Vietnam Travel Guide: Domestic Flights, Grab, and Sleeper Trains
Transport Guide
2026-10-02
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How to get around Vietnam’s north-south stretch most affordably by plane, train, bus, or Grab.
Arrival and Getting into Town
| Airport | How to Get into Town | Time/Price |
|---|
| Hanoi Noi Bai (HAN) | Bus 86 / Taxi | 45–60 minutes, 35,000–350,000 VND |
| Danang (DAD) | Taxi / Grab | 15 minutes, around 150,000 VND |
| Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat (SGN) | Buses 109/49 / Grab | 30–45 minutes, 40,000–200,000 VND |
Domestic Transport
- Domestic Flights: VietJet, Vietnam Airlines, and Bamboo Airways connect major cities across the north and south, with one-way fares from $28–$85.
- Sleeper Trains: Hanoi to Danang takes about 16 hours, with soft and hard sleeper options—good for slow travel.
- Sleeper Buses: Routes like Hanoi to Sa Pa and Danang to Hoi An are affordable.
- Grab: The most recommended option for city and intercity rides, with transparent pricing.
- Motorbikes: Available for rent in places like Hoi An and Da Lat, at around 100,000–150,000 VND per day; helmets are required.
Tips
- Vietnam spans a long distance from north to south; flying is generally faster, with trains as a secondary option.
- Many taxis in Vietnam don’t use meters; always use Grab or agree on a fare beforehand.
- Day trips from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho or Ben Tre cost around 200,000–400,000 VND.
- Vietnam uses 220V power, with mostly two-pin round sockets; bring an adapter.