There are 7 ways to get from Nanjing to Vietnam by plane, train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Nanjing (NKG) to Danang (DAD)
Cheapest option
Train, bus via Xiaoshan
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Take the train from Nanjing to Hangzhou South
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Take the train from Hangzhou South to Nanning
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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
5 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Nanjing South 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 via Wuhan
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Take the train from Nanjing South to Wuhan
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Take the train from Wuhan to Guilin
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Take the train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
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Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City
Train
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Take the train from Nanjing South to Guilin Station
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Take the train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
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Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City
Bus, train, taxi
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Take the bus from Nanjing to Guangzhou
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Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Sanshui South
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Take the train from Sanshui South to Nanning
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Take the train from Nanning 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
Drive
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Drive from Nanjing to Ho Chi Minh City
Nanjing (NKG) to Danang (DAD) flights
The flight time between Nanjing (NKG) and Danang (DAD) is around 7h 30m and covers a distance of around 2050 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 58m. Services are operated by Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and others. Typically 13 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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 Nanjing to Vietnam is to train and bus via Xiaoshan which costs ¥650 - ¥1500 and takes 3 days 0h.
The quickest way to get from Nanjing to Vietnam is to fly which costs ¥1100 - ¥3400 and takes 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Ho Chi Minh City via Nanjing South, Wuhan, Guilin, Gia Lam and Ha Noi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
The distance between Nanjing and Vietnam is 2339 km. The road distance is 3638.9 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Vietnam without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs ¥1000 - ¥1700.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Nanjing to Vietnam, including transfers.
Nanjing to Vietnam train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Vietnam is to fly which takes 9h 7m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train via Wuhan, which costs and takes 2 days 19h.
There is no direct flight from Nanjing Airport to Danang Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h and has one stopover.
Nanjing to Vietnam train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ho Chi Minh City station.

- Distance: 2338.5 km
- Duration: 9h 7m
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Vietnam?
Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air and three other airlines fly from Nanjing to Da Nang twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nanjing to Ho Chi Minh City via Nanjing South, Nanjing South, Wuhan, Guilin, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Gia Lam, and Ha Noi in around 2 days 19h.

- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Nanjing to Danang via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $480
Flights from Nanjing to Danang via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290 - $850

- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Nanjing to Danang via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $430 - $950

- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from Nanjing to Danang via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440 - $800

Train from Nanjing South to Nanning East
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $120
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- $95 - $120
- 1st Class Seat
- $160 - $200
- Business Class Seat
- $300 - $370
Train from Nanjing South to Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- $30 - $40
- 1st Class Seat
- $50 - $65
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $130
Train from Wuhan to Guilin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- $45 - $65
- 1st Class Seat
- $80 - $100
- Business Class Seat
- $160 - $200
Train from Nanjing South to Guilin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90 - $120
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- $90 - $120
- 1st Class Seat
- $160 - $190
- Business Class Seat
- $300 - $360

- Phone
- 19006469
- support1@dsvn.vn
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh City
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $75
- Website
- http://dsvn.vn
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en
- Hard seat, air-conditioned
- $26 - $40
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $35 - $55
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $50 - $75
Train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28 - $75
- Website
- http://dsvn.vn
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en
- Hard seat, air-conditioned
- $28 - $40
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $35 - $60
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $50 - $75

- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Nanning to Dong Dang station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
- Book at
- baolau.com

Train from Nanjing to Hangzhou South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $50
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class
- $22 - $35
- 1st Class
- $30 - $50
Train from Guangzhou Train Station to Sanshui South
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class
- $5 - $8
- 1st Class
- $5 - $8
Train from Sanshui South to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $55
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class
- $24 - $35
- 1st Class
- $35 - $55

- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hangzhou South to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $60
- Website
- Trip.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- $23 - $35
- Hard Sleeper
- $45 - $60
- Soft Sleeper
- $70 - $90

Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ninh Binh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com

- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanjing to Guangzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $48
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.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 - $75
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $100 - $130
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Vietnam is 3639 km. It takes approximately 43h 57m to drive from Nanjing to Vietnam.
China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Vietnam Airlines offer flights from Nanjing Airport to Danang Airport.