How to get from Ha Giang to Ho Chi Minh City

By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 28 September 2026

Distance: 1,349 kmstraight line
Fastest: 11h - 13hby flight
Cheapest: 30 - 45 USDby bus
Ways to go: 4flight, bus, train

All four, side by side

OptionTimePriceDeparts

Bus + Flight (One‑Stop)Time13h - 15hPrice72 - 145 USDDepartsFew dailyRead more
Sleeper BusTime31h - 35hPrice30 - 45 USDDeparts1-2 per dayOvernightRead more
Bus + FlightTime11h - 13hPrice52 - 135 USDDepartsMultiple dailyRead more
Bus + TrainTime40h - 43hPrice57 - 85 USDDepartsDailyRead more

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Bus + Flight (One‑Stop)

Balanced and scenic, combine a comfortable bus ride to Hanoi with a one‑stop flight, easing into southern vibrancy.

1Ha GiangHanoi Bus Station
Bus7h - 8h12 - 15 USD4-5 per day
2Noi Bai International AirportHANTan Son Nhat International AirportSGN
Flight6h - 7h60 - 130 USDFew daily

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Flight · Noi Bai International Airport → Tan Son Nhat International Airport, sold by Skyscanner

60 - 130 USD6h - 7hFew daily

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Flight · Noi Bai International Airport → Tan Son Nhat International Airport, sold by Trip.com

60 - 130 USD6h - 7hFew daily

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Bus + Flight

Fast and convenient, zip from Ha Giang’s rugged hills to Saigon’s bustling streets via a quick Hanoi flight.

1Ha GiangHanoi Bus Station
Bus7h - 8h12 - 15 USD4-5 per day
2Noi Bai International AirportHANTan Son Nhat International AirportSGN
Flight4h - 4h 30m40 - 120 USDMultiple daily

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2 partners · paid

Flight · Noi Bai International Airport → Tan Son Nhat International Airport, sold by Skyscanner

40 - 120 USD4h - 4h 30mMultiple daily

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Flight · Noi Bai International Airport → Tan Son Nhat International Airport, sold by Trip.com

40 - 120 USD4h - 4h 30mMultiple daily

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Sleeper Bus

Cheap and adventurous, traverse Vietnam’s length on a night sleeper bus, waking to Ho Chi Minh’s sunrise.

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Sleeper Bus · Ha Giang → Ho Chi Minh City Bus Station, sold by 12Go

30 - 45 USD31h - 35h1-2 per day

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Bus + Train

Scenic and relaxed, glide from northern peaks to southern rivers aboard the iconic Reunification Express train.

1Ha GiangHanoi Bus Station
Bus7h - 8h12 - 15 USD4-5 per day
2Hanoi Railway StationHo Chi Minh City Railway Station
Train33h - 35h45 - 70 USDDaily

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Train · Hanoi Railway Station → Ho Chi Minh City Railway Station, sold by 12Go

45 - 70 USD33h - 35hDaily

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Now that you’re there

What to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam

Vietnam's largest city and economic powerhouse — a dazzling mix of street food culture, war history, rooftop bars, and non-stop urban energy.

10 attractions10 local dishesOpen the Ho Chi Minh City guide

Ha Giang, before you leave — What to eat and see at the start of the routeCity guide

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