Where is Soc Trang? How far is it from Ho Chi Minh city to Soc Trang?

The province of Soc Trang is a minor one in the Mekong delta. You will go through Long An, Tien Giang, Vinh Long, Cantho, and Hau Giang on the main route QL1A, QL91C Trung Luong My Thuan Expressway and CT01.

The distance from Ho Chi Minh to Soc Trang is 210 kilometres, and it takes about 4 hours and 25 minutes to transfer Ho Chi Minh to Tran De port.

To go to Con Dao, many tourists often choose to depart from Tran De, Soc Trang. The reason for this choice is that you have the opportunity to discover all the beauty of Mekong Delta and take a fast speedboat to Con Dao.

Above all, the high-speed train Tran De - Con Dao usually has a much cheaper fare than other means.

And there is not any public bus or train service from Ho Chi Minh to Con Dao island so you may take a fligh from Ho Chi Minh airport.

However that is more convenience for you to get a private transfer to Tran De port from Ho Chi Minh then take a speedboat to con dao island ....

Con Dao Island quick ferry dock at Tran De (Soc Trang) is situated directly at Tran De Port, Tran De Town, Tran De District, and Soc Trang Province. 

In addition, if you are travelling from Saigon to Con Dao without purchasing airline tickets, you can book a private car with a driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Tran De port, Soc Trang. And the boat trip from Soc Trang to Con Dao, it takes about 2 hours.

You may take a van car rental with a driver from Cantho to Tran De port, Soc Trang in the next morning after arriving for a night of touring at the floating market.

Prior to travelling to Tran De port, Soc Trang, Vietnam, you could also include a scenic excursion at Ben Tre, My Tho island from Ho Chi Minh City.

• Address of Tran De port: Cang hamlet, Tran De town, Trung Binh, Tran De, Soc Trang.

How to transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Tran De port (Soc Trang)?

Bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Tran De port

At the moment, two bus companies are operating the route between Soc Trang and Saigon at the Western bus station: No 395 Kinh Duong Vuong Street, An Lac Ward, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City.

These bus companies are My Duyen and Phuong Trang. Both of these bus companies pick up and drop off passengers straight at Tran De port to go to Con Dao Island.

The cost of a trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Tran De port from My Duyen bus is 160,000 - 180,000 VND per person and Futa Bus (Phuong Trang) is 175,000 VND.

Depending on the amount of traffic, the bus departs from the Western Bus Station, the trip duration is between 5 and 6 hours.

The only thing you need to do is let the driver know that you are heading to the RED FERRY - CON DAO ISLAND FAST FERRY when you get on the vehicle.

It is the only choice available to you if you get off at the bus station in Soc Trang city. The distance from there to the pier is around 35 km, which means that the only way to go to the pier is to take a taxi which costs between 300,000 and 450,000 Vietnamese Dong.

There are two high-speed boat companies serving the needs of customers who want to travel from Soc Trang to Con Dao and depart from Tran De port, Soc Trang: Superdong Con Dao, Trung Trac and Trung Nhi ships of the Con Dao Express boat.

Below is timetables and price of ferry from Soc Trang to Con Dao:

Phone office at Tran De port: (0299) 3 843 888 / (0299) 3 843 999

Please be aware that these timetables and rates are subject to vary depending on the time of year and the season; thus, it is recommended to confirm with the ferry in advance.

Ho Chi Minh To Tran De Port by motorbike / scooter

Riding a motorbike offers unparalleled freedom and flexibility. If you ride a motorbike, you can park it overnight at Tran De port or bring it to the island for further transportation.

However, navigating through crowded streets, and encountering perse road conditions requires heightened awareness and patience. And you must have \a motorbike driver's license in Vietnam.

Some Ho Chi Minh motorbike rentals:

1. Hoàng Đăng motorbike rental saigon: 50.000 - 150.000 VND / day. Phone: 0914 922 836

2. Tigit Motorbikes: 100.000 - 180.000 VND. Phone: 0902 840 361

3. Bike Saigon: 120.000 - 160.000 VND. Phone: 0974 424 163

Taxi or Private Transfer Ho Chi Minh To Tran De Port

A smart and convenient option is to rent a private car or taxi with a driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Tran De port, Soc Trang. The driver will come to your hotel or Ho Chi Minh airport and drop you off at Tran De port.

You will not need to take another taxi to get to the bus office or ferry port, thus your time to Soc Trang will be saved when you rent a car with a driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Tran De port door to door.

You may take a private taxi or private car from Ho Chi Minh City or Tan Son Nhat airport to Soc Trang or Tran De port with Vietnam Trust Car Rental.

We also provide a private round trip transfer from Ho Chi Minh to Soc Trang and back again. Our car has seats for 4-7-16 passengers, the limousine has seats for 9-11-15-18-22-28 passengers, and the bus has seats for 29-35-45 passengers.

The features of the Vietnam Trust Car Rental include private automobile rental services from Ho Chi Minh City to Soc Trang that offer comfort, privacy, high quality, safety, and flexibility during the trip.

To go to Soc Trang, simply hire a private transfer with a driver who is courteous, and then have pleasure in your travel.

For what reason should you schedule the transfer to Soc Trang, Tran De port with us?

Security and ease of travel during the journey.

No hidden fees and a reasonable budget.

A great experienced, English-speking driver who is also a professional, enthusiastic, cheerful, polite, punctual, professional, non-smoking, and help customers with their luggage.

