A detailed guide on whether you should take your motorbike to Con Dao. Costs, procedures, and the best alternatives for short trips. Updated for Con Dao Express.
Costs & Procedures for Transporting a Motorbike to Con Dao
Many travelers wonder whether they should bring a motorbike to Con Dao for easier mobility during their trip. Before deciding, it’s important to understand the actual process and cost.
Most ferry operators do not collect the motorbike transport fee directly. Instead, passengers must go to the port to complete a handover form and pay the loading/unloading service on-site.
Passengers bringing a motorbike should arrive at the port at least 60 minutes before departure to report the number and type of vehicles. Space on the bow area of the ferry is limited, so only a small number of bikes are accepted per trip.
Estimated costs:
- Transport fee: 250,000 – 400,000 VND per bike
- Loading service (onto ferry): 100,000 VND/bike
- Unloading service (at Con Dao): 100,000 VND/bike
➡️ Total: approx. 450,000 VND per bike per trip
Round-trip cost: 900,000 – 1,000,000 VND per bike
Motorbikes are manually carried and secured at the bow of the ferry. During the sea journey, waves may splash onto the bike, but staff at Con Dao will rinse the vehicle upon arrival. For extra care, travelers can wash the bike again after reaching town.
Should You Bring Your Motorbike to Con Dao?
For residents working long-term on the island, bringing a personal motorbike is completely reasonable.
However, for travelers visiting 2–5 days, transporting your motorbike may not be the best choice due to:
- High transport cost (around 1 million VND round-trip)
- Time-consuming procedures at the port
- Risk of scratches or minor damage during manual loading
- Exposure to seawater, which may affect the engine or frame
👉 Renting a motorbike in Con Dao is far more cost-efficient.
Rental prices range from 100,000 – 150,000 VND/day depending on the model.
Motorbike rentals are available right at the port as well as most hotels. With a full tank of fuel, you can explore every corner of the island comfortably and affordably.
For bikers who prefer riding their own beloved motorcycle, transporting it is still possible—just make sure to weigh the costs, effort, and risks beforehand.
How to Book Con Dao Express High-Speed Ferry Tickets
For tickets on the Vung Tau ↔ Con Dao route, please contact:
1. Ticket Sales & Delivery in Con Dao — 0987 556 294
📍 25 Vo Thi Sau Street, Con Dao District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau
2. Ticket Sales & Delivery in Ba Ria City — 0389 546 426
📍 100 Pham Van Dong Street, Phuoc Trung Ward, Ba Ria City
3. Ticket Sales & Delivery in Vung Tau City — 088 937 1234
📍 30 Nguyen Du Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City
📞 Group bookings (10+ passengers):
088 937 1234 – 0938 948 549
