Getting Around Guides
51 guides
Trains, flights, buses, ferries and Grab across Vietnam: routes, journey times, fares and where to book each leg.
Facts sit next to their sources. Opening hours, ticket prices, train and ferry timetables and fares in Vietnamese dong change, so each guide says where to confirm them before you go.
Da Nang
- How to Get to Da Nang: Flights, Trains, Buses and Transfers
Fly, take the train or go overland to Da Nang. Compare routes from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hue, plus airport and Hoi An transfers.
- Da Nang Airport (DAD): Getting to the City & Hoi An
Landing at Da Nang Airport? See how far it is, how to reach the city and Hoi An, terminal tips, and which transfer fits your trip.
- Da Nang to Hoi An: Fastest Ways, Costs and Times
Da Nang to Hoi An is about 30 km and under an hour by car. Compare taxi, bus, shuttle and motorbike by cost, time and luggage.
- Da Nang to Hue: Train, Car & Bus Compared
Compare the train, private car and bus from Da Nang to Hue: time ranges, costs, Hai Van Pass stops and which option suits your trip.
- Hanoi to Da Nang: Flight, Train, Bus Compared
Compare every way from Hanoi to Da Nang by time, cost and comfort, with station and airport logistics and a clear pick for each type of traveler.
- Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang: Flight, Train & Bus Compared
Fly, train, sleeper bus or drive? Compare Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang by door-to-door time, cost trade-offs and arrival logistics.
Ha Long Bay
- How To Get To Ha Long Bay: Routes, Times & Costs
Hanoi is the usual starting point. Compare cruise transfer, private car, Grab, bus and seaplane by time, cost and convenience, plus options from other cities.
- Ha Long Bay Seaplane: Flight Types, Price Factors and Tips
Compare Ha Long Bay seaplane flights: sightseeing loop, Hanoi transfer or charter. See what to check on price, luggage, weather and getting there.
- Ha Long to Cat Ba: Ferry, Bus & Car Options (2026)
Get from Ha Long to Cat Ba Island: ferry from Tuan Chau, bus combos, private car, timings, costs, and tips for avoiding missed connections.
- Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by Bus: Times, Prices, Stops
How to get from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by bus: stations and pick-ups, standard vs limousine, price ranges, travel time and booking tips.
- Noi Bai Airport to Ha Long Bay: Transfer Options, Time and Cost
How to get from Noi Bai Airport to Ha Long Bay: private car, shuttle, bus and taxi compared by time, cost and luggage, plus late-arrival tips.
Hanoi
- Getting Around Hanoi: Best Transport by Trip Type
Plan getting around Hanoi: when to walk, ride-hail, take the metro or train, what to skip, and how to avoid common transport mistakes.
- Grab in Hanoi: How It Works, Bike vs Car, Airport Tips
How to use Grab in Hanoi: set up, pay with a foreign card, choose bike or car, get from Noi Bai airport, and avoid common pitfalls.
- Hanoi Metro Guide: Lines, Fares & Is It Worth Riding?
Both Hanoi metro lines explained for visitors: where they go, how to pay, and when Grab or the bus is the better choice.
- Hanoi Train Station (Ga Ha Noi): Gates, Transfers, Tips
Hanoi train station guide: which gate to use, how to reach Ga Ha Noi from Noi Bai Airport and the Old Quarter, and a station-day checklist.
- Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi Old Quarter: Bus, Grab, Taxi and Transfer Compared
How to get from Noi Bai Airport to the Old Quarter: bus, taxi, Grab and hotel transfer compared by cost, time, luggage and late-night arrival.
Ho Chi Minh City
- Getting Around Ho Chi Minh City: Grab, Metro, Taxi and More
Compare Grab, the new metro, taxis, walking and motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City, with trade-offs, rain tips and scam checks for first-time visitors.
- Grab in Ho Chi Minh City: How to Use It and Costs
How to use Grab in Ho Chi Minh City: GrabBike vs car, setup, pickup tips, typical costs, and when to choose metro, waterbus or a taxi instead.
- Ho Chi Minh City Metro Guide: Line 1 Stations & Tickets
Everything visitors need for the Ho Chi Minh City metro: Line 1 stations, how to buy tickets, what it reaches, and when Grab is better.
- Saigon Waterbus Guide: Route, Tickets, Hours & Tips
Plan the Saigon waterbus: where to board, ticket basics, operating hours, best time to ride and how it compares with Grab, metro and river cruises.
- Tan Son Nhat Airport to District 1: Grab, Taxi, Bus Compared
How to get from Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) to District 1: Grab, taxi, bus 109/152 and hotel transfer compared by cost, time and luggage, with scam tips.
Hoi An
- How to Get to Hoi An: Best Routes from Da Nang, Hue and Beyond
Hoi An has no airport or train station. Compare the best ways to reach it from Da Nang, Hue and beyond, with time, cost and luggage trade-offs.
- Da Nang Airport to Hoi An: 6 Ways, Prices & Travel Time
How to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An: private transfer, Grab, taxi, shuttle and bus compared by cost, time and luggage. Prices checked November 2026.
- Getting Around Hoi An: Walk, Bike, Taxi or Scooter?
How to get around Hoi An: when to walk, bike, take a taxi or ride a scooter, with Old Town access, crowds, season and neighbourhood tips.
- Hoi An Bicycle Rental: Where to Rent, Costs to Check & Best Rides
Renting a bicycle in Hoi An: what to check, how it compares with scooters, easy rides to the beach and countryside, and safety tips before you pedal.
