Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City by bus, van, ferry, flight, taxi from USD 35

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City Destination Reviews

Makhabbat B

Overall, not bad. But we changed 4 different transports and there was no clear assistance especially when crossing the border. Also it was needed to wait one hour the last bus. And the arrival time was later for about 30 min than estimated one, even though we could decrease the time of last stop for dinner since there was only couple hours left to get to the destination

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus Minivan + Sleeper Bus, Ha Tien Xanh (Ha Tien Xanh), May 21, 2026

Ellice O

Lovely staff however we arrived almost 3 hours late. Not great at all.

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus Van + Bus, Sovan Rithy Express, Apr 7, 2026

Kieron V

Journey was good, border crossing went very easy. Only thing is that the bus drivers tried to charge us money for a so called “border fee” which doesnt exist. Also for a visa which we allready had, so that didnt make any sense. Watch out for that!

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, Van Minivan + Bus, Sima Express, Feb 24, 2026

Anna K

We were very late and then weren't taken to the agreed location. When I asked the staff what was going on, he pushed me. If I had wanted to arrive three hours later, I could have used a cheaper provider.

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus Van + Bus, Koh Rong Island Transport, Feb 4, 2026

Werner W

First part a van. Second part a big bus. Very comfortable. Good drivers. But mostly to cold. Airconditioning….

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus Van + Bus, Koh Rong Island Transport, Nov 9, 2025

Samuel R

Amazing service! Got a private taxi with big and comfortable seats to Phnom Penh. Then we waited there for around half an hour before a van picked us up and took us to Ho Chi Minh City. Border was easy and van was comfortable.

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, Van Minivan, Sima Express, Sep 23, 2023

Martin

The driver was nice, but he used the cellphone about 95% of the time while he drove the car. But fast and efficient.

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, taxi SUV 4pax, Sima Car, Jul 19, 2023

Yvonne H

Very comfortable and superclean minivan from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh with Wlan and aircon. We were only two passengers. Changed to a bus in Phnom Penh, had to wait there about an hour which was no problem at all. Bus was comfortable as well with a lot of space. At the border we didn‘t really know what was going on, but everything worked well and was arranged for us. Don‘t worry if they take your passports, they organize everything for you. We arrived in Ho Chi Minh about an hour late due to weather and traffic. All in all it was a good journey with no negative aspects.

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, Van Minivan, Sima Express, Jul 3, 2023

Dana B

Do not expect to travel with one bus the whole trip. We had to change the van/bus four times. Everything worked out but we arrived three hours late. We went 2 1/2 hours on the bumpy route to kampot and crossed the border in Prek Chak. (From: Sihanoukville To: Ho Chi Minh)

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, Van Standard, Champa Tourist Bus, Jun 25, 2023

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Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	SIMA Car	SUV 4pax	Any time	+9h	$192.00	3.0
Taxi	Thai Duong Limousine	VIP Bus 18pax	Any time	+9h	$777.38
Bus	Koh Rong Island Transport	Ferry + Van	06:55	15:40	$48.00
Bus	Soryka Bus Transports	Minibus	07:30	20:00	$38.25
Van	Island Express Tour	Van	08:00	18:45	$40.00
Van	Champa Tourist Bus	Standard	08:30	23:30	$27.00	4.0
Bus	Thai Duong Limousine	VIP-Class	09:00	21:00	$41.56	3.0
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	09:50	11:30	$179.37
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	10:15	11:30	$179.37
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	10:45	12:00	$201.29
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	11:05	20:25	$236.47
Van	Champa Tourist Bus	Standard	11:30	02:30	$27.00	4.0
Van	Sovan Rithy Express	Minivan + Ferry	11:50	23:00	$39.60
Flight	Cambodia AirAsia	Economy	12:15	08:55	$285.68
Bus	Koh Rong Island Transport	Ferry + Van	12:55	18:40	$48.00
Flight	Cambodia Angkor Air	Economy	13:15	09:55	$211.67
Flight	AirAsia	Economy	13:35	10:05	$188.10
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	14:30	21:05	$129.80
Bus	Koh Rong Island Transport	Ferry + Van	15:25	21:10	$48.00
Bus	Virak Buntham Express	Luxury Hotel	21:00	11:00	$32.68	3.0

How to get from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City

When you want to get from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City, 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 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 USD 854.65. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+van as a bus+van ticket costs as low as USD 35.00.

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

The cost of the trip from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Kampot Transports: travelling by bus+van expect to pay as low as USD 35.00 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 854.65.

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

Bus+Van price: USD 35.00 - USD 52.00. From Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 08:00 Kampot Transports Sihanoukville until 11:45 Sihanouk Port Tours Terminal
Van price : USD 35.00 - USD 70.00;
Bus tickets - USD 41.00 to USD 70.00;
Ferry+Van price: USD 47.00. From Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 08:00 Sihanoukville until 11:50 Sihanoukville
Plane tickets - USD 174.00 to USD 421.00;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 207.00 to USD 855.00.

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

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

11 by Bus+Van from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 08:00 Kampot Transports Sihanoukville until 11:45 Sihanouk Port Tours Terminal
Flights from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City depart during the day - there are approximately 7 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 07:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 11:30. There are 7 available bus trips every day.
Vans from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City. 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 174.00.

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 Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City

Cambodia Angkor Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Vietnam Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City 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 Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City. 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 207.00.

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 Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City. 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 Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City.

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 Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City

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

41% chosen Bus+Van
37% decided to go for a bus.
7% users took a plane.
6% opted for a van.
5% chosen Ferry+Van
4% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City

Facts about the transport from Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City

Cheapest Transport	$35
Fastest Transport	1h 40m
Earliest Departure	7:30 AM
Latest Departure	1:35 PM
Departures per day	73
Distance	1417 kilometers
Transport Companies	Cambodia Angkor Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Danh Danh Bus, Island Express Tour, Kampot Transports, Koh Rong Island Transport, Riya Transport, Sima Car, Sima Express, Sovan Rithy Express, Thai Duong Limousine, Vietnam Airlines

Popular Routes

Sihanoukville to Ho Chi Minh City