How to Get from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville
Contents
- 1. Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville by Flight
- 2. Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville by Bus
- 3. Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville by Van
- 4. Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville by Private Transfer
- 5. Comparing Your Options
- 6. Tips for Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville
- 7. Timetable
- 8. Frequently Asked Questions
- 9. Sources and background
Leaving Ho Chi Minh City for the coastal town of Sihanoukville means crossing from Vietnam into Cambodia. The route is popular with travelers heading for Cambodia's southern islands, such as Koh Rong. You can fly or go overland by bus, van or private transfer, and you can book your preferred option on GoAsia.cc.
Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville by Flight
Vietnam Airlines sells flights between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Sihanoukville (KOS), with a round-trip fare from VND 11,962,000 quoted on its route page for 15 to 17 October 2026.[1] Booking platforms list one-way flights at about $121 to $205 and a flight time of about 1 hour 5 minutes (October 2026).[2] Flying avoids the long land journey and the border crossing by road.
Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville by Bus
The bus is the most common choice for budget travelers. Booking platforms list sleeper, VIP, limousine and bus-plus-van services at about $39 to $53, taking 11 hours 30 minutes to 15 hours (October 2026).[2] Departures are listed in the morning, between 06:00 and 10:00.[2]
Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville by Van
Booking platforms list a tourist van at about $50, taking about 12 hours, with a departure at 11:30 (October 2026).[2]
Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville by Private Transfer
A private transfer picks you up at your hotel and is the most flexible option for groups or families. On booking platforms, private vehicles are listed at about $209 to $815 per vehicle (October 2026), depending on the vehicle size, and take 9 to 11 hours.[2] Vehicle options range from SUVs for 4 passengers to an 18-seat VIP bus.[2]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Flight | $121 - $205 | 1h 5m[2] |
| Bus | $39 - $53 | 11h 30m - 15h[2] |
| Van | $50 | 12h[2] |
| Private Transfer | $209 - $815 | 9h - 11h[2] |
Tips for Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville
- Entry Requirements: This route crosses an international border. Check the current Cambodian entry requirements for your nationality, including whether you need a visa or an e-Visa in advance, before you leave Vietnam.
- Keep Valuables With You: On a land journey, keep your passport and valuables on your person rather than in the luggage hold.
- Booking: This is a popular route for travelers heading to the islands, so book your ticket a few days ahead, especially in the dry season.
Timetable
| Flight Ho Chi Minh City - Sihanoukville $ 120.18–204.44 1h 5m | |
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| Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Sihanoukville $ 38.36–52.52 11h 30m – 15h | |
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| Taxi Ho Chi Minh City - Sihanoukville $ 208.29–811.32 9h – 11h | |
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| Van Ho Chi Minh City - Sihanoukville $ 49.86 12h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Ho Chi Minh to Sihanoukville, including current prices and schedules.
The bus is the cheapest way. Booking platforms list tickets from about $39 (October 2026).
A flight is the fastest way, with a flight time of about 1 hour 5 minutes listed on booking platforms. The fastest option on the ground is a private transfer, listed at 9 to 11 hours.
A flight takes about 1 hour 5 minutes, a private transfer 9 to 11 hours, a van about 12 hours and a bus 11 hours 30 minutes to 15 hours, depending on border traffic.
It depends on your nationality. Check the current Cambodian entry requirements, including whether you need to arrange an e-Visa in advance, before you travel.
Booking platforms list no overnight departures on this route. The listed buses leave in the morning, between 06:00 and 10:00, and the van at 11:30.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Vietnam Airlines: Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.