Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Trip Overview
Distance 72 km (45.0 miles) | |
Price range US$ 7-US$ 225 | |
Ride Duration Range 1h-6h 30m | |
Earliest Departure 17:30 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Traveling from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City is best done by bus or minivan, with a journey time of approximately three hours. Buses operate frequently throughout the day. While Ho Chi Minh City is generally warm year-round, nights can be cooler between November and March. Formerly known as Saigon, this city offers many historical landmarks to explore, particularly war museums. Popular places to visit include Saigon Square, the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, and the Ben Thanh Market.
Taking a bus from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Fastest bus: 1h
Cheapest bus: US$ 7

About the ride from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Route Information
The distance between Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is 45 miles, or approximately 72 kilometers.
There are 5 ways to get from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), including minivan,car,bus,ferry,flight.
The earliest departure leaves at 17:30 and has a duration of 2 hours 15 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 1 hour.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 11
- 1783 departures a day, or 12481 departures a week
There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: VIP, Comfort, Limo, VIP Limo, Standard, Tourist and Limousine 9.
Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.
Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by car
- Starting Price: US$ 37
- 2487 departures a day, or 17409 departures a week
There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Comfort, Luxury, SUV, Standard and Economy.
Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.
Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 7
- 4564 departures a day, or 31948 departures a week
There are 16 travel classes for this journey, including: Tourist, Ford 16 Express, Standard, Express, Limo, VIP, Royal, Luxury, Limousine 9, Economy, Limousine 11, VIP Limo, Sleeping, Limousine Double, Seater 28 and Limousine 34.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by ferry
- Starting Price: US$ 16
- 30 departures a day, or 210 departures a week
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: High Speed and Economy.
Each ferry ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all ferry options.
Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) by flight
- Starting Price: US$ 69
- 22 departures a day, or 154 departures a week
The only travel class available is Economy.
Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.
Companies Operating from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Popular stations and stops in Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Departure stations in Vung Tau
215 Thong Nhat Moi
Vung Tau - Any hotel
Vung Tau - Any hotel in the city center
312 Nguyen An Ninh, Ward 7
Vung Tau Bus Station
Arrival stations in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
32 Nguyen Thai Binh, District 1
Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN)
Ho Chi Minh - Any hotel
Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN)
Ho Chi Minh - Any hotel in the city center
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