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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa
Cheapest price
kr820
Average price
kr825
Fastest journey
1 d 5 h 44 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 7 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1011 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa will cost around kr825 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr820.
Of the 6 trains that leave Ho Chi Minh City for Thanh Hóa on Mon, Aug 10, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct trains cover the 1011 km distance in an average of 1 d 7 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 5 h 44 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest trains will take 1 d 10 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:00 AM30h44Ho Chi Minh City12:44 PMThanh Hoakr8201One-way0 transfers- 9:10 AM30h11Ho Chi Minh City3:21 PMThanh Hoakr8201One-way0 transfers
- 1:10 PM35h09Ho Chi Minh City12:19 AMThanh Hoakr8201One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM29h56Ho Chi Minh City1:26 AMThanh Hoakr8201One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 PM29h44Ho Chi Minh City2:34 AMThanh Hoakr8201One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 PM29h44Ho Chi Minh City2:34 AMThanh Hoakr8201One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM29h56Ho Chi Minh City1:26 AMThanh Hoakr8201One-way0 transfers
- 9:10 AM30h11Ho Chi Minh City3:21 PMThanh Hoakr8201One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM30h44Ho Chi Minh City12:44 PMThanh Hoakr8201One-way0 transfers
- 1:20 PM34h59Ho Chi Minh City12:19 AMThanh Hoakr8551One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr350. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr350, and a flight costs an average of kr487.
Distance: 628 miles (1011 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr825 Average price | kr1038 Average price | kr456 Average price Cheapest | kr1626 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
32h 11m Average total duration 31h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa:
A bus is kr369 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa costing on average kr825.
A bus is kr582 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa costing on average kr1038.
Other travel options to Thanh Hóa take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Train takes on average 31h 41m.
Tickets start at around kr825 compared to roughly kr1626 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr800. The journey takes 31h 41m versus 22h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Vietnam Railways.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa train times
The table below shows live departures for Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa trains for today, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 29h56 | 1:26 AM Thanh Hoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 29h44 | 2:34 AM Thanh Hoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 10 | |||||
| 6:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 30h44 | 12:44 PM Thanh Hoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:10 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 30h11 | 3:21 PM Thanh Hoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:10 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 35h09 | 12:19 AM Thanh Hoa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:20 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 34h59 | 12:19 AM Thanh Hoa | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa
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Trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa run on average 3 times per day, taking around 31h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr820 but you can travel from only kr350 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 17:30, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 628 miles (1011 km) distance in 29h 44m.
Distance 628 miles (1011 km) |
Average train duration 31h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price kr820 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 29h 44m |
First train 5:30 PM |
Last train 5:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Vietnam Railways from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa trainsVietnam Railways trains will get you between Ho Chi Minh City and Thanh Hóa from kr350. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hóa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thanh Hóa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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