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Vung Tau City is located approximately 110 km east of Ho Chi Minh City. It protrudes from the mainland like a strip of land, with a 20km-long coastline, offering scenic natural landscapes and rich cultural history. Vung Tau is an ideal destination attracting travelers from the South.
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From Saigon to Vung Tau, travelers can commute by bus, coach, motorbike, private car, or hydrofoil. Travelers can refer to the transportation options below.
Fun Places to Visit in Vung Tau (Photos by ST)
1. Traveling from HCMC to Vung Tau by Motorbike
When traveling by motorbike, you have 3 options and it takes about 3 to 3.5 hours to reach your destination.
Option 1: From HCMC to Vung Tau
From downtown Ho Chi Minh City, head towards Phu My Bridge area, then at the intersection, turn right onto Nguyen Thi Dinh Street. Continuing straight, you'll reach Cat Lai Ferry. After a 10-minute ferry ride, you'll arrive in Dong Nai province.
Continue along Ly Thai To Street for about 5km until you reach Tran Van Tra Street. Follow that road and take a left onto Quach Thi Trang Street, then drive approximately 4km until you reach Ton Duc Thang Street. From there, continue straight for about 14km, then turn onto National Route 51. Travel along National Route 51 for about 60km, passing through Ba Ria City, until you reach the vicinity of Vung Tau City.
While this route may be shorter, it involves some winding roads and can be easy to get lost.
Fastest route map for traveling to Vung Tau by motorcycle (photo ST)
Option 2: Routes to Vung Tau
Take National Highway 1, pass Dong Nai Bridge, and you'll encounter a roundabout (Vung Tau intersection, formerly known as Vung Tau crossroad). From here, turn right onto National Route 51. Drive approximately 100km more to reach Vung Tau City.
While this route is longer, it's a popular choice due to its ease of navigation and relatively safe conditions.
- Motorcycle route to Vung Tau (photo ST)
Option 3: Motorcycle Route
Continue on National Highway 1A, cross Dong Nai Bridge, then take National Route 51. After traveling 27 km towards Vung Tau, you'll see a sign directing you to Long Son.
This is a shortcut route to Vung Tau. This newly constructed road has minimal traffic, offering beautiful views of coastal fishing villages.
- Nearest motorcycle route to Vung Tau (photo ST)
2. Private Car (Taking a Taxi from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau)
Starting from downtown Ho Chi Minh City, head to Phu My Bridge, then continue straight onto the Second Ring Road. Take a right onto the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway. Follow this direction for about 20km, then turn right onto National Route 51 and continue straight to reach Vung Tau City.
- Map for driving to Vung Tau (photo ST)
Traveling by private car along this route takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Driving or Taxi Route to Vung Tau (photo ST)
3. Taking a Coach Bus
You can head to the Eastern Bus Station, located at 292 Dinh Bo Linh, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, to purchase a bus ticket to Vung Tau. There are quite a few buses serving this route, departing continuously. The travel time is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. High-quality bus tickets range from 80,000 to 160,000 VND per ticket. The bus will stop at Vung Tau Bus Station, located at 192 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ward 3, Vung Tau City.
Some reputable bus companies operating on this route include:
Hoa Mai Bus Company
A bus departs approximately every hour.
_ Ticket booking available in Vung Tau
Drop-off point is at 2A Trung Trac Street, Vung Tau.
Phone: (064).3531982 – 3531981 – 3531980
_ Ticket booking available in Ho Chi Minh City
50 Nguyen Thai Binh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: (08).38218928
Hoa Mai Coach Company (photo ST)
Phuong Trang Bus Company
A bus departs approximately every 30 minutes, operating from 5 am to 6 pm daily.
_Ticket booking available from Vung Tau, with shuttle service within a 10km radius.
192 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Thang Tam Ward, Vung Tau City
Phone: (0254)3525354
_ Ticket booking available from Ho Chi Minh City
272 – 274 De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: (0283)9208559
395 Kinh Duong Vuong, An Lac Ward, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: (0283)7528618 – (0283)7528984
Phuong Trang Bus Company (photo ST)
Thien Phu Bus Company
Home pickup available.
_ Ticket booking available from Vung Tau
Drop-off point is at Vung Tau Bus Station.
_ Ticket booking available from Ho Chi Minh City
Eastern Bus Station
Phone: (08).38984893
Thien Phu Bus Company (photo ST)
4. Taking Ho Chi Minh City Bus
This is the cheapest transportation option to Vung Tau. However, if you take the bus, you will have to change buses 3 times:
- Route 150: Cho Lon Bus Station – Tan Van. Ticket price: 6,000 VND/person/ride.
- Route 11: Vung Tau Intersection Bus Station – Tan Thanh Bus Station. Ticket price: 17,000 VND/person/ride.
- Route 6: Tan Thanh Bus Station – Vung Tau Bus Station. Ticket price: 20,000 VND/person/ride.
5. Taking the Subway
Greenlines Ferry
Operating hours are from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a travel time of 1.5 hours between Bach Dang Ferry Terminal, Ho Chi Minh City, and Cau Da Ferry Terminal, Vung Tau City.
_Ticket booking available from Vung Tau
51 Ham Nghi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: (08) 9147806 – 8218185
_Ticket booking available from Ho Chi Minh City
124 Ha Long Street, Vung Tau City
Phone: (064) 510 009
- Greenlines Submarine (photo ST)
Vina Express Ferry
Phone: (08) 38297892 – 39400621 – 38253888
- Vina Express Submarine (photo ST)
Petro Express Ferry
_Ticket booking available from Vung Tau
120 Ha Long, Ward 1, Vung Tau City
Phone:(064) 81 81 81 – 515151 – 626262
_Ticket booking available from Ho Chi Minh City
1A Ham Nghi, District 1
Phone: 08. 821 0650
Petro Express Submarine (photo ST)
If possible, you can also hire a private taxi for transportation. It's recommended to opt for a package deal to get a better price!
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