Alternatively, you can travel to Phu Quoc by taking an 8-hour bus ride to Ha Tien and a 1.5-hour fast ferry from this province. However, unless you want to explore other areas on your journey from Ho Chi Minh city, plus having a good body condition to travel for such a long time, it is not recommendable to go by bus and ferry to Phu Quoc. If you book well in advance, it is more convenient and economical to fly.
If you’re staying in the Mekong Delta regions, you can fly directly from Can Tho to Phu Quoc as well. One trip takes you around 1 hour and 120US$. Although if you’re planning on a budget trip and feeling adventurous, traveling from Can Tho via bus and ferry is the way-to-go.
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Rows of boats and ferry to Phu Quoc. Instagram: @mandktravelalot
From Thailand, you can opt for a direct flight from Bangkok to Phu Quoc in under 2 hours, with prices starting from 120US$. Furthermore, although Phu Quoc is located incredibly close to Cambodia, there is neither direct flights nor ferry to the island! Instead, you have to travel to Vietnam with whichever transportation you prefer, and then journey to Phu Quoc from wherever you are, following the instructions above.
