1. Bus / Van to Can Tho
2. Flight + Bus to Can Tho
3. Private Car to Can Tho
4. Boat + Bus to Can Tho
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From Phnom Penh to Can Tho by bus, boat + bus or plane + bus.
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- Travel distance from Phnom Penh in Cambodia to Can Tho in Vietnam is about 420 km by land (via Saigon by bus). There is no train from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho in Vietnam. There are 4 options how you can reach Can Tho from Phnom Penh: transfer by bus, boat + bus, plane + bus or private car with a driver. You can travel by tourist bus from Phnom Penh to Can Tho via Saigon, travel by bus takes about 10-13 hours.
- The most fastest way is to travel by plane from Phnom Penh to Saigon (there are direct flights) and from Saigon you can take a tourist bus or comfortable van to Can Tho. There is also another possibility – travel by boat to Chau Doc via Mekong river in Vietnam and from Chau Doc you can take a tourist bus to Can Tho. Private cars with a driver from Phnom Penh to Can Tho via Ho Chi Minh City are also available. From Can Tho you can travel via Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat. You can book bus tickets/flights from Phnom Penh in Cambodia to Can Tho in Vietnam easily online.
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- Can Tho is a bustling city located in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. It is known for its picturesque waterways, colorful floating markets, and diverse agricultural produce. As the largest city in the region, Can Tho offers a mix of modern amenities and traditional Vietnamese culture, including delicious food, lively nightlife, and historical landmarks. The city is also a gateway to other popular destinations in the Mekong Delta, making it a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists.
- The city’s most famous attraction is the Cai Rang Floating Market, where vendors sell fresh produce, handmade goods, and delicious street food from boats on the river. Visitors can also explore the many temples, pagodas, and historical landmarks, such as the Can Tho Bridge and Binh Thuy Ancient House. Before you arrive to this city, read carefully also this article: Weather in Can Tho.
| Transfer Mode – Phnom Penh to Can Tho: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus/Van (via Saigon) | 10-13 hours | $30-55/pp |
| Boat + Bus (via Chau Doc) | 10-12 hours | $45-55/pp |
| Plane + Bus (via Saigon) | 7-12 hours | $140-300/pp |
| Private Car via Saigon | 9-10 hours | $200-450/pp |
How do you get from Phnom Penh to Can Tho?
1. BUS / VAN from Phnom Penh to Can Tho
A popular ground transfer option from Phnom Penh to Can Tho in southern Vietnam is by bus/minivan with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City. This option therefore has 2 steps and includes a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City, which is approximately 170 km from Can Tho City. Transfer buses from Phnom Penh to Can Tho with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City can take about 10-13 hours in total.
It takes about 6-8 hours from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City and about 3.5-5 hours from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho. You can use different companies to transfer from Phnom Penh to Can Tho via Ho Chi Minh City. To Vietnam through the Moc Bai Bavet border crossing, these are companies such as Khai Nam Transport, Duc Duong, Long Phuong, Giant Ibis, Kumho Samco, Mekong Express, Sapaco, The Sinh Tourist, Virak Buntham, Soroya and others.
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And from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho, Vu Linh, Mai Linh, Phuong Trang (Futabus), Viet Nam Travel Bus, Thanh Buoi, Loc Phat, Techbus VN and others. Bus transportation from Phnom Penh to Can Tho with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City costs a total of about $30-55/pp for both bus routes.
Buses or minibuses can depart from various stops in Phnom Penh and also arrive at various locations in Ho Chi Minh City and then Can Tho. You will always see this information about departures, arrivals and journey times when searching for bus tickets on online platforms.
Bus tickets from Phnom Penh to Can Tho with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. It is better to search for both routes separately and therefore buy 2 tickets, there are significantly more such connections. Bus transfer to Can Tho from Phnom Penh is sought after mainly among solo low-cost travelers.
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2. FLIGHT + BUS from Phnom Penh to Can Tho
If you would like to use the air connection, you can, but only on the route from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City. There is no flight to Can Tho from Phnom Penh. So it is necessary to implement this step in 2 steps, first it is a direct flight from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City and then a bus transfer from there to Can Tho. As a result, and with a bit of luck, this can be the fastest transport option from Phnom Penh to Can Tho, which can take about 7-12 hours.
In the first step, you will take a direct flight from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City, offered by Cambodia Angkor Air and Vietnam Airlines. Cambodia Angkor Air is the largest airline in Cambodia and Vietnam Airlines on the other hand is the largest airline in Vietnam. The disadvantage can be a relatively more limited flight schedule and higher flight prices.
Flights are operated from Phnom Penh International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Saigon. Air transfer from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City costs between $140-300/pp, prices may vary and may vary throughout the year. You can easily find and buy tickets from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City online well in advance.
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The second step is a bus transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho, which takes about 3-5 hours. On this route, you can use various buses or minivans of many companies such as Vu Linh, Mai Linh, Phuong Trang (Futabus), Viet Nam Travel Bus, Thanh Buoi, Loc Phat, Techbus VN and others.
These companies offer modern buses with sleeping berths or seats, or they also have comfortable smaller minivans for a limited number of passengers. Buses and minivans depart from various locations in Ho Chi Minh City and also arrive at various locations in Can Tho. You will always see this information when searching and booking tickets on online platforms, so read everything carefully.
A bus transfer to Can Tho from Ho Chi Minh City costs between $8-17/per person, depending on the type of bus you use. The bus transfer to Can Tho will be used by most ordinary solo travelers, because the railway is not established here. Again, you can easily buy tickets for buses to Can Tho online in advance.
