1. Ferry – Vung Tau to Saigon
2. Bus – Vung Tau to Saigon
3. Van – Vung Tau to Saigon
4. Taxi – Vung Tau to Saigon
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From Vung Tau Ho Chi Minh you can get by bus/minivan, ferry, taxi, car.
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- Travel distance from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City is only about 100 km by road. There are totally 5 options how you can get to Vung Tau from Saigon: travel by ferry, tourist bus, private modern minivan, private taxi or you can travel on motorbike. Transport by ferry / boat from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 1.5 hours and ferry tickets cost about $13-15/pp. These ferries depart from Vung Tau Port (Greenlines DP Seaport) and arrive to city center of Ho Chi Minh City – Bach Dang Speed Ferry Terminal. It is a comfortable and nice option of transfer.
- Another popular way of transport from Vung Tau to Saigon is to travel by bus or minivan. Transfer by bus / minivan from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 2.5-3 hours and bus tickets cost about $5-18/pp. There are various private companies with modern minivans, limousines or you can use sleeper bus. There minivans depart and arrive to various bus stations or sites in Vung Tau and Saigon. There is no railway from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City, and there are no flights between these cities. From Vung Tau you can also travel to Con Dao Island.
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- The most comfortable, but the most expensive option of transfer to Saigon from Vung Tau is to book a private taxi/car. Travel by private taxi/car from Vung Tau to Saigon costs about $40-200 (depends on the type of car) and travel time is about 1-2.5 hours. You can also use a private car or private minivan from Vung Tau to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon. The last way how it is possible to reach Saigon is to travel on motorbike from Vung Tau. It is a good way only for the most experienced drivers and IDP in Vietnam is necessary.
- Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – it is the 2nd biggest city of Vietnam and the most important transport hub in southern Vietnam. Read the instructions how you can reach Saigon from Vung Tau below in this article. You can search and book tickets or taxi from Vung Tau to Saigon easily online. From Saigon you can also travel to Phu Quoc or you can go to Phnom Penh in Cambodia. You can also go to Phnom Penh via Chau Doc in southern Vietnam.
| Transfer Mode – Vung Tau to Saigon: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| High Speed Ferry | 1.5-2 hours | $12-15/pp |
| Tourist Bus / Van | 2.5-3 hours | $5-18/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car | 1-2.5 hours | $40-200/car |
How do I get from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City?
1. SPEEDBOAT / FERRY from Vung Tau to Saigon
A popular, comfortable and fast transport option from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City is a transfer thanks to the high-speed ferry of Greenlines Ferry. This option also gives you a glimpse of a part of southern Vietnam from a different perspective, from a boat. A minor disadvantage is the limited schedule of these ferries, there are approx. 2 ferries every day.
The travel time of the high-speed ferry from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 1.5 hours, of course it is necessary to allow for small deviations, but the time is usually kept. The ferry from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City departs from Greenlines DP Seaport Vung Tau and arrives at Bach Dang Speed Ferry Terminal, this port is located a short distance from the city center so you will have everything within easy reach right away.
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Greenlines DP Seaport Vung Tau is located in the southwest part of Vung Tau city. Ferry tickets from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City range from $13-15/pp, which is a good price for the comfort and experience these ferries provide. You can search and book these ferry tickets to Ho Chi Minh City easily online and well in advance.
Always read all ticket and transfer instructions and follow the company’s instructions to avoid any complications. Children under 6 are free and do not need a ticket if they share a seat with a parent and children ages 6-11 are half price. It is also recommended to arrive at the departure port approx. 30-60 minutes before the ferry departure.
The ferry transfer is a great option for transportation from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City and is suitable for all types of travelers. Ferries are modern, offer sufficient comfort and there is also a toilet.
2. BUS from Vung Tau to Saigon
Another low-cost way to travel from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam is by classic bus. It is actually a similar variant to minivan and minibus transport, with the difference that these are larger classic buses with sleeping berths or seats. These modern local tourist buses are offered by private transport companies such as Futabus, Phu Hai, Hong Son Phu Yen, Toan Thang, Hoa Mai and others.
These buses can depart from various locations in Vung Tau and arrive at various locations in Ho Chi Minh City. Some of these buses can also go to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The bus transfer from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City takes approximately 2.5-3 hours and tickets cost between $5-13/pp.
