How to Get from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is located about 1000 km south of Hoi An and is known as Vietnam's major economic, political, cultural, and educational center. Additionally, Saigon is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of domestic and foreign visitors annually. If you're in Hoi An and unsure about transportation options from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City, this article will provide assistance.

1. Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City by flight

Airplanes are the fastest and most convenient means of transport. However, Hoi An does not have an airport. If you want to travel by air, you will have to transfer to Da Nang city to catch a flight to Saigon. A taxi from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport costs about 350,000 - 450,000 VND each way.

>>> You can refer to the article moving fromDa Nang to Saigon by flight

2. Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City by train

There is no railway station in Hoi An, so to travel from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh by train, you must move to Da Nang railway station for a train to Saigon. A taxi from Hoi An to Da Nang City costs about 350.000 – 450.000 VND.

>>> You can refer to the article From Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh by train

3. Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City by bus

Bus is a popular choice for local people due to its low cost. There is a Hanh Café bus from Hoi An to Saigon.

• Departure point: 12 Nguyen Tat Thanh Str, Hoi An
• Arrival Location: 273 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, HCMC
• Departure time: At 6.00 PM Everyday
• Travel time: 12 hours
• Price: 400.000 VND
• Advantages: low cost, save 1 night at the hotel as it is the night bus
• Disadvantages: Not proactive, but easy to be fully booked.
• Website: hanhcafe.vn

4. Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike

If you are interested in adventure and discovery, a motorbike is a great vehicle for traveling from Hoi An to Saigon.

• Travel time: 19 – 21 hours
• Motorbike rental price: 150.000 – 300.000 VND depending on the type of motorbike. Not including gasoline.
• It will be tiring as it's a long distance. For amateurs, it will be dangerous

Reference for motorbike rental shop:
Flamingo Travel
Add: 211 Cua Dai, Cam Chau,  Hoi An, Quang Nam
Tel: 096 433 50 86
Email: hoian@flamingotravel.vn
Web: flamingotravel.com.vn

5. Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh by private car

Besides the mentioned vehicles above, a private car is also a vehicle you can choose for your journey from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City. It is good for a family or group of friends who would like to discover Vietnam from Hoi An to Saigon. It would be better to divide the journey into 2-3 days.

• Travel time: 17 – 19 hours
• Price: Around 10.000.000 VND (sedan or SUV)
• Advantages: private space, flexibility to stop and enjoy the landscapes on the way, and a friendly and enthusiastic driver.
• Disadvantages: Long travel time, maybe tired, and higher cost than other transportation.

>>> Reference for the price of  Vietnam private car

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