Results from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi on Friday, 31 July 2026

There are two ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi: by plane and by train.

How far is Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh?

The travel distance between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh is 1,684 km. There are two options to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi: taking a flight or a train.

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi?

It takes 2 hours to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi by plane, and 32-43 hours by train.

There are four domestic airlines operating the route Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi: Vietnam Airlines (VN), Bamboo Airways (QH), Pacific Airlines (BL) and VietJet Air (VJ).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Vietnam.

There are two types of train services running the route Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi that are managed by two operators: Vietnam Railways and private railway companies.

The state-owned railway company Vietnam Railways operates its own set of passenger coaches. Passenger cars are divided in four classes: Hard seat, Soft seat, Soft bed in compartments for 1-4 passengers and Hard bed in compartments for 1-6 passengers.

The private railway companies Violette Trains operate their own passengers cars attached to the trains hauled by Vietnam Railways, hence depart and arrive according to the same schedule. The coaches operated by the private railway companies provide a higher level of comfort, with luxury cabins decorated with wooden floor and cozy soft beds. The service also includes bottled water and snacks. Passenger cars are divided in two classes: Sleeper 2-Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers and Sleeper 4-Berth in compartments for 1-4 passengers.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Vietnam.

Where do trains from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi depart?

Trains on the North-South railway line depart from Saigon Railway Station located at 01 Nguyen Thong, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh.

Please arrive to the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi arrive?

Trains on the North-South railway line arrive at Hanoi Railway Station located at 120 Le Duan, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

From Hanoi, you can continue traveling by bus to other destinations in Northern Vietnam such as Cat Ba, Ha Long, Lang Son, Mai Chau, Moc Chau, Ninh Binh, Pu Luong, Sapa, Ha Giang, Son La, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan and Mu Cang Chai.