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How to get from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
How to get from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)? From Can Tho to Saigon you can travel by bus, taxi or motorbike.

1. Bus – Can Tho to Saigon
2. Taxi – Can Tho to Saigon
3. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) you can get by bus, taxi/car.

    • Travel distance from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam is about 170 km. There are totally 3 options how you can get to Ho Chi Minh City from Saigon: travel by tourist bus, private taxi/car or motorbike. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Saigon is to travel by sleeper bus. Transfer by bus from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 4 hours and bus tickets cost about $7-14/pp. These sleeper buses depart from Can Tho Bus Station and arrive to Mien Tay Bus Station or other bus stations.
    • Another way how you can go to Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon from Can Tho is to book a private taxi/car. Transport by private taxi/car from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $$50-250/car and it takes about 2-3 hours. You can book various modern cars, luxury comfortable vans or minivans for up 9 passengers. You can also travel on motorbike from Can Tho to Saigon, IDP in Vietnam is necessary if you want to drive a motorbike. Travel by train or plane is not possible, there is no railway and there are no flights between these cities. From Saigon you can travel to Hanoi.

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Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most visited cities of southern Vietnam.

    • Ho Chi Minh City is the most important transport hub of southern Vietnam. It is close to Mekong Delta region, this part, like Can Tho, Soc Trang or My Tho are popular by floating markets and tourists come to these cities mainly from Saigon. You can travel between these places by bus, taxi or motorbike or you can take a private day tour from Saigon. Saigon is a busy and also modern city and tourists from all the world can take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
    • From Saigon you can also take a direct flight to various popular and big cities of Vietnam like Nha Trang, Da Lat, Quy Nhon, Da Nang, Hue, Dong Hoi or Hanoi. Read the instructions how you can reach Saigon from Can Tho below in this article. You can also search and book bus tickets or private taxi/car to Ho Chi Minh City easily online. Before you arrive to Saigon, you can also read this article: What is the weather in Saigon?
Transfer Mode – Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City: Travel Time Cost Range
Tourist Bus / Van About 4 hours $7-14/pp
Private Taxi / Car About 2-3 hours $50-250/car

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How do I get from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City?


1. BUS / VAN from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City

The most used and at the same time the cheapest way to transfer from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh city in southern Vietnam is by bus, minivan or minibus. On this route, you can mostly use sleeper buses or modern and comfortable minivans and minibuses for a limited number of passengers.

Companies that offer bus transfers from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City are Phuong Trang (Futabus), Thanh Buoi, Loc Phat, VietNam Travel Bus, Techbus VN or Vu Linh. These buses and minivans can depart from various locations in Can Tho, often from Can Tho Bus Station, and also arrive at various locations in Ho Chi Minh City, such as Mien Tay Bus Station.

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Can Tho Bus Station is the biggest bus station with many buses that run different routes from there. You will see all this information about departures and arrivals when searching for tickets on online platforms, so read everything carefully. Buses also usually have other stops before they arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, but this may vary by company.

Bus transportation from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 4 hours, this time may vary and buses may be late, unfortunately this happens in Vietnam. A bus transfer from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City will cost you between $7-14/pp, depending on the type of bus you choose.

You can easily find and buy bus tickets to Saigon from Can Tho online, always read all transfer and ticket information and instructions when booking. Transfer by bus between these cities is the most used option, because the railway is not yet exposed here. The bus or minibus is also a suitable option for low-cost travelers, for a low price it will offer you the very good comfort of modern buses or smaller minivans.

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Bus of Thanh Buoi from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon (photo: 12go.asia).


2. TAXI / CAR from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City

The most convenient, fastest, but at the same time the most expensive option of transportation from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam will be the use of a private car/taxi with a driver. You can also save some time with this transport option, because you can choose where you depart from in Can Tho and where you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City.

Some companies also offer a car transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport from Can Tho, so if you want to get to the airport quickly, this is a good option. Private car transfers and taxis with drivers to Ho Chi Minh City are offered by Saigon DMC, Nga Linh Transport, Mui Ne Sky Travel, Ouros Travel and Dichung Taxi.

Most of these companies are also well rated by other travelers, they will offer you the great comfort of modern cars and experienced drivers. These companies offer smaller classic cars or minivans on this route for several people traveling at once in one group. Transfer prices also vary depending on the size of the cars.

