Vietnam Trip Cost from India: What Each Route Really Costs
Hotels and food in Vietnam are among the cheapest in Asia. The money goes on getting there, flying between regions and the Ha Long Bay cruise. Here is every line in rupees and dong, by route.
The Vietnam trip cost from India depends far more on your route than on your hotel. A good 4-star room in Hanoi or Da Nang costs what a basic 3-star costs in Singapore, a bowl of pho is under ₹300, and taxis booked on Grab are cheap. But Vietnam is 1,650 km long. Most first-time visitors want Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in the north, Da Nang, Hoi An and the Golden Bridge in the centre, and perhaps Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong in the south. Each extra region adds a domestic flight, an airport transfer and a night or two, and the Ha Long cruise you pick can cost anything from ₹4,000 to ₹25,000 per person. Those choices, not the hotel star rating, decide the final number.
This guide prices each line per person unless stated, at about 270 Vietnamese dong (VND) to one Indian rupee, the market rate in mid-November 2026, so VND 100,000 is about ₹370. Dollar items are converted at about ₹95. Figures are as of November 2026; fares, tickets and visa rules change, and we check before you book. For priced itineraries, see our Vietnam tour packages, which list land prices; this page adds flights, the visa, internal travel and daily spending to give the full trip cost.
Updated November 2026 by the Vibrant Holidays team, Ahmedabad.
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Vietnam trip cost by route: the totals first
| Route | Nights | Domestic flights | Budget style (per person) | Comfortable (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North only: Hanoi, Ha Long cruise, Ninh Binh | 5 | None | ₹45,000 – 60,000 | ₹60,000 – 85,000 |
| North + Central: Hanoi, Ha Long, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills | 6 | One | ₹55,000 – 72,000 | ₹72,000 – 1,00,000 |
| All three regions: add Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong | 7 – 8 | Two | ₹65,000 – 85,000 | ₹85,000 – 1,20,000 |
| South + Phu Quoc beach | 6 | One | ₹55,000 – 72,000 | ₹72,000 – 1,05,000 |
"Budget style" means 3-star hotels, a 3-star or budget overnight cruise, shared tours and local food with some Indian meals. "Comfortable" means 4-star hotels, a 4- or 5-star cruise, private transfers and Indian restaurants most evenings. Luxury cruises and 5-star beach resorts in Da Nang or Phu Quoc take a trip past ₹1.5 lakh per person. Tet (Vietnamese New Year, about 6 February 2027), Christmas to New Year and the Indian Diwali and summer vacation weeks are the dearest times for Indian travellers.
Which Indian cities fly non-stop to Vietnam, and the fares
Vietnam's international gateways for Indians are Noi Bai (HAN) in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City. As of November 2026, non-stop routes reported by airlines and travel trade sources are:
| From | Non-stop to | Airlines | Flying time | Return fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam Airlines, VietJet, IndiGo and others | About 4½ – 5½ h | ₹20,000 – 36,000 |
| Mumbai | Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City | VietJet to both; Vietnam Airlines, IndiGo and Akasa Air to Hanoi | About 5 – 5½ h | ₹20,000 – 36,000 |
| Kolkata | Hanoi | IndiGo | About 3 h | ₹16,000 – 30,000 |
| Ahmedabad | Hanoi | VietJet; Vietnam Airlines from 3 Nov 2026, four times a week | About 4 – 4½ h | ₹20,000 – 36,000 |
| Bengaluru, Hyderabad | Hanoi (Vietnam Airlines), Ho Chi Minh City (VietJet), a few days a week each | VietJet, Vietnam Airlines | About 4 – 4½ h | ₹18,000 – 34,000 |
| Chennai, Kochi, Pune | One stop | Via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or an Indian hub | 7 – 10 h | ₹24,000 – 42,000 |
Open-jaw tickets save a day: flying into Hanoi and out of Ho Chi Minh City (or the reverse) usually costs about the same as a simple return, and saves a domestic flight back north. Da Nang is not served non-stop from India year-round as far as we could confirm in November 2026, so Central Vietnam is reached through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Baggage: VietJet's cheapest fares cover only 7 kg in the cabin; adding a 20 kg bag each way adds roughly ₹3,000 to ₹6,000. Airports and timings for each city are on our pages for Vietnam from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
E-visa and entry costs
- E-visa: USD 25 single entry (about ₹2,400) or USD 50 multiple entry (about ₹4,750), for stays of up to 90 days, applied for on the official government portal before travel. Approval usually takes about three working days, longer before Tet and in peak months. Agents charge more for the same visa; look-alike sites charge several times the fee. Single entry is enough unless you are adding Cambodia or Thailand and coming back. We prepare and submit the application; approval is the Vietnamese immigration authority's decision. Full steps are on our Vietnam e-visa for Indians guide.
