Vietnam Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Rail
There are plans to speed up the route, but nothing has transpired yet and it could not happen until 2013. When it does happen, the journey time could be reduced to less than 10 hours.
Getting Around by Road
Coach/bus: Services are often poor and overcrowded, although long-distance buses are sometimes more modern and air-conditioned. Saigon Passenger Transport Company (tel: (08) 920 3623 or 829 7278) operates inter-province services from Ho Chi Minh City. Otherwise go in person to the bus station in advance to purchase tickets.
Car hire: It is possible to hire chauffeur-driven cars from travel companies. Self-drive car hire is non-existent.
Regulations: Seat belts are not compulsory in Vietnam.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit and a test (taken in Vietnam) are required for long-term residents.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Journey Times
| Air | Road | Rail | |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 2.00 | - | 30.00 |
| Halong Bay | - | 3.30 | - |
The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from Ho Chi Minh City to other major cities/towns in Vietnam.
| Road | |
| Phan Thiet | 4.00 |
| Dalat | 7.00 |
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