How to Get to Ho Chi Minh City

Plane

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is Vietnam’s largest, and it is about four miles from District 1. Taxi is your best option to get into the city, with a main taxi queue just outside the terminal. A trip to District 1 should cost about ₫150,000 to ₫170,000.

Train

The Saigon Railway Station in District 3 is Vietnam’s largest and a major railway hub. There are multiple trains daily that make the trip from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and back via Vietnam Railways. It’s about a 34-hour night trip that meanders along the coast for leisurely sightseeing.

Car

Foreigners are permitted to drive in Vietnam with a valid International Driver’s License and local insurance. Highway 1 runs between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City but be advised that many people find driving in Vietnam chaotic and there are many accidents along the route.

Bus

Bus is a cheap option for travel between major centers in Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, which has two main intercity bus terminals: Mien Dong and Mien Tay. There are many private companies offering varying types of service, from luxury air-conditioned models to budget-priced options. Hoang Long is one of the largest.