How to travel from Tam Cốc to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The distance between Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City is around 1,107km (688 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tam Cốc to Ho Chi Minh City by taxi, plane, bus, 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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Tho Xuan (THD) then fly from Tho Xuan (THD) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,204,980($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫959,155($41)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,473,820($63)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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Drive

Drive to Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Duration21h 5m
  • Distance1,425km (886 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City

There are several options for getting from Tam Cốc to Ho Chi Minh City by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫959,155 ($41) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫3,204,980 ($135).

The distance between Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City is around 1,107km (688 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,053km (655 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tam Cốc to Ho Chi Minh City is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₫3,204,980 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫959,155 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tam Cốc to Ho Chi Minh City. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ninh Binh. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1 day 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tam Cốc to Ho Chi Minh City. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ninh Binh and Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tam Cốc to Ho Chi Minh City. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tho Xuan (THD) then fly from Tho Xuan (THD) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Tam Cốc and Ho Chi Minh City. The distance is around 1,425km (886 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tam Cốc to Ho Chi Minh City is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₫3,204,980 ($135).

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Transport options from Tam Cốc to Ho Chi Minh City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
₫3,204,980($135)
every 30 mins1,116km (693 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 45m
₫2,058,670($88)
every 4 hours1,291km (802 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
₫1,684,370($72)
4 times a day1,107km (688 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
₫959,155($41)
4 times a day1,623km (1,009 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
₫1,473,820($63)
twice daily1,665km (1,035 miles)
Drive
21h 5m
₫2,526,550($110)
on demand1,425km (886 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