Vũng Tàu Travel Tips – 360 Degrees of Mobility

Just 120km away from Ho Chi Minh City, the coastal city of Vũng Tàu quickly became one of the most popular tourist destinations every weekend. In the following article, Mytour will provide you with information on traveling from Saigon to Vũng Tàu.

Vũng Tàu Travel Tips – 360 Degrees of Mobility in Vũng Tàu

BY PLANE

Currently, Ho Chi Minh City is constructing the Long Thành International Airport and is expected to complete it by 2020. Until then, for travelers visiting Vũng Tàu by air, they must land at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport before continuing their journey to Vũng Tàu.

BY TRAIN

Similar to airplanes, due to its geographical proximity to Ho Chi Minh City and the flat terrain conducive to the development of bus services, trains do not operate to Vũng Tàu City.

SUBMARINE

As of now, submarine operations are prohibited due to the inadequate safety standards of the facilities for passengers.

COACHES

This is the most popular means of transportation chosen not only in Saigon but also in other neighboring provinces such as Đồng Nai, Bình Dương, Bình Thuận...

• Phương Trang: Ticket Price: 115,000 VND/person/way.

– Ticket Office in Saigon:

a. 272 Đề Thám, Ward Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Phone: 08.38309309.

b. Ticket Counter 43-44 Miền Đông Bus Station No. 292 Đinh Bộ Lĩnh, Ward 25, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Phone: 08.38309309.

– Ticket Office in Vũng Tàu:

a. 03 Tạ Uyên, Vũng Tàu City. Phone: 064.3525354.

b. Vũng Tàu Bus Station – Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa – Vũng Tàu City. Phone: 064.3532929.

– Travel time: 3 hours.

– Operating hours: from 4:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 30 minutes per trip.

– Shuttle service available upon arrival in Vũng Tàu.

• Hoa Mai: Ticket Price: 100,000 VND/person/way.

– Ticket Office in Saigon:

a. 44 Nguyễn Thái Bình, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Phone: 08.38218927 – 08.38218928 – 08.39152112.

b. Ticket counter at 84 Eastern Bus Station, No. 292, Đinh Bộ Lĩnh Street, Ward 25, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

– Ticket office in Vũng Tàu: 47 Trưng Nhị Street, Vũng Tàu City. Phone: 064.3531980 – 064.3515200 – 064.3563600.

– Travel time: 2 hours.

– Operating hours: from 4:00 AM to 7:15 PM, 15 minutes per trip.

– Shuttle service available upon arrival in Vũng Tàu.

– Hoa Mai offers high-quality V.I.P Limousine, 16-seat vehicles redesigned to 10 seats for spaciousness and additional amenities. Each seat comes with USB charging ports and wifi connectivity. Charging can be done via built-in power sources. Ticket price: 160,000 VND/person/way. Phone: 0926200200 (VT) – 0962200200 (HCM).

• Thiên Phú: Ticket price: 95,000 VND/person/way.

– Ticket office in Saigon:

a. Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Phone: 08.62788878.

b. Eastern Bus Station, No. 292, Đinh Bộ Lĩnh Street, Ward 25, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

– Ticket office in Vũng Tàu: 04 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Ward 3, Vũng Tàu City. Phone: 064.3625262 – 0917351035.

– Travel time: 2.5 hours.

– Operating hours: from 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 20 minutes/ride.

– Drop-off service to Vũng Tàu.

• Toàn Thắng: Ticket price: 110,000 VND/person/way.

– Ticket office in Saigon:

a. 23 Nguyễn Thái Bình, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Phone: 08.39144051 – 08.39144052 – 0997500500.

b. Ticket counter No. 27, Eastern Bus Station, No. 292, Đinh Bộ Lĩnh Street, Ward 25, Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City. Phone: 0994500500.

– Ticket office in Vũng Tàu: 439 Bình Giã, Nguyễn An Ninh Ward, Vũng Tàu City. Phone: 064.3853853 – 0993500500.

– Travel time: 2.5 hours.

– Operating hours: from 4:00 AM to 6:30 PM. 15 minutes/ride.

– Drop-off service to Vũng Tàu.

• Jetstar, Vietjet Air: Ticket price: 120,000 VND/person/way.

