Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Vietnam
Public transit, airports, and getting around
Public Transport
Road Infrastructure
Public Transport
5.2/10Basic metro systems operational in Hanoi (Lines 2A, 3 partial) and HCMC (Line 1 opened 2024 with underground stations). Bus networks cover cities but lack integration; rail is slow (2,600 km North-South line). Good urban coverage in two metros, limited elsewhere; frequency and accessibility improving but still basic.
Road Infrastructure
5.8/10Extensive 595,201 km network including 25,560 km national roads and 1,822 km expressways (566 km added recently). North-South Expressway and NH1 key axes; targeting 9,014 km expressways by 2030. Conditions mixed: urban congestion, poor maintenance, low safety (50 km/h avg speed), but rapid upgrades ongoing.
Internet Speed
7.1/10Strong urban fiber expansion with average fixed broadband at 260 Mbps (2026 data). Mobile averages 90 Mbps. Good city coverage by Viettel, VNPT; rural gaps persist but narrowing via national fiber backbone.
Avg: 260+ Mbps • Widespread in urban areas (80%+ households), expanding to 90% national by 2030; rural improving via subsidies
Airport Connectivity
7.6/1090 total airports, 21 major handling international/domestic flights. Strong network via Noi Bai (HAN), Tan Son Nhat (SGN), Da Nang (DAD) as key hubs with global routes to Asia, Europe, US. Good domestic coverage supports tourism and business.
Hubs: Noi Bai (HAN), Tan Son Nhat (SGN), Da Nang (DAD), Cam Ranh (CXR)
Transportation Costs
- Metro Pass
- 200,000-300,000 VND/month (HCMC/Hanoi)
- Bus Trip
- 7,000-10,000 VND per ride
- Taxi
- 15,000 VND start + 12,000 VND/km (Grab/mai linh)
- High-speed Train
- Not available; regular train Hanoi-HCMC 800,000-2,500,000 VND (24-30h)
Mobile Network
Reliable networks from three major operators with high urban speeds (100+ Mbps); rural 4G strong, 5G growing rapidly for smart city and transport apps.
Driving License
Foreign licenses valid 3 months with IDP (required for non-Vietnamese). Long-term residents must convert to Vietnamese license via test/exchange for certain countries. Right-hand driving.
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