How to Get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc?

Phu Quoc, a stunning island known for its pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant marine life, beckons travelers seeking tranquility and adventure. Discover the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration on this paradisiacal island 300 kilometers (186 miles) away from vibrant Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Let us guide you through the enchanting journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island.

1. Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc by flight

This type of transportation is the most convenient because you only need one fly route straight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc. Currently, domestic routes have direct flights to Phu Quoc from Hanoi, Hai Phong, Can Tho, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Most flights are still from Hanoi and Saigon.

Airfares also vary according to season; you can refer to the information below:

• Airfare: from 1.000.000 – 1.700.000 VND. Depends on the flight route and ticket class.
• Flight time: 1 hour
• Departure Terminal: Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City
• Arrival Terminal: Phu Quoc Airport in Phu Quoc Island
• Advantages: fast and save time for travel activities
• Disadvantages: high cost, time spent checking in, and moving between hotel and airport. In case of bad weather, the flight may be canceled or delayed.

2. Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc by road and then by sea line

Besides flight, you can move from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc by road and sea line. That means you move by bus, car, or motorbike (by road) to Rach Gia or Ha Tien and then take a high-speed boat to Phu Quoc Island.

2.1 First part: by road:
You could transfer by private car or bus from Saigon to Rach Gia or Ha Tien
- Private car from Saigon:

• Usually, tourists choose private cars to combine with some other tourist destinations such as Ben Tre, Can Tho, and Rach Gia before arriving in Phu Quoc. Or Saigon – Ha Tien – Phu Quoc
• The price for a private car is 1.800.000 VND/day (sedan or SUV car) for a program of 3 days.
• Advantages: proactive in time, private space, and the ability to stop anytime, anywhere, to enjoy sightseeing, relaxation, and photos.
• Disadvantages: high cost and may be traffic jams on holidays

- Bus from Saigon:

• If your budget is not too much, you can choose a bus from Saigon to Rach Gia or Ha Tien, then take a taxi or motorbike taxi to a high-speed boat port for transfer to Phu Quoc. You also check the bus time to make sure you do not miss the boat to Phu Quoc

Bus from Saigon to Rach Gia
The distance is 280km, and currently, there are many buses and high-quality buses on this route

• Price: 150.000 – 280.000 VND/pax. Depends on bus company and ticket class
• Travel time: 6 hours
• Departure time: Earliest at 6.30 AM and latest at 11.00 PM. Every 1 hour.
• Departure point: Mien Tay bus station or bus office in Saigon
• Drop off at Rach Gia bus station and some places in Rach Gia area.

>>> Some bus companies: Phuong Trang, Mai Linh or Tuyen Hon bus

Bus from Saigon to Ha Tien

The distance is 320km

• Price: 210.000 - 240.000 VND/pax – depends on bus company
• Travel time: 8 hours
• Departure time: earliest at 7.15 and latest at 19.15
• Departure point: Mien Tay bus station: 395 Kinh Duong Vuong str, Binh Tan Dist, HCMC
• Drop off at: Ha Tien bus station and some places in Ha Tien area.

>>> Some bus companies: Phuong Trang, Tuan Nga, Kumho Samco

2.2 The second part: From Rach Gia or Ha Tien to Phu Quoc by high-speed boat:
From the bus station, you can take a taxi or motorbike taxi or even walk (the distance is about 1.5km) to the port for a high-speed boat to Phu Quoc island. Currently, 2 boat companies operate this route: Superdong and Phu Quoc Express.

Booking ticket in Rach Gia

Superdong 
Address: No. 01 Lot 4, 3/2 Street, Vinh Thanh Van Ward, City. Rach Gia, Kien Giang Province.
Tel: (0297) 3877 742
Web: https://online.superdong.com.vn/
Price: 330.000 VND
Departure time: 7.10  AM – 10.30 AM – 1.10 PM
Travel time: 2.5 hours
Departure port: Rach Gia – Nguyen Cong Tru str, Vinh Thanh, Rach Gia city
Arrival port: Bai Vong port, Ham Ninh commune, Phu Quoc.

Booking ticket in Ha Tien

Superdong

Add: No. 11 Tran Hau Street, Binh San Ward, Ha Tien City, Kien Giang Province.
Tel : (0297) 3955 933
Web: https://online.superdong.com.vn/
Price: 225.000 VND
Departure time: 6:10 AM - 8:20 AM - 9:50 AM - 1:00 PM
Travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Departure at: Ha Tien port – Kim Du str, Ha Tien city
Arrival port: Bai Vong port, Ham Ninh commune, Phu Quoc.

>>> Reference to book Vietnam private car

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