How to travel from Ha Giang to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The distance between Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City is around 1,474km (916 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ha Giang to Ho Chi Minh City by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to My Dinh bus station then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN).

  • Duration9hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,199,035($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to My Dinh bus station then Thai Nguyen and then to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,707,760($73)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to My Dinh bus station then take the train to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,263,275($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance1,803km (1,120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City

There are several options for getting from Ha Giang to Ho Chi Minh City by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,263,275 ($54) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,199,035 ($95).

The distance between Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City is around 1,474km (916 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,353km (841 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ha Giang to Ho Chi Minh City is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx ₫2,199,035 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,263,275 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City. We recommend that you take the bus to My Dinh bus station then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). instead which will take 9hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ha Giang to Ho Chi Minh City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in My Dinh bus station, Thai Nguyen and Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.

Cau Me, Hung Thanh, Truly Ha Giang and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ha Giang to Ho Chi Minh City. We recommend that you take the bus to My Dinh bus station then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). instead which will take 9hrs.

The closest major airport to Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) (VKG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City. The distance is around 1,803km (1,120 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ha Giang to Ho Chi Minh City is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around ₫2,199,035 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ha Giang and Ho Chi Minh City

Transport options from Ha Giang to Ho Chi Minh City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
9hrs
₫2,199,035($95)
4 times a day1,474km (916 miles)
Bus to My Dinh bus station, plane13hrs
₫2,222,430($95)
4 times a day1,725km (1,072 miles)
Bus to Cat Ba, Fly13h 35m
₫2,222,430($95)
once daily1,597km (992 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane12h 10m
₫2,713,705($115)
4 times a day1,524km (947 miles)
Bus
1 day 23h
₫1,707,760($73)
once daily2,180km (1,354 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 13h
₫1,263,275($54)
4 times a day2,022km (1,256 miles)
Drive
1 day 2h
₫3,813,220($165)
on demand1,803km (1,120 miles)

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Airports near Ho Chi Minh City

The following major airports near Ho Chi Minh City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City
VCA
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City
VKG
Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City