How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao

    By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 16 August 2026

    Distance
    232 kmstraight line
    Fastest
    4h 45m - 5h 45mby flight
    Cheapest
    20 - 45 USDby ferry
    Ways to go
    2ferry, flight

    All two, side by side

    • Bus + FerryTime10h 30m - 14h 30mPrice20 - 45 USDDepartsDaily or near-dailyRead more
    • FlightTime4h 45m - 5h 45mPrice75 - 190 USDDepartsDailyRead more

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    Bus + Ferry

    Cheapest and most adventurous, roll south by bus, then race across the water to Con Dao.

    1. 1Ho Chi Minh CityTrần De Port

      Bus6h 30m - 8h 30m10 - 18 USDSeveral times daily

    2. 2Trần De PortCon Dao

      Ferry3h 0m - 5h 0m10 - 20 USDDaily or near-daily

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    12Go

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    10 - 20 USD3h 0m - 5h 0mDaily or near-daily

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    Flight

    Quick and flexible, fly to Con Dao then glide by taxi into the island’s tucked-away beaches.

    1. 1Ho Chi Minh CityTan Son Nhat International Airport

      Taxi30m - 1h 15m5 - 15 USDFrequent

    2. 2Tan Son Nhat International AirportSGNCon Dao AirportVCS

      Flight3h 30m - 4h 15m65 - 165 USDDaily

    3. 3Con Dao AirportCon Son Town

      Taxi15m - 25m5 - 10 USDOn arrival

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    Skyscanner

    Flight · Tan Son Nhat International Airport → Con Dao Airport, sold by Skyscanner

    65 - 165 USD3h 30m - 4h 15mDaily

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    Trip.com

    Flight · Tan Son Nhat International Airport → Con Dao Airport, sold by Trip.com

    65 - 165 USD3h 30m - 4h 15mDaily

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    Now that you’re there

    What to do in Con Dao

    Con DaoVietnam

    A remote island district known for pristine beaches, coral reefs, and powerful historical sites.

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    Other ways out of Ho Chi Minh City

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