Take a fast boat from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc. Superdong and Phu Quoc Express cross in 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30 minutes for about 225,818 to 288,150 VND, depending on where you book, and land at Bai Vong port on the island's east coast. The Thanh Thoi car ferry is cheaper at 205,000 VND and sails more often, from before dawn until 18:00, but takes at least 2 hours 15 minutes. Book with your passport details, and in the storm months keep a day spare.
How we built this guide: on 19 October 2026 we checked the three operators' own timetables, fares and rules, listings on Baolau for Saturday 24 October 2026 and on 12Go for Wednesday 4 November 2026, buses into Ha Tien and news reports on weather suspensions. We did not make the crossing. Prices are in Vietnamese dong (VND) with US dollar estimates at Vietcombank's selling rate of 26,080 VND per dollar on 19 October 2026.
Which boat from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc suits you?
Pick a fast boat for speed, and the car ferry if you are bringing a vehicle, need a very early or late sailing, or want the lowest fare.
| Option | Crossing time | Fare seen | Sailings | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superdong fast boat | 1 hour 15 minutes (published) | 225,818 VND current, 230,000 VND listed (about $8.70) | Four published: 06:10, 08:20, 09:50, 13:00 | Most travelers |
| Phu Quoc Express fast boat | 1 hour 30 minutes | 288,150 VND Eco, 397,611 VND VIP on 12Go (about $11 to $15) | 07:00, 09:00 and 11:45 on 12Go for 4 Nov | A second fast-boat option, VIP seats |
| Thanh Thoi car ferry | 2 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes | 205,000 VND (about $7.90) | 13 on 19 Oct, 03:45 to 18:00 | Cars, motorbikes, early or late travel |
What are the timetables and fares?
The fast boats leave in the morning and early afternoon; check your exact date, because listings differ from the published timetables.
Superdong
Superdong's published timetable shows boats leaving Ha Tien at 06:10, 08:20, 09:50 and 13:00, arriving at 07:25, 09:35, 11:05 and 14:15. Its fare page lists adults at 230,000 VND, struck through, with 225,818 VND as the current price, and children aged 6 to 11 at 160,000 VND (157,091 VND current). Its senior and disability discounts apply only to Vietnamese citizens.
The booking sites showed a slightly different pattern. Baolau listed Superdong at 06:10, 10:00 and 13:15 for 24 October 2026, timed at 1 hour 15 minutes for 225,818 VND, and 12Go showed the same three times for 4 November at 287,917 VND, timed at 1 hour 30 minutes. Trust the time on your ticket.
Phu Quoc Express
Phu Quoc Express lists the crossing at 1 hour 30 minutes on its site, with standard and VIP seats, but did not publish times or fares when we checked. On 12Go for 4 November 2026, it had Eco seats at 07:00 and 09:00 for 288,150 VND and a VIP boat at 11:45 for 397,611 VND. Baolau showed no Phu Quoc Express sailings for 24 October. Children under 5 travel free if they share an adult's seat, per the operator.
Thanh Thoi car ferry
Thanh Thoi's schedule for 19 October 2026 listed 13 sailings from Ha Tien between 03:45 and 18:00, with crossing times from about 2 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes depending on the vessel. Fares were 205,000 VND for adults, 170,000 VND for seniors and 155,000 VND for children from 1.1 m to under 1.3 m, with motorbikes at 95,000 VND and four- or five-seat cars at 1,000,000 VND (about $38). 12Go sold 12 Thanh Thoi sailings for 4 November at 318,750 VND, timed at 3 hours 10 minutes.
Where do the boats leave from and arrive?
The fast boats and the car ferry use separate landings in Ha Tien, and all three operators arrive at Bai Vong on Phu Quoc.
- Fast boats in Ha Tien: the passenger terminal on Kim Du street in To Chau ward, per Phu Quoc Express and Baolau. Phu Quoc Express warns passengers not to confuse it with the Thanh Thoi ferry landing.
- Car ferry in Ha Tien: Thanh Thoi lists its terminal at Khu Pho 1, To Chau ward.
- On Phu Quoc: Bai Vong port at Ham Ninh, on the east coast. Superdong runs a shuttle bus from Bai Vong to its ticket office in Duong Dong for 40,000 VND, and back the other way.
- Buses into Ha Tien: FUTA arrives at Ha Tien bus station on National Highway 80, per Baolau, so budget a short taxi ride to the port.
Baolau and Superdong both ask you to be at the port 30 minutes before departure, and Phu Quoc Express asks motorbike passengers to come 45 minutes early.
How do you book, and what ID and luggage rules apply?
Book on the operators' own sites or a booking platform, with the name exactly as it appears in your passport.
- Superdong: its conditions of carriage ask you to show ID, such as a passport, when boarding and to be at the port 30 minutes early. Each ticket includes hand luggage under 10 kg. Changes and refunds cost 30% and must be made 24 hours ahead for one or two tickets.
- Phu Quoc Express: its FAQ allows 20 kg of free baggage, requires the name on your ID to match the ticket, and refunds with a 20% fee if you cancel at least 2 hours before departure. It refunds in full if it cancels for weather or other reasons outside your control.
