You don't need to install everything at once.
We've grouped the apps by real-life situations—transport, food delivery, shopping, healthcare, sports, and more—so it's easier to find exactly what you'll actually use.
🚕 Transportation
Everything you need to get around Vietnam.
Taxi
- Grab — the most popular app for taxis and food delivery. Great coverage, but be prepared... some drivers are a little too adventurous.
- Green SM — my personal favorite. A local electric taxi and e-bike service. New vehicles, you always know what kind of car is coming, drivers tend to be calmer, and the rides are usually more comfortable. You may also see its former name: Xanh SM.
Intercity Buses (Sleeper Bus)
Everything you need to know about sleeper buses—different classes, pros, cons, and how to choose the right one—is covered in our dedicated guide.
- Vexere — the most popular platform for booking buses and minibuses across Vietnam.
Trains
- DSVN — the official Vietnamese railway app for purchasing train tickets.
Airport & Private Transfers
- Trip.com
- Need a private transfer? Message @Froginya_travel on Telegram. We can arrange airport pickups, intercity transfers, or almost any custom route.
✈️ Flights
- Vietnam Airlines — Vietnam's national airline. You can pay in Vietnamese Dong.
- Trip.com
If you're planning to travel around Asia, book your flights early. Prices usually increase the closer you get to departure.
🍜 Food Delivery
- Grab Food
- Green SM
🛒 Shopping
Think of these as Vietnam's version of Amazon... or maybe Wildberries. 😄
- Shopee
- Lazada
- SHEIN
- Hasaki.vn — if you're into beauty products, it's probably the closest thing to Sephora or Ulta.
Vietnam also has plenty of fantastic local fashion brands, but for the best shopping experience, head to .
