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Getting around — from sleeper trains to Grab

Here’s how to move between cities and around town, with typical prices.

Guides & articles

Getting around cities in Vietnam: Grab, taxi, bus & metro

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Intercity travel in Vietnam: trains, coaches & domestic flights

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Motorbike rental in Vietnam & road safety

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Grab & Ride-Hailing Apps in Vietnam — Grab, Xanh SM, Be

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Ways to travel

Pick by budget, distance and how much time you have.

Domestic flight in Vietnam

Domestic flights

Vietnam Airlines, VietJet & Bamboo connect all major cities. Hanoi–Saigon in ~2h from $35.
Reunification Express train

Reunification Express

The scenic north–south railway. Book a soft-sleeper; the Hai Van Pass leg is world-class.
Sleeper bus / limousine van

Buses & limousines

Sleeper buses are cheap; 9–11-seat “limousines” are the comfy upgrade for short hops.
Grab ride in Vietnam

Grab & Xanh SM

Ride-hailing for cars and bikes — fixed app price, no haggling. The easiest way around any city.
Renting a motorbike in Vietnam

Motorbike

Freedom on two wheels — but you need an IDP + Vietnamese licence and nerves of steel. Wear the helmet.
Premium private transfer van

TVK VIP fleet

9–16-seat private transfers with English/Korean-speaking drivers and airport meet-and-greet.

Airport transfer — what to pick

Cheapest

Grab / Xanh SM

$5–15

App-priced car or bike. Best value if you travel light.

Regulated

Official taxi

$10–25

Vinasun / Mai Linh (green). Metered and safe — insist on the meter.

Door-to-door

TVK VIP fleet

$35–80

9–16 seats, EN/KO driver, meet-and-greet. Book 24h ahead for families & groups.

Popular routes at a glance

RouteBest modeTimeFrom
Hanoi → Ha LongLimousine2.5 h$12
Hanoi → SapaSleeper bus6 h$15
Da Nang → Hoi AnGrab car45 min$10
HCMC → Mekong (Can Tho)Limousine3 h$14

Planning transfers? Check the visa first.

TVK can bundle an airport transfer with your E-visa service — one booking, met at arrivals.

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