Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi by train, bus, van, flight, taxi from VND 463k

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi Destination Reviews

Karen B

Everything went really smoothly.

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, flight Economy, Vietnam Airlines, Jun 13, 2025

Anthony E

The flight was delayed so I missed my transfer bus at the airport a day had to book a later transportation.

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, flight Economy, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), Feb 23, 2025

Remy M

If I have a negative point, it's the air conditioning, which made me sick. Otherwise everything was fine.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, Train #TN6 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 25, 2024

Laura T

Good trip but it was much too cold in the cabin, and it was impossible to lower it.

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, Train #SE4 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Dec 18, 2023

Isabella E

We were waiting in a transit bus for 30 minutes without the Vietjet staff telling us why. Very strange. The flight was also around 40 min late.

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, flight Economy, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), May 7, 2023

Peter K

Interesting train ride….. we purchased 3 of the 1st class bunks and the forth bunk had a woman with her child and a huge box in the middle of the floor inside the room for 32 hours. We had no were to go but stand outside the room door in a narrow hallway for stretch our legs. We didn’t know that some trains have a small dining car that you can enjoy a little snack and stretch your legs, other wise your cooped up in the small 4 bed bunk room.

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, Train #SE2 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 18, 2023

Alexander J

Train was very noisy. Was supposed to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi but got off at Danang and flew the rest of the journey due to train being very noisy and difficult to sleep.

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, Train #SE2 Cabin 2x, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Oct 3, 2022

Elizabeth R

Boarded the plane and the A/C was not turned on until after we were in the air which made it unbearable for a long time as we boarded early but departed later due to waiting for passengers.

Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, flight Economy, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), Sep 21, 2022

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Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	00:00	02:10	€72.54	3.9
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	00:20	02:20	€67.56	3.9
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	00:40	02:40	€87.03	3.9
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	01:00	02:55	€125.89	3.9
Flight	Bamboo Airways	Economy	01:25	09:45	€185.98
Flight	EVA Air	Economy	01:50	11:05	€224.17
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	02:20	04:30	€86.02	3.9
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	03:35	19:25	€299.12
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	04:05	19:25	€313.40
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	04:30	08:10	€141.53
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	04:55	07:05	€203.00	4.5
Flight	Bamboo Airways	Economy	05:15	07:25	€105.00
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	05:40	11:40	€199.09
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	06:00	08:10	€66.06	4.0
Flight	FlexFlight	Economy	06:20	22:05	€123.42
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	06:40	08:50	€96.54	3.9
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	07:00	09:10	€103.03	3.9
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	07:20	09:30	€73.10	3.9
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	07:40	11:55	€273.59
Flight	VietJet Air	Economy	08:00	10:10	€78.77	4.0

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport	€16
Fastest Transport	2h 5m
Earliest Departure	4:55 AM
Latest Departure	11:35 PM
Departures per day	8
Distance	1750 kilometers
Transport Companies	Bamboo Airways, Bamboo Airways, Bamboo Airways, Halong Travel Limousine, Mui Ne Go Travel, Mui Ne Sky Travel, Tan Aba, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railway, Vietravel Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, Vietravel Airlines

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How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

When you want to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 1,194.81. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as EUR 15.36.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi?

The cost of the trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Halong Travel Limousine: travelling by van expect to pay as low as EUR 15.36 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 1,194.81.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi:

Van price : EUR 15.36;
Bus tickets - EUR 51.08 to EUR 51.08;
Plane tickets - EUR 61.20 to EUR 272.70;
Train tickets - EUR 71.59 to EUR 130.68;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 1,174.89 to EUR 1,194.81.

How many trips per day are there between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Vans from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 10:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:30. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is EUR 61.20.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Bamboo Airways, Bamboo Airways, Bamboo Airways, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, Vietravel Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 1,174.89.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

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