Different Ho Chi Minh City bus services let you explore the largest city in Southern Vietnam, as they are an important part of the public transport system serving locals and visitors of the city. Public buses let you travel around the city in the most affordable way, while a tourist-friendly Ho Chi Minh hop-on hop-off bus is the best choice for sightseeing. Many popular destinations in Vietnam can also be reached by bus from Ho Chi Minh City, as there are many intercity bus routes starting in the city.
Discover Ho Chi Minh bus services with public and tourist city bus routes, as well as the most popular Vietnam destinations that can be reached by bus from Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City Hop-on Hop-off Bus
If you are looking for the most convenient way to explore the city's main attractions by bus, choose a Ho Chi Minh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus that lets you see the most famous landmarks in the city at your own pace.
To explore the city's main attractions by bus, get yourself a Ho Chi Minh City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket for 24 or 48 hours.
Intercity Buses from Ho Chi Minh City
Intercity buses are the most affordable way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to various destinations. These buses are connecting Ho Chi Minh with all provinces in Southern Vietnam and most of the destinations in Central Vietnam.
To compare different transportation options for a trip from Ho Chi Minh City, use this search form. Otherwise, explore the most popular intercity bus routes and their timetables below.
Popular Intercity Bus Routes
The most popular intercity bus routes from Ho Chi Minh City and timetables for each type of bus are listed below.
Mui Ne | Binh Thuan
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Mui Ne $ 14.35–26.05 2h 30m – 5h 15m | |
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| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Binh Thuan $ 14.35–26.05 2h 30m – 3h 30m | |
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| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Thiet $ 28.14 3h | |
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Dalat
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Da Lat $ 15.55–32.42 6h 30m – 8h | |
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Vung Tau
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau $ 9.90–10.42 2h 30m – 4h | |
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Nha Trang | Cam Ranh
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang $ 23.45–56.79 4h – 8h | |
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Can Tho
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho $ 13.39–22.66 3h 2m – 4h | |
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| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Rach Gia $ 18.24 6h 15m | |
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Rach Gia
Rach Gia is the nearest to Ho Chi Minh city, where you can board a ferry to Phu Quoc Island. From Ho Chi Minh City, Rach Gia can be conveniently reached by bus.
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Rach Gia $ 11.29–33.87 4h – 8h | |
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When planning a trip, take into consideration the timetable of ferries from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc.
| Ferry Rach Gia - Phu Quoc $ 17.04–23.85 2h 40m – 3h | |
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Ha Tien
Ha Tien is the mainland Vietnam port, which is the nearest to Phu Quoc. The trip by bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Tien takes longer than to Rach Gia.
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Ha Tien $ 15.55–52.10 7h 20m – 10h | |
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When planning a trip, take into consideration the timetable of ferries from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc.
| Ferry Ha Tien - Phu Quoc $ 10.29–16.21 1h 20m – 3h | |
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Hue
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Hue $ 9.26–133.81 4h 47m – 1d 2h | |
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Hoi An | Da Nang
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Quang Nam $ 31.26 16h – 17h | |
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| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Hoi An $ 50.02 22h 30m | |
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| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang $ 30.61 20h | |
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| Bus Ca Mau - Tam Ky $ 78.16 17h 20m | |
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Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Phnom Penh $ 27–44 6h – 8h 30m | |
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| Bus Ho Chi Minh - Phnom Penh $ 25.57 6h | |
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Siem Reap (Cambodia)
| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Siem Reap $ 45–51 11h – 16h | |
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| Bus Ho Chi Minh - Siem Reap $ 44.16–46.08 14h | |
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