Phu Quoc has become a tourist destination that many people want to spend during their vacation. Traveling to Phu Quoc from Can Tho is one of the most popular routes.
Follow our article you will learn the best way to travel to Phu Quoc Since Can Tho.
Leaving the hustle and bustle of the city, away from the scorching sun of a sunny summer, and heading south, you will enter the paradise of Phu Quoc Island. Phu Quoc offers you a wonderful holiday trip with beaches stretching among the vast ocean of clear blue water, pepper gardens, simple fishing villages to the most luxurious resorts in the country.
Phu Quoc is an ideal destination for those who love the sea. And especially for those who start the journey from Can Tho.
Distance between Can Tho and Phu Quoc
The distance between Can Tho and Phu Quoc is approximately 265 kilometers, which makes the bus journey quite reasonable. The bus travel time lasts from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. depending on the bus company you choose.
Note that you cannot take a bus directly to Phu Quoc as you need to stop at some ferry terminals such as Rach Gia, Ha Tien and then go by boat to Phu Quoc Island.
How to travel from Can Tho to Phu Quoc?
Air travel
Speaking of the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, the plane is the first means of transport to get to Phu Quoc. And if you go there by plane, you don’t have to worry about how many kilometers from Can Tho to Phu Quoc, how long it takes to move. You will fly directly from the mainland to the island without having to go through other transfer stations, it is very convenient.
Currently, the flight from Can Tho to Phu Quoc is operated by Vietnam Airlines with a frequency of approximately 1 flight/day. This fare will generally be higher than other types of transport such as road, rail, but in return it is faster.
If you are traveling by plane, you will need to purchase plane tickets to Can Tho Phu Quoc. Then, departure from Can Tho Airport located in Truong An district, Binh Thuy district, Can Tho city.
The destination will be Phu Quoc Airport, Duong To commune, Phu Quoc island. With a flight time of only 55 minutes, and with check-in time, it’s less than 2 hours. From there, to travel to tourist destinations or the center of the island district of Phu Quoc, you can take a taxi for €0.5/km, a motorcycle taxi or a passenger car at an agreed price.
Boat trip
Step 1: Travel by road to Rach Gia or Ha Tien Pier
If you want to come to Rache Gia, you can choose the Phuong Trang bus company. You can buy tickets directly at Can Tho bus station. The ticket price is around €5/person and the journey time is around 3h30.
If you want to come to Ha Tien, Mai Thao bus company is a suggestion for you. Purchasing tickets at Can Tho bus station costs €6/person, travel time is approximately 4.5 hours.
Step 2: Travel from Rach Gia or Ha Tien Pier to Phu Quoc Island
From Rach Gia, buy tickets for the Superdong, Phu Quoc Express, Thanh Thoi Ferry or Hoa Binh Ship with prices ranging from €10 to €15 depending on the seat class (children and adults).
The average travel time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.
From Ha Tien, buy Ha Tien – Phu Quoc high-speed boat or high-speed ferry tickets for €7 – €12, travel time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Since the distance from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc is only 45 km compared to 120 km from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc, so the train fare will be much cheaper.
So if you choose to go by road, you will need 6 to 8 hours, including time to get off the bus and buy tickets for the boat. It takes almost half a day to travel from Can Tho to Phu Quoc, which is quite tiring. So remember to choose the most suitable method for yourself!