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The bus schedule between these cities is very comprehensive and there are many bus routes throughout the day. You can search and book bus tickets from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City easily online.
Transfer conditions and ticket instructions may vary from company to company, so always read everything carefully when booking and before departure. A bus transfer to Ho Chi Minh City from Vung Tau is again a suitable choice for those looking for a cheaper transport option with relatively good comfort.
3. LIMOUSINE / VAN from Vung Tau to Saigon
A popular and preferred option of transportation from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City is a transfer by minivan or minibus. If you are looking for a comfortable and faster ride with accessibility from various places, then use a comfortable minivan. These vehicles are actually smaller buses for a limited number of passengers, eg 9-16 passengers per vehicle.
Minivan transportation is very popular and widespread in Vietnam and is offered by various private companies. On the route from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City, you can use the services of companies such as Vie Limousine, Ouros Travel, Huy Hoang, Techbus VN, Hoa Mai, VietNam Travel Bus, Anh Quoc Limousine, Ouros Travel and others.
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The advantage is that you can choose from a variety of departure points that will be closest to you, these minivans pick up travelers at many departure points, sometimes during the trip. And even minivans are a cheap option of transportation, tickets for minivans from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City cost $6-18/pp, depending on the type of vehicle and its comfort.
Ticket prices are therefore roughly the same as for classic large buses, or slightly higher. However, these modern minivans and minibuses are more comfortable and better than classic big sleeper buses, it probably doesn’t make sense to use a sleeper bus for this short route.
Minivans have very comfortable seats and the ride is also fast. The travel time of minivans or minibuses from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City is about 2-3 hours, depending on where you are coming from and where exactly you are going. Tickets for these minivans and minibuses to Ho Chi Minh City can again be easily searched and booked online.
4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Vung Tau to Saigon
Looking for a private taxi transfer from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City? So this option will also be available to you here. This is the most convenient, fastest, but at the same time the most expensive option of transport between these cities. Various private taxi services operate on the route and they will offer you smaller classic cars, SUVs or minivans and minibuses for groups of travelers.
Some of the companies that operate private transfers with a driver are Saigon DMC, Tiim Group, Ouros Travel, Nga Linh Transport, Mui Ne Sky Travel, VTS Taxi, Dichung Taxi. These are verified and well-rated companies that will offer you very modern and comfortable air-conditioned cars.
In the case of a transfer by minivan, the transfer can also be cost-effective, because you then calculate the fare for individual passengers. A private taxi with a driver is the fastest transport option from Vung Tau to Saigon, the journey time is approximately 1.5-2 hours, it may vary slightly depending on the route you have chosen.
With a private car, you can go anywhere you want, you can definitely choose the arrival point and in this way you can go directly to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Transportation by private taxi from Vung Tau to Saigon will cost you between $40-200/car, smaller cars are cheaper, larger minivans or SUVs are always a more expensive option.
You can choose and book your private car to Ho Chi Minh City online in advance. Always follow all the terms and instructions of these private transfers that the company states.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City:
1. How to book bus tickets or taxi from Vung Tau to Saigon?
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- You can book tickets or taxi/car from Vung Tau to Saigon on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- you can also search and book another tickets, e.g. Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne…
2. What is the travel time from Vung Tau to Saigon?
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- Travel by high speed ferry from Vung Tau to Saigon takes about 1.5 hours.
- Travel by bus / minivan from Vung Tau to Saigon takes about 2.5-3 hours.
- Travel by taxi / private car from Vung Tau to Saigon takes about 1-2.5 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Vung Tau to Saigon?
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- Travel distance from Vung Tau to Saigon is about 100 km by bus/van and about 90 km by ferry.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Vung Tau to Saigon?
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- Transport by high speed ferry from Vung Tau to Saigon costs about $12-15/pp.
- Transport by bus / minivan from Vung Tau to Saigon costs about $5-18/pp.
- Transport by taxi / private car from Vung Tau to Saigon costs about $40-200/car.
5. Is there a train from Vung Tau to Saigon?
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- No, there is not a train connection from Vung Tau to Saigon, it is not possible to travel by train.
6. What is the most cheapest way of transfer from Vung Tau to Saigon?
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- The most cheapest option of transfer from Vung Tau to Saigon is to travel by bus/van. Bus tickets start at $5-6/pp.
