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Two ways to get to Con Dao for tourists departing from the North

TB (according to VnExpress) • February 24, 2024 08:14

After Bamboo Airways stopped its flights, tourists from Hanoi and northern provinces who want to fly to Con Dao must transfer in Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho.

Bãi Đầm Trầu, gần sân bay Cỏ Ống của Côn Đảo. Ảnh: hecke61 — Dam Trau Beach, near Co Ong airport, Con Dao

Airway

With the option to go to Con Dao by air, visitors fly to Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho with Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, then connect with Vietnam Airlines to Con Dao.

From Ho Chi Minh City: There are about 15 direct flights per day by Vietnam Airlines (operated by Vietnam Air Service) from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao using ATR 72 aircraft. One-way ticket prices start from 1.5 million VND.

From Can Tho: There is one direct flight every day by Vietnam Airlines (operated by Vietnam Air Service) using ATR 72 aircraft. One-way ticket price from 1.7 million VND.

Alternatively, if you do not choose to fly, you can take a boat. Here are some ways to get to Con Dao:

Sea route

There are many shipping companies that run the Con Dao route, with departure points mainly in the southern provinces, and travel times range from 2.5 to 4 hours. Ticket prices depend on ticket class, age, disability, and departure time of the week.

Superdong speedboat departs from Tran De wharf (Soc Trang) and Cau Da port (Vung Tau city).

Line	Train departure time	Train time in the afternoon	One way fare
Soc Trang - Con Dao	8am to 10:30am	13:00 to 15:30	From 280,000 VND to 390,000 VND
Vung Tau - Con Dao	8:30 to 11:00	13:15 to 15:45	From 550,000 VND to 1.2 million VND

Con Dao Express high-speed boat departs from Ninh Kieu wharf (Can Tho), Cau Da port (Vung Tau city), Tran De wharf (Soc Trang).

Line	Train departure time	Train time in the afternoon	One way fare
Vung Tau - Con Dao	8am to 11:30am	13:30 to 16:00	From 660,000 VND to 1.2 million VND
Can Tho - Con Dao	7am to 11am	12:00 to 16:00	From 550,000 VND to 990,000 VND
Soc Trang - Con Dao	9am to 11am	13:30 to 15:30	From 260,000 VND to 500,000 VND

Mai Linh Express high-speed boat to Con Dao departs from Can Tho city (Ninh Kieu wharf) and arrives at Dam wharf (Con Dao).

Ticket prices range from 480,000 VND to 1.2 million VND/way, departure time: 7:30 am - 11:30 am, return time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm.

Tàu cao tốc Côn Đảo Express. Ảnh:Ngọc Hà — Con Dao Express high-speed boat

In addition, according to the plan, in March there will be high-speed trains departing from Nha Be (Ho Chi Minh City) to Con Dao.

Con Dao is an archipelago located off the coast of Southern Vietnam, in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. Con Dao is known as the largest prison and exile site in Indochina before 1975. Today, the island district is not only a scenic and relaxing destination but also a spiritual tourist destination that attracts visitors.

TB (according to VnExpress)