– These are shuttle services for passengers traveling by plane to Vũng Tàu. Upon landing at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport, there will be shuttle buses taking you directly to Vũng Tàu without needing to travel to Ben Thanh or Eastern Bus Station, very convenient. You can contact the flight attendant or airport staff to book tickets and pay directly.

– Travel time: 3 hours.

– Operating hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

– The bus will stop at Vũng Tàu bus station, dropping passengers along the way.

• In addition to the mentioned bus companies, at Eastern Bus Station, there are many other high-quality bus companies such as Mai Linh, Kumho Samco, Rạng Đông… traveling to Vũng Tàu with ticket prices under 100,000 VND per person per trip. There is a bus departing every 15 minutes.

BUS

To take the bus from Sài Gòn to Vũng Tàu, you need to transfer through 3 buses.

• 150: From Chợ Lớn Bus Station to Tân Vạn. Ticket price: 6,000 VND/person/way.

• 11: From Vũng Tàu Intersection Bus Station to Tân Thành Bus Station. Ticket price: 17,000 VND/person/way.

• 6: From Tân Thành Bus Station to Vũng Tàu Bus Station. Ticket price: 20,000 VND/person/way.

Bus number 6 will stop at Vũng Tàu Bus Station after dropping off all passengers. You can instruct the driver where you want to get off to be taken to the nearest location.

TAXI

If you prefer comfort, from Sài Gòn you can hire a taxi to go directly to Vũng Tàu. Some taxi companies operating in Vũng Tàu include:

Mai Linh: 064.3565656
Petro: 064.3851851
Gili: 064.3858585
Bà Rịa: 064.3827474

MOTORBIKE

Motorbike is the best and most convenient mode of transportation for traveling from Sài Gòn to Vũng Tàu as well as within the city. If you take a coach to Vũng Tàu and want to rent a motorbike, the price will be around 100,000 - 120,000 VND/bike. However, if you travel from Sài Gòn to Vũng Tàu, you won't need to rent a bike. This is the most economical but comfortable means of transportation for young travelers who love tourism.

Contact numbers for motorbike and car rental in Vũng Tàu:

– Mr. Hùng: 0909.790137 – 064.3583910

– 064.3210263 or 0906.881081

– 0966.949149 (297/4 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, P3, Vũng Tàu – across from the bus station).

– 0909.790137 (12/1C Trương Công Định, P8, Vũng Tàu (Near Coop Mart supermarket – stop for Hoa Mai, Thiên Phú, Rạng Đông, VT bus station).

Note: The nearest motorbike route from Sài Gòn to Vũng Tàu is to take the Cat Lát ferry to Nhơn Trạch, Đồng Nai, then turn right onto National Route 51.

TANDEM BICYCLE

Travelers enjoy riding tandem bicycles around the coastal roads when visiting Vũng Tàu. There are many places to rent tandem bicycles; customers can contact hotels or travel along the beach to find them. Rental price is 20,000 VND/hour/bike, and you will need to leave your driver's license or ID card as collateral. A tandem bike requires at least 2 people to operate without feeling tired, and it can carry an additional person. The route that cycling enthusiasts often conquer is the Rồng Hill at Bai Sau. It is suitable for women who want to lose weight and men who want to demonstrate their strength.

ELECTRIC SCOOTER

For travelers seeking relaxation and avoiding adventurous activities, this is an option. This service is operated by the East Sea Tourism Area, catering to both domestic and international visitors.

• Vũng Tàu City Tour: Route 20km (duration 2 hours/tour).

Starting at the East Sea Tourism Area or hotels along Thuỳ Vân Street, the tour will pass through various streets: behind Thuỳ Vân beach – Statue of Jesus Christ, Nirvana Pagoda on Hạ Long Street – Front Beach Park on Quang Trung Street – White Palace, Quan Âm Pagoda, Thích Ca Phật Đài on Trần Phú Street to Bến Đình intersection, then to Coopmart supermarket on Nguyễn An Ninh Street. Afterward, return to the starting point, concluding the tour.