7. What is the fastest way of transfer from Vung Tau to Saigon?
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- The most fastest way of transport from Vung Tau to Saigon is to travel by taxi or high speed ferry.
8. Are there flights from from Vung Tau to Saigon?
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- Travel by plane from Vung Tau City to Saigon is not possible, there are no commercial flights.
9. Is there some bus / minivan from Vung Tau to Tan Son That Airport?
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- Yes, there are some buses or private modern minivans from Vung Tau to Tan Son That Airport. You can also searcha and book a private taxi/car to Tan Son Nhat Airport from Vung Tau.
10. How to get to Con Dao Islands from Vung Tau?
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- If you want to travel from Vung Tau to Con Dao, you can take a ferry, or you can go to Saigon and from Saigon you can take a direct flight to Con Dao. There is no flights from Vung Tau to Con Dao.
11. Where to accommodate in Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Ho Chi Minh City offers a wide range of various accommodation facilities. There are cheap or luxury hotels, guesthouses or hostels for backpackers. Book your stay in Saigon online > Book your hotel / stay in Saigon ➜.
12. Where you can also travel from Saigon?
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- From Saigon you can travel to various cities and sites in southern Vietnam or you can cross the border and go to Cambodia – Phnom Penh. The most popular travel route is from Saigon to Da Lat or from Saigon to Mui Ne. You can also travel to Hanoi in northern Vietnam, there are direct flights or you can travel by train.
13. Which beaches can you visit in southern Vietnam?
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- 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?
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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.
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🚍 Bus from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
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Bus Schedule - Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City | Departure in Vung Tau | Arrival in Saigon | Bus Ticket |
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Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 05:00 | 08:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 06:00 | 09:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 07:00 | 10:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 08:00 | 11:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 09:00 | 12:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 10:00 | 13:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 11:00 | 14:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 12:00 | 15:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 13:00 | 16:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 14:00 | 17:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 15:00 | 18:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 16:00 | 19:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 17:00 | 20:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 18:00 | 21:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 19:00 | 22:00 | From $5.30 |
Futabus (Phuong Trang) | 20:00 | 23:00 | From $5.30 |
Huy Hoang | 04:00 | 06:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 05:00 | 07:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 05:30 | 07:30 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 06:00 | 08:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 06:30 | 08:30 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 07:30 | 09:30 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 08:00 | 10:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 08:30 | 10:30 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 09:00 | 11:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 10:00 | 12:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 10:30 | 12:30 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 11:30 | 13:30 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 12:00 | 14:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 13:00 | 15:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 14:00 | 16:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 14:30 | 16:30 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 15:00 | 17:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 15:30 | 17:30 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 17:00 | 19:00 | From $8.60 |
Huy Hoang | 17:30 | 19:30 | From $8.60 |
Vie Limous. | 05:00 | 07:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 06:00 | 08:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 07:00 | 09:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 08:00 | 10:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 09:00 | 11:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 10:00 | 12:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 11:00 | 13:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 12:00 | 14:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 13:00 | 15:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 14:00 | 16:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 15:00 | 17:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 16:00 | 18:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 17:00 | 19:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 18:00 | 20:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 19:00 | 21:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 20:00 | 22:00 | From $9.80 |
Vie Limous. | 21:00 | 23:00 | From $9.80 |
🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh + Prices:
Taxi Schedule - Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh | Departs | Travel time | Price (Car) |
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Saigon DMC | Any Time | 01:50 | From $54.00 |
Saigon DMC | Any Time | 01:30 | From $54.00 |
Saigon DMC | Any Time | 01:40 | From $54.00 |
Mui Ne Sky Travel | Any Time | 01:00 | From $51.00 |
Mui Ne Sky Travel | Any Time | 02:00 | From $56.00 |
Mui Ne Sky Travel | Any Time | 01:10 | From $65.00 |
Ouros Travel | Any Time | 01:30 | From $54.00 |
Ouros Travel | Any Time | 02:30 | From $54.00 |
Ouros Travel | Any Time | 01:00 | From $54.00 |
VTS Taxi | Any Time | 01:30 | From $56.00 |
Tiim Group | Any Time | 02:30 | From $156.00 |
Nga Linh Trans. | Any Time | 01:00 | From $51.00 |
Nga Linh Trans. | Any Time | 01:20 | From $51.00 |
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