Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the two most prominent centers of economy and culture in Vietnam. They are also two attractions that international tourists should not miss when they travel to Vietnam. From Ho Chi Minh City, you can easily transfer to Hanoi and vice versa. Let’s find ways to get to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Through this article, you will learn detailed information about each way below.

Traveling to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike 

If you would like to explore the overall scenery of Vietnam, you can choose to transfer to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike. You will have a chance to go through many of Vietnam's scenic spots and charming coastal roads, explore Vietnam’s cultural heritage in every region, and stop at any place to take pictures. You can follow one of these two routes to drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.

• Going through the 14 and 1A Highway 
• Passing through the territory of Laos and Cambodia

The routes are extremely long, and you will have to make detailed plans for each day, where to go, what to eat, how long it takes, where to stop, etc. Therefore, Handspan recommends you transfer by coach, train, or airplane if you are not familiar with Vietnam’s transportation system. 

Getting to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City by coach 

If you choose to use a coach to get to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City, it will take you about 35 to 40 hours, depending on the coach you choose. There are many buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi with different prices and departing times for you to choose from. Below are some bus companies you can refer to. 

• Mai Linh Express

Mai Linh Express is a popular company with many coaches operating on 12 routes that connect more than ten provinces of Vietnam. Besides the conveniences on the coach, you can also choose Mai Linh Express for its spacious, clean stopover and good dining service. 

• Hoang Long

Hoang Long is also a reliable coach brand that transfers guests from the North to the South of Vietnam. The brand provides the 42-seat car bed with modern facilities and a 27/4 support and consultation system. 

• Phuong Hoang 

Phuong Hoang uses the high-quality 40-soft-seat car bed, bringing comfort to passengers. You can trust the safety as well as the service quality of the coach. 

Transferring to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City by train

If you have time, you can choose to travel to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City by train. The North-South railway stretches from the North to the South of Vietnam, going through many provinces along Vietnam, such as Hanoi, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Hue, Da Nang, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Saigon, etc. Although the transfer time is quite long, which takes you more than 30 hours, you can have the chance to admire the scenery along the way and relax. 

There are two or three train turns departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi depending on each day, which are SE8, SE6, and SE4. Below is detailed information on the departing and arrival times of each of the train numbers.

• SE8

• SE6

• SE4

You can buy the train ticket directly at Saigon Railway Station at 01 Nguyen Thong, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Otherwise, you can buy and find more information on each type of seat on the train here. Getting off the train at Hanoi Railway Station, you can catch a taxi, or a motorbike, or use Handspan’s transfer service to reach your accommodation in Hanoi.

Getting to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City by airplane

Compared to other means of transport, traveling by airplane is the fastest and most convenient way to transfer to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City. The flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport takes you about two hours. You can book the flight ticket directly with the airlines or book with us.

From Noi Bai International Airport, besides catching a taxi with a price from VND 250,000 to VND 400,000, you can transfer to other places in Hanoi by the means of transport below.

Public transportation

Currently, there are 09 bus routes connecting Noi Bai to the urban areas of Hanoi below. 

• 07 bus Cau Giay - Noi Bai: VND 8,000/ turn
• 17 bus Long Bien - Noi Bai: VND 9,000/ turn
• 90 bus Kim Ma - Noi Bai: VND 9,000/ turn
• 109 bus My Dinh - Noi Bai: VND 8,000/ turn
• 86 high-quality bus Hanoi Railway Station - Noi Bai: VND 35,000/ turn
• 68 high-quality bus Ha Dong - Noi Bai: VND 40,000/ turn
• NB01 Dao Tan - Noi Bai: VND 40,000/ turn
• NB02 Times City - Noi Bai: VND 40,000/ turn
• NB03 Dao Tan - Noi Bai: VND 40,000/ turn

Shuttle bus from Noi Bai International Airport to the city center

Each of the airlines has a shuttle bus to pick up guests. Below are some detailed information about departure and arrival place, price and pick-up time of Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air. 

• Vietnam Airlines

• Vietjet Air

Besides, you can also contact Handspan for a private transfer service from the airport to your accommodation. 

In conclusion, you have just known about some means of transportation to get to Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh City. Let’s contact us if you would like to have more information about the attractions, accommodations, and places to try Hanoi dishes!