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Results from Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi on Monday, 10 August 2026
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How to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi
There are two ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi: by plane and by train.
How far is Dong Hoi from Ho Chi Minh?
The travel distance between Ho Chi Minh and Dong Hoi is 1,217 km. There are two options to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi: taking a flight or a train.
How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi?
It takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi by plane and 23-25 hours by train.
How to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi by plane
There are two domestic airlines operating the route Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi: Vietnam Airlines (VN) and VietJet Air (VJ).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Vietnam.
How to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi by train
There is one type of train service running the route Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi that is managed by Vietnam Railways.
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.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Vietnam.
Where do trains from Ho Chi Minh to Dong Hoi 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 Dong Hoi arrive?
Trains on the North–South railway line arrive at Dong Hoi Railway Station located at Tieu Khu 4, Nam Ly Ward, Dong Hoi.
Where to travel next from Dong Hoi
From Dong Hoi, you can go to Ninh Binh, or Hanoi by train or bus to continue traveling by bus to other destinations in Northern Vietnam, such as Ha Long, Cat Ba, Ha Giang, Sapa, Mu Cang Chai, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Mai Chau and Moc Chau.