Being an island, the two available ways of getting to Phu Quoc are either by flying or coming by boat. Meanwhile, there are a number of different ways of getting around the island, either by taking certain types of transport or hiring some for yourself.
This Phu Quoc Transportation Guide gives some detailed information about the best ways of getting to and from the island, as well as getting around once there. Detailed country transportation information can be found by visiting our Vietnam Transportation Guide. Use our Phu Quoc Tours page in order to determine what you'd like to see and do on the island, and hence what transport options are most viable.
Phu Quoc Transportation Guide
Getting There & Away
Air
There are daily flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc. As well, it is possible to take a flight from Rach Gia, where some of the flights from Ho Chi Minh City have a short stopover.
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Water
To reach Phu Quoc by ferry, make your way to the port in Rach Gia. The daily ferries depart at 9 am. An Thoi is the main port in Phu Quoc, and is located on the southernmost tip of the island. An Thoi is used by all the ferries arriving or departing Phu Quoc, with some also continuing up to Duong Dong.
Getting Around
It is only a couple hundred metres from Phu Quoc airport to the centre of Duong Dong, and can easily be walked. If you have heavy luggage or just don't feel like walking, you can take one of the numerous motorbike drivers at the airport, who normally charge about US$1 to most hotels. Just make sure you insist upon them taking you only to your hotel, as they are notorious for trying to divert passengers to places where they can collect a commission.
Bus
There is only a very basic bus service in Phu Quoc, with buses running every couple of hours between An Thoi and Duong Dong. When the ferry arrives in An Thoi, there will normally be a bus waiting to take passengers to Duong Dong.
Motorbike
Motorbike taxis are the most common type of transport on the island, and finding them won't be a problem. Bargaining is usually quite standard, with 5,000d the usual fare around town. Otherwise, 10,000d per 5 km is a good, approximate price guide. A trip to An Thoi from Duong Dong will normally be about 30,000d.
To hire a motorbike, ask at your hotel, where they normally start from around US$10 per day, with an additional $5 per day for a driver. The roads are in quite poor condition, with no paved roads on the island, so take extra care if you choose to hire a motorbike for yourself.
Hiking/cycling
The mountainous, forested centre of Phu Quoc is surrounded by a thin, coastal plain. Walking and cycling are relatively easy around the coast, although the climate means it will normally be a sweaty experience - make sure you bring lots of water with you! Cycling can be difficult in places due to the poor condition of the roads. Most hotels offer bicycle rentals from around US$1 per day. The mountains, which range from roughly 300-500 metres high, make for more strenuous trekking.
