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How to Get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau

How to Get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau

Last updated: October 18, 2026
🇻🇳 Vietnam Ho Chi Minh
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Vung Tau is the seaside city where many people from Ho Chi Minh City go for a weekend or a long day trip. You can get there by high-speed ferry or by road, and you can compare the options and book through GoAsia.cc.

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Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau by Ferry

GreenlinesDP operates high-speed ferries between Saigon and Vung Tau. The operator lists fares of 170,000 to 320,000 VND and a journey of 120 minutes.[1] The service has pauses and notices: it stopped from 14 to 16 September 2026 for annual maintenance, announced a temporary fare adjustment from 1 October 2026 and shows a notice about a relocated passenger pier.[1] Before you travel, confirm the departure pier and the current timetable with the operator, who refers passengers to its hotline for the latest schedule.[1]

A fast ferry moored at a pier in Vung Tau
A fast ferry moored at a pier in Vung TauPhoto: Long Bún / Unsplash

Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau by Bus

Booking platforms list minibuses (Limousine 11) and larger express buses with frequent departures. The minibuses start at about $9, and the journey takes 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic and the drop-off point (October 2026).[2]

Comparing Your Options

Mode Price Duration
High-speed ferry170,000 - 320,000 VND[1]120 min[1]
Minibus (Limousine 11)From about $9[2]3h - 4h[2]

Tips for Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau

  • Check the Ferry Notices: The ferry can be paused for maintenance and its pier can move, so check the operator's announcements before you plan around it.
  • Book in Advance: Popular departures can sell out around weekends and public holidays.
  • Check Your Drop-off: Ask whether the minibus drops you at a hotel in the Vung Tau city center or at a bus stop, and confirm it when you board.
  • Hydration: Even with air conditioning the sun is strong, so keep a bottle of water handy.

Timetable

Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau More info / Tickets
Flight Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau $ 119.17 50m
  • →  Economy 05:15
Bus Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau $ 8.96–13.43 3h – 4h
  • →  Limousine 11 05:15, 05:51, 06:00, 06:15, 07:00, 07:15, 08:15, 09:00, 10:00, 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 13:00, 13:15, 14:00, 14:15, 15:00, 15:15, 16:00, 16:15, 17:15, 18:00
  • →  Express 04:00, 04:30, 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau, including current prices and schedules.

What is the cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau?

Ferry fares from GreenlinesDP are listed from 170,000 VND, and minibuses start at about $9 on booking platforms as of October 2026. Compare both on the day you travel.

What is the fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau?

The high-speed ferry is listed at 120 minutes. The minibus is listed at 3 to 4 hours and depends on traffic.

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau?

About 2 hours by ferry and 3 to 4 hours by minibus.

Does the ferry run all year?

The operator pauses the Saigon to Vung Tau service for annual maintenance, for example from 14 to 16 September 2026, and it announces fare changes and pier changes on its website.

Do I need to book my tickets in advance?

It is a good idea, especially for weekends and public holidays, when popular departures can fill up.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] GreenlinesDP: GreenlinesDP: high-speed ferries Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau. Retrieved October 16, 2026.
  2. [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau. Retrieved October 16, 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.