Vietnam transportation guide

 Vietnam is a popular destination to visit in Southeast Asia. However, transportation in Vietnam, especially traffic, can be inconvenient and difficult to understand. There are a lot of motorcycles everywhere, and sometimes it seems like there are no traffic rules. Everyone is a little crazy, especially during rush hour. You may see motorcycles riding on the sidewalk or in a prohibited direction. It is also very often to see that the lights are not respected. Priority on the light as well as that of pedestrian passage practically does not exist.

Driving in Vietnam as a foreigner is therefore an adventure. Fortunately, there are many other options for getting around Vietnam. Whether long or short journeys, you will have the choice between the plane, the train, the bus, the taxi, the moto-taxi, or even traditional means (bicycle, pedicab, boat, etc.).

Which ones do you choose? It all depends on your time, itinerary, budget, flexibility, and sense of adventure.

With limited time, going from the North to the Center and/or the South by plane makes perfect sense. For more remote destinations such as the high mountains of the North, taking the train or renting a car with a driver are the best options. If you have more time and patience than money, the bus system may be a possibility. And if you were born to be wild, you might just get on a motorcycle.

After all, below is an overview of your transportation options in Vietnam.