How much does a Vietnam trip from India cost?

Vietnam has quietly become one of the best value international trips from India: an online visa, non-stop flights of around five hours from several Indian cities, and a country where a great day out does not need a big budget. This guide adds up the real cost line by line, in rupees, and ends with a cheerful 7-day plan you can copy.

Exchange basis used throughout: 1 USD = about INR 95 and INR 1 = about VND 270 (rates of 24 October 2026). Your card or forex provider will add its own margin, so treat the rupee figures as rounded estimates.

Vietnam trip cost from India at a glance (Vietnam ghumne ka kharcha)

Item	Cost (per person)	Where the number comes from
E-visa, single entry	USD 25, about INR 2,400	Government fee, paid online
E-visa, multiple entry	USD 50, about INR 4,750	Government fee
Temple of Literature, Hanoi	VND 70,000, about INR 260	Current city ticket price
Hoi An Ancient Town ticket	VND 120,000, about INR 440	Official heritage notice
Hotels, 6 nights, 3-star, shared room	INR 12,000 to 25,000	Our planning range
Food, 7 days, local restaurants	INR 7,000 to 14,000	Our planning range
Ha Long Bay overnight cruise	INR 9,000 to 22,000	Our planning range, varies most
Domestic flight Hanoi to Da Nang	INR 3,500 to 8,000	Our planning range
Local transport, SIM, extras	INR 5,000 to 9,000	Our planning range
Total without international flights	about INR 45,000 to 85,000

The first four rows are fixed prices. Everything marked “our planning range” is an estimate to help you budget, not a quote: check live prices when you book.

Vietnam visa for Indians (Vietnam visa kaise milta hai): the e-visa in five steps

Indian passport holders need a visa, and the e-visa is the simple route. Since a government resolution in August 2023, Vietnam issues e-visas to citizens of all countries, valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.

1. Apply only on the official government portal (evisa.gov.vn). Many look-alike sites charge extra service fees.
2. Upload a passport photo page scan and a recent portrait photo.
3. Choose single entry (USD 25) or multiple entry (USD 50). The fee is non-refundable, so double check your passport number and dates.
4. Pick the airport you will land at; Hanoi (Noi Bai), Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat) are all on the e-visa list.
5. Download and print the approved e-visa, and keep a copy on your phone.

Apply well ahead of your flight. Processing usually takes a few working days, and you do not want to be refreshing the portal the night before departure.

Direct flights from India to Vietnam

Non-stop flights make Vietnam feel close. Reported routes for the 2026 to 2027 season include:

• IndiGo: Delhi and Kolkata to Hanoi, and a daily Mumbai to Hanoi service from late October 2026
• Akasa Air: Mumbai to Hanoi
• Vietnam Airlines: Ahmedabad to Hanoi from November 2026
• Air India: Delhi to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

Flight times are around four to six hours depending on the city. Fares swing a lot with season and festivals (Diwali and the December holidays are peak), so set a fare alert early. For this plan, an open-jaw ticket (fly into Hanoi, out of Da Nang) saves you a day of backtracking.

7-day Vietnam itinerary from India

A relaxed first trip: three bases, one domestic flight, no overnight buses.

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi

Land at Noi Bai, buy a local SIM at the airport and head to the Old Quarter. Spend the evening around Hoan Kiem Lake, where the weekend walking streets fill with families and street performers.

Day 2: Hanoi’s history and food

Start at the Temple of Literature (VND 70,000), Vietnam’s first university, then walk to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area (check its opening days before you go). Afternoon: coffee culture. Try egg coffee, and a coconut coffee if you want something cold.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay

Take a shuttle to Ha Long and board an overnight cruise. This is the trip’s biggest variable cost, so compare what is included: kayaking, cave visits and meals differ a lot between boats.

Day 4: Back to Hanoi, fly to Da Nang

Cruises usually return around midday. Head to Noi Bai for an evening flight to Da Nang (about 1 hour 20 minutes), then sleep in Hoi An, around 45 minutes by car.

Day 5: Hoi An Ancient Town

Buy the VND 120,000 Ancient Town ticket, which covers the town and entry to several heritage sites including a choice of the Japanese Covered Bridge or Quan Cong Temple. Stay for the evening when the lanterns come on along the river.

Day 6: Countryside or beach

Rent a bicycle to the vegetable village and rice fields around Hoi An, or spend a lazy day at An Bang beach. If you want a tailor-made suit or dress, order it on Day 5 so there is time for a fitting.

Day 7: Da Nang and fly home

Visit the Marble Mountains on the way to Da Nang airport. Connecting through Hanoi or a Southeast Asian hub is usually needed for the flight home.

Vegetarian food in Vietnam

Vietnam has a long Buddhist vegetarian tradition, which makes things easier than you might fear. Look for “chay” (vegetarian) on signs and menus, for example “com chay” (vegetarian rice dishes). Fish sauce is the hidden ingredient to watch: ask for “khong nuoc mam” (no fish sauce) if you avoid it. Jain travellers should carry a printed card in Vietnamese explaining no onion, garlic or root vegetables.

Money-saving tips for Indian travellers

• Withdraw dong locally rather than exchanging rupees in India; the rupee is not widely exchanged in Vietnam, so carry some US dollars as a backup.
• Travel in shoulder season: October to November and March to April give good weather in Hanoi without the December peak.
• Use ride-hailing apps in cities for fixed, upfront prices.
• Book the cruise last, after flights and hotels, and compare inclusions rather than headline prices.

Also visa free right now: read our guide to the new 30-day Thailand visa rule for Indians.

Want a longer Southeast Asia trip? Our sister site TripKompass has day-by-day city plans for the region.