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A private car/taxi transfer from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City costs between $$50-250 (vehicle), depending on the type of car you choose. For the most part, smaller classic cars are always a cheaper option than larger minivans for transporting more people. Transportation by private car from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 2-3 hours, but this time may vary a little depending on which route you choose.

You can search, view and book your private car/taxi from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City online in advance. Always read all transfer instructions and information when booking and follow the taxi company’s instructions. A private transfer is not suitable for low-cost travelers due to the higher price of the fare, however, if you do not worry too much about the budget, then this can be a very good transfer option for you.

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Private taxi/car from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City – Saigon by Ngan Linh Transport (photo: 12go.asia).


FAQ + Travel from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City:

1. How to book tickets or taxi from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • Book bus tickets or taxi from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
    • you can also search another routes, e.g. Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat, Ho Chi Minh to My Tho…

2. Do you want to book a tour in Saigon / Mekong Delta region?

    • It is not a big problem, you can search and book a tour in Ho Chi Minh City region with KLOOK ➜.

3. What is the travel time from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • Travel by tourist bus/minivan from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 4 hours.
    • Travel by private taxi/car from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 2-3 hours.

4. How much does it cost to get from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • Transport by bus / minivan from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $7-14/pp.
    • Transport by private taxi / car from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $$50-250/vehicle.

5. What is the travel distance from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • Travel distance from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City is about 170 km by tourist bus, taxi or motorbike.

6. Is it possible to travel from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City by train?

    • No, there is no railway from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City, it is not possible to travel by train. But there is a plan to build a new railway in the future.

7. Is there a flight from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City?

    • No, there is no flight from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City, travel by plane is not possible.

8. From which bus stations buses from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City depart?

    • Tourist buses or vans from Can Tho to Saigon depart from Can Tho Bus Station, check Baolau and 12go.asia.

9. Where to travel from Ho Chi Minh City?

    • From Saigon you can go to various places of Vietnam. There are flights to southern, central or northern Vietnam, or you can travel by train of Vietnam Railways or tourist bus. The most popular travel routes is from Saigon to Da Lat, Saigon to Nha Trang or Saigon to Quy Nhon.

10. How to travel from Saigon to Can Tho?

    • You can travel by tourist bus or private taxi, motorbike, it is the same way of transfer how you arrived to Saigon.

11. What is the cheapest option of transfer to Saigon from Can Tho?

    • The most cheapest bus tickets from Saigon to Can Tho start already at $7-8/pp.

12. What is the fastest way of transport to Saigon from Can Tho?

    • The most fastest way of transport to Saigon from Can Tho is to travel by private taxi / car. The most fastest option by private car should take about 2 hours.

13. Which beaches can you visit in southern Vietnam?

    • Southern Vietnam is known for various nice coastline and beautiful beaches. The best places for visit these beaches are in Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Vung Tau or Mui Ne. Read this article: The Best Beaches in Southern Vietnam.

14. Which floating markets are the most popular in southern Vietnam?

    • There are a few very interesting and big floating markets in southern Vietnam, Mekong Delta region for visit. The most visited are Cai Rang, Cai Be, Phong Dien floating markets.

15. How to travel solo in Vietnam?

    • Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.

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🚍 Bus / Van from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) – Schedule + Tickets:

Bus Schedule - Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh

Departs in Can Tho

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh

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Thanh Buoi

07:00

11:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

08:00

12:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

09:00

13:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

10:00

14:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

11:00

15:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

12:00

16:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

13:00

17:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

14:00

18:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

15:00

19:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

16:00

20:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

17:00

21:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

18:00

22:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

19:00

23:00

From $8.00

Thanh Buoi

20:00

00:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

00:00

04:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

01:00

05:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

02:00

06:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

03:00

07:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

04:00

08:00

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Futabus (Phuong Trang)

05:00

09:00

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Futabus (Phuong Trang)

06:00

10:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

07:00

11:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

08:00

12:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

09:00

13:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

10:00

14:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

11:00

15:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

12:00

16:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

13:00

17:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

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18:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

15:00

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From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

16:00

20:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

17:00

21:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

18:00

22:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

19:00

23:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

20:00

00:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

21:00

01:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

22:00

02:00

From $8.00

Futabus (Phuong Trang)

23:00

03:00

From $8.00

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