How To Reach Vietnam by Flights, Train, Air

Travel Options

By Air

In Vietnam, there are three important international airports; Ho Chi Minh and the Hanoi-DaNang. Many airlines like the Silk Air, Jet Airways, Air India, Emirates and Qatar Airways have direct flights to Vietnam from India. The Danang International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, and the Noi Bai International Airport have visa on arrival services for the Indian passengers. There are direct flights to Vietnam from Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Goa, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Aurangabad, Ahmedabad and many other important cities. Traveling by air is the best way to reach Vietnam from India. Frequent flight names: Air India, VietJet Air, Malindo Airways, Jet Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines. Biggest Airport: Tan Son Nhat International Airport and the Noi Bai International Airport.

By Sea

Vietnam can be reached by sea only through the Mekong Delta via Cambodia. They have a ferry or a cruise service to choose from depending on your choice of luxury. Duration of Travel: It will take you about 7-8 hours to travel by sea. Approximate cost per person: It will cost you INR 3000-4000 approximately if you take a ferry or INR 6000-7000 if you opt for a cruise. Biggest hubs: Cambodia via the Mekong Delta.

By Rail

There is only one way to reach Vietnam by rail that is from Beijing and Nanning in China. The Nanning Express has a stop at the capital city of Hanoi at the Gia Lam Station. The train's speed is very slow, and thus it is delightful to travel by train. You can reach China and then take a train if you wish to experience the scenic landscape views. Duration of travel: It will take about 8-9 hours to reach Vietnam approximately. Approximate cost per person: It will cost you INR 2000-3000 approximately.

By Road

Vietnam is accessible by road only from Laos and Cambodia. There are six crossing at the borders from the Lao Bao Dansavanh, Nam Can Nong Haet, Na Meo Nam Xoi, Cau Treo Nam Phao, Cha Lo Na Phao, Bo y Attapeu. Reaching Vietnam is easy to reach Cambodia from Cambodia than from Laos. Duration of Travel: It will take more than 12 hours to reach Vietnam depending on the travel time. Approximate cost per person: It will cost you INR 1200-2000 approximately if you take a bus. How to travel by road: Reach Laos or Cambodia and take a bus to Vietnam from there, if you wish to enjoy the scenic landscapes.

Transportation in vietnam

Commuting within Vietnam

Getting around in the local transport of Vietnam is cheaper and better when compared to other countries. If you wish to move from one state to another, you can take the internal flights in Vietnam. However, for traveling within Vietnam, you can take a Taxi which operates at meagre prices. Alternatively, you can also take the local buses to reach the vital tourist locations quickly and at lower rates, since it is the public transport system. On the other hand, you can take trains to move between cities instead of flights for a more economical ride. If you wish to experience something different, you can also choose dragon boats or cruises to reach from one part of Vietnam to the other, which will give you an unforgettable experience. Traveling by boats in Vietnam should be on your bucket list.

How to Reach Vietnam