How to go → SOC TRANG to CON DAO? ☀️

1. Ferry / Boat to Con Dao
2. Bus + Flight to Con Dao
3. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Soc Trang to Con Dao you can travel by ferry / boat or plane.

• • Travel distance from Soc Trang to Con Dao Islands (Con Son) is about 125 km if you take a ferry/boat from Tran De Port. There are 2 ways how you can reach Con Dao (Con Son) from Soc Trang in southern Vietnam – by speedferry/boat or bus + flight via Can Tho. The best and fastest option how to reach Con Dao (Con Son) is to travel by speedferry. Travel time by speedferry from Soc Trang (Tran De Port) to Con Dao is about 2-2.5 hours by Superdong Ferry or Phu Quoc Express and ferry tickets costs about $14-24/pp. Ferry schedule to Con Dao is very limited, so you should book your ferry tickets online in advance (it is recommended to print your ferry tickets to Con Dao).

• • Another way of transfer if you want to skip to travel by ferry, is to take a bus to Can Tho and from Can Tho Airport you can take a direct flight to Con Dao Airport in Con Son Island. Can Tho is only about 65 km from Soc Trang town, and travel by bus from Soc Trang to Can Tho takes about 1.5 hour. From Can Tho Airport you can travel by plane to Con Dao Airport. Travel by bus+flight is not the fastest option, it takes totally with stopover in Can Tho about 6-7 hours (it can change), flight schedule to Con Dao is limited. Transport by bus+plane from Soc Trang to Con Dao (via Can Tho) costs about $60-100/pp. There are no flights from Soc Trang to Con Dao, Soc Trang has no commercial airport. You can book ferry tickets or bus+flight from Soc Trang to Con Dao easily online.

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• • Con Dao Islands are a part of Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province, located in southern Vietnam. Con Dao are also accessible from the town of Vung Tau by ferry/speedboat. Con Dao has also an airport in Con Island. This airport is located about 15 km north of Con Son town. Con Son town is accessible by private car/minivan or taxi and it is the main base for travelers. It is very small town, but there are restaurants, cafés, accommodation and other services for tourists. Con Dao National Park is one of the most visited places in this area, you should visit this site. Before you arrive to Con Dao / Con Son, you should also read this article: Weather in Con Dao.
  • About 80% of the area of Con Dao is this national park. It offers several hiking trails for tourists, you can see there a rich fauna and flora. There is no train and there are no public buses in Con Son, so you can ask at the hotel and rent a motorbike, scooter or bicycle. Con Dao is not so visited site like another places of Vietnam. You can book hotels, guesthouses in Con Son town or nearby, it is recommended to book your stay in advance. From Con Son you can also travel by plane to Ho Chi Minh City, there are direct flights and ferries to Vung Tau and Soc Trang towns, the same way of transfer you can use from Saigon to Con Dao.

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How do I get from Soc Trang to Con Dao Islands?

1. FERRY / SPEEDBOAT from Soc Trang to Con Dao

The most popular transport option from Soc Trang to Con Dao – Con Son is by speed ferry/boat. The route from Soc Trang to Con Dao is operated by Superdong Speed ​​Ferry or Phu Quoc Express. Both companies are well-known, well-regarded and will provide you with a hassle-free transfer to Con Dao Islands.

Both companies operate ferries with seats, and Phu Quoc Express also offers you two classes on board – ECO and VIP. The travel time with these ferries from Soc Trang to Con Dao is approximately 2-2.5 hours, sometimes there may be slight differences. A minor disadvantage is that these ferries leave from Tran De Port (Cảng Trần Đề), which, however, is about 35 km away from the city of Soc Trang.

So you have to arrange a private transfer to this port or use a local transfer from the city. The ferry then arrives at Con Dao Port (Cảng Côn Đảo) – this port is closer to the town on the island or Ben Dam Port (Cảng Bến Đầm). The price of a ferry transfer from Soc Trang to Con Dao – Con Son ranges from $14-24/pp, depending on the class you choose.

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When booking tickets, you can also choose the location of the seat on the ferry. Ferry tickets from Soc Trang to Con Dao – Con Son can be easily searched and booked online even in advance, which is definitely advisable to do. The timetables of these ferries are relatively very limited and there are about 2 ferries in operation every day.

Keep in mind that ferry services depend on the sea and weather conditions. During the tropical storm season from August to November, the ferry service between Soc Trang and Con Dao may be interrupted. When booking tickets, always also read all transfer conditions and ticket instructions and follow the company’s instructions.

Superdong Speed ​​Ferry operates a modern fleet of speedboats equipped with air-conditioning, comfortable seats and on-board amenities. Phu Quoc Express operates a modern fleet of catamarans equipped with air-conditioning, comfortable seats and on-board amenities.

Which ferry you choose is up to you, but both companies will provide you with a modern ferry and a fast ride. It is advisable to arrive at the departure point at least 60 minutes before the ferry departs from Tran De Port.

2. BUS + FLIGHT from Soc Trang to Con Dao (via Can Tho)

An alternative transfer option from Soc Trang to Con Dao is to travel by bus and air via Can Tho city. There is no direct flight from Soc Trang to Con Dao, but there is a direct flight from Can Tho. Can Tho city is approximately 65 km from Soc Trang and is a popular tourist destination. The area will offer you, for example, the popular floating markets in the Mekong Delta area. However, it should be taken into account that this option will ultimately take you more time than the speed ferry trip and the transfer prices are also higher. So it is more suitable only for those who want to visit the Can Tho area.

The first step is to take a local bus from Soc Trang to Can Tho, which takes approximately 1.5 hours. You can use buses that depart from Soc Trang Bus Station and arrive at Can Tho Bus Station. A bus transfer to Can Tho from Soc Trang should cost around $3-4/pp and the companies that will offer you the connections are Vũ Linh limousine, Lux Go, Hưng Thịnh, Phước Thành – Thanh Tuấn. It is also advisable to first research when the buses run, i.e. first visit the bus station and find out the timetables so that you are not unpleasantly surprised.

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The second step is then a direct air connection from Can Tho to Con Dao. These flights are operated from Can Tho Airport to Con Dao Airport (see the Vietnam Airport Map) and the flight time is approximately 1 hour. Con Dao Airport is located on the main and tourist island of Con Son.

However, you should know that the flight schedule of these direct flights to Con Dao is very limited, so it is again advisable to check the flights in advance. However, it is the fastest option to get to Con Dao from this area of ​​Can Tho. These direct flights from Can Tho to Con Dao are operated by Vietnam Airlines, which is Vietnam’s largest airline, and the flight prices range from $55-90/pp.

You can search and book flights from Can Tho to Con Dao – Con Son well in advance. It is also appropriate, due to the limited flight schedule. From Con Dao airport, you can go to the city by shuttle bus or private taxi, the journey takes about 30 minutes and it’s a nice interesting coastal road to the town.

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