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3. PRIVATE CAR from Phnom Penh to Can Tho
The most convenient, but at the same time, the most expensive way to get from Phnom Penh to Can Tho is by private car/taxi with a driver. This option must also be implemented in 2 steps, with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City. On the route from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City, you can use the services of the SIMA Car company, which will offer you a modern SUV or minivan for several people.
On the route from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho, you can then use Nga Linh Transport, Ouros Travel, Saigon DMC, Mui Ne Sky Travel or Taxi with Dichung. These private taxi companies also offer modern smaller and larger cars and minivans for groups of travelers in Vietnam. Transfer by private car with a driver from Phnom Penh to Can Tho with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City can take about 9-10 hours in total.
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The advantage of a private transfer is that you will have a driver at your disposal and you can also choose your departure point in Phnom Penh and your arrival point in Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho. This way you can save some of your time and avoid any other city transfers.
Transportation by private car from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $150-250/car, and transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho costs about $50-200/car. In total, a private transfer from Phnom Penh to Can Tho can cost about $200-450/both routes via Saigon.
You can easily search, check and book your private car with a driver from Phnom Penh to Can Tho via Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam online. A private transfer by car with a driver to Can Tho is not a suitable option for ordinary low-cost travelers because of the higher price for transport.
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4. BOAT + BUS from Phnom Penh to Can Tho
An interesting and more adventurous transport option from Phnom Penh to Can Tho is by boat and bus via the city of Chau Doc in southern Vietnam. Chau Doc is a border town on the Cambodian border. This option can be realized in 2 steps, the first step is to take a boat from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc (via the border crossing at Vinh Xuong) and then take a bus from Chau Doc to Can Tho.
In total, the transfer by boat and bus from Phnom Penh to Can Tho via Chau Doc can take approx. 10-12 hours (approx. 6-7 hours by boat from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc and approx. 3-4 hours by bus from Chau Doc to Can Tho). For a boat transfer from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc, you can use Hang Chau Tourist and Mandarin Cruises.
Boat tickets from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc can cost between $35-60/pp, depending on the type of boat you choose. You will drive through the Vĩnh Xương/Sông Tiền border crossing, so find out what the current visa requirements will be at this crossing. You can search and buy ferry tickets from Phnom Penh to Chau Doc online in advance.
The second step is a bus transfer from Chau Doc to Can Tho, which takes about 3-4 hours. From Chau Doc to Can Tho it is approximately 125 km and you can use buses from Phuong Trang (Futabus), Mekong Explore. A bus ride from Chau Doc to Can Tho costs between $5-7/pp. Several buses run between these cities throughout the day, and you’ll be sure to choose the right connection for you.
Bus tickets from Chau Doc to Can Tho in Vietnam are easy to find and buy online in advance. You will always see all other information about departures, arrivals and journey times when searching for tickets online, so read everything carefully to avoid any misunderstandings. Transfer by boat and bus is an interesting way to diversify travel to Vietnam, but the disadvantage is the limited schedule of boats to Chau Doc.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Phnom Penh to Can Tho:
1. How you can book tickets from Phnom Penh to Can Tho?
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- You can book tickets from Phnom Penh to Can Tho on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
2. What is the travel time from Phnom Penh to Can Tho?
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- Travel by bus/van from Phnom Penh in Cambodia to Can Tho (via Saigon) takes about 10-13 hours.
- Travel by boat + bus from Phnom Penh in Cambodia to Can Tho (via Chau Doc) takes about 10-12 hours.
- Travel by plane + bus from Phnom Penh in Cambodia to Can Tho (via Saigon) takes about 7-12 hours.
- Travel by private car with a driver from Phnom Penh to Can Tho (via Saigon) takes about 9-10 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Phnom Penh to Can Tho?
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- Travel by bus/van from Phnom Penh to Can Tho (via Saigon) costs about $30-55/pp
- Travel by boat + bus from Phnom Penh to Can Tho (via Chau Doc) costs about $45-55/pp.
- Travel by plane + bus from Phnom Penh to Can Tho (via Saigon) costs about $140-300/pp.
- Travel by private car with a driver from Phnom Penh to Can Tho (via Saigon) costs about $200-450/car.
4. What is the travel distance from Phnom Penh to Can Tho?
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- Travel distance from Phnom Penh to Can Tho is about 420 km by bus (via Saigon).
5. Is it possible to travel from Phnom Penh to Can Tho by train?
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- No, there is no train from Phnom Penh to Can Tho, because there is no railway between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. In the near future there should be build a new railway from Saigon to Can Tho.
6. Is there a direct flight from Phnom Penh to Can Tho?
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- No, there is no direct flight from Phnom Penh to Can Tho, there are only flights to Ho Chi Minh City.
7. From which bus stations buses from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh depart?
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- There are various buses between Saigon and Phnom Penh and Can Tho, buses depart from various bus stations.
8. Where you can travel from Can Tho?
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- You can travel to various places in southern Vietnam, e.g. to Phu Quoc Island, read this article: How to get from Can Tho to Phu Quoc? You can also travel by bus+train to Mui Ne. You can also go to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon.
9. Which floating markets are the most popular in southern Vietnam?
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- 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.
10. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- 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.
11. What is the weather in Vietnam and what to expect?
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- Weather in Vietnam varies with a tropical climate featuring distinct wet and dry seasons. In the north, the dry season (October to April) brings cooler temperatures, while the wet season (May to September) is marked by higher humidity and heavy rainfall. Central Vietnam experiences a dry period (January to August) with lower humidity and a wet season (September to December) characterized by increased rainfall. In southern Vietnam, the dry season (December to April) offers warm temperatures, while the wet season (May to November) brings higher humidity and occasional heavy rainfall. For accurate information, check local forecasts.
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