1. Plane:
Quy Nhon can be reached by plane from Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Arriving from abroad, the second alternative is recommended because of the fare and the time duration of the journey (1 hour from Ho Chi Minh City instead of 1.5 hours from Hanoi).
Phu Cat Airport is situated in Cat Tan commune, Phu Cat district, Binh Dinh province, about 35 km far from the northwest of Quy Nhon city center. Flights to Quy Nhon are currently operated by the domestic airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Jetstar, and Bamboo Airways with the frequency of up to 10 flights per day from Ho Chi Minh City, and up to 3 flights per day from Hanoi.
From Phu Cat Airport, traveller can either get a taxi or take the shuttle bus to Quy Nhon City Center. Taxi is possibly the fastest and the most convenient mean of transportation but the price is quite high (Approx. $12 for a 4-seat car). Shuttle bus is much more affordable (Approx. $2 per person) but it isn’t flexible and requires waiting time.
Note: if you travel in groups (>5 person), it would be cheaper and more comfortable to take a taxi. Besides that, taxi will drive to your hotel or as your desire.
Useful Link:
Vietnam Airlines https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/Home;
Vietjet air https://www.vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/en-US/Home;
Jetstar Pacific https://www.jetstar.com/vn/en/home;
Bamboo Airways https://www.bambooairways.com/en/.
2. Train:
The railway from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) station to Dieu Tri (Binh Dinh province) station is about 630 Kilometers. There are 4 trains including SE2, SE4, SE6 and SE8 (which belong to Reunification Express train) on this route. They daily depart and take about 11 to 12 hours (from Saigon to Dieu Tri or return). There are several seat types to purchase and the price ranges from $35 - $50 one way.
The railway from Hanoi station to Dieu Tri station (Binh Dinh Province) is 1096 Kilometers. There are 4 trains including SE1, SE3, SE5 and SE7 (which belong to Reunification Express train) on this route. They daily take about over 20 -23 hours (From Hanoi to Dieu tri) due to different trains. There are several seat types to purchase and the price ranges from $45 - $80 one way.
Useful Link: Vietnam Railways https://dsvn.vn/#/
3. Bus:
Bus is the cheapest means of transportation. Buses operated by private companies are becoming more up to international standard.
Price varies but ranging from $11 - $14 per person from Ho Chi Minh City (12 – 13 hours) and $35 - $60 per person from Hanoi (22 – 25 hours).
In order to welcome you and organize your transfer from Phu Cat Airport, train or bus station to the conference hotel, please inform the conference secretariat of travel details including flight or train number as well as the date and the arrival time in Quy Nhon.
*Free shuttle service from Quy Nhon City Center to ICISE
4. Airport transfer
- Airport pick-up
Free shuttle buses will be arranged on June 9 to take participants from Phu Cat Airport to Seagull Hotel from 8:00 to 20:00. A volunteer will wait outside the exit gate holding a sign “VNUS 2019”. Please follow his/her instruction to get to the shuttle bus.
The schedule of the shuttle buses is at 8:30; 9:15; 11:30; 12:30; 14:30: 16:00; 17:45; 19:15 (the actual time could be changed).
Participants who arrive at the same time or within 30 minutes, will take the same ride.
- Airport drop-off
Free shuttle bus services will be arranged to take participants to Quy Nhon Phu Cat Airport on June 13 and June 14. Information about shuttle bus schedule will be posted on the information board of the conference.