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Traveling to Con Dao from Soc Trang by Ferry
Previously, those in the Mekong Delta region who wanted to travel to Con Dao had to travel to Ho Chi Minh City or Can Tho and then book expensive flights to Con Dao. However, nowadays, those who want to join Con Dao tours have a more economical option, which is to travel by high-speed ferry.
To embark on the journey of exploring Con Dao, you first need to travel to Tran De Port, Soc Trang by any high-speed ferry company departing from Soc Trang to Con Dao. These ferries depart from here and then arrive at Ben Dam Port in Con Dao. From Soc Trang bus station to Tran De Port is about 35km. At the bus station, you can choose a passenger vehicle with a price of around 40,000 VND - 50,000 VND/one-way or opt for a taxi with a price of 280,000 VND - 350,000 VND/trip. Additionally, you can also travel by your own motorbike to Tran De Port.
Address of Soc Trang bus station: Le Van Tam, Ward 3, Soc Trang City, Soc Trang.
Address of Tran De Port: Cang Hamlet, Tran De Town, Trung Binh Commune, Tran De District, Soc Trang.
The route traveled by car from Soc Trang bus station to Tran De Port.
Currently, there are 2 high-speed ferry companies serving passengers who want to travel from Soc Trang to Con Dao and depart from Tran De Port, Soc Trang. They are: Superdong Con Dao Ferry, Trung Trac and Trung Nhi Ferries belonging to Con Dao Express ferry company.
Superdong Con Dao Ferry
Superdong Con Dao Ferry is currently one of the most modern high-speed ferries in our country with a large capacity of over 300 passengers along with full amenities, regular seats, VIP seats, and attentive services for passengers. As the first company to serve tourists traveling to Con Dao from Soc Trang by ferry, Superdong Con Dao Ferry is always preferred and trusted by many passengers, always ensuring timely departures with Superdong CDI or Superdong CDII ferries.
The Route
Departure Point: Tran De Port, Soc Trang
Stopover: Ben Dam Port, Con Dao
Time
Departure Times: 8:30 AM and 1:15 PM
Arrival Times: 11:00 AM and 3:45 PM
Travel Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Speed: 26 – 28 nautical miles per hour
On weekends like Friday to Sunday, the ship typically departs 30 minutes earlier. Please take note and keep track of the departure schedule.
Ticket Prices
Senior Citizens: 260,000 VND per ticket
Adults: 310,000 VND per ticket
Children (based on birth year): 220,000 VND per ticket
Disabled Persons: 230,000 VND per ticket
Superdong Con Dao II Ferry departs from Tran De Port, Soc Trang to Con Dao
Trung Trac and Trung Nhi Ferries (Con Dao Express Ferries)
Trung Trac and Trung Nhi Ferries are 2 out of the 3 ferries in the largest twin-hull high-speed ferry series in Vietnam operated by Con Dao Express introduced in 2019. Both ferries feature modern equipment: European standard marine gas detection system, positioning system, meteorological and hydrological forecasting, and Humphree vibration damping technology from Sweden. Hence, passengers who experience motion sickness or seasickness need not worry too much about this issue. Additionally, the ferries are capable of operating in adverse weather conditions. If you are considering traveling to Con Dao from Soc Trang by ferry, this is also a very suitable option.
Journey
Departure Point: Tran De Port, Soc Trang
Destination: Ben Dam Port, Con Dao
Time
Departure Time: 9:00 AM (weekdays), 11:00 AM (weekends)
Arrival Time: 11:00 AM (weekdays), 3:30 PM (weekends)
Travel Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
Speed: 30 – 35 nautical miles per hour
Ticket Prices
Weekdays (Monday – Thursday): 320,000 VND
Weekends (Friday – Sunday): 350,000 VND
Senior Citizens/Children (Weekdays): 260,000 VND
Senior Citizens/Children (Weekends): 290,000 VND
VIP Tickets: 500,000 VND
Trung Nhị Ferry travels to Con Dao from Soc Trang
Trung Trắc Ferry travels to Con Dao from Soc Trang
Tips for Taking a Ferry from Sóc Trăng to Côn Đảo
If you're planning a trip to Côn Đảo by ferry, these 10 tips are essential for a perfect journey:
- Two weeks before your Côn Đảo trip, remember to book your tickets to ensure availability. Mytour recommends booking round-trip tickets. While last-minute purchases are possible, there are few options available at that time.
- You can purchase ferry tickets to Côn Đảo from Sóc Trăng on various websites. If you're unable to buy tickets online, visit Superdong or Côn Đảo Express ticket offices, located 500m from the Sóc Trăng bus station.
- Ticket prices for ferries to Côn Đảo vary between Superdong Côn Đảo and Trưng Trắc, Trưng Nhị, depending on age and whether it's a weekday or weekend. Consider and choose the option that suits you best.
- Provide complete information: Full name, date of birth, ID card number or Citizen Identification Card, nationality when purchasing tickets.
- Ensure you have all necessary documents, especially your ID card and ferry ticket, so you can present them to staff for quick boarding procedures.
- In case of Côn Đảo weather turning bad and affecting your trip, proactively contact staff to reschedule your ticket.
- According to Côn Đảo travel experience, it's recommended to be at Sóc Trăng bus station around 5 a.m., have breakfast, and wait for the shuttle bus here. Typically, shuttles to Trần Đề port will pick you up before 7:30 a.m. and arrive at the port before 8 a.m., before the ferry departs to Côn Đảo.
- If you opt for a motorbike as your means of transportation to Trần Đề port, there are overnight parking facilities available.
- Motorbike transportation services to the island are provided by both Superdong Côn Đảo and Express Côn Đảo ferries, with costs ranging from 250,000 VND to 400,000 VND depending on the vehicle. However, large-displacement and luxury vehicles may be refused due to their size and weight.
- Make sure to equip yourself with motion sickness medication to ensure a healthy journey to Côn Đảo.
- Especially, remember to book your hotel in Côn Đảo before starting your journey to have
High-speed ferry tickets for travelers from Sóc Trăng to Côn Đảo
Thus, Mytour has completed detailed guidance on ticket prices as well as tips for traveling by ferry from Côn Đảo to Sóc Trăng. Hopefully, this article will help you prepare well and participate in traveling from Sóc Trăng to Côn Đảo in the easiest way.
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