- Phu Quoc only: foreigners flying directly into and out of Phu Quoc can stay up to 30 days visa-free, but the Indian Embassy in Hanoi has advised Indians to carry a proper visa anyway, and the moment you visit the mainland you need one.
- Travel insurance: about ₹500 to ₹1,200 per person for 7 to 10 days.
Domestic flights between Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City
| Sector | Flying time | One way with a checked bag | About (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi – Da Nang | About 1 h 20 min | VND 1,000,000 – 2,200,000 | ₹3,700 – 8,100 |
| Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City | About 1 h 25 min | VND 1,000,000 – 2,200,000 | ₹3,700 – 8,100 |
| Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City | About 2 h 10 min | VND 1,300,000 – 2,800,000 | ₹4,800 – 10,400 |
| Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc | About 1 h | VND 900,000 – 2,000,000 | ₹3,300 – 7,400 |
Base fares can look as low as ₹2,000, but they usually exclude checked baggage and seat selection. Vietnam Airlines includes a bag on most fares; VietJet and Bamboo Airways sell it as an add-on. Each domestic flight also means an airport transfer at both ends, so count about ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 per person for the whole move. The overnight train between Hanoi and Da Nang is a cheaper alternative (about 15 to 17 hours) but costs a full day, so most short trips fly.
Ha Long Bay cruise: price tiers explained
The cruise is the one splurge almost everyone makes, and the price range is wide. Per person on twin sharing, as of November 2026, outside Tet and the December peak:
| Cruise type | VND per person | About (₹) | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day cruise (about 7 hours on the water) | 1,000,000 – 1,600,000 | ₹3,700 – 5,900 | Lunch on board, a cave and kayaking; long road day from Hanoi |
| Overnight (2 days, 1 night), budget or 3-star | 1,750,000 – 2,300,000 | ₹6,500 – 8,500 | Older boats, busier bays, simpler meals |
| Overnight, 4-star | 2,350,000 – 3,200,000 | ₹8,700 – 11,800 | Balcony cabins on many boats; quieter Lan Ha Bay routes |
| Overnight, 5-star or luxury | 3,200,000 – 6,000,000 | ₹11,800 – 22,200 | Larger cabins, better food, fewer passengers |
| Luxury, 3 days, 2 nights | from 6,400,000 | from ₹23,700 | More time in remote bays |
Hidden extras: the shuttle bus from Hanoi (about 2½ to 3 hours each way) is included on many cruises and charged at VND 300,000 to 500,000 each way on others; drinks are always extra and priced high; a private car to the pier costs more but suits families. Vegetarian food: most boats serve a vegetarian set menu if told at booking, and Jain meals are possible on better boats with advance notice. A storm warning can cancel sailings, mostly from July to September; operators then refund or move the date. For which months are safest on the bay, see our best time to visit Vietnam guide.
Ba Na Hills and other sightseeing tickets
| Sight or tour | Price | About (₹) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ba Na Hills cable car (Golden Bridge, French Village, Fantasy Park) | VND 1,000,000 adult, 800,000 child 1 – 1.4 m | ₹3,700 / ₹2,950 | Since January 2026 the ticket is valid for three consecutive days; under 1 m free |
| Ba Na Hills with buffet lunch | VND 1,250,000 adult | ₹4,650 | Buffet has vegetarian dishes; resellers sometimes sell below the gate price |
| Private car Da Nang – Ba Na Hills return | VND 800,000 – 1,300,000 per car | ₹3,000 – 4,800 | About 45 minutes each way |
| Hoi An Ancient Town ticket | About VND 120,000 | About ₹450 | Covers entry to a set of old houses and halls |
| Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi (Trang An boat, Hoa Lu) | About USD 40 – 70 | ₹3,800 – 6,650 | Shared tour with lunch; private costs more |
| Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour | About USD 20 – 35 | ₹1,900 – 3,300 | From Ho Chi Minh City |
| Mekong Delta day tour | About USD 25 – 45 | ₹2,400 – 4,300 | Boats, orchards, lunch |
| Thang Long water puppet show, Hanoi | VND 100,000 – 200,000 | ₹370 – 740 | About 50 minutes; book a day ahead |
On a North + Central route, Ba Na Hills with lunch, Hoi An, a Ninh Binh day and the puppet show add up to about ₹9,500 to ₹13,000 per adult, before the cruise. Ba Na Hills is the single largest ticket; go on a clear weekday morning, because cloud can hide the Golden Bridge by afternoon.
Hotels: what a night costs in each city
Per room per night, two adults with breakfast, as of November 2026.
| City | 3-star | 4-star | 5-star | Where to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | VND 700,000 – 1,200,000 (₹2,600 – 4,400) | VND 1,300,000 – 2,500,000 (₹4,800 – 9,300) | VND 3,000,000 – 6,000,000 (₹11,000 – 22,000) | Old Quarter, near Hoan Kiem Lake and Indian restaurants |
| Da Nang | VND 700,000 – 1,300,000 (₹2,600 – 4,800) | VND 1,300,000 – 2,800,000 (₹4,800 – 10,400) | VND 3,000,000 – 7,000,000 (₹11,000 – 26,000) | My Khe beach front |
| Hoi An | VND 800,000 – 1,400,000 (₹3,000 – 5,200) | VND 1,400,000 – 2,800,000 (₹5,200 – 10,400) | VND 3,500,000 – 8,000,000 (₹13,000 – 29,600) | Near the old town or An Bang beach |
| Ho Chi Minh City | VND 800,000 – 1,300,000 (₹3,000 – 4,800) | VND 1,400,000 – 2,700,000 (₹5,200 – 10,000) | VND 3,000,000 – 6,500,000 (₹11,000 – 24,000) | District 1 |
Vietnamese hotels are generous with room size and breakfast, and many 4-star hotels allow a child to share without charge, so this is where Vietnam saves families real money compared with Singapore. Rates rise sharply in the week of Tet and over the Vietnamese holidays of 30 April and 2 September.
Getting around on the ground, food and SIM
- Airport transfers by Grab: Noi Bai to Hanoi Old Quarter VND 300,000 to 450,000 (₹1,100 to ₹1,650), 45 to 60 minutes; Da Nang airport to the beach VND 80,000 to 150,000; Tan Son Nhat to District 1 VND 120,000 to 250,000. Private pre-booked cars cost a little more and suit families.
- Da Nang to Hoi An: about 45 minutes; VND 300,000 to 500,000 by Grab car.
- Vietnamese food: pho, banh mi or a rice plate costs VND 40,000 to 80,000 (₹150 to ₹300). Buddhist vegetarian restaurants ("chay") are found in every city and are the safest local option for vegetarians, because ordinary dishes often use fish sauce.
- Indian restaurants: Hanoi's Old Quarter, Da Nang's beach road, Hoi An and District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City all have several, some pure vegetarian; a meal costs VND 200,000 to 400,000 (₹740 to ₹1,480). Jain food is possible on request at a few.
- Daily food budget: about ₹1,000 to ₹1,600 per person mixing local meals and Indian dinners; more with drinks or seafood.
- SIM or eSIM: a Viettel, Vinaphone or Mobifone tourist SIM with plenty of data costs about VND 150,000 to 350,000 (₹550 to ₹1,300) at the airport.
