Transportation in Vietnam. Public transport in Vietnam - types, development
Transport in Vietnam
Transport in Vietnam is a modern means of transportation, represented both by domestic planes and intercity buses, as well as cars, mopeds and bicycles..
The main types of transport in Vietnam:
- Buses: it is convenient and profitable to travel by them (very cheap), but do not forget that city bus drivers often do not follow the timetable.
If you wish, you can use the services of intercity and buses operating on the Open Tour Bus system (they follow almost through the whole country). It should be noted that buses equipped with air conditioning and sleeping places are used for long-distance travel..
- Air transport: domestic flights are handled by Vietnam Airlines, Vasco, Viet Jet, Air Mekong. Using the services of these airlines, you will be able to get to major Vietnamese cities, as well as to Phu Quoc and Con Dao islands..
It is worth noting that Vietnam Airlines provides its passengers with such a service as ordering a taxi, with which you can get from the airport to large Vietnamese cities and resort cities (the cost of the service will be more profitable than using ordinary city taxis).
- Water transport: river or sea transport will help those who decide to visit the Mekong Delta region or some Vietnamese islands.
If you wish, you can get from Ho Chi Minh City to the city of Kanto by boat (departure at 08:00, arrival at 11:30).
- Railway transport: despite the moderate cost of railway tickets, it is better to purchase them in advance. By rail, it is possible to get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (travel time - 30 hours) or to cities in North Vietnam.
Taxi
Taxi can be ordered by phone or caught on the street.
When traveling by taxi, you need to be extremely careful - taxi drivers often deceive tourists: they either inflate tariffs or correct the meters (make sure that the driver resets the meter reading, as well as the time on the device and on the clock), which is why the cost of the trip may turn out to be 2 times higher than the real one (the price depends on the distance).
In Vietnam, you can choose a motorcycle or cycle rickshaw as a means of transportation, but it is advisable to negotiate the fare before the trip (bargain, as drivers inflate prices).
Car rent
In Vietnam, Russian and IDPs are not recognized (keep in mind that in the event of an accident, insurance will be valid only if you have national rights), therefore, for rent, you will be asked to present your passport and leave a deposit.
Moving around in a rented car is quite problematic due to the lack of signs and signs, as well as chaotic traffic on the roads - they are often clogged with motorcycles, agricultural machinery, bicycles, pets ... The matter is complicated by the fact that local drivers ignore traffic rules, and the traffic police literally lead " hunting "for foreigners behind the wheel to fine them whenever possible." In this regard, it is advisable to rent a car with a driver..
If, nevertheless, your plans include independent movement on the roads, then you can rent a bicycle or bike.
Getting to even the most remote corners of Vietnam is not a problem: if you wish, you can make several transfers or, perhaps, change one mode of transport for another during your trip..