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How to travel From Rach Gia to Phu Quoc?

September 10, 2024 - 414 views

Rach Gia and Phu Quoc are two famous tourist attractions in the south of Vietnam. Many tourists travel between these two places. If you are the first time travel, do not miss our below article. It includes useful information for your travel from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc

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The travel distance between Rach Gia to Phu Quoc is about 120km. You can travel between 2 cities by speedboats, ferries or planes.

Best ways to travel from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc

You can use the ferry, speedboat, or flight to get to Phu Quoc from Rach Gia

Ferry

It’s the most common way to travel from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc, which takes only 2.5 hours. There are 3 reliable companies offering ferry services from and to Phu Quoc including Ngoc Thanh, Superdong, Thanh Thoi, in which, Superdong seems to be the most popular option. Besides, there is a slow ferry which is a larger boat transporting people, vehicles as well as heavy machinery. The slow ferry is cheaper than the normal ferry and you must pay the extra charged fee per vehicle if you carry the vehicle. The traveling time of the slow ferry is 15 mins longer than the normal one.

  • Superdong: There are around 7 trips per day with different departure times. The ticket fare (one-way) for the adult is $15, the senior (above 60) is $13, the disabled $11, the child is $9.
  • Ngoc Thanh: There are 2 trips per day with different departure times. The ticket fare (one-way) for the adult is $12 and the child is $9.
  • Phu Quoc express: There are 5 trips per day with different departure times. The ticket fare (one-way) for the adult is $15 and the child is $12.

Departure port is Rach Gia Port, Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Vinh Thanh, Rach Gia, Kien Giang. The arrival ports of these ferries are Bai Vong pier in Ham Ninh fishing village or Da Chong pier in Bai Thom commune. From there, tourists can take taxies or shared minibusses to reach their destination.

Buying the tickets: You can easily buy a ticket to Phu Quoc in Rach Gia from travel agents, online, or at the ferry terminal.

Inside the speedboat, there is the air conditioner, wifi, karaoke, and a large flat-screen television that displays various Vietnamese shows to occupy the time of passengers. At the back of the ferry is an open-air seating zone where guests can enjoy the fresh air, refreshing wind, and the beautiful scenery surrounding it. The ferries are also furnished with the modern bathrooms

Something to note:

  • It is advisable to avoid having meals before entering the ferry if you easily get seasick.
  • Please arrive at the port 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the ferry.
  • Your luggage will be safely stored for you when you get on the ferry, take the handbag with you for the valuable things.
  • Keep in mind that ferry services depend on the sea and weather conditions. During the tropical storm season from July to October, the ferry service between Rach Gia to Phu Quoc island may be interrupted.

Rach Gia to Phu Quoc ferrry

 

Speedboat

There are also speedboats to travel from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc. You can choose to travel on the speedboat run by Phu Quoc Express which is equipped with a Roll Royce Engine. The speedboat can carry up to 300 passengers, at a speed up to 30 knots. Traveling on the speedboat will be a luxurious experience on the sea

Every day, there are two trips from Rach Gia to Bai Vong port in Phu Quoc. The fare from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc is $15 one way for the common ticket and the price of the VIP ticket is $25.

Rach gia to Phu Quoc Speedboat

 

Flight

The travel time is 40 minutes. Vietnam Airlines is currently operating 1 daily flight from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc. On average, the price for a one-way air ticket from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc is 46 USD for economy class.

Book a flight ticket to Phu Quoc from Rach Gia now!

Phu Quoc to Rach gia flight

Local tips to travel from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc

  • When comparing ways of traveling from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc, you can see traveling time between flight, ferry, and speedboat is almost the same. You will need to wait 2 hours wait at the airport for checking in.
  • If you are on budget and travel with a motorbike, the ferry would be a great choice. The show ferry is the cheapest option to get to Phu Quoc from rach Gia.
  • You can choose a speedboat for the wonderful experience on the sea. The VIP ticket is still much cheaper than a flight ticket.
  • Flight is a great option for those who easily get seasick.

Hope that the above information is helpful for your travel from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc. If there is anything you need to know, do not hesitate to contact us.

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01/04/2024

if I take speedboat/ferry from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc island . Do I still have to take cable car to Sun World hon thom? or any other way to visit it without taking cable car due to fear of height

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02/04/2024
@William La:

You can take another boat to Hon Thom Island.

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