Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by van, bus, ferry, flight, taxi from VND 900k

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau Destination Reviews

Kalyan

Great journey 👍

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Ferry Eco, Greenlines DP, Aug 4, 2026

Nelson C

Also known as Bén Thanh Travel For starters, if it weren’t for the great communication on WhatsApp and the accommodation in time adjustments, this review would have been a zero stars If you look at my past reviews, I am not the complaining kind of person but this situation has me feeling like I have to do something so here it is. Fyi, Ive been in Vietnam for 5 weeks already and Ive had my fair share of Grabs, sleeper buses, sleeper trains and taxi’s but this is my worst experience in a lifetime. The driver has no consideration for life of others on the bus. The driver from HCIM to Vung Tau was driving as if he was playing MarioCart. Cutting people off and honking constantly, even when he was alone on the road, he was still honking. He hiked two lines almost the whole way. Coming close to Vung Tau, he would take the bike lane on the right where cars are parked and accelerate dangerously and honk at bikes and walkers for them to move out of his way. Once In town, in a 50km zone, my GPS showed me we were doing 85km zigzagging cars, kids on bikes, and other cars as if he owned the places. Then arrived about 3km from our hotel, he stopped on the side of the road and said you, get off here. We asked why and another person came in the “limo” and said, you follow me. We asked why and no response. The new driver repeated hurry, hurry, hurry making us feel like we were cattle hurdling on to our death ride. I asked him if he was in a rush but he never responded to me. We were brought to the hotel street and told to walk up without explaining the reason why. We will NEVER get this company again I suggest you look elsewhere like HK busline and others with which we have been using for the past month. Fyi, I booked a Grab back to the airport and got a similar price in an EV and the driver was very polite and driving like a normal person

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Van VIP, Halong Travel Limousine, Aug 4, 2026

Darren T

You book a time online, then pay, then get a message that bus/time is full. Then next time, book to airport, pay, only to be told the bus we booked doesn't go to airport. Better real time booking system required

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Van VIP, Ben Thanh Travel, Aug 2, 2026

Pyae P

Very nice car and great service. Next time I will choose this again

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Van VIP, Halong Travel Limousine, Jul 9, 2026

Angus L

The ferry travel was very good. No problems. But there was a problem with 12GO information. Map information was incorrect.

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Ferry Eco, Greenlines DP, Jun 27, 2026

Justine C

Easy to book, great communication, safe driving

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Van VIP, Halong Travel Limousine, Jun 25, 2026

Stuart R

The trip was great, the ferry was great. 12GO however was a shambles. Do not trust their pickup locations, they are miles off

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Ferry Eco, Greenlines DP, Jun 22, 2026

Jason R

They were very responsive and helpful, they provided airport transfer and the bus was very comfortable and nice driver. Stopped for food and washroom break. I highly recommend this company.

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Van VIP, Halong Travel Limousine, Jun 19, 2026

Eric J

We left on time and journey was very good. I gave my hotel final destination and has been dropped there 😍

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Van VIP, Halong Travel Limousine, Jun 16, 2026

Sylvain

It wasn't the seat I booked for. They put me on a little seat in front of everyone

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, Ferry Eco, Greenlines DP, Jun 12, 2026

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How to get from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau

When you want to get from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 133.65. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 34.27.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau?

The cost of the trip from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Trong Tai Travel: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 34.27 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 133.65.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau:

Bus tickets - USD 7.42 to USD 34.95;
Van price : USD 8.81 - USD 12.34;
Bus+taxi price: USD 11.88 - USD 15.99. From Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau starting from 09:30 131 Nguyen Thai Binh until 13:00 131 Nguyen Thai Binh
Ferry tickets - USD 16.18 to USD 16.18.
flight+taxi price: USD 42.97 - USD 83.08. From Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau starting from 00:00 Tan Son Nhat airport until 00:00 Tan Son Nhat airport
Plane tickets - USD 122.56 to USD 124.96;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 34.27 to USD 133.65.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 122.56.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau

Vietnam Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 34.27.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

62% opted for a van.
27% decided to go for a bus.
4% chosen flight+taxi
3% users took a plane.
3% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau

Facts about the transport from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:40 PM
Departures per day	20
Distance	667 kilometers
Transport Companies	Ben Thanh Travel, Futa Bus, GoEz Travel, Greenlines DP Ferry, Halong Travel Limousine, Hoa Mai Limousine, Huy Hoang, Kumho Samco, Mixi Travel, Muine Express, Ngan Linh Transport, Saigon DMC, Trong Tai Travel, VIE Limousine, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Transfers, VietNam Travel Bus

Popular Routes

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau