1. Flight – Da Nang to Phu Quoc
2. Train/Bus + Ferry to Phu Quoc
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From Hoi An to Phu Quoc you can travel by plane, bus/train + ferry.
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- The travel distance from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island is approximately 1350 km by land and 850 km by plane. Travelers can opt to fly from Da Nang to Phu Quoc, with flights via Saigon. From Hoi An to Da Nang Airport, transportation via bus/minivan is convenient, with a subsequent flight to Phu Quoc taking about 6 hours for a flights via Saigon. Traveling by bus + plane via Da Nang and Saigon costs approximately $100-200, totaling a duration of about 8-10 hours.
- Alternatively, travelers can choose the land route, either by sleeper train or bus from Da Nang to Saigon, and then by bus+ferry from Saigon to Phu Quoc. Although this land route is time-consuming, lasting about 25-35 hours, it is the most economical option. For land travel, travelers must pass through Rach Gia or Ha Tien ports in southern Vietnam, from where ferries or speedboats to Phu Quoc are available. Flights or bus/train + ferry tickets from Hoi An to Phu Quoc can be easily booked online. From Phu Quoc Island, travelers can journey to Phnom Penh in Cambodia or visit Nha Trang before arriving at Phu Quoc.
Explore Phu Quoc Island: A Premier Destination in Southern Vietnam.
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- Phu Quoc stands as one of the foremost tourist destinations and islands in southern Vietnam. With its plethora of resorts, pristine beaches, and captivating attractions, the island beckons travelers from near and far. Noteworthy sites include Phu Quoc National Park, boasting the majestic Chua Mountain and a tourist cable car. While numerous Vietnamese tour agencies offer packages to this idyllic island, independent travel is equally feasible, thanks to its wide array of accommodation options ranging from beach resorts to budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses.
- Prior to your visit, acquaint yourself with the island’s weather conditions by reading this informative article: Weather in Phu Quoc. Phu Quoc is readily accessible from Ho Chi Minh City by bus+ferry or direct flights to Phu Quoc International Airport. But how does one embark on this journey from Hoi An or Da Nang? There are two primary routes from Hoi An to Phu Quoc. The nearest major city to Hoi An is Da Nang, boasting an airport and Vietnam Railways‘ sleeper trains and tourist sleeper buses to Ho Chi Minh City.
| Transfer Mode – Hoi An to Phu Quoc: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Train / Bus + Ferry (Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island) | 25-35 hours | $50-80/pp |
| Bus + Plane (Hoi An to Phu Quoc via Saigon) | 10 hours | $100-200/pp |
How to travel from Hoi An to Phu Quoc?
1. BUS + FLIGHT from Hoi An to Phu Quoc (via Da Nang)
The fastest and most convenient way to get from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island is by bus and flight via Da Nang and Saigon. The nearest airport to Hoi An is Da Nang Airport, which is about 30 km away, and from there you can take flights to Phu Quoc, but with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City. So this option has 3 steps in total, bus / taxi to Da Nang airport, then direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City, then direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc. Although it is the fastest transport option, it is necessary to expect a higher transfer price due to air connections.
The first step is to travel by bus, minivan or private car from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport. On this route, a number of private companies such as Barri Ann Travel, Viet Nam Travel Bus, April Adventure or Duc Duong will offer you transfers by bus or minivan directly from the airport.
The journey by bus or minivan from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport takes about 1 hour, and it is advisable to arrive at the airport at least 2.5 hours before your flight to Saigon. The price for a transfer by bus or minivan from Hoi An to Da Nang airport ranges from $6-15/pp, depending on the type of bus, minivan, private taxis are also not too expensive.
You can search and buy these bus tickets or private cars from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport online in advance. Comply with the pre-given transfer conditions and follow the company’s instructions.
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The second step is an air transfer from Da Nang to Phu Quoc, with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City. Air transfer from Da Nang is the most convenient way to get to Phu Quoc, but you need to transfer to another plane in Saigon. However, connecting flights are plentiful and waiting times for connecting in Saigon are not too long.
Between the cities of Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc, you can use the Vietnamese airlines by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, Vietravel Airlines or Hanh Air Systems, which offer Economy class flights or even higher classes such as Business class.
Most of these airlines are rated very well by other travelers and will guarantee you a trouble-free transfer to Phu Quoc airport (look at the airport map of Vietnam). An air connection from Da Nang to Phu Quoc with a transfer in Saigon is in the price range of $80-200/pp – this is the price for both flights.
The cheapest flights to Phu Quoc are usually offered by the low-cost airline VietJet Air. The transfer time by bus and plane from Hoi An to Phu Quoc via Da Nang and Saigon can vary, but on average it can take up to 10 hours. Flights to Phu Quoc from Da Nang can again be easily searched and booked online in advance.
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2. TRAIN / BUS + FERRY from Hoi An to Phu Quoc
Another way to travel from Hoi An to Phu Quoc is by bus + train + ferry via Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Rach Gia. This option has a total of 4 steps and will take significantly more time than flying via Da Nang. It is therefore advisable to even consider whether to go on this journey with this mode of transport. On the other hand, it has the advantage that you can visit other places in southern Vietnam and you can divide the trip into several steps.
