Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville by bus, van, flight, taxi from VND 1,371k

Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville Destination Reviews

Almaz

because I bought tickets from Ho Chi Minh to Sihanoukville, and they brought me to Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville, Bus Seater 36, Airbus, Jul 20, 2025

Jonathan M

This company took our money for a 7 hour trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville and it ended up taking us 15 hours and they couldn’t have cared less. I would recommend booking with another operator as this one just lies about the time to get you to buy their ticket.

Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville, Van Tourist, Thai Duong Limousine, Apr 22, 2025

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Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	SIMA Car	SUV 4pax	Any time	+9h	¥30,270	3.0
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	04:55	10:35	¥720,501
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	05:45	10:35	¥62,090
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	06:05	10:35	¥68,539
Bus	Thai Duong Limousine	VIP-Class	06:30	18:30	¥6,552
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	06:50	10:35	¥68,539
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	07:55	09:15	¥19,035
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	08:15	09:35	¥38,174
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	08:35	09:50	¥43,323
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	09:00	10:35	¥36,819
Bus	Thai Duong Limousine	VIP-Class	09:20	21:20	¥6,552
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	10:00	12:40	¥60,609
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	10:20	10:35	¥58,669
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	10:45	10:35	¥63,683
Van	Thai Duong Limousine	Tourist	11:30	23:30	¥6,552	2.0
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	12:00	10:35	¥44,323
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	14:50	10:35	¥27,995
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	15:15	10:35	¥37,448
Flight	Vietnam Airlines	Economy	15:35	10:35	¥76,396
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	15:55	10:35	¥28,778

How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville

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

Flight
Bus
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 Flight 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 JPY 135,520. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as JPY 8,236.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville?

The cost of the trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Thai Duong Limousine: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as JPY 8,236 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 JPY 135,520.

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

Bus tickets - JPY 8,236 to JPY 8,706;
Van price : JPY 8,236;
Plane tickets - JPY 36,049 to JPY 81,276;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from JPY 38,938 to JPY 135,520.

How many trips per day are there between Ho Chi Minh City and Sihanoukville?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 06:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 09:20. There are 4 available bus trips every day.
Vans from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville any time of the day.

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 Sihanoukville. 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 JPY 36,049.

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 Sihanoukville

Cambodia Angkor Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Vietnam Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville. 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 JPY 38,938.

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

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville. 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 Sihanoukville.

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 City to Sihanoukville

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville? 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:

49% decided to go for a bus.
20% decided to catch a taxi.
17% opted for a van.
14% users took a plane.

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville

Facts about the transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville

Cheapest Transport	¥8,236
Fastest Transport	1h 15m
Earliest Departure	6:00 AM
Latest Departure	7:30 PM
Departures per day	35
Distance	1063 kilometers
Transport Companies	Cambodia Angkor Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, SIMA Car, SIMA Express, Thai Duong Limousine

Popular Routes

Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville