How to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 1 August 2026

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Cheaper and scenic, the Reunification Express rolls through long nights and changing landscapes with old-world rhythm.

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Train · Hanoi Railway Station → Saigon Railway Station, sold by 12Go

25 - 90 USD31h 30m - 35h 30mDaily

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Fastest and easiest, this nonstop hop races above Vietnam’s spine and lands you in Saigon’s bright heat.

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

35 - 180 USD4h 20m - 5h 10mDaily

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

35 - 180 USD4h 20m - 5h 10mDaily

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Now that you’re there

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

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