1. Bus + Flight to Phu Quoc
2. Bus + Ferry to Phu Quoc
3. Ferry + Bus to Phu Quoc
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- The travel distance from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam varies depending on the mode of transportation. By bus and ferry (via Saigon + Rach Gia or Ha Tien), it’s approximately 500 km, while by bus+plane, it’s around 400 km. Several options are available for traveling to Phu Quoc from Vung Tau, including bus + flight, bus + ferry, and ferry + bus + ferry. The most preferred and popular option for reaching Phu Quoc from Vung Tau is by minivan/bus to Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport), followed by a direct flight. This journey by bus+plane from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island typically takes about 6-7 hours, with a total cost ranging from $40 to $120 per person. Since Vung Tau lacks a commercial airport, air travel from this city is not feasible.
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- Another viable route to reach Phu Quoc Island from Vung Tau is to travel by bus + ferry via Saigon. This entails traveling by bus from Vung Tau to Rach Gia or Ha Tien (with a layover in Saigon), followed by ferry/boat travel to Phu Quoc Island. However, this option requires a considerable amount of time, with a total travel time of approximately 13-16 hours by bus+ferry and a cost ranging from $25 to $45 per person. It is not feasible to travel by train to Ha Tien and Rach Gia since there is no railway between Vung Tau and these towns.
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- Alternatively, you can travel by ferry + bus +ferry from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc, also via Ho Chi Minh City. Speedboats operate from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (along with private cars and taxis), offering the fastest transportation between these cities. From Ho Chi Minh City, you can take a tourist bus to Rach Gia or Ha Tien and board ferries/boats to Phu Quoc Island from these port towns. These boats dock at Bai Vong Fast Boat Pier in Phu Quoc. Travel time by ferry + bus + ferry to Phu Quoc Island (via Saigon) is approximately 12-15 hours, with costs ranging from $30 to $50 per person.
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- Phu Quoc is the largest tourist island in southern Vietnam, easily accessible from Saigon by plane, but also not complicated to reach from Vung Tau. You can book bus, ferry tickets, or flights from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc online. From Phu Quoc, you can travel to Cambodia – by ferry+bus/train to Phnom Penh – the capital of Cambodia or to Bangkok – the capital of Thailand.
| Transfer Mode – Vung Tau to Phu Quoc: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus + Plane (via Saigon) | 6-7 hours | $40-120/pp |
| Bus + Ferry (via Saigon) | 13-16 hours | $25-45/pp |
| Ferry + Bus + Ferry (via Saigon) | 12-15 hours | $30-50/pp |
How do I get from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc?
1. BUS + FLIGHT from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc
A) BUS / MINIVAN from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City
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- the most popular option of transfer from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh city
- travel by bus or minivan, minibus to Saigon from Vung Tau takes about 2-3 hours
- bus ticket from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $4-16/pp
- bus companies to Saigon: Huy Hoang, Vie Limousine, Havaz, Ouros Travel, Hoa Mai…
- there are also private minivans to Tan Son Nhat Airport from Vung Tau
- there is also a private taxi and other cars to Saigon
B) DIRECT FLIGHT from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc
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- travel time by plane – direct flight from Saigon to Phu Quoc is about 1 hour
- airlines to Phu Quoc: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Bamboo Airways
- flight to Phu Quoc from Saigon costs only about $30-80/pp
- flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Phu Quoc International Airport
- read this article: How to reach Phu Quoc from Saigon?