- Hue to Hoi An: Best Ways to Travel, Time and Cost Compared
Plan the trip from Hue to Hoi An: no direct train, so compare private car, train via Da Nang, and bus, with door-to-door timing and the Hai Van Pass option.
Hue
- How to Get to Hue: Flights, Trains, Buses & Transfers
How to get to Hue from Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and HCMC. Compare time, cost and comfort by plane, train, bus and car, with arrival tips.
- Hanoi to Hue Train: Times, Sleeper Classes & How to Book
Hanoi to Hue by train: which departure to pick, sleeper vs seat, how to book, and what to expect on arrival. Check current times before you travel.
- Hanoi to Hue: Train, Flight or Bus? How to Choose (2026)
Choosing how to get from Hanoi to Hue? Compare the flight, overnight train, sleeper bus and motorbike by real door-to-door time, cost and comfort.
- Hue Airport (HUI) Guide: Getting to the City, Transfers & Tips
Hue's Phu Bai Airport (HUI) is about 15 km from the centre. Compare shuttle, taxi and private transfers, and see when Da Nang is the smarter entry point.
- Hue to Phong Nha: Car, Bus, Train and Transfer Options Compared
How to get from Hue to Phong Nha: private car, shared van, bus and train via Dong Hoi, compared by time, cost and comfort, with tips on who should pick which.
Nha Trang
- How to Get to Nha Trang: Plane, Train, Bus Compared
Compare flights to Cam Ranh, trains, buses and driving to Nha Trang, with door-to-door times, transfers and tips for each starting city.
- Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) to Nha Trang: Terminals & Transfers
Landing at Cam Ranh Airport (CXR)? See which terminal you'll use, how to reach Nha Trang about 30 km away, and what to plan before you go.
- Hanoi to Nha Trang: Flight, Train, Bus Compared
How to get from Hanoi to Nha Trang by plane, train or bus: real travel times, cost ranges and which option fits your trip.
- Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang: Best Way to Go
Compare flight, train, sleeper bus and private car from Saigon to Nha Trang, with times, stations, airport transfers and who each option suits.
- Nha Trang to Da Lat: Bus, Car & Transfer Compared
Compare bus, private car, shared transfer and motorbike from Nha Trang to Da Lat: travel time, cost, comfort and which option fits your trip.
Ninh Binh
- How to Get to Ninh Binh: Train, Van, Bus and Car Compared (2026)
Compare every way to reach Ninh Binh from Hanoi, Noi Bai and central Vietnam, with time, cost and the Tam Coc transfer explained. Updated 2026.
- Getting Around Ninh Binh: Bike, Grab, Motorbike & Tours
How to get around Ninh Binh: compare bikes, Grab, motorbikes and tours by cost, distance and effort, with tips for Tam Coc, Trang An and Hoa Lu.
- Hanoi to Ninh Binh Bus: Limousine Van vs Public Bus (2026)
Taking the bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh? Compare limousine vans and public buses, pickup points, drop-off zones, costs and booking tips before you go.
- Hanoi to Ninh Binh by Train: Times, Tickets & Tips
How to take the train from Hanoi to Ninh Binh: which station, ticket class, booking options, and how it compares with the bus or a private transfer.
- Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay: Routes, Time and Day-Trip Reality
How to get from Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay: realistic routes via Hanoi, transfer time trade-offs, and whether to do it in one day or two.
Phu Quoc
- How to Get to Phu Quoc: Flights, Ferries & Routes
Fly or take a ferry? Compare every way to reach Phu Quoc from HCMC, Cambodia and abroad, with time, cost and port-vs-airport tips.
- Getting Around Phu Quoc: Best Ways, Costs & Tips
How to get around Phu Quoc by motorbike, Grab, taxi, VinBus or private car, with how to choose by base area, budget and season.
- Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc: Flight, Ferry and Bus Compared
Compare flying, bus plus ferry, and driving from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc, with door-to-door times, cost trade-offs, and who should pick which route.
- Phu Quoc Airport (PQC): Arrival Guide and Transfers
Phu Quoc airport (PQC) guide: where it is, how to reach your hotel, which airlines fly in, and when the ferry beats the flight.
- Phu Quoc Ferry: Ha Tien & Rach Gia Routes and Tickets
Compare Phu Quoc ferry routes from Ha Tien and Rach Gia, operators, tickets, journey times, and when flying beats the boat.
Sapa
- How to Get to Sapa: Bus, Train & Car Compared
Bus, train or private car? Compare how to get to Sapa from Hanoi and beyond, with door-to-door times, arrival tips and who each option suits.
- Getting Around Sapa: Taxi, Motorbike, Walking & Costs
Getting around Sapa made simple: when to walk, taxi, hire a motorbike or bike, typical costs in VND, safety tips, and routes to Cat Cat and Fansipan.
- Hanoi to Sapa Bus: Sleeper vs Limousine, Times & Tips
Hanoi to Sapa bus guide: sleeper vs limousine van, journey time, typical fares, drop-off points and what to do when you arrive early. Checked November 2026.
- Hanoi to Sapa Train: Cabins, Times & Lao Cai Transfer
Take the night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai, then reach Sapa by road. Compare cabins, operators, transfers and the bus alternative.
- Lao Cai to Sapa: Bus, Taxi, Car & Motorbike Compared
Lao Cai to Sapa is about 35 km. Compare the local bus, shared car, taxi and motorbike by cost, time, luggage and arrival hour.