Transport Costs in Vietnam
Daily transport budget: $3–$6 per person using public transit. Here's what getting around costs.
Budget
$3
per day
Public transit, walking
Mid-range
$6
per day
Mix of transit, occasional taxi
Luxury
$13
per day
Taxis, private transfers, car rental
What Transport Costs
City bus single$0.30
Grab motorbike ride$1-3
Sleeper bus (intercity)$8-15
Domestic flight$25-60
10-Day Transport Cost
Budget
$30
Mid-range
$60
Luxury
$130
Transport Tips
- ✓ Buy multi-day transit passes if available — they almost always save money
- ✓ Walking is free and the best way to discover neighborhoods
- ✓ Book intercity trains in advance for the best fares
- ✓ Use ride-sharing apps (Uber, Bolt, Grab) instead of street taxis for fair pricing
- ✓ Use Grab instead of traditional taxis to avoid overcharging.
- ✓ Take sleeper buses between cities for combined transport and accommodation savings.