Three worked budgets
Rounded, for private trips on the traveller's own dates, outside Tet and the year-end peak, as of November 2026.
| Line | Couple, 7 nights, all three regions, 3-star + 4-star cruise, from Delhi (per person) | Family of 4 (children 8 and 12), 5 nights North only, 4-star, from Kolkata (whole family) | Four friends, 6 nights South + Central, 3-star, from Bengaluru (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International flights | ₹22,000 – 38,000 (open jaw) | ₹64,000 – 1,20,000 | ₹18,000 – 34,000 |
| Domestic flights | ₹7,500 – 16,000 | None | ₹7,500 – 16,000 |
| E-visa and insurance | ₹2,900 – 3,600 | ₹11,500 – 14,500 | ₹2,900 – 3,600 |
| Hotels | ₹8,700 – 15,000 | ₹20,000 – 36,000 | ₹8,400 – 15,000 |
| Ha Long cruise | ₹8,700 – 11,800 | ₹30,000 – 42,000 | Not included |
| Tickets and tours | ₹8,000 – 12,000 | ₹15,500 – 26,000 | ₹9,500 – 13,000 |
| Transfers and Grab | ₹4,000 – 7,000 | ₹6,000 – 12,000 | ₹2,500 – 4,500 |
| Food | ₹8,000 – 13,000 | ₹22,000 – 36,000 | ₹10,000 – 18,000 (with evenings out) |
| SIM and small spends | ₹1,000 – 2,000 | ₹3,000 – 5,000 | ₹1,000 – 2,000 |
| Total | ₹70,800 – 1,18,400 per person | ₹1,72,000 – 2,91,500 for four | ₹59,800 – 1,06,100 per person |
The family column comes to roughly ₹43,000 to ₹73,000 a head because it stays in one region, needs no domestic flight and shares rooms and a private car. The couple pays most because of two domestic flights and the cruise. Shopping is not counted in any column.
Dong, cards, cash and TCS
- Rate: about VND 270 to ₹1 in November 2026. Knock four zeros off a dong price and multiply by 3.7 for rupees: VND 500,000 is about ₹1,850.
- Watch the notes: the VND 20,000 and 500,000 notes are both bluish, and the 10,000 and 200,000 notes look alike in poor light. Count carefully at night markets and in taxis.
- Cash or card: hotels, malls and larger restaurants take cards; street food, markets and small shops need cash. Many travellers carry US dollars and change them at banks or licensed counters in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, where rates are good, and use ATMs (each withdrawal carries a fee). Do not count on UPI.
- How much cash: VND 2,500,000 to 4,000,000 per person (₹9,000 to ₹15,000) for a week covers food, Grab, tips and small shopping when hotels, cruise and flights are prepaid. Tipping is appreciated but not expected, except for cruise crew and guides.
- TCS: since 1 April 2026, Tax Collected at Source on an overseas tour package is 2%. On a ₹1,80,000 package for a couple it is ₹3,600, credited to your PAN and adjustable against income tax. GST also applies on a package invoice.
Where to cut the cost, and where not to
- Cover two regions, not three, on a trip of under a week. Dropping the south saves a domestic flight and a day in transit.
- Book an open-jaw ticket when you do cover the whole country.
- Fly from a non-stop city. Kolkata–Hanoi is often the cheapest; travellers from Pune or Chennai may save by connecting through Mumbai, Delhi or Bengaluru on one ticket.
- Do not choose the cheapest cruise. The difference between a budget boat and a good 4-star is about ₹2,000 to ₹4,000 per person, and it changes the whole experience: food, crowding and safety standards.
- Use the three-day Ba Na Hills ticket if the first day is cloudy, instead of buying a second one.
- Stay in 4-star hotels anyway. They cost little more than 3-star ones here, and breakfast covers one big meal.
- Avoid Tet week (around 6 February 2027): prices peak and many shops and restaurants close for several days.
- Apply for the e-visa only on the official portal or through us, never on a site that charges three times the fee.
How we price a Vietnam trip
- Route first, then hotels: we suggest the regions that fit your nights and month, with the flight plan that avoids backtracking.
- Every line shown: international and domestic flights with baggage, named hotels, the cruise name and cabin type, tickets, transfers and the visa, with what you pay locally listed separately.
- Private and customised: your dates and pace; friends and families travel as a private group on their own dates, not in a group.
- Vegetarian and Jain meals requested from hotels and cruise boats in writing, with Indian and "chay" restaurants marked near each hotel.
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How much does a Vietnam trip cost from India?
A 6 to 7 night trip usually costs about ₹60,000 to ₹1,10,000 per person including international flights, the e-visa, hotels, a Ha Long Bay cruise, domestic flights, tours and food. A 5-night North-only trip can cost ₹45,000 to ₹60,000, while luxury cruises and 5-star beach resorts push the total past ₹1.5 lakh.
Is ₹50,000 enough for a Vietnam trip?
Yes for a 5-night North Vietnam trip from Kolkata, Delhi or Ahmedabad with 3-star hotels, a budget overnight cruise and simple meals, booked outside peak weeks. Adding Da Nang and Ba Na Hills means a domestic flight and usually takes the total to ₹60,000 or more per person.
What is the Vietnam trip cost for a couple?
For 7 nights covering Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City with 3-star hotels and a 4-star cruise, a couple from Delhi typically spends about ₹1,42,000 to ₹2,37,000 together. Staying in two regions instead of three saves about ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 for the pair.
Which Indian cities have direct flights to Vietnam?
As of November 2026, Delhi and Mumbai fly non-stop to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; Kolkata and Ahmedabad fly non-stop to Hanoi; and Bengaluru and Hyderabad have a few non-stops a week to both Hanoi (Vietnam Airlines) and Ho Chi Minh City (VietJet). Airlines include VietJet, Vietnam Airlines and IndiGo. Other cities connect through an Indian hub or Southeast Asia.
How much is the Vietnam e-visa for Indians?
The official e-visa costs USD 25 for a single entry, about ₹2,400, or USD 50 for multiple entries, for stays of up to 90 days. It is applied for online before travel and usually approved in about three working days. We prepare and submit it; approval is the Vietnamese authority's decision.
How much does a Ha Long Bay cruise cost?
As of November 2026, a day cruise costs about VND 1 to 1.6 million per person, roughly ₹3,700 to ₹5,900. An overnight cruise costs about ₹6,500 to ₹8,500 on a budget boat, ₹8,700 to ₹11,800 on a 4-star boat and ₹11,800 to ₹22,000 on a luxury boat, per person on twin sharing.
What is the Ba Na Hills ticket price in rupees?
The cable car ticket costs VND 1,000,000 for an adult, about ₹3,700, and VND 800,000 for a child between 1 and 1.4 metres. With buffet lunch it is about VND 1,250,000. Since January 2026 the ticket is valid for three consecutive days. Transport from Da Nang is extra.
How much do domestic flights in Vietnam cost?
Hanoi to Da Nang or Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City usually costs about ₹3,700 to ₹8,100 one way including a checked bag, and Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City about ₹4,800 to ₹10,400. Base fares look lower but often exclude baggage. Book three to six weeks ahead for the best prices.
How much cash should I carry to Vietnam?
With hotels, flights and the cruise prepaid, about VND 2.5 to 4 million per person, roughly ₹9,000 to ₹15,000, covers a week of food, Grab rides and small shopping. Many travellers carry US dollars and exchange them in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Count notes carefully; some denominations look alike.
Is Vietnam cheaper than Thailand for Indians?
On the ground, yes: hotels and food usually cost less in Vietnam. But Vietnam needs a paid e-visa, and most trips include a domestic flight and a cruise, so the total is often similar to a Bangkok and Pattaya trip. A North-only Vietnam route is the closest match on price.
Is vegetarian food easy to find in Vietnam?
Reasonably. Every city has Buddhist vegetarian restaurants called "chay", and Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City have Indian restaurants, some pure vegetarian, at about ₹740 to ₹1,480 a meal. Ordinary local dishes often contain fish sauce, so strict vegetarians should ask before ordering.
Is TCS charged on a Vietnam tour package?
Yes. Since 1 April 2026, 2% Tax Collected at Source applies to overseas tour packages from the first rupee. On a ₹1,80,000 package it is ₹3,600. It is credited to your PAN and can be adjusted against your income tax or refunded when you file your return.
