Phu Quoc is long and narrow, and most visitors split it into three areas: the centre (the airport, Duong Dong town and Long Beach), the north (Grand World, VinWonders and Vinpearl Safari) and the south (An Thoi, Sunset Town and the Hon Thom cable car). Distances are bigger than they look, so a central base with one day in the north and one in the south works best.
Main routes at a glance
- Airport → centre (Long Beach, Duong Dong): about 9–12 km, 20–30 min by car; VinBus route 17
- Centre → north (Grand World, VinWonders, Safari): about 22–28 km, 35–45 min; VinBus routes 17, 19, 20
- Centre → south (Sunset Town, Hon Thom cable car): about 25–30 km, 40–50 min; free Sun World shuttle
- North ↔ south: about 45–50 km, 70–90 min; no direct shuttle, change in the centre
VinBus (north and centre)
VinBus electric buses link the airport and Long Beach hotels with Grand World, VinWonders, Vinpearl Safari and the Vinpearl resorts in the north. Route 17 serves the airport; routes 17, 19 and 20 end at Grand World Parking T2, where free internal shuttles loop to VinWonders and the Safari. When heading back south, board at the T2 stop.
VinBus is no longer free for everyone. Since 1 January 2026 a ride within one zone or between adjacent zones costs 20,000 VND and a ride along the full route 50,000 VND. It stays free for guests of eligible Vinpearl hotels, holders of VinWonders or Vinpearl Safari tickets, and wheelchair users. Check stops and times in the VinBus app.
Free Sun World shuttle (south)
Sun Group runs free shuttle buses to Sunset Town and the Hon Thom cable car, with nearly 60 trips a day. In the centre, stops include Long Beach Center, Salinda, Novotel and Sailing Club; buses drop you on the road in front of Sun World in Sunset Town. There is no app, so check the timetable on Sun World's website and plan around it. The service can save you the cost of a long taxi ride.
Grab, taxis and transfers
- Grab shows the fare up front in the app and is usually the cheapest door-to-door option; you can pay by card or cash. Cars can be scarce very late at night or early in the morning. Choose a larger car if you have a lot of luggage.
- Taxis such as Mai Linh and Vinasun mix metered and fixed fares. Make sure the meter is running, and compare with Grab for the same trip.
- Resort transfers: send your flight number and time to your hotel and a driver will usually wait in arrivals with a name board; departure transfers can be booked too. Transfers are generally paid.
Trying to do the north and the south on the same day means hours in a car. Base yourself in the centre and give each end of the island its own day. See Phu Quoc International Airport, Hon Thom Cable Car and Grand World.
Sources
- VinBus Phu Quoc routes and 2026 fares · VinWonders · accessed 2026-10-30
- Nearly 60 free bus trips a day to Sun World Hon Thom · Sun World · accessed 2026-10-30
- Getting to Sunset Town · Sun World · accessed 2026-10-30
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.