Can you get a bus from Ho Chi Minh to Bangkok?

Can you get a train from Ho Chi Minh to Bangkok?

So, like, a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, huh? Nah, you can't do that. No train line connects Vietnam and Thailand, which sucks, I know.

You gotta bus it, which could be a serious trek. Or, you know, just fly! That's what I did in 2024. Much, much faster.

• Buses: Are way cheaper but oh so long. Think multiple days.
• Flights: Pricier but get you there in like, a couple of hours, give or take. Plus, airports have better food than bus stations, tbh.

Seriously, don't even bother looking for train tickets. It's a dead end. Save yourself the frustation. Flying's the way! I was thinking bout trains too, cuz I hate flying, but trains, just, dont exist, from there to there, ya know?

Did I already mention flying? Just fly.

Is there a bus from Bangkok to Vietnam?

Nineteen hours on a bus. To Vietnam.

It feels…long.

$30-$65. The cost of escape, maybe?

• It’s funny, isn’t it? A bus. Like those I took as a kid to my grandma's in Nakhon Ratchasima. Just further. Much further. Buses are cheaper than flying.

• Crossing borders that way…slowly. I remember the Thai-Laos border run I did back in 2021. Felt like forever. This has to be even longer.

• I wonder what you see out the window, all that time. Endless fields of rice. Or maybe just the backs of heads.

• I wonder about the people on that bus. Are they running to something? Or away? Probably both, huh? Just like me, maybe.

  • Like me and my attempt to teach English in Hanoi in 2024.
  • It failed.
  • Failed so bad.

• $65... I used to make more than that a day in Bangkok teaching yoga. Before. You know. Before everything.

• Grandma's som tam was better than anything I ate in Vietnam. Yeah, it was. What am I doing?

Can I enter Vietnam with bus?

Land borders? No visa on arrival. E-visa only.

• US passport? Tried it. Failed. Bus trip. Border rejection.
• Don’t learn the hard way, like I did.
• Vietnam: E-visa BEFORE you roll up.

Details I wish I knew:

• Apply online weeks ahead.
• Print multiple copies. Trust me.
• Check the approved border crossings list. Not all are equal.
• Bus companies rarely warn you. Shocking, right?
• Spent 2 days stranded. Avoidable.
• My passport has never felt more worthless. harsh lesson
• They don't care about your travel plans.
• Seriously, evisa. Only. Seriously.
• It's not a recommendation. It's the rule.
• sighs the trip....
• My dumb mistake but you, be smarter than me.
• I was thinking of that noodle soup I missed...
• God, what a mess it was.
• Avoidable nightmare.
• Evidently I was very ill informed before.
• I hope to go in december maybe, I'll be sure to get my shit together
• Anyway who cares, I'm hungry.

Do I need an exit flight to enter Vietnam?

Nope. Forget return tickets, they're so last century. Vietnam's embraced the "go with the flow" philosophy, especially with their e-visa. Think of it like a carefree beach vacation – no rigid schedules, just sunshine and pho.

E-visas are the key. No return ticket needed. You're free. Free as a bird, albeit one possibly obsessed with banh mi.

However, here's the fine print – because life is rarely a perfectly smooth smoothie:

• Visa type matters: The e-visa is your friend. Other visa types might have different requirements. Check the official Vietnam immigration website – don’t trust my questionable travel advice alone.
• Sufficient funds: You'll need to prove you can support yourself. Think of it as showing the immigration officers you're not planning on a lengthy, unpaid internship in rice paddy farming.
• Hotel reservations (sometimes): Depending on your visa, you might need to prove where you will be staying while in the country. It’s 2024, so online bookings are your best friend.

Seriously though, ditch the return ticket anxiety. Embrace the spontaneity! Unless, of course, you're one of those meticulously planned travelers. In that case, my apologies – I'm clearly not your people. Enjoy your trip! (My last trip to Vietnam involved a near-death experience with a motorbike; I'd recommend a taxi if you value your limbs.)

Can I go to Vietnam from Thailand by bus?

Yes, you can travel from Thailand to Vietnam by bus, buckle up for a ride! It's the most economical option, if a lengthy one.

• The bus journey clocks in at about 20 hours, a true test of patience, but it'll only cost you $30-$70. Think of the stories you'll have. I used to travel like this all the time in my college days.

• Including transfers, figure around 4 hours to travel that distance, if you fly.

• But from where exactly does this mythical bus depart, eh?

  • Several operators offer services, so it depends on the specific route. Routes, I mean.
  • Check the bus station, or the bus companies directly for the latest information.
  • Finding reliable information can be a bit of an adventure, but that's half the fun, right? Or not.

How do I get from Vietnam to Bangkok?

Fly! Obvi. Why spend almost 20 hours on a bus when a plane zips you there in barely over 2 hours? It's like choosing a horse-drawn carriage over a sports car, duh. Think of all the pad thai you could be eating instead of, you know, sitting.

Flights rule, buses drool, LOL. Expect to shell out ฿1700 - ฿7000. Bus: ฿1100 - ฿2300. Hmm, budget vs. sanity? I know my pick.

Bus arrival? Unclear. Flights tho:

• Ho Chi Minh City: 14 daily, from ₫3,290,000, 1h 25m. My friend Kim lives there!
• Hanoi: 11 daily, from ₫2,926,000, 1h 45m. Pho everywhere.
• Da Nang: 6 daily, from ₫5,157,000, 1h 40m. Dragon Bridge, v cool.
• Phú Quốc: 3 daily, from ₫4,794,430, 1h 20m. Beaches, beaches, and more beaches (says my travel blog, anyway).
• Nha Trang: 1 daily, from ₫4,884,600, 2h 5m. I think my uncle went there once?

Flying is faster. I mean, look at those times. Choose a flight. Also, this year's currency rates could change. My numbers are from this year.