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There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Vietnam by plane, car, bus, train or taxi

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Fly Kathmandu to Tan Son Nhat  •  8h 11m

  1. Fly from Kathmandu (KTM) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) KTM - SGN

Cheapest option

Drive to Simara, fly to Tan Son Nhat  •  11h 16m

  1. Drive from Kathmandu to Simara
  2. Fly from Simara (SIF) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) SIF - SGN

6 alternative options

Fly Kathmandu to Noi Bai International  •  7h 49m

  1. Fly from Kathmandu (KTM) to Noi Bai International (HAN) KTM - HAN

Fly Kathmandu to Danang  •  9h 35m

  1. Fly from Kathmandu (KTM) to Danang (DAD) KTM - DAD

Fly Kathmandu to Pleiku  •  12h 21m

  1. Fly from Kathmandu (KTM) to Pleiku (PXU) KTM - PXU

Drive, bus, train  •  5 days 6h

  1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmu
  2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
  3. Take the train from Lhasa to Zhengzhou
  4. Take the train from Zhengzhou to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
  5. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City

Drive, bus, train, taxi  •  5 days 8h

  1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmu
  2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
  3. Take the train from Lhasa to Zhengzhou
  4. Take the train from Zhengzhou to Dong Dang station
  5. Take a taxi from Dong Dang station to Thai Nguyen
  6. Take the bus from Thai Nguyen to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong

Drive  •  2 days 9h

  1. Drive from Kathmandu to Ho Chi Minh City 4043.5 km

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) flights

135 Weekly Planes
10h 16m Average Duration
$202 Cheapest Price
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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.

For travel planning advice, please refer to our Rome2rio Coronavirus information page .
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 Vietnam

Some domestic travel restrictions began to ease in Vietnam from May 11.

Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Vietnam

Limited international flights leaving Nepal began to resume from July 5.

Last updated: March 15 | Data sourced from: ACAPS, OXFORD

Questions & Answers

The cost-effective way to get from Kathmandu to Vietnam is to fly, which costs $190 - $280 and takes 9h 35m.

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The quickest way to get from Kathmandu to Vietnam is to fly which costs $200 - $350 and takes 7h 49m.

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The distance between Kathmandu and Vietnam is 2882 km. The road distance is 4043.5 km.

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It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Kathmandu to Vietnam, including transfers.

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There is no direct flight from Kathmandu Airport to Tan Son Nhat Airport. The quickest flight takes 8h 35m and has one stopover.

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Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Vietnam is 4043 km. It takes approximately 2 days 9h to drive from Kathmandu to Vietnam.

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Thai Smile, Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air and five other airlines offer flights from Kathmandu Airport to Tan Son Nhat Airport.

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The best way to get from Kathmandu to Kathmandu Airport is to drive which takes 6 min and costs $1.

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Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Vietnam.
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  • Distance: 2882.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Vietnam?

Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific and 12 other airlines fly from Kathmandu to Ho Chi Minh City hourly.

Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Website
vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Tan Son Nhat via Suvarnabhumi
Ave. Duration
7h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $750
Flights from Kathmandu to Noi Bai International via Hong Kong
Ave. Duration
8h 15m
When
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price
$290 - $480
Flights from Kathmandu to Pleiku via Kuala Lumpur, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
15h 10m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$440 - $1,200
Flights from Kathmandu to Pleiku via Delhi, Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
15h 25m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$350 - $1,100
Flights from Kathmandu to Pleiku via Hong Kong, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
15h 55m
When
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$500 - $1,700
Flights from Kathmandu to Pleiku via Singapore Changi, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
16h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$450 - $1,700
Flights from Kathmandu to Pleiku via Chengdu, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
18h 10m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
$340 - $1,100
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Suvarnabhumi
Ave. Duration
8h 55m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$180 - $300
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Suvarnabhumi, Phnom Penh
Ave. Duration
9h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $420
AirAsia
Website
airasia.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Tan Son Nhat via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $600
Flights from Kathmandu to Noi Bai International via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
9h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $1,200
Flights from Kathmandu to Danang via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
9h 25m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$340 - $900
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
11h 37m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$190 - $600
Vietjet Air
Website
vietjetair.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Noi Bai International via Suvarnabhumi
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$250 - $410
Flights from Kathmandu to Danang via Singapore Changi
Ave. Duration
12h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $850
Flights from Kathmandu to Pleiku via Hong Kong, Noi Bai International
Ave. Duration
12h 10m
When
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$500 - $1,600
Flights from Kathmandu to Pleiku via Delhi, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
14h 5m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$240 - $700
Flights from Kathmandu to Pleiku via Suvarnabhumi, Tan Son Nhat
Ave. Duration
17h 40m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$350 - $600
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Hong Kong
Ave. Duration
12h 30m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$250 - $430
Cathay Pacific
Website
cathaypacific.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Tan Son Nhat via Hong Kong
Ave. Duration
9h 35m
When
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$400 - $2,500
Flights from Kathmandu to Noi Bai International via Hong Kong
Ave. Duration
8h 30m
When
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$360 - $600
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Hong Kong
Ave. Duration
14h 40m
When
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$290 - $900
Singapore Airlines
Website
singaporeair.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Tan Son Nhat via Singapore Changi
Ave. Duration
10h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $1,200
Flights from Kathmandu to Noi Bai International via Singapore Changi
Ave. Duration
11h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $600
Flights from Kathmandu to Danang via Singapore Changi
Ave. Duration
10h 35m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$380 - $850
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Singapore Changi
Ave. Duration
15h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $900
Cambodia Angkor Air
Website
cambodiaangkorair.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Tan Son Nhat via Suvarnabhumi
Ave. Duration
7h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $750
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Suvarnabhumi
Ave. Duration
8h 55m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$180 - $300
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Suvarnabhumi, Phnom Penh
Ave. Duration
9h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $420
Malaysia Airlines
Website
malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Tan Son Nhat via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
8h 35m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$470 - $900
Flights from Kathmandu to Noi Bai International via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
10h 35m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
$360 - $750
IndiGo Airlines
Website
goindigo.in
Flights from Kathmandu to Noi Bai International via Delhi, Kolkata
Ave. Duration
8h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $600
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Kolkata
Ave. Duration
13h 30m
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$140 - $360
Malindo Airways
Website
malindoair.com
Flights from Kathmandu to Danang via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
12h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$330 - $550
Thai Smile
Website
thaismileair.com
Flights from Simara to Tan Son Nhat via Kathmandu, Paro, Suvarnabhumi
Ave. Duration
10h 5m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
$120 - $550
Train operators
China Railways Z-Class
Website
chinahighlights.com
Train from Lhasa to Zhengzhou
Ave. Duration
39h 24m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$35 - $110
Website
Trip.com
Hard Seat
$35 - $60
Hard Sleeper
$95 - $110
Soft Sleeper
$130 - $190
China Railways
Website
china-railway.com.cn
Train from Zhengzhou to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
Ave. Duration
33h 18m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$260 - $290
Schedules at
booking.baolau.com
Sleeper
$260 - $290
Train from Zhengzhou to Dong Dang station
Ave. Duration
27h 10m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$240 - $270
Schedules at
booking.baolau.com
Sleeper
$240 - $270
Vietnam Railways
Phone
19006469
Email
support1@dsvn.vn
Website
dsvn.vn
Train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City
Ave. Duration
32h 30m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$28 - $75
Schedules at
dsvn.vn
Book at
12go.asia
Hard seat, air-conditioned
$28 - $40
Soft seat, air-conditioned
$35 - $55
Bed, air-conditioned
$50 - $75
Bus operators
Checi
Website
checi.cn
Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
Ave. Duration
15h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$38
Schedules at
checi.cn
Hoang Long
Phone
0225 3920920
Email
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 - $75
Book at
https://12go.asia/en
Other operators
Taxi from Dong Dang station to Thai Nguyen
Ave. Duration
2h 13m
Estimated price
$100 - $130

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