There are 10 ways to get from China to Vietnam by subway, plane, train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended
Line 2 subway to Hong Kong, fly to Danang
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Take the line 2 subway from Gangxia North to Shekou Port
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Fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Danang (DAD)
Cheapest
Train, bus via Di An
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Take the train from Chongqing West to Nanning East
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Take the bus from Nanning Langdong to Ninh Binh
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Take the train from Ninh Binh to Di An
Fly Shenzhen to Noi Bai International
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Fly from Shenzhen (SZX) to Noi Bai International (HAN)
Fly Guangzhou Baiyun to Tan Son Nhat
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Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN)
Line 2 subway to Hong Kong, fly to Tan Son Nhat
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Take the line 2 subway from Gangxia North to Shekou Port
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Fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN)
Line 2 subway to Hong Kong, fly to Noi Bai International
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Take the line 2 subway from Gangxia North to Shekou Port
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Fly from Hong Kong (HKG) to Noi Bai International (HAN)
Train, bus
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Take the train from Chongqing West to Nanning East
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Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ninh Binh
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Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City
Train, taxi, bus
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Take the train from Chongqing West to Guilin
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Take the train from Guilin to Dong Dang station
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Take a taxi from Dong Dang station to Thai Nguyen
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Take the bus from Thai Nguyen to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong
Train
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Take the train from Chongqing West to Guilin
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Take the train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
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Take the train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Drive
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Drive from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City
Shenzhen (SZX) to Noi Bai International (HAN) flights
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam
There is widespread community transmission globally.
Some travel restrictions are being lifted in Vietnam. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for Vietnam.
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For the latest travel status, we recommend checking the official page for Vietnam.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advice
Some border closures are in place for Vietnam due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most travel to this country is restricted.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for VietnamSome domestic travel restrictions began to ease in Vietnam from May 11.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for VietnamInternational flights leaving China are suspended as part of the response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Restrictions may also be in place for other modes of transport.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from China to Vietnam is to train and bus via Di An which costs ¥700 - ¥1600 and takes 2 days 7h.
The quickest way to get from China to Vietnam is to line 2 subway and fly which costs ¥1100 - ¥2200 and takes 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from China to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Qixinggang and arriving at Ho Chi Minh City via Shapingba, Chongqing West, Guilin, Gia Lam and Hanoi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
The distance between China and Vietnam is 2438 km. The road distance is 2759.3 km.
The best way to get from China to Vietnam without a car is to train and bus via Di An which takes 2 days 7h and costs ¥700 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from China to Vietnam, including transfers.
China to Vietnam train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chongqing West station.
The best way to get from China to Vietnam is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs ¥900 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 17h.
The quickest flight from Hong Kong Airport to Danang Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 55m.
China to Vietnam train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ho Chi Minh City station.

- Distance: 2438.4 km
- Duration: 5h 43m
What companies run services between China and Vietnam?
Shenzhen Airlines flies from Shenzhen to Hanoi once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chongqing to Ho Chi Minh City via Shapingba, Chongqing West, Chongqing West, Guilin, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Gia Lam, and Hanoi in around 2 days 17h.

- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun to Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $850
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun to Tan Son Nhat via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310 - $1,000
Flights from Hong Kong to Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $750
Flights from Hong Kong to Tan Son Nhat via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $900
Flights from Hong Kong to Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $600

- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Hong Kong to Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400 - $850
Flights from Hong Kong to Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470 - $900

- Website
- cambodiaangkorair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun to Tan Son Nhat via Phnom Penh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $3,400
Flights from Hong Kong to Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $750

- Website
- hkexpress.com
Flights from Hong Kong to Danang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $290

- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Shenzhen to Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $650

- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun to Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500 - $1,500


Train from Chongqing West to Nanning East
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $120
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class
- $50 - $70
- 1st Class
- $80 - $120
Train from Chongqing West to Guilin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $80
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class
- $35 - $50
- 1st Class
- $55 - $80

Train from Chongqing West to Nanning East
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $85
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- $65 - $85
- 1st Class Seat
- $110 - $140
- Business Class Seat
- $210 - $260

- Phone
- 19006469
- support1@dsvn.vn
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ninh Binh to Di An
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $75
- Website
- http://dsvn.vn
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/
- Hard seat, air-conditioned
- $26 - $40
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $35 - $55
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $50 - $75
Train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $75
- Website
- http://dsvn.vn
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/
- Hard seat, air-conditioned
- $27 - $40
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $35 - $55
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $50 - $75
Train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $28 - $80
- Website
- http://dsvn.vn
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/
- Hard seat, air-conditioned
- $28 - $45
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $35 - $60
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $50 - $80

- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Guilin to Dong Dang station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com

Bus from Nanning Langdong to Ninh Binh
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $31
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ninh Binh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $31
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com

- Phone
- 0225 3920920
- info@hoanglongasia.com
- Website
- hoanglongasia.com
Bus from Thai Nguyen to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $80
- Schedules at
- hoanglongasia.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $100 - $130
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between China to Vietnam is 2759 km. It takes approximately 35h 7m to drive from China to Vietnam.
Hong Kong Express offers flights from Hong Kong Airport to Danang Airport.
The best way to get from China to Shenzhen Airport is to line 1 subway which takes 59 min and costs ¥6 - ¥9.