Vietnam Getting There

Getting There by Air

The national airline is Vietnam Airlines (VN) (www.vietnamairlines.com). It is however, served by many airlines via nearby hubs, including Cathy Pacific (www.cathaypacific.com) and Air France (www.airfrance.com).

Approximate Flight Times

From Paris to Hanoi is approximately 12 hours.

Main Airports

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) is 35km (21 miles) north of Hanoi. To/from the airport: Buses and metered taxis are available to Hanoi with a journey time of approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Facilities: Cafes, shops, duty-free and bureau de change.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 7km (4.5 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City. To/from the airport: Metered taxis are available with a journey time of approximately 20 to 30 minutes into the city. Facilities: Snack bar, shops, duty-free and bureau de change.
Departure Tax
At Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh: US$14. At Da Nang: US$8.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau, Haiphong and Da Nang.

International cruise facilities are available. There is a ferry service from Phnom Penh in Cambodia to Chau Doc in the Mekong Delta and tickets can be booked through local travel agents or at the dock. In additional there is a service from Can Tho to Phnom Penh offered by Tourism & Passenger Ship Company Vinasin (tel: (071) 888 960).

Getting There by Rail

It is possible to cross into China by rail from Lao Cai to Kunming in the Yunnan province of China or through Lang Son to Nanning. There are trains from Beijing-Dong Dang-Hanoi and back. Contact Vietnam Railways (tel: (04) 942 2770; www.vr.com.vn) for details.

Getting There by Road

There are routes to China through Lang Son, Mong Cai and Lao Cai, Cambodia through Moc Bai and also to Laos at Lao Bao and Cau Trieu. The Saigon Passenger Transport Company (tel: (08) 920 3623 or 829 7278; www.sotranco.com.vn) operates daily services from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh.

There is a bus service from An Cuu bus station in Hué to Savannakhet in Laos. Go in person to buy tickets in advance.

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