GUIDE TO BOOKING FLIGHTS, TRAINS, AND BUSES FOR 2026

29-11-2025 11:48

Main contents

1. BOOKING FLIGHTS 2026
2. BOOKING TRAIN TICKETS 2026
3. BOOKING BUS TICKETS
4. IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TET BOOKING

If you want to secure cheap flight, train, or bus tickets during holiday periods, it is important to start searching and booking as early as possible. Travel demand often rises sharply ahead of major holidays, causing low-cost fares to sell out quickly, while prices increase and convenient departure times become harder to find. Understanding the best booking windows, using trusted platforms, and comparing options carefully can greatly improve your chances of finding the most affordable tickets.

BOOKING FLIGHTS 2026

The Best Time to Book Your Flight for Tet Holiday

Phase 1 (Early Bird): Usually opens in September – October. This is the best time to secure the lowest fares and preferred time slots.
Phase 2 (Peak Season): Around November – December. Airlines typically increase flight frequencies, but prices will be higher than Phase 1.
Phase 3 (Last Minute): In January. Only limited seats are available, often at premium prices or during late-night/early-morning hours.

Phase	Time	Key features	Price
Early	September – October	The best time to secure the lowest fares and preferred time slots.	Low
Peak Season	November – December	Prices will be higher than Phase 1	Medium
Last Minute	In January	Limited seats are available	High

Recommendation: Book your tickets between June and October to secure the best prices and a wider selection of flight times.

Air Ticket price

Route	Regular day (VND)	Estimated price on Holiday
Ha Noi– Ho Chi Minh City	1.0 – 1.6 million	3.5 – 4.8 million
Ho Chi Minh City – Central VietNam	0.9 – 1.3 million	2.8 – 3.8 million
Ha Noi – Central VietNam	1.2 – 1.8 million	2.5 – 3.5 million
Da Nang – Pleiku – Quy Nhon (routes)	1.0 – 1.6 million	2.5 – 3.2 million

Ticket prices depend on baggage allowance, flight timing, and the airline.

Most Reputable Flight Booking Platforms

Skyscanner: The most powerful price comparison tool on the market. It supports viewing prices by day, month, or the entire year and features price alerts for fare drops.
Google Flights: Provides a visual price calendar, ideal for those wanting to compare long-term pricing trends.
Traveloka: Offers frequent seasonal promo codes, a user-friendly interface, and supports tax invoice issuance.
VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, and Bamboo Airways Apps: Booking directly with airlines helps minimize booking errors and provides better control over baggage and flight schedules.
MoMo and VNPay: Often feature 5% – 15% discount codes for both domestic and international flights.

Tips for Booking Tet Flights

Choose night or early morning flights to secure lower fares.
Search for nearby airports. For example, when traveling to Dong Hoi, you can look for flights to Hue or Da Nang.
Purchase round-trip tickets in a single booking to guarantee your return seat.
Double-check baggage policies and refund/exchange conditions before making payment.

BOOKING TRAIN TICKETS 2026

Tet Train Ticket Launch Dates

Vietnam Railways (DSVN) typically opens Tet ticket sales between September and October of the preceding year.

Note: You should register an account on the official website https://dsvn.vn before the sales open.

Tips for Securing Tet Train Tickets

Create an account in advance and save your ID/Passport details for a faster checkout.
Consider smaller stations to increase your chances of finding availability (e.g., Minh Le or La Khe instead of Dong Hoi).
Prioritize major departure and arrival stations for a wider range of options.

Estimated Train Tickets

Route	Regular Days ( VND)	Estimated price on Tet Holiday
Ha Noi - Dong Hoi	350,000 – 1,300,000	up 20 – 30%
Ho Chi Minh City - Dong Hoi	600,000 – 1,900,000	up 20 – 30%

Reputable Train Booking Platforms

Vietnam Railways (DSVN) App: The official booking platform for accurate seat selection and authentic tickets.
Traveloka: Features a user-friendly interface with clear, real-time seat availability.
VNPay: Supports fast, secure, and stable payment processing.

BOOKING BUS TICKETS

Best Time to Buy Bus Tickets

It is recommended to book your tickets between November and December.
Unlike airlines and railways, bus companies often accept deposits to reserve seats much earlier.

Reputable Bus Booking Platforms

Vexere: The largest bus booking platform in Vietnam. It allows you to view available seats, read operator reviews, and check ticket prices and travel times.
Megabus: Specializes in limousine services, ideal for short to medium-range interprovincial routes.
Traveloka: Offers additional discount codes and a clean, easy-to-navigate interface.

Projected Tet Bus Fare

Route	Regular Days (VND)	Estimated price on Tet Holiday
Ha Noi - Dong Hoi	300,000 – 450,000	550,000 – 900,000
Ho Chi Minh City - Dong Hoi	450,000 – 650,000	900,000 – 1,300,000

IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TET BOOKING

Optimal Booking Windows

Flight Tickets: From June to October.
Train Tickets: Immediately upon release in October.
Bus Tickets: Between November and December.

Additional Notes

Keep all confirmation emails or booking messages.
Double-check passenger information for accuracy.
Prioritize online payments to secure your seat instantly.

Booking 3 to 6 months in advance not only helps you save significantly but also ensures you secure the best flight times, train seats, or bus positions. We recommend using reputable platforms such as Skyscanner, Traveloka, Vexere, or the DSVN app to track prices and book securely.

Contact:

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