Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho

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

• Bus
• Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. 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 VND 2,820,950. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as VND 187,000.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho. Your trip will be a total of 106 miles (169 km). The flying distance is 81 miles (130 km).

The travel time from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 4 hours.

The cost of the trip from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Thanh Buoi (Thành Bưởi): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as VND 187,000 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 VND 2,820,950.

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

• Plane tickets - VND 1,434,605 to VND 1,457,376;
• Bus tickets - VND 187,000 to VND 187,000;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from VND 2,530,000 to VND 2,820,950.

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

• Flights from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
• Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.

Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho any time of the day.

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho. 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 VND 1,434,605.

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 to Can Tho
Bamboo Airways

Buses

Taking a bus from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho 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 to Can Tho. 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 VND 2,530,000.

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

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho? 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:

• 100% users took a plane.