The first step is to transfer to Da Nang airport, then travel by train from Da Nang to Saigon, then travel by bus from Saigon to Rach Gia and ferry transfer from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc.
From Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City, you can use regular Vietnam Railways trains and the more comfortable Violette Train sleeper train for tourists. Regular trains will offer you seats and sleeping beds, tourist trains only sleeping beds. Seats are always a cheaper option on the train, but for this long journey it is definitely better to choose a sleeper bed.
Train tickets from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City range from $20-40/pp and the tourist Violette Train costs $70-75/pp. Expect a long journey, the train journey time from Da Nang to Saigon is approx. 18-21 hours. Trains arrive at Saigon Railway Station, which is a short distance from the city center, so you’ll have everything within easy reach.
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The third step is to travel by bus from Saigon to the port city of Rach Gia. There is no railway to Rach Gia, so you have to use bus connections (or a private transfer). Companies such as Kumho Samco, Futabus (Phuong Trang), Thien Thanh Limousine, VietNam Travel Bus mostly offer sleeper buses on this route.
The bus ride time from Saigon to Rach Gia is about 5-7 hours and bus tickets cost between $9-14/pp. Bus tickets to Rach Gia are again easy to find and book online with prestige. Read carefully where the buses arrive so that you are not unpleasantly surprised later.
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The last step is the ferry transfer from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc. There is also a ferry transfer from Ha Tien city, but it is further away from Saigon. The ferry departs from Rach Gia Port and arrives at Bai Vong Fast Boat Pier (Cầu Tàu) on Phu Quoc Island. You can use several verified shipping companies such as Superdong Speed Ferry, Phu Quoc Express, Ngoc Tanh or Thanh Thoi.
The ferry transfer from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc takes approximately 2.5-3 hours and tickets cost between $15-25/pp. There are plenty of ferry connections throughout the day and you will definitely choose your suitable ferry connection.
Most of the ferries and boats of the companies operating these transfers are also well rated and will guarantee you a trouble-free transport to Phu Quoc. Again, you can buy ferry tickets from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc online in advance.
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❓ FAQ – Travel route from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island:
1. How to book tickets + flights from Hoi An / Da Nang to Phu Quoc Island?
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- You can book tickets+flights from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can also serach for another route, e.g. Da Nang > Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh > Ha Tien…
2. What is the travel time from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island?
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- Travel by train/bus + ferry from Hoi An to Phu Quoc (via Da Nang, Saigon) takes about 25-35 hours.
- Travel by bus + plane from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island (via Da Nang, Saigon) takes about 10 hours.
3. How much does it cost to get from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island?
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- Transfer by train/bus+ferry from Hoi An to Phu Quoc (via Da Nang, Saigon) costs about $50-80/pp.
- Transfer by bus+plane from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island (via Da Nang, Saigon) costs about $100-200/pp.
4. Is there a direct flight from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island?
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- Hoi An has no airport, the closest airport is Da Nang International Airport (about 25 km from Hoi An). There are flights to Phu Quoc with stopover in Ho Chi Minh City.
5. What is the travel distance from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island?
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- Travel distance from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island is about 1350 km by train/bus + ferry or about 850 km by plane.
6. What is the cheapest way of getting from Hoi An to Phu Quoc Island?
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- The cheapest way of transport to Phu Quoc from Hoi An is to travel by train, bus and ferry via Saigon, but this option takes a lot of time. There are also some low-cost flights from Da Nang via Ho Chi Minh City, so think about this way of transport by plane.
7. What is the best + fastest way of getting from Hoi An to Phu Quoc?
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- The best and fastest option of getting to Phu Quoc from Hoi An is to travel by bus/minivan from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport and travel by plane to Phu Quoc. But there are flights only via Ho Chi Minh City. So, this option has totally 3 steps – bus to Da Nang Airport, flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc.
8. Is there a railway station in Hoi An ancient town?
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- No, there is no railway station in Hoi An. If you want to travel by sleeper train to Saigon, you have to go to Da Nang, it is about 25 km. You can travel by bus or private taxi to Da Nang Railway Station. Travel by bus to Da Nang Railway Station from Hoi An takes about 1 hour.
9. What is the schedule of ferries to Phu Quoc from Rach Gia or Ha Tien?
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- There are a few ferries and speedboats to Phu Quoc every day, check it: Ferry Schedule to Phu Quoc.
10. Are Rach Gia and Ha Tien towns accessible by train?
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- No, there is no railway from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Tien and Rach Gia, you can travel only by tourist bus.
11. Which beaches can you visit in southern Vietnam?
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- Southern Vietnam is known for various nice coastline and beautiful beaches. The best places for visit these beaches are in Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Vung Tau or Mui Ne. Read this article: The Best Beaches in Southern Vietnam.
12. Which islands you can also visit in Vietnam?
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- There are various popular and tourist islands in Vietnam. One of the most popular and visited island is Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam. You can read this article: 10 Best Islands in Vietnam.
13. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.
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