- there is no flights from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc
- you can check this article: Airports in Vietnam
2. BUS + FERRY from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc
A) BUS or MINIVAN from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City
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- the most way of transport from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City
- travel by tourist bus or minivan, minibus to Ho Chi Minh from Vung Tau takes about 2-3 hours
- transfer by bus from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $4-16/pp
- bus companies: Huy Hoang, Vie Limousine, Havaz, Ouros Travel, Hoa Mai…
- you can also travel by private minivan to Tan Son Nhat Airport
- there is also a private taxi and other private cars to Saigon
B) BUS from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Tien or Rach Gia
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- you have to travel to Rach Gia or Ha Tien port towns by tourist bus/minivan
- travel by bus from Saigon to Rach Gia takes about 6-7 hours, to Ha Tien about 8-9 hours
- bus tickets from Saigon to Rach Gia / Ha Tien cost about $6-13/pp
- bus companies from Saigon to Rach Gia / Ha Tien: Hoang Minh, Futabus, Kumho Samco, Thienh Thanh…
- read carefully this article: How to travel to Phu Quoc from Saigon?
C) FERRY / BOATS from Rach Gia or Ha Tien to Phu Quoc Island
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- you can travel by bus to Rach Gia or Ha Tien and then you can take a boat/ferry to Phu Quoc
- you have 2 options how you can travel by ferry to Phu Quoc: from Rach Gia and Ha Tien
- travel by ferry from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc takes about 2.5 hours, from Ha Tien about 1.5 hour
- there these ferry companies to Phu Quoc: Superdong Speed Ferry, Phu Quoc Express, Ngoc Tanh
- read this article > Ferry Schedule – Ha Tien / Rach Gia to Phu Quoc
- it is recommended to print your ferry tickets to Phu Quoc Island
3. FERRY + BUS + FERRY from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc
A) FERRY / BOAT from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City
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- another popular option how to travel from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City
- travel by speedboat/ferry to Ho Chi Minh from Vung Tau takes about 1.5 hour
- transport by ferry/boat from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $9-14/pp
- boat company to Saigon: Greenlines DP
- this boat departs from Greenlines DP Seaport Vung Tau and arrives to Bach Dang Ferry Terminal
B) TOURIST BUS from Saigon to Ha Tien or Rach Gia
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- Rach Gia or Ha Tien port towns are accessible by tourist bus/minivan from Saigon
- travel time by bus from Saigon to Rach Gia is about 6-7 hours, to Ha Tien it is about 8-9 hours
- transport by bus from Saigon to Rach Gia / Ha Tien costs about $6-13/pp
- bus companies to Rach Gia and Ha Tien: Hoang Minh, Futabus, Kumho Samco, Thienh Thanh…
- read carefully this article: How do you get to Phu Quoc from Saigon?
C) FERRIES / BOATS from Rach Gia or Ha Tien to Phu Quoc Island
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- you can travel by bus to Rach Gia or Ha Tien and then you can take a boat to Phu Quoc Island
- you have 2 ways how you can get by ferry to Phu Quoc: from Rach Gia Port and Ha Tien Port
- travel tiem by boat from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc is about 2.5 hours, from Ha Tien it is about 1.5 hour
- ferry companies to Phu Quoc Island: Superdong Speed Ferry, Phu Quoc Express, Ngoc Tanh
- read and check this article > Ferry / Boat Schedule to Phu Quoc
- it is recommended to print your ferry/boat tickets to Phu Quoc Island
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island?
2. How long does it take to get from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island?
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- Travel by bus+plane from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island (via Saigon) takes about 6-7 hours.
- Travel by bus+ferry from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island (via Saigon) takes about 13-16 hours.
- Travel by ferry + bus + ferry from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island (via Saigon) takes about 12-15 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island?
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- Travel by bus+plane from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island (via Saigon) costs about $40-120/pp.
- Travel by bus+ferry from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island (via Saigon) costs about $25-45/pp.
- Travel by ferry + bus + ferry from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island (via Saigon) costs about $30-50/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island?
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- Travel distance from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island is about 500 km by bus/ferry (via Saigon and Rach Gia).
5. What is the best way of transfer from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island?
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- The best and fastest option of getting to Phu Quoc from Vung Tau is to travel by bus+flight via Ho Chi Minh City. There are buses or private minivans from Vung Tau to Tan Son Nhat Airport and from this airport you can take a direct flight to Phu Quoc Island. Direct flight from Saigon to Phu Quoc takes about 1-1.5 hour.
