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Kon Tum Museum
Provincial museum presenting ethnic culture, archaeology, wartime history, and daily life in Kon Tum. A practical introduction before visiting villages and landmarks.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$19
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 19
11 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
11 h 33 m
Buses on Sep 19
40
Distance
426 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 40 buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum, including 40 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 426 km distance in an average of 11 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 11 h 45 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.
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Việt Tân Phát
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Việt Tân PhátOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $296.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum:
A bus is $274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum costing on average $296.
Other travel options to Kon Tum take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 57m.
Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48. The journey takes 12h 57m versus 11h 39m 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 Việt Tân Phát.
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 Quang Dũng Opentour | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Phuong Trang | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Phuong Trang | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Việt Tân Phát | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nhật Tân | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Minh Quốc | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Phuong Trang | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Phuong Trang | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Việt Tân Phát | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Nhật Tân | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Minh Quốc | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Việt Tân Phát | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Tây Nguyên | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Phượng Thu | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Việt Tân Phát | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Tư Phầu | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Phượng Thu | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Việt Tân Phát | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Minh Quốc | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Việt Tân Phát | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Minh Quốc | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nhật Tân | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Tây Nguyên | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nhật Tân | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Việt Tân Phát | 4:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 15h20 | 7:50 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 4:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h00 | 6:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 4:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h30 | 7:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h30 | 4:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h30 | 6:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nhật Tân | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h40 | 6:40 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h25 | 5:25 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h00 | 5:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nhật Tân | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h10 | 7:10 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h00 | 6:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nhật Tân | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h35 | 7:35 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h50 | 5:50 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h10 | 6:10 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h30 | 5:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h50 | 4:50 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h20 | 5:20 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nhật Tân | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 15h05 | 8:05 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tây Nguyên | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h20 | 5:20 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tây Nguyên | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h05 | 7:05 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tây Nguyên | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h20 | 7:20 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h50 | 5:20 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tư Phầu | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h30 | 5:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h45 | 5:15 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tư Phầu | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h30 | 7:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h10 | 6:40 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h25 | 5:55 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h20 | 5:50 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h05 | 8:05 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h25 | 6:25 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h00 | 7:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h50 | 6:50 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h30 | 6:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h00 | 6:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h45 | 5:45 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h30 | 5:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h30 | 7:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 6:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h45 | 6:15 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 6:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h30 | 6:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 6:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h30 | 8:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 6:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h30 | 7:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum run on average 28 times per day, taking around 12h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 264 miles (426 km) distance in 11h 30m.
Distance 264 miles (426 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 11h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Kon Tum — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kon Tum trip today.
Provincial museum presenting ethnic culture, archaeology, wartime history, and daily life in Kon Tum. A practical introduction before visiting villages and landmarks.
Small museum within the seminary complex displaying ethnic artifacts and regional history. Useful for understanding mission history and Central Highlands culture.
Museum space at the cathedral complex with liturgical objects and historical materials. Best combined with a visit to the wooden church and bishopric grounds.
Riverside village area known for stilt houses, weaving traditions, and easy walks. A good place to experience Bahnar culture close to the city center.
Main river in Kon Tum with pleasant banks, bridges, and sunset views. Ideal for a relaxed walk and seeing everyday life along the water.
Pine-covered plateau area with lakes, gardens, and cool weather. Popular for scenic walks and short outings from Kon Tum with a calmer mountain atmosphere.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum 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 Kon Tum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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