Fares are significantly lower for those flying to Ho Chi Minh City.
Although flights are available from the capitals of most Southeast Asian
countries as well as from Sydney and Melbourne, the best place is from
Bangkok as visas are easiest to obtain there.
Trains
There are currently only train lines running to Vietnam from China
Buses
Traveling by road from:
Cambodia via Mocbai border,
Laos via Laobao border, Cautreo border
Chian via Laocai border, Langson border and Mongcai border
Boat & Cruise A boat service runs from Cambodia to Chau Doc along the Mekong
river.
Star cruise is now in weekly service from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh city,
Danang and Hanoi.
Ships and Ferries
There are no official passenger services. Travelers may be able to ride
on a cargo ship to Ho Chi Minh City, Danang or Haiphong from Hong Kong,
Japan, Thailand, Singapore and France. Check with the local shipping and
travel agencies for rates and availability.
Cars
Car rentals are available. Cabs, which are of Japanese and European cars
are inexpensive and can typically be rented for the day for US$30 to
US$40.
Trains
The Vietnamese railway system runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi along
the coast and links with Haiphong and the regions further north.
Odd-numbered trains travel South, and even-numbered trains travel north.
The fastest trains the Reunification
Express take around 32 hours from Ho Chi Minh City to
Hanoi. People travel to Sapa now can go by
Victoria Express,
Tulico train, Ratraco or royal
cabin Reservations should be made a day or more in advance.
Buses
The bus system runs almost everywhere within the country, with stations
built around the country dividing the territory into regions. Buses tend
to be slow and unreliable.
