Vietnam's trains in 2026 — the Reunification Express, SE1 to SE8 services, soft-sleeper cabins, and which segments are actually worth riding.
Airlines & operators
Real experience of the carriers and bus companies you'll actually book.
Bamboo Airways 2026: Scheduled Flights Have Ended
Bamboo Airways stopped selling scheduled tickets on 1 August 2026 and flew its last scheduled service on 22 August. What happened, and what to book instead.
Bamboo Airways
Futa Bus (Phương Trang): The South's Biggest Sleeper Operator
Futa Bus Lines, known locally as Phương Trang, is Vietnam's biggest private sleeper-bus network. Honest 2026 guide to booking, routes, and seat reality.
Futa Bus Lines (Phương Trang)
Is Vietnam Airlines Full-Service? Bags, Meals and Fares 2026
Yes — Vietnam Airlines is full-service, not budget. Standard Economy includes 23 kg checked, a meal and seat selection; only Economy Light drops the bag. SkyTeam flag carrier.
Vietnam Airlines
The Sinh Tourist: Vietnam's Open-Tour Bus Pioneer (and Copycats)
The Sinh Tourist pioneered Vietnam's open-tour bus network. Honest 2026 guide — plus how to spot the 'fake Sinh Tourist' copycat scam that targets tourists.
The Sinh Tourist
Vietjet Air: The Low-Cost Carrier, Honestly Reviewed (2026)
Vietjet is Vietnam's biggest LCC — cheap fares, bikini calendars, and a reputation for delays. Our 2026 guide to when it's worth it and when it isn't.
Vietjet Air
Vietnam Railways: SE Trains, Private Cabins, and How to Book (2026)
Vietnam Railways runs the Reunification Express (SE1-SE8) plus private-cabin brands like Violette, Lotus, and Livitrans. Our 2026 guide to who runs what.
Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam)
Popular routes
City-pair guides — every option, price, and travel time for the journeys most travellers take.
Da Nang → Hoi An
Da Nang airport (DAD) to Hoi An in 2026 — private car, Grab, taxi, and shuttle compared on price and time, with airport pickup tips and night-arrival advice.
Da Nang → Hoi An
Da Nang to Hoi An is a 30 km taxi ride. Compare Grab, metered taxis, hotel shuttles, and private cars — with fair prices and which scams to refuse.
Da Nang → Hue
Da Nang to Hue is 100 km of Vietnam's most scenic coastline. Compare the train through the tunnel, an Easy Rider motorbike transfer, private car, and bus.
Da Nang → Nha Trang
Da Nang to Nha Trang in 2026: a 70-minute flight to Cam Ranh, the 9-10 hour Reunification Express, or a 9-11 hour sleeper bus, with fares and times.
Hanoi to Cao Bang 2026: Bus, Private Car and Times
Hanoi to Cao Bang in 2026: sleeper buses and limousine vans from My Dinh in 6-8 hours for about $13-27, private cars, the new expressway, and onward to Ban Gioc.
Hanoi → Cat Ba Island
Hanoi to Cat Ba in 2026: the bus-and-boat combo via Hai Phong at 3.5-4.5 hours and about $8-17, the Tuan Chau ferry, the train, and the Cat Hai cable car.
Hanoi → Da Nang
How to get from Hanoi to Da Nang in 2026 — a 1-hour 20-minute flight, a 16-hour overnight train, or a long sleeper bus, compared on price, time, and comfort.
Hanoi → Ha Giang
From around $11 and 5-7 hours: overnight sleeper buses, daytime limousine vans, and private cars from Hanoi to Ha Giang city, with fares, departure points, and booking tips.
Hanoi → Ha Long Bay
How to get from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay in 2026 — the 2-hour expressway shuttle, private transfers, and seaplane options compared on price, time, and comfort.
Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City
How to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in 2026 — flights, the Reunification Express train, sleeper buses, and private car compared on time, cost, and comfort.
Hanoi → Hoi An
How to get from Hanoi to Hoi An in 2026 — fly to Da Nang and transfer 30 minutes, or take the overnight train to Da Nang, compared on time, cost, and comfort.
Hanoi → Hue
How to get from Hanoi to Hue in 2026 — 1-hour 20-minute flights, the overnight Reunification Express, and sleeper buses compared on price, time, and comfort.
Hanoi → Ninh Binh
How to get from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in 2026 — train, limousine van, shuttle bus, or private car. Times, prices, pick-up points, and which option beats the rest.
Hanoi → Phu Quoc
Hanoi to Phu Quoc in 2026: about a dozen nonstop flights a day on Vietjet, Sun PhuQuoc Airways and Vietnam Airlines, 2 hours 5 minutes, fares, baggage and when to book.
Hanoi → Sapa
How to get from Hanoi to Sapa in 2026 — overnight train to Lao Cai plus a 45-minute shuttle, direct sleeper bus, or private car, compared on price, time, and comfort.
Ho Chi Minh City → Da Lat
HCMC to Da Lat is about 300 km with no train. Fly in 55 minutes from around $45, ride a $11-18 sleeper bus in 7-8 hours, or take a door-to-door limousine van.
Ho Chi Minh City → Mui Ne
About 200 km in 4 hours: a Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne sleeper bus or limousine van runs $7-15, while the direct train reaches Phan Thiet and needs a 24 km transfer.
Ho Chi Minh City → Mekong Delta
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho in 2026: about 170 km, 2.5-3 hours by car on continuous expressway, or a Futa bus from Mien Tay from about $7, with times and tips.
Ho Chi Minh City → Da Nang
HCMC to Da Nang is 950 km. Compare 1h 20m flights from $35, 17-hour sleeper trains, and overnight buses — with pick-the-winner advice for each traveller type.
Ho Chi Minh City → Nha Trang
Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang in 2026: a 65-minute flight from about $23, the 7.5-hour daytime train from about $15, sleeper buses from $10, and when each wins.
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh 2026: Bus, Boat or Flight
Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh in 2026: the 6-7 hour bus via Moc Bai-Bavet from about $12, a 55-minute flight to Techo airport, or the Mekong speedboat from Chau Doc.
Ho Chi Minh City → Phu Quoc
HCMC to Phu Quoc is a 50-minute flight from $35, or a half-day bus plus a 2.5-hour ferry. Fly — the ferry route is a false economy. Full 2026 comparison inside.
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap 2026: Bus or Flight
Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap in 2026: nonstop flights of about 1 hour 15 minutes, 11-12 hour buses over the Moc Bai-Bavet border from $26, and the visa and Angkor pass.
Hoi An → Hue
Hoi An to Hue by private car over the Hai Van Pass, with stops at Marble Mountains, Lang Co, and Elephant Springs. Plus the train option, Easy Riders, and shuttles.
Nha Trang → Da Lat
135 km and 3.5-4.5 hours up the Khanh Le Pass: limousine vans (around $8-12, door-to-door) are the popular Nha Trang to Da Lat pick, with buses, cars, and motorbikes compared.
Nha Trang → Mui Ne
Nha Trang to Mui Ne in 2026: buses and limousine vans in 4.5-5 hours from about 200,000 VND, the train to Binh Thuan station, and private cars in about 3.5 hours.
Ninh Binh → Hue
Ninh Binh to Hue in 2026: the overnight Reunification Express in about 10.5 hours, the evening sleeper bus from about $14, why flying rarely pays, and a Phong Nha stopover.
Sapa → Ha Giang
Sapa to Ha Giang in 2026: direct buses and limousine vans in about 5.5-7 hours from roughly $16-30, private cars from about $120-180, and why not to go via Hanoi.