In this tour, tourists can choose to visit 01 or more of the following attractions:

. Visit the Statue of Jesus Christ (Duration: 50-60 minutes).
. Visit Nirvana Pagoda (Duration: 25 minutes).
. Visit White Palace (Duration: 15 minutes).
. Visit Quan Âm Pagoda (Duration: 15 minutes).
. Visit Thích Ca Phật Đài (Duration: 25 minutes).
. Visit Coopmart supermarket (Duration: 25 minutes).

Service price:

3-seater car: 150,000 VND/car.
7-seater car: 200,000 VND/car.
10-seater car: 280,000 VND/car.
13-seater car: 320,000 VND/car.

• Small Mountain Tour: Route 10km (duration 01 hour 30 minutes/tour).

Starting at the East Sea Tourism Area or hotels along Thuỳ Vân Street, the tour will pass through various streets: behind Thuỳ Vân beach – Thắng Tam Shrine on Hoàng Hoa Thám Street – Fine Art Supermarket on Lê Lợi Street – Front Beach on Quang Trung Street – Subway Terminal, Nirvana Pagoda, Statue of Jesus Christ on Hạ Long Street. Then return to the starting point to conclude the tour.

In this tour, tourists can choose to visit 01 or more of the following attractions:

. Visit Thắng Tam Shrine (Duration: 25 minutes).
. Visit Fine Art Supermarket (Duration: 25 minutes).
. Visit Nirvana Pagoda (Duration: 25 minutes).
. Visit Statue of Jesus Christ (Duration: 50-60 minutes).

Service price:

3-seater car: 100,000 VND/car.
7-seater car: 150,000 VND/car.
10-seater car: 200,000 VND/car.
13-seater car: 250,000 VND/car.

Contact East Sea Tourism Area: 08 Thuỳ Vân, Ward 2, Vũng Tàu City. Phone: 064.3816318 – 3816319

Website: www.eastseatourism.com

Or Tourist Service Center. Address: 29 Trần Hưng Đạo, Ward 1, Vũng Tàu City. Phone: 064.3857527 – 3511043

HELICOPTER TOUR

This is a sightseeing service operated by Ba Ria Vung Tau Tourism Joint Stock Company. Departure and end of the tour at Vũng Tàu Airport.

Available tour programs:

. Helicopter tour from Vũng Tàu Airport along Thùy Vân beach (back beach) circling around Front beach. Continuing through the Oil Port cluster – key economic industrial area. Service price: 20 USD/person/trip.

. Journey from Vũng Tàu Airport along Thùy Vân beach (back beach) circling around Front beach and Dâu beach, admiring Long Sơn island from above. Continuing through the May Grass bridge, Cửa Lấp bridge, Chí Linh tourist area, Paradise tourist area. Service price: 30 USD/person/trip.

. Journey from Vũng Tàu Airport along Thùy Vân beach (back beach), Cửa Lấp bridge, passing Long Hải circling around Lộc An sea gate (viewing the sea Ho Chi Minh trail from above). Continuing to visit Bình Châu – Phước Bửu nature reserve, along the most beautiful road in Vietnam (Xuân Sơn – Ngãi Giao – Mỹ Xuân), tourists can witness vast rubber forests, continuing to visit Phú Mỹ Industrial Park, Cái Mép Port, passing Long Sơn island – Oil Port. Service price: 60 USD/person/trip.

Important information:

. Maximum number of passengers on the flight is 24 passengers.
. Flight registration time is at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
. Guest list submission time is at least 12 hours before the scheduled departure time.
. Guests can use the shuttle service provided by Ba Ria Vung Tau Tourism Joint Stock Company.
. Guests must be present at the airport at least 30 minutes before the flight for check-in. Please bring your ID card or other personal identification documents for boarding. Foreigners need to bring their passports.
. Passengers should carry light luggage when boarding.

Address: Vũng Tàu Airport – Vũng Tàu City.
Address: 36 30/4 Street – Ward 9 – Vũng Tàu City. Phone: 064.838301.
Here, there is also a full-service aircraft rental with a price of 3,000 USD per flying hour.

Contact: Tourism and Travel Service Center, 29 Trần Hưng Đạo, Ward 1, Vũng Tàu City. Phone: 064.3857527 – 3511043.

By Hiếu Võ

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Reference: Travel Handbook from Mytour