There are 5 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vũng Tàu by bus, ferry, taxi, car or shuttle
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
Bus • 2h
4 alternative options
Ferry • 2h
Taxi • 1h 23m
Drive • 1h 23m
Private Transfer • 1h 23m
Ho Chi Minh City to Vũng Tàu by ferry
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam
There is widespread community transmission globally.
Some travel restrictions are being lifted in Vietnam. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for Vietnam.
For travel planning advice, please refer to our Rome2rio Coronavirus information page .
For the latest travel status, we recommend checking the official page for Vietnam.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advice
Some border closures are in place for Vietnam due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most travel to this country is restricted.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for VietnamSome domestic travel restrictions began to ease in Vietnam from May 11.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for VietnamInternational 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 Vũng Tàu is to bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 2h.
The quickest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vũng Tàu is to taxi which costs $65 - $80 and takes 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nguyen Thai Binh and arriving at Vung Tau. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Bach Dang Pier and arriving at Ho May Tourism Area Pier. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Vũng Tàu is 66 km. The road distance is 96.3 km.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vũng Tàu without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs $4 - $9.
The bus from Nguyen Thai Binh to Vung Tau takes 2h including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City to Vũng Tàu bus services, operated by Hoa Mai, depart from Nguyen Thai Binh station.
Ho Chi Minh City to Vũng Tàu bus services, operated by Hoa Mai, arrive at Vung Tau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ho Chi Minh City to Vũng Tàu is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Vũng Tàu.
- Distance: 65.8 km
- Duration: 2h
What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Vũng Tàu, Vietnam?
Hoa Mai operates a bus from Nguyen Thai Binh to Vung Tau hourly. Tickets cost $9 and the journey takes 2h. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0889200200
- hoamai.limousine@gmail.com
- Website
- hoamaicar.com
Bus from Nguyen Thai Binh to Vung Tau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9
- Schedules at
- hoamaicar.com
- Phone
- 1900 6067
- hotro@futabus.vn
- Website
- futabus.vn
Bus from Pham Ngu Lao to Vung Tau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $9
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Vung Tau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Website
- dichungtaxi.com
Shuttle from Ho Chi Minh City to Vũng Tàu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $77
- Schedules at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +84988009579
- contact@greenlines-dp.com
- Website
- greenlines-dp.com
Ferry from Bach Dang Pier to Ho May Tourism Area Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- greenlines-dp.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- $65 - $80
Vinasun taxi
- Phone
- +848-38272727
- Website
- vinasuntaxi.com
Malinh Taxi Group
- Phone
- +848 3838 3838
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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 Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, Which London airport should I choose? and Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 100+ hotels available in Vũng Tàu. Prices start at $100 USD per night.