Transportation in Vietnam is various and developed. From air, and road to water, transportation in the country can meet the demand of tourists’ travel. It is quite easy for both local people and foreign tourists to travel from one place to others in Vietnam.

Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops rapidly with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to the other destinations in Vietnam. Travel in Vietnam is much easier than in the past.

Let’s take a look with us to find all the necessary information about the transportation in Vietnam before starting your trip.

By Air

Although Vietnam as a destination may not be as popular as some other Asian destinations such as Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore, many countries do offer direct daily flights to the 3 main international airports, which are located in Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City.

 Below are 3 main airlines in Vietnam for both domestic and international flights:

Vietnamese airlines – Vietnam Airlines / VietJetAir / Jetstar Pacific

By Car or Motorcycle   

Motobikes – most popular mean of transport in Vietnam

For the most part, getting around Vietnam by car is generally a safe option if you’re hiring a driver. Traffic here is notoriously dangerous and congested almost all day long, with cars and motorcycles constantly overtaking each other even on the narrowest of roads.

Travelling by motorcycle, motorbike taxis (xe om), or renting your own is another way of travelling around Vietnam at your own pace. However, we only recommend this option for those with experience driving in Southeast Asia - hire a guide to make your adventures a little safer.

By train

Saigon railway station

Rail transport in Vietnam is also favored by a large number of tourists in Vietnam. Vietnam railway system now has the total length of about 2.600km. These routes connect almost cities and provinces in the country.

With the trip by train, we make sure that you will have chance to explore Traveling by train will take you to many cultural, societal and tourism destinations from north to south, which might be an ideal option for you to travel with inexpensive travel expense.

By bus

For short routes to get in cities, or get around a particular area, public transport in Vietnam is a great choice. This service is cheap, but comfortable and convenient for all tourists when visiting Vietnam.

By ferry/Boat

Ferries and boats are another widespread way of transport in Vietnam, especially for transfers to some of island areas in Vietnam like Halong Bay, or Mekong river.