- Thanh Thoi: books online and emails a confirmation code once you pay.
Tip: Superdong's 10 kg allowance is half of Phu Quoc Express's 20 kg. With a big suitcase, ask about excess charges before you book.
Do the boats run in bad weather?
Not always, and suspensions can happen in the dry season too. Baolau warns that this crossing may be interrupted in the storm season from July to October, and vietnam.travel describes July to September on Phu Quoc as stormy, with storms that can make ferrying dangerous. In January 2023, boats between Ha Tien or Rach Gia and Phu Quoc stopped for two days in force 4 to 5 winds gusting to force 6 to 7, Tuoi Tre reported. In July 2023, the provincial maritime port authority halted the same routes during a storm until further notice, and operators offered refunds or later trips, per Tien Phong.
Watch out: do not book a same-day flight home from Phu Quoc that depends on the boat. Cross at least a day ahead in the windy months.
How do you get to Ha Tien from Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho?
By FUTA bus: about 8 hours from Ho Chi Minh City and 5 hours 45 minutes from Can Tho.
- From Ho Chi Minh City: Baolau listed 14 FUTA departures from Mien Tay bus station for 24 October 2026, from 07:00 to 23:58, all timed at 8 hours for 300,000 VND (about $11.50). On paper, the 21:10 bus arrives at 05:10, an hour before the 06:10 boat, which leaves no room for a late bus; the 22:30, arriving at 06:30, lines up better with the mid-morning sailings. 12Go showed 94 bus trips for 4 November from 380,380 VND.
- From Can Tho: Baolau listed FUTA buses at 03:00, 07:15, 10:00 and 15:05, timed at 5 hours 45 minutes for 240,000 VND (about $9). The 03:00 bus arrives at 08:45, in time for a mid-morning boat. Our Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho guide covers the first leg if you are coming from Saigon via the Mekong Delta.
- From Cambodia: vans from Kep and Kampot cross at Xa Xia; our Ha Tien guide has the visa details.
How does Ha Tien compare with the Rach Gia ferry and flying?
From Ho Chi Minh City, flying is far quicker for little more money, and the two overland routes come out close. All overland prices below are from Baolau for 24 October 2026.
| Route from Ho Chi Minh City | Time | Fare seen | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus to Ha Tien, then fast boat | 8 hours plus 1 hour 15 minutes, plus the transfer to the port | 300,000 plus 225,818 VND (about $20) | The shortest sea crossing |
| Bus to Rach Gia, then fast boat | 5 hours 45 minutes plus 2 hours 30 minutes, plus a taxi to the port | 260,000 plus 324,000 VND (about $22) | Superdong at 07:10, 10:30 and 13:10 from Rach Gia |
| Nonstop flight | 55 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes in the air | From 687,621 VND (about $26) | VietJet and Vietnam Airlines, plus airport time |
Sources: Baolau's Rach Gia buses, which arrive at Rach Soi bus station, Rach Gia boats and flights, 11 of them nonstop that day. Choose Ha Tien if you are seasick, since its crossing is about half as long, or if you are already in the Delta or coming from Cambodia. Our Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc guide covers the flight in detail.
A note on the Phu Quoc visa exemption
Arriving by boat from Ha Tien means you are already in Vietnam, so the island's 30-day exemption does not apply to you. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the exemption for foreigners entering Phu Quoc from abroad, including those who stay in the transit area of another international border gate. See our Phu Quoc visa exemption guide for the details.
Going the other way: Phu Quoc to Ha Tien
The same boats run back from Bai Vong. Superdong publishes departures from Phu Quoc at 06:40, 08:00, 11:15 and 13:30, arriving at 07:55, 09:15, 12:25 and 14:45, and Thanh Thoi listed nine sailings from Phu Quoc on 19 October 2026, from 05:00 to 18:00. See our Phu Quoc guide for the island and routes from Ho Chi Minh City for more trips in the south.
Key facts at a glance
- Superdong publishes four daily Ha Tien departures, timed at 1 hour 15 minutes, per Superdong.
- Superdong's adult fare is 230,000 VND listed and 225,818 VND current, per its fare page.
- Thanh Thoi listed 13 car-ferry sailings from Ha Tien on 19 October 2026 at 205,000 VND, per Thanh Thoi.
- Fast boats and the car ferry land at Bai Vong port, Ham Ninh, per Phu Quoc Express and Thanh Thoi.
- Superdong allows hand luggage under 10 kg per ticket, per its conditions of carriage.
Limitations
Timetables here come from the operators' pages and booking-site listings checked on 19 October 2026 for travel on 19 and 24 October and 4 November, and they did not always agree: Superdong's published times differ from the times Baolau and 12Go sold, and 12Go timed Superdong's crossing at 1 hour 30 minutes against the operator's 1 hour 15 minutes. Phu Quoc Express published no times or fares on its own site, so its figures come from 12Go, which adds its own margin. Booking platforms also add service fees at checkout.
The overnight connections we describe are timetable arithmetic, not a tested trip. Book early around Tet and public holidays, and remember that boats can be cancelled at short notice in rough weather in any month, so check with the operator the day before you travel.
