Transport
Trains, sleeper buses, domestic flights, Grab, motorbikes — how to move around Vietnam.
30 articles in this section. Most stand on their own.
Tan Son Nhat Airport (HCMC)
Guide to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City — getting in, ground transport, facilities, and the best way to leave.
Vietnamese bus operators compared — Futa, Sinh Tourist, Phuong Trang, and the rest
The four major sleeper-bus brands you'll actually encounter, what they're each best for, and the booking realities — including the apps that work.
Cross-border buses to Cambodia and Laos
HCMC to Phnom Penh, Hanoi to Vientiane, the major border crossings — operators, visa logistics, and the realistic timelines.
Vietnamese driving fines and police stops — the realistic guide
Blood-alcohol zero, helmet rules, speed limits, what fines are actually charged for foreigners, and what a typical police stop looks like.
Vietnam's ferry routes — Cát Bà, Phú Quốc, Côn Đảo and the rest
The serious ferries — Phú Quốc speedboats, Cát Bà options, the slower Côn Đảo run — operators, schedules, prices, and the weather caveats.
Motorbike rental shops by city in Vietnam
Tigit (Hanoi), Style Motorbikes (Hanoi), Phat Tire (Da Lat), and the city-by-city motorbike rental shop landscape.
Motorcycle taxis (xe ôm and Grab-bike) — safety and what to ask for
Grab-bike has reshaped Vietnamese motorcycle taxis, but the safety realities haven't changed much. Helmets, traffic, what to insist on, and when to take a car instead.
Overnight bus etiquette in Vietnam
What to expect on a Vietnamese sleeper bus — shoes off, no shoes on the bed, the toilet break stops, and the headphones rule.
Parking in HCMC, Hanoi and Đà Nẵng — motorbikes and cars
Where to park, what it costs, the foreign-tourist gotcha at major sights, and the apps that find parking spots in HCMC and Hanoi.
Vehicle rental insurance in Vietnam — motorbike, car, scooter
What rental shops actually offer, what travel insurance covers and excludes, the deposit-and-passport-hold reality, and the genuine third-party-policy options that work.
Vietnamese road conditions by season
Ha Giang monsoon mud, Sapa winter ice, central typhoon flooding — what the seasons mean for self-drive Vietnamese routes.
Seaplane operators in Vietnam
Hai Au Aviation and other Vietnamese seaplane services to Ha Long Bay — routes, prices, and the experience.
Vietnamese sleeper trains — booking, class choice, the route reality
Reunification Express vs the regional services, soft sleeper vs hard sleeper, the booking apps that don't lie, and the routes worth doing by train rather than flight.
Vietnamese toll roads and expressways
The new north-south expressway, the existing toll routes, what they cost for a car vs a motorbike, and the ETC (electronic toll collection) reality.
Vietnamese train booking step-by-step
How to actually book a Vietnamese train ticket — dsvn.vn vs Vietnam Railways app vs Baolau vs travel agents.
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR): Nha Trang's Gateway
Cam Ranh sits 35 km south of Nha Trang on a former US air base. Expect Russian, Chinese and Korean charter flights, and a 40-minute transfer to the city.
Da Nang International Airport (DAD): The Easy One
Vietnam's third-largest airport sits ten minutes from central Da Nang and is the gateway to Hoi An and Hue. Small, modern, painless.
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): Hanoi Airport Guide
Hanoi's airport sits 30 km north of the city. Here's the terminal layout, the cheap and the easy ways into town, and what to expect at arrivals.
Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC): The 30-Day Visa-Free Gateway
Phú Quốc's airport is the easiest entry to Vietnam: direct international arrivals get 30 days visa-free. Here's the layout, the transfers and the catch.
Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN): Ho Chi Minh City Guide
Saigon's airport is inside the city. That's convenient when there's no traffic and a disaster when there is. How to plan the transfer.
Hiring a Car with Driver in Vietnam
When a private car beats the bus or the train, what a day rate should cost, and how to book without getting fleeced on the day.
Cycling in Vietnam: Routes, Rental and the Reality
Where to ride a bike in Vietnam without dying, what to rent, and an honest assessment of the long north-south tour.
Cyclos and Rickshaws in Vietnam: Charming Relic, Tourist Trap
The three-wheel pedal cab is the iconic Vietnamese street vehicle. Almost extinct, mostly for tourists, and worth knowing how to handle before you take a ride.
Domestic Flights in Vietnam: Airlines, Routes and the Baggage Trap
Four carriers, dozens of routes, and a baggage policy on Vietjet that catches almost every first-timer. What to know before you book.
Ferries and River Boats in Vietnam
From Ha Long cruises to Mekong day trips and the Phú Quốc fast ferry, here's how Vietnam's water transport actually works in 2026.
Grab, Be and Xanh SM: Ride-Hailing Apps in Vietnam
Three apps cover almost every ride in Vietnam. Grab is the biggest, Xanh SM is the electric upstart, Be is the local. Here's when to use each.
Hai Van Pass: Four Ways to Cross It
The 21 km mountain pass between Da Nang and Hue is one of Vietnam's iconic rides. Motorbike, easy-rider, private car or train — here's which fits which traveller.
Renting a Motorbike in Vietnam: Practical Guide
Daily rates, what to inspect, how to handle the deposit, the helmet and licence reality, and when not to bother.
The Reunification Express: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by Train
Vietnam's 1,726 km north-south railway is slow, scenic and one of the best train rides in Southeast Asia if you pick the right segment.
Sleeper Buses in Vietnam: How They Work and What to Expect
Vietnam's overnight sleeper bus network is cheap, comprehensive and slightly chaotic. Here's how to pick a route, an operator and a seat that will let you sleep.