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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.
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 $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 3 buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 426 km distance in an average of 12 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 14 h 10 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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Buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum run on average 27 times per day, taking around 12h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 27 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 10h 40m.
Distance 264 miles (426 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum.
| 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 Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Phuong Trang | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
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, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Việt Tân Phát | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nhật Tân | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | 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 01:40AM | Duration 14h10 | 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 06:30AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nhật Tân | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Minh Quốc | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Việt Tân Phát | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Tây Nguyên | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Việt Tân Phát | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Tư Phầu | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Phượng Thu | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Minh Quốc | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Minh Quốc | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nhật Tân | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Tây Nguyên | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Nhật Tân | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Ho Chi Minh City to Kon Tum buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h20 | 5:20 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h10 | 6:10 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h50 | 4:50 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tây Nguyên | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h05 | 7:05 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nhật Tân | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h40 | 6:40 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 | 15h05 | 8:05 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nhật Tân | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h10 | 7:10 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h30 | 5:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tây Nguyên | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h20 | 7:20 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tây Nguyên | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h20 | 5:20 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h30 | 4:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nhật Tân | 5:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h35 | 7:35 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h50 | 5:20 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h45 | 5:15 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h10 | 6:40 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 | 12h20 | 5:50 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h05 | 7:35 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 14h45 | 8:15 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Việt Tân Phát | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h25 | 5:55 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tư Phầu | 5:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h30 | 5:00 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 | 12h50 | 6:50 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h00 | 7:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h30 | 7:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h00 | 6:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phượng Thu | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 12h25 | 6:25 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 6:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 11h30 | 5:30 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Quốc | 6:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 13h30 | 8:00 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 | 12h30 | 7:00 AM Kon Tum | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
Grilled free-range chicken from the Central Highlands, often served with salt, chili and herbs. A hallmark communal dish of local ethnic minority cuisine.
Sticky bamboo rice cooked inside a tube over fire. It is a classic highland staple with a smoky aroma, often eaten with grilled meats or sesame salt.
A rustic hotpot or soup of bitter cassava leaves, usually simmered with pork, shrimp or fish sauce. It is closely associated with Jarai and Bahnar home cooking.
Hotel restaurant with a more polished setting, serving Vietnamese dishes and regional specialties suited to travelers seeking comfortable dining.
Traditional highland restaurant known for gỏi lá, cơm lam and grilled meats in a spacious, local-style setting popular with visitors.
Casual local venue for Central Highlands specialties such as grilled chicken, bamboo rice and rustic shared dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.
Budget-friendly versus most Vietnamese cities. Rooms, local meals, and taxis are usually inexpensive, though international hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Tipping is not expected. You can round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at tourist restaurants for good service, and tip café staff only for exceptional service.
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