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HO CHI MINH To Can Tho bus
Public bus & Private car
The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho is approximately 165km, takes 4 - 4.5 hours by bus/ taxi. At "Western Bus Station", you can choose from reputable bus companies such as Phuong Trang, Hoang Long, and Mai Linh. Tickets can only be purchased with cash in Vietnamese Dong, prices range 130,000 - 150,000 VND per trip. Buses operate daily at various time slots from morning till evening, departing every 15 to 30 minutes.
Here is the most easy way to travel from the bustling Saigon city to the floating market center Can Tho.
Option 1: Public bus
Although there are many public bus brands, all these buses:
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Departure at Western Bus Station ( in Vietnamese: Bến xe Miền Tây)
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Drop off at Can Tho Center Station (in Vietnamese: Bến xe Trung Tâm Cần Thơ)
Here are the exact location you can find on google map:
From Ho Chi Minh: Western public bus station
Bến Xe Miền Tây
Some handpockets words to know:
1. Bến xe: Public bus station
2. Xe khách/xe buýt: Public bus (Xe = vehicles)
3. Bán vé: Ticket counter (Bán = sell & Vé = Tickets)
Can Tho City Center public bus station
Bến Xe Trung Tâm Cần Thơ
Some handpockets words to know:
1. Bến xe: Public bus station
2. Xe khách/xe buýt: Public bus (Xe = vehicles)
3. Bán vé: Ticket counter (Bán = sell & Vé = Tickets)
Insider Tips
Prepare cash
Have Vietnamese Dong (VND) handy for bus tickets, tuktuk fare, and snacks you might buy on the way.
Use Google Translate
For smooth communication with the ticket sellers, bus driver, taxi driver, or tuktuk driver.
Onboard
All public buses have aircons, Wi-Fi is possibly not available, so bring a book or enjoy the scenic views.
From bus station to your homestay in Can Tho or vice versa
From Can Tho Bus Station, you can easily reach to your homestay by taking a taxi from reputable companies like Mai Linh, Vinasun, or by booking a ride through apps like Grab, Xanh SM with affordable price.
Taxi ride from bus station - your homestays/ hotels
1. Traditional Taxi Services brands:
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Mai Linh Taxi
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Vinasun Taxi
2. Ride-Hailing Apps:
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Grab
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Xanh SM (electric car): blue Vinfast car
Estimated Cost: 100,000 – 150,000 VND
Travel Time: usually 15 – 30 minutes if within the city center (varies by location)
How to Book a Taxi?
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Use Grab/ Xanh SM app for easy booking.
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Look for Taxi stands at the bus station.
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Ask for help from a local person to call a taxi hotline if you don’t have an app.
Undoubtedly, the most convenient way of getting from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho and vice versa is catching a private taxi. It's time-saving, flexible, private, and comfortable.
You will no longer have to care about checking schedule, the tickets, or getting to the stations. Catching a taxi meaning the driver will drive you from our homestay in Ben Tre to Can Tho (could be your new Can Tho's hotel/ homestay/ resort, or Can Tho international airport, and vice versa.
So now if you are wondering, How to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho airport, or from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho city, how to book a taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Can Tho, we got you! We can arrange all kinds of transfer car size, from 4-seat, 7-seat, 16-seat, minivan or even larger private minibus with a very fair price. You won't have to worry about where to find our homestay since the driver will take care of it all.
4-seat Taxi: 1.900.000 VND
7-seat Taxi: 2.000.000 VND
16-seat/ minivan/ private bus: Contact us for more details
Duration: 3.5 hours
How to book: Via our Whatsapp at least 1 day before you want to book
If you want to catch a taxi/ car transfer/ airport pick up/ airport drop off from Ho Chi Minh - Can Tho or Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh, please contact us 1 day in advance via Whatsapp 0084985222917 or directly at our homestay