Vung Tau to Saigon by ferry, bus, flight, taxi from VND 166k

How to get from Vung Tau to Saigon

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

Flight
Bus
Ferry
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 EUR 169.41. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 5.42.

How much does it cost to get from Vung Tau to Saigon?

The cost of the trip from Vung Tau to Saigon varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Toan Thang: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 5.42 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 EUR 169.41.

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

Bus tickets - EUR 5.42 to EUR 14.10;
Bus+taxi price: EUR 8.25 - EUR 15.71. From Vung Tau to Saigon starting from 05:00 Hoa Mai Vung Tau Bus Station until 21:00 Vung Tau
Ferry tickets - EUR 12.57 to EUR 12.57.
flight+taxi price: EUR 34.21 - EUR 70.22. From Vung Tau to Saigon starting from 00:00 Vung Tau city until 00:00 Vung Tau city
Plane tickets - EUR 57.86 to EUR 62.54;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 30.61 to EUR 169.41.

How many trips per day are there between Vung Tau and Saigon?

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

Buses start plying the route from 04:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 21:00. There are 258 available bus trips every day.
54 by Bus+taxi from Vung Tau to Saigon starting from 05:00 Hoa Mai Vung Tau Bus Station until 21:00 Vung Tau
Flights from Vung Tau to Saigon depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
Ferries leave from Vung Tau for Saigon 1 times a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Vung Tau to Saigon 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 Vung Tau to Saigon. 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 EUR 57.86.

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 Vung Tau to Saigon

Vietnam Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Vung Tau to Saigon 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 Vung Tau to Saigon. 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 EUR 30.61.

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 Vung Tau to Saigon 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..

The most popular transport from Vung Tau to Saigon

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vung Tau to Saigon? 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:

60% users voted for a ferry ticket.
18% decided to go for a bus.
18% decided to catch a taxi.
4% users took a plane.

Transportation from Vung Tau to Saigon

Facts about the transport from Vung Tau to Saigon

Cheapest Transport	€6
Fastest Transport	25m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	9:00 PM
Departures per day	400
Distance	275 kilometers
Transport Companies	Dichung, Hoa Mai, Huy Hoang, Mui Ne Go Travel, Ngan Linh Transport, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Tiim Group, VIE Limousine, Viet Technologies Travel

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Vung Tau to Saigon