There are 6 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok by plane, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Suvarnabhumi • 4h 8m
Cheapest option
Bus via Bangkok • 21h 5m
4 alternative options
Fly to Don Muang • 4h 51m
Bus • 19h 14m
Drive • 12h 33m
Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) flights
The flight time between Tan Son Nhat (SGN) and Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is around 1h 32m and covers a distance of around 718 km. Services are operated by Thai Smile, Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways and others. Typically 45 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Thailand
There is widespread community transmission globally.
Some travel restrictions are being lifted in Thailand. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for Thailand.
For travel planning advice, please refer to our Rome2rio Coronavirus information page .
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advice
Some border closures are in place for Thailand due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most travel to this country is restricted.
Some domestic travel restrictions began to ease in Thailand from June 14.
International flights leaving Vietnam are suspended as part of the response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Restrictions may also be in place for other modes of transport.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for VietnamQuestions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is to bus which costs $40 and takes 19h 14m.
The quickest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is to fly which costs $50 - $180 and takes 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office and arriving at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal via Phnom Penh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok is 748 km. The road distance is 868.5 km.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok without a car is to bus which takes 19h 14m and costs $40.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, including transfers.
Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok bus services, operated by The Sinh Tourist, depart from Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office station.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $50 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 and takes 19h 14m.
The quickest flight from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok bus services, operated by Nattakan Transport, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
- Distance: 747.9 km
- Duration: 4h 8m
What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Bangkok, Thailand?
Thai Smile, Vietnam Airlines and four other airlines fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal via Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sing Tourist Office and Phnom Penh in around 19h 14m.
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2400 - ฿9500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1400 - ฿3100
- Website
- thaismileair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2600 - ฿6500
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1700 - ฿5500
- Website
- bambooairways.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2300 - ฿6000
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1700 - ฿4900
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ฿3100 - ฿9500
- Phone
- +84-28 3838 9596
- info@thesinhtourist.vn
- Website
- thesinhtourist.vn
Bus from Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office to Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sing Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿338
- Schedules at
- thesinhtourist.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +855 70 877 727
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1022
- Schedules at
- bookmebus.com
- Phone
- 016 786 270
- support@virakbuntham.com
- Website
- virakbuntham.com
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham to Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿850 - ฿1200
- Schedules at
- virakbuntham.com
Bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿545
- Schedules at
- virakbuntham.com
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkok Khao San Road
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿852
- Schedules at
- virakbuntham.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok is 868 km. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok.
Bamboo Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Air France and three other airlines offer flights from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
There are 2185+ hotels available in Bangkok. Prices start at ฿3750 per night.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat Airport is to line 49 bus which takes 10 min and costs $2.