How to travel from Vũng Tàu to Côn Đảo, Vietnam

The distance between Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Vũng Tàu to Côn Đảo by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Côn ĐảoVũng Tàu if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Con Dao.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫935,760($40)
Operated by

Phu Quoc Express Boat

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Conson (VCS).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,573,340($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo

There are several options for getting from Vũng Tàu to Côn Đảo by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around ₫935,760 ($40) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Vũng Tàu to Côn Đảo is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₫935,760 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo is to take a ferry which will typically cost around ₫935,760 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Con Dao. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Con Dao. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo. The ferry typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

Phu Quoc Express Boat and Con Dao Express run the ferry services between Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vũng Tàu to Côn Đảo. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Conson (VCS). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Côn Đảo is Co Ong Airport (VCS) (VCS) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Côn Đảo. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Vũng Tàu to Côn Đảo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Con Dao. instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vũng Tàu to Côn Đảo is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₫935,760 ($40).

How do I get from Vũng Tàu to Côn Đảo

Compare travel optionsbetween Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo

Transport options from Vũng Tàu to Côn Đảo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
3h 25m
₫935,760($40)
once daily212km (132 miles)
Bus and Plane
3h 30m
₫2,573,340($110)
hourly359km (223 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Vũng Tàu and Côn Đảo

Ferry operators

Bus companies

Airlines

Airports near Côn Đảo

The following major airports near Côn Đảo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

VCS
Co Ong Airport (VCS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Côn Đảo
VCA
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
International Airport
Distance
176km (109 miles) from Côn Đảo
SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Côn Đảo