You may request to see some of the most well-known tourist sights in Soc Trang by renting a private car and going on a trip. Some of these attractions include the Khmer pagoda, Clay pagoda, Nga Nam floating market, Bat pagoda (Chùa Dơi),...

There is a team of customer care staff who will surely make you completely satisfied. At the same time, they will always answer questions dedicatedly 24/7. If there is an error in service, you will be compensated according to the agreement of the contract.

All passenger cars here are the latest models and are carefully checked before serving customers. Thereby, giving you complete peace of mind when using the car while traveling.

In addition, there are also various types of 4 - 7 - 16 - 29 - 45 seats and fully equipped with high-class facilities.

Here, we always calculate and consider carefully to offer reasonable and cheap car rental prices for customers.

Thereby, helping you have the most economical trip. At the same time, there are also discount policies for loyal customers of Vietnam Trust Car Rental.

You can stop anywhere to visit, not only at Tran De port

During the journey to Tran De port, you can visit places along the way such as Happyland Tourist Area, Long An Province, Cai Be Floating Market, Ap Bac Victory Monument in Tien Giang province, Buddha Temple of Buddha Xa Loi in Vinh Long province, Ninh Kieu wharf in Can Tho city, Khleang pagoda in Tran De port province.

Vietnam Trust Car Rental has put into use a variety of the latest models of cars from 4 to 45 seats today. All vehicles are fully equipped with amenities and regularly maintained.

Where should you travel around in Tran De port?

Though it's off the beaten track and rarely seen on traveler's itineraries, Soc Trang is a fascinating and little-known Mekong region. You can visit Soc Trang near Tran De port with the following tourist destinations:

Mo O Beach Tran De port

Mo O Beach is located in Tran De district, Trung Binh, Tran De port. Mo O Beach leaves an impression in the hearts of visitors by the wild and idyllic beauty of the vast sea and sky.

The name Mo O comes from the shape of the beach like the beak of a sea eagle. Mo O Beach attracts tourists by its rustic look of Southern Vietnam: mangrove forest, vast long beach.

At Mo O beach, you can also experience fishing with fishermen. You will be able to catch fish balls, mudskippers, snails or more rare such as turtles, reptiles...

If you don't have much time, you can still choose to buy seafood right at the restaurant. Sea, fresh and delicious but very affordable.

Seray Ta Mon Pagoda

Serey Tamon Pagoda (also known as Ta Mon Pagoda) is located in Dao Vien hamlet, Vien Binh commune, Tran De district, Soc Trang province. 

Seray Ta Mon Pagoda is majestic, massive with very typical characteristics of traditional Khmer architecture, built and built elaborately from the talented hands of workers who are farmers and descendants in Vietnam.

Walking along the corridors of the main hall are dense rows of columns, each end of which has a statue of Krud (birdman): half of the body is a bird, half is a human or a fairy in a standing position with both arms extended, roof looks very healthy, lively and shows the beautiful aesthetic of traditional sculptural architecture of the Khmer people in the South.

Bat Pagoda

An example of the traditional Khmer style of building in Soc Trang. You can find Bat Pagoda in Soc Trang City at 73B, Le Hong Phong Street, Ward 3.

The pagoda's design is said to be a representation of the Khmer Southern Theravada Buddhist line's architectural style. The structure, which dates back to the fifteenth century, has maintained its stunning appearance to this day.

The inside of the temple is meticulously planned to harmonise with the surrounding area and the pagoda. Upon arrival, you will see the thousands of adorable bats dangling from the trees surrounding the temple.

The Museum of the Khmer Empire 

• Price: 20,000 VND / ticket

Do not miss this opportunity to see the cultural beauty of the Khmer race in Soc Trang if you are ever in the area. Situated in Ward 6, Soc Trang Town, Soc Trang Province, is the Khmer Museum. Designed in the style of a Khmer pagoda, the interior houses a wealth of artefacts that shed light on the religious and cultural practices of the Khmer people. On top of that, you may see some very unique outfits, instruments, etc., here.

If you are interested in learning about different cultures or just want to learn more about the Khmer people, this is a great place to start. You should definitely go here.

Nga Nam Floating Market

The world-renowned Nga Nam floating market is located in the river area province of Soc Trang. At the confluence of five rivers—the Ca Mau and the Vinh Quoi—emitting five distinct streams, this riverside market has a prime location.

Phung Hiep descended, Thanh Tri passed, and Long My ascended.

Market on water in the town of Nga Nam, Thanh Tri district, province of Soc Trang. Everything here is for sale, except notably the fruits. In addition to learning about the local way of life, tourists that come here will savour the delights.

What is the best time to visit Tran De port?

Visitors can come to Tran De port at any time of the year. The climate in Tran De port is pided into 2 seasons: the dry season and the rainy season, the rainy season starts from May to October, the dry season lasts from November to April next year. The average annual temperature is about 26.8 0oC, rarely affected by storms and floods.

 Best price will be charge as below:

• 1$USD= 25.000 VND

 Note: The prices are not apply for New Year & Chinese New year.

 Included: new car, all fuel and driver expenses, parking and toll tolls, airport taxes, water, and a basic English speaking driver, 24/7 support.

 Excludes service: flights, accommodations, all costs for admission, meals, tip, and other services, not a clear mention.

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  This is the sample tour program. We can be flexible for the time and itinerary that will follow your schedule and plan.

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