- Must visit
War Remnants Museum
Powerful museum documenting war impacts through photographs and exhibits; an essential stop for historical context and reflection.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 30 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 36 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
1146 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 33 buses that leave Hanoi for Ho Chi Minh City on Mon, Aug 10, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 10 the direct buses cover the 1146 km distance in an average of 1 d 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 2 h 30 m .
On Mon, Aug 10 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Phượng Hoàng
Hoàng Long A Bờm
Hoàng Long A Bờm
Hoàng Long A Bờm
Hoàng Long A Bờm
Liêm Thùy
Liêm Thùy
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh)
Hoàng Long Hải Vân
Hoàng Long Hải VânOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $98 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 38m Average total duration 35h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 36m Average total duration 35h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City costing on average $139 (€113).
Other travel options to Ho Chi Minh City take longer:
Train takes on average 35h 6m.
Bus takes on average 35h 8m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $200 (€163) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $149 (€121). The journey takes 35h 8m versus 24h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Hoang Long Limousine, Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh), Hoàng Long Hải Vân, Hoàng Long (Bắc - Trung - Nam), Tân Aba, Hoàng Long - Hà Nội, Hoàng Long (Cô 2).
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator VXB_51203 | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Hoàng Long A Bờm | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Hoàng Long Hải Vân | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoàng Long Hải Vân | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoàng Long A Bờm | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 34h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Phượng Hoàng | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 38h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Hoàng Long A Bờm | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Hoàng Long A Bờm | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Hoàng Long Hải Vân | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator VXB_58343 | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 36h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoàng Long Hải Vân | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 34h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Hoàng Long A Bờm | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 41h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Hoang Long Limousine | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Hoàng Long Hải Vân | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Hoàng Long A Bờm | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator An Bình (Thái Bình) | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator An Bình (Thái Bình) | Departure Time 10:01PM | Arrival Time 10:41AM | Duration 36h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator An Bình (Thái Bình) | Departure Time 10:02PM | Arrival Time 10:12AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator An Bình (Thái Bình) | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 10:13AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator An Bình (Thái Bình) | Departure Time 10:04PM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator An Bình (Thái Bình) | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 36h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator An Bình (Thái Bình) | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator An Bình (Thái Bình) | Departure Time 10:11PM | Arrival Time 10:51AM | Duration 36h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City buses for today, Sunday, August 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hoàng Long 36 | 5:30 PM Hanoi | 36h00 | 5:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long 36 | 5:30 PM Hanoi | 36h30 | 6:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 6:00 PM Hanoi | 32h30 | 2:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 6:00 PM Hanoi | 31h20 | 1:20 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 6:00 PM Hanoi | 31h50 | 1:50 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | 6:00 PM Hanoi | 30h50 | 12:50 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | 6:00 PM Hanoi | 31h20 | 1:20 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | 6:00 PM Hanoi | 32h00 | 2:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 6:30 PM Hanoi | 41h00 | 11:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 8:00 PM Hanoi | 31h50 | 3:50 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 8:00 PM Hanoi | 32h30 | 4:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 8:00 PM Hanoi | 31h20 | 3:20 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 8:00 PM Hanoi | 36h00 | 8:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 10:03 PM Hanoi | 36h40 | 10:43 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 10:03 PM Hanoi | 36h10 | 10:13 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 10:10 PM Hanoi | 36h40 | 10:50 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 10:10 PM Hanoi | 36h10 | 10:20 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 10:11 PM Hanoi | 36h10 | 10:21 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 10:11 PM Hanoi | 36h40 | 10:51 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 10 | |||||
Liêm Thùy | 6:30 AM Hanoi | 28h00 | 10:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Liêm Thùy | 6:30 AM Hanoi | 26h30 | 9:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 9:00 AM Hanoi | 31h20 | 4:20 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 9:00 AM Hanoi | 31h50 | 4:50 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 9:00 AM Hanoi | 32h30 | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 9:00 AM Hanoi | 41h00 | 2:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 11:00 AM Hanoi | 31h50 | 6:50 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 11:00 AM Hanoi | 32h30 | 7:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 11:00 AM Hanoi | 31h20 | 6:20 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 12:00 PM Hanoi | 41h00 | 5:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 2:00 PM Hanoi | 36h00 | 2:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Hoàng | 2:00 PM Hanoi | 38h00 | 4:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 3:00 PM Hanoi | 41h00 | 8:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 4:00 PM Hanoi | 32h30 | 12:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 4:00 PM Hanoi | 31h50 | 11:50 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 4:00 PM Hanoi | 31h20 | 11:20 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City run on average 55 times per day, taking around 35h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 55 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:01. The fastest bus covers the 712 miles (1146 km) distance in 30h 45m.
Distance 712 miles (1146 km) |
Average bus duration 35h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 55 |
Direct buses 55 |
Fastest bus 30h 45m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:01 PM |
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Discover the best of Ho Chi Minh City — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ho Chi Minh City trip today.
Powerful museum documenting war impacts through photographs and exhibits; an essential stop for historical context and reflection.
Fine arts museum set in a beautiful mansion, featuring Vietnamese paintings, sculpture, lacquer art, and changing exhibitions.
Comprehensive city museum in a colonial building covering Saigon's history, archaeology, trade, and everyday urban life.
Major pedestrian boulevard in the city center, lined with colonial architecture, fountains, and lively evening activity.
Historic boulevard with key landmarks, broad sidewalks, and a classic Saigon atmosphere ideal for architecture walks.
Historic Chinese-Vietnamese quarter packed with temples, markets, old shophouses, and a distinct cultural atmosphere.
Southern-style noodle soup with a clearer, sweeter broth than Hanoi pho, usually served with herbs, bean sprouts, and lime.
A crusty baguette filled with pâté, pork, pickled vegetables, herbs, and chili. It reflects the city's French and Vietnamese culinary history.
Broken rice served with grilled pork, egg meatloaf, and fish sauce. It is a classic everyday Saigon meal loved for smoky, savory flavors.
Refined restaurant serving elevated Vietnamese cuisine in a restored villa. Elegant atmosphere, tasting menus, and strong international reputation.
Famous casual spot for broken rice with grilled pork. Busy, no-frills, and widely considered one of the city's classic local eateries.
Established pho restaurant known for rich southern-style broth and quality beef. Simple setting focused on one of Saigon's iconic noodle soups.
Budget-friendly for most travelers. Street food, local hotels, and ride-hailing are cheap, while upscale dining and international hotels cost more but stay below many major Asian cities.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated. Restaurants may add service charges. Round up taxi fares, and leave small tips at cafes or for good service.
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Tan Son Nhat International Airport -> Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ho Chi Minh City, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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