6. Is it possible to travel by train from Vung Tau to Ha Tien or Rach Gia?
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- No, there is no direct railway between Vung Tau – Ha Tien – Rach Gia in southern Vietnam, the only way how to reach these port towns is to travel by tourist bus, minivan or private taxi/car.
7. Is there a railway on Phu Quoc Island?
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- No, Phu Quoc Island has no railway routes, it is not possible to travel by train on Phu Quoc.
8. Is there a direct flight from Vung Tau to Phu Quoc Island?
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- No, Vung Tau has no commercial airport, so it is not possible to travel by plane. The closest airport for the flights to Phu Quoc is in Ho Chi Minh City – Tan Son Nhat Airport.
9. What is the ferry schedule / timetable to Phu Quoc?
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- There are a few ferries and speedboats from Rach Gia and Ha Tien to Phu Quoc every day, read this: Ferry Schedule to Phu Quoc Island. In the very bad storm season, these boats can be terminated. The fastest option is from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc Island, it takes about 1.5 hour, from Rach Gia Port to Phu Quoc it takes about 2.5 hours. You should book ferry/boat tickets to Phu Quoc in advance.
10. Where to stay in Phu Quoc Island, hotel, resort or homestay?
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- Phu Quoc is one of the most visited islands in southern Vietnam, so it is not a problem to find there various accommodatin facilities. You can check these selection of the best hotels and resorts in Phu Quoc, book your hotel/resort easily online: The Best Cheap Hotels in Phu Quoc + The Best Luxury Hotels in Phu Quoc.
11. How you can travel to Hanoi from Phu Quoc Island?
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- If you want to travel from Phu Quoc to Hanoi in northern Vietnam, you have 2 ways available: direct flight – the most fastest option, or travel by land, via Ho Chi Minh City by train. Sometimes there are cheap low-cost flights to Hanoi.
12. 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.
13. Which islands you can also visit in Vietnam?
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- There are various popular and tourist islands in Vietnam. You can read this article: 10 Best Islands in Vietnam.
14. Which floating markets are the most popular in southern Vietnam?
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- There are a few very interesting and big floating markets in southern Vietnam, Mekong Delta region for visit. The most visited are Cai Rang, Cai Be, Phong Dien floating markets.
15. 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.
16. What are the most interesting things or facts about Vietnam?
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- Vietnam, a country with a captivating allure, is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, including the mesmerizing limestone karsts of Halong Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa, and the bustling waterways of the Mekong Delta. Its rich history unfolds through ancient temples in Hanoi, the imperial city of Hue, and the Cu Chi Tunnels, providing a glimpse into Vietnam’s resilience during wartime. The country’s vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality further enhance the allure of this Southeast Asian gem. Read this: 15 Interesting Things of Vietnam.
17. What to expect from Vietnam Culture?
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- Expect a vibrant cultural tapestry in Vietnam, characterized by traditional values, a strong sense of community, and a deep-rooted respect for family. You’ll encounter a fusion of French, Chinese, and indigenous influences in art, architecture, and cuisine. Traditional water puppetry, folk music, and dance performances showcase the country’s artistic flair. The importance of rituals and festivals in daily life adds a colorful dimension, while the warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese people make for a welcoming and enriching cultural experience.
18. What is the weather in Vietnam and what to expect?
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- Weather in Vietnam varies with a tropical climate featuring distinct wet and dry seasons. In the north, the dry season (October to April) brings cooler temperatures, while the wet season (May to September) is marked by higher humidity and heavy rainfall. Central Vietnam experiences a dry period (January to August) with lower humidity and a wet season (September to December) characterized by increased rainfall. In southern Vietnam, the dry season (December to April) offers warm temperatures, while the wet season (May to November) brings higher humidity and occasional heavy rainfall. For accurate information, check local forecasts.
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