Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau: 5 Transport Options & Prices

Hydrofoil Boat

Waterway transportation is quite prevalent in Southern Vietnam. The hydrofoil boat is modern and conveniently located right in the city center. It currently only carries passengers, not transfers motorbikes and cars.

• Travel time: 2 hours.

• Ticket price: 270,000 - 320,000 VND (10,7 - 13 USD).

• Travel instructions: You can buy tickets online at greenlines-dp.com or go to Bach Dang Wharf to purchase tickets and board the boat.

Hydrofoil boat from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau

The only hydrofoil route to Vung Tau is operated by Greenlines – DP. The boat runs an average of 4 trips per day and increases its frequency on weekends. The schedule for the hydrofoil boat from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau is as follows:

Long Bus

Long buses are always a popular choice for most people traveling in Vietnam due to their convenience and reasonable prices.

• Travel time: 2 - 2.5 hours

• Ticket price: 100,000 - 120,000 VND (4 - 5 USD) for a one-way ticket.

• Recommended long bus contacts pick up from 23/09 Park: Phuong Trang (028 38 309 309) and Hai Van (1900 6763).

Long Bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau

During peak times, such as weekends or holidays, there can be overcrowding on the buses. To avoid this, you can book a limousine service. Although it costs more, at 150,000 - 200,000 VND (6 - 7,9 USD) per ticket, these high-quality buses offer a private experience with only about 8 - 16 passengers and no overcrowding. Some limousine services also offer door-to-door pick-up or pick-up at a convenient location for you.

Some limousine contacts: Hai Van (1900 6763), Toan Thang Limousine (1900 6968), Avigo (1900 63 69 67), Kumho Samco Limousine (1900 6065), Hoa Mai (0889 200 200).

Taxi

Taxis are the most comfortable and private option. If you are okay with paying a bit more or have a group of 4-7 people, this option is not a bad one.

• Travel time: 2 - 2.5 hours

• Price: About 1,200,000 VND (47 USD) for a one-way trip in a 4-seater taxi or 1,500,000 VND (59 USD) for a one-way trip in a 7-seater taxi.

Taxi Saigon - Vung Tau

Some Saigon - Vung Tau taxi contacts are Mai Linh (028 38 29 8888), G7 (028 38 16 16 16), SunTaxi (028 38 27 27 27). Alternatively, you can also book taxis through ride-hailing apps like Grab, Bee, or Xanh SM, which are very convenient for booking and hiring a car for 1 - 2 days. Taxis also provide door-to-door service.

Motorbike

Motorbike is a flexible and convenient choice if you plan to explore Vung Tau on your own. The travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau by motorbike takes around 3 - 3.5 hours. In Ho Chi Minh downtown, you can rent a motorbike at the cost of about 100,000 - 200,000 VND (4 - 8 USD) per day and ride it to Vung Tau. The price of gasoline in Vietnam is about nearly 1 USD per liter.

Riding from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau by motorbike

To navigate, you can use Google Maps or hire a local guide. Finally, ensure you have your international motorbike license if driving on your own, and always follow Vietnam's traffic laws.

Ferry

If you are not taking the highway or starting from downtown Ho Chi Minh City but instead starting from somewhere near Can Gio, you can opt for the ferry from Tac Suat Terminal. The journey from this ferry dock to Vung Tau is relatively quick.

• Travel time: 30 minutes.

• Ticket price: 70,000 VND (2,8 USD) for a one-way ticket. Currently, online ticket purchasing is not available.

• Travel instructions: Head to Tac Suat Ferry Terminal in Can Gio District to buy your ticket and board the ferry.

Ferry from Can Gio to Vung Tau

Ferry services operate between 6 am and 6 pm, with departures scheduled approximately every hour. The services at the ferry terminal are generally basic but adequately meet the transportation needs. The ferry can carry both passengers and vehicles such as motorbikes and cars and runs very smoothly. A small note is that on busy days, there might be a long line to purchase ferry tickets, which could mean waiting for a while.

Additionally, there is a hydrofoil boat route that runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Tac Suat Ferry Terminal (Can Gio) and then to Vung Tau. Therefore, at Tac Suat Ferry Terminal, you can choose to get either the ferry or the hydrofoil boat. You can take the hydrofoil boat ride at Tac Suat Terminal every day of the week departing at 8:30, 9:30 am, and 1:30, 2:30 pm.

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These 5 travel methods from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau come with detailed instructions. It is a frequently traveled route. All you need to do is follow the steps to experience and arrive at your destination. Enjoy your great trip, and message us if you would like more information on our Vietnam tours.