All You Need to Know About High-Speed Train Tickets from Can Tho to Con Dao

Information about high-speed trains from Can Tho to Con Dao

Con Dao has always been an attractive destination, attracting many tourists from both domestic and international locations due to its pristine islands, picturesque nature, and mystical spiritual sites. Starting from December 2019, not only can you book flights to Con Dao, but travelers from the Mekong Delta can easily travel to Con Dao from Can Tho by sea. The high-speed boats serving passengers departing from Can Tho are: Con Dao Express and Mai Linh Express.

The Côn Đảo Express - the largest twin-hull ship in Vietnam

On December 6, 2019, the Côn Đảo Express company officially launched high-speed ships operating on the Cần Thơ - Côn Đảo route with a series of 3 ships: Côn Đảo Express 36, Trưng Trắc, and Trưng Nhị. All three ships are designed alike, equipped with modern facilities deserving of 5-star quality.

The Côn Đảo Express 36 - One of the largest twin-hull ships in Vietnam today

The Côn Đảo Express 36, Trưng Trắc, and Trưng Nhị ships have been awarded the title of the largest twin-hull high-speed ship in Vietnam. The ships are manufactured using advanced Humphree technology to minimize sway, with 4 Rolls Royce MTU engines following European standards. The ships have both regular seats and VIP seats divided into separate compartments, equipped with TV screens, wireless headphones, and other convenient amenities. With stability due to the twin-hull design, the ships will help you reduce seasickness when participating in a Côn Đảo tourism tour by ship.

The ship has a power of up to 2,816 horsepower, with a maximum speed of 30 nautical miles per hour (35 knots). Additionally, the ship can operate in adverse weather conditions, even in rough seas, while still ensuring the safety of passengers and timely travel.

The high-speed ship Mai Linh Express

The Mai Linh Express high-speed ship is operated by Mai Linh Tay Do Joint Stock Company to serve tourists traveling by waterway on various routes, including the Côn Đảo tourism high-speed ship route starting from Can Tho. This is also a twin-hull type of ship similar to the Côn Đảo Express high-speed ship company.

Inside the ship are 339 seats divided into 3 classes: economy class (260 seats), business class (71 seats), and first class (8 seats). To provide you with a perfect experience, the Mai Linh Express high-speed ship is also designed with meeting rooms, a bar, and karaoke facilities. With an average speed of 32 nautical miles per hour, the ship will quickly take you on a journey to explore Côn Đảo.

Launched on December 14, 2019, and scheduled to be operational in Q1/2020, but there is still no official announcement of operation. Mytour will continuously update information and provide you with the most complete information as soon as possible.

The Mai Linh Express high-speed ship promises to be a potential high-speed route to Côn Đảo from Can Tho.

The route of the high-speed ship from Can Tho to Côn Đảo

The Côn Đảo Express ship

The Can Tho - Côn Đảo high-speed ship route operated by Côn Đảo Express will depart from the Central Can Tho Port (Ninh Kieu Pier) along the Hau River for about 90km, then stop and pick up passengers at Tran De Port, Soc Trang, finally continue another 105km to Ben Dam Port, Côn Đảo. This route connects Can Tho - Soc Trang - Côn Đảo and Côn Đảo - Soc Trang - Can Tho, like a bridge connecting the 3 cultural areas of Kinh - Khmer and Chinese.

The travel time of this Can Tho - Côn Đảo high-speed ship journey takes about 3 - 4 hours depending on weather conditions, with a frequency of 1 trip/day. Since the ship stops at Tran De Port, Soc Trang to pick up passengers, you can explore Soc Trang while also engaging in self-guided Côn Đảo tourism.

The Mai Linh Express high-speed ship

The Mai Linh Express high-speed ship also departs from the Central Can Tho Port (Ninh Kieu Pier). The ship will sail along the Hau River and go straight for about 195km to Ben Dam Port - Côn Đảo.

The Can Tho - Côn Đảo journey will serve tourists traveling to Côn Đảo with a frequency of 2 trips/day (round trip): from the city center of Can Tho to the Côn Đảo tourist port. The travel time for the Can Tho - Côn Đảo ship is 3 hours and 15 minutes, departing at 07:30 in the morning - 11:30 in the morning from Ninh Kieu Pier and returning at 13:00 - 16:30 in the afternoon from Ben Dam Port.

The Ninh Kieu Port in Can Tho also becomes a famous check-in point

Price list for high-speed ship transportation from Can Tho to Côn Đảo

The Côn Đảo Express ship

Below are the high-speed ticket prices for passengers traveling to Côn Đảo from Can Tho by the Côn Đảo Express company, updated by Mytour:

Price list for Côn Đảo Express high-speed ship tickets from Can Tho to Côn Đảo (Unit: VND)

For goods, charged based on the weight levels of the cargo:

• Under 2 kg: 40,000 VND; from 2 - 5 kg: 80,000 VND; from 5 -10 kg: 150,000 VND; from 10 - 20 kg: 200,000 VND; from 20 - 30kg: 250,000 VND
• For vehicles, the ship accepts transporting motorcycles and bicycles to the island at the following prices: Bicycle: 150,000 VND, manual motorbike: 200,000 VND, automatic motorbike: 300,000 VND, heavy-duty automatic scooters such as SH, Vespa: 350,000 VND.

Note: The above prices do not include cargo handling fees, each item of goods must not exceed 30kg, with a maximum size of 70cm x 50cm x 32cm. Oversized items will be charged at separate rates depending on the size of the item.

The Mai Linh Express high-speed ship

From June 30, 2020, the ticket prices for the Mai Linh Express high-speed ship route from Can Tho to Côn Đảo are as follows:

Price list for Mai Linh Express high-speed ship tickets from Can Tho to Côn Đảo (Unit: VND)

Guide to booking tickets and notes when purchasing Can Tho - Côn Đảo high-speed ship tickets

To easily and conveniently book tickets, Mytour will guide you on how to book tickets along with notes when purchasing based on available Côn Đảo tourism experience as follows:

How to book tickets for the Can Tho - Côn Đảo high-speed ship

You simply need to contact the official websites of the two shipping companies, Côn Đảo Express and Mai Linh Express, and follow the instructions provided by the support staff to book tickets, provide them with necessary information, and complete the payment.

• Côn Đảo Express Ship: https://condaoexpress.net/
• Mai Linh Express High-speed Ship: www.taucaotocmailinh.vn

Additionally, you can contact reputable agents of the two shipping companies to quickly book Can Tho - Côn Đảo high-speed ship tickets.

Below are the basic steps to book electronic tickets:

- Step 1: Contact the phone number provided on the official website, provide personal information (Full name/ ID number/ Year of birth), and choose the ticket delivery method.

- Step 2: Receive confirmation message & payment.

- Step 3: Receive electronic ticket in .pdf format via email or Zalo app.

It's advisable to save your electronic tickets on your phone or print them out and bring them with you when boarding the train.

Sample electronic train ticket for regular days by Côn Đảo Express

Important notes when purchasing tickets for the Can Tho - Côn Đảo high-speed train

• Each train journey, the train company has different travel time frames, and ticket prices vary at different times. Continuously monitor the information on timing and ticket prices on the official websites of the train companies.
• When booking tickets, accurately determine the departure and return dates to book round-trip tickets to avoid running out of tickets.
• Always remember to place trust in reputable ticket vendors.
• Book a hotel in Côn Đảo immediately when booking high-speed train tickets to avoid room shortages.

Thus, Mytour has provided you with a clear understanding of the high-speed train ticket information to Côn Đảo from Can Tho through this article. Wishing you the most wonderful experiences!

Cuc Hoa

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