Where is Vung Tau? How far is it from HCM City to Vung Tau?

Vung Tau is a coastal city located in the East, far from Ho Chi Minh City, is only 125km, a great place for short trips. It takes around 2.5 to 3 hours to transfer Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by car.

Routes to Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City:

Option 1: You can follow Highway 1, crossing Dong Nai bridge will meet a traffic roundabout (this is Vung Tau intersection, formerly known as Vung Tau fork), from here you just turn right Follow Highway 51 and add about 100km to the city. 

Option 2: From Ho Chi Minh City, you can take the Cat Lai ferry (in District 2, Ho Chi Minh City) to Nhon Trach (Dong Nai). This is the road that will lead to National Highway 51, the gate to Nhon Trach Industrial Park. If you choose to take this route, the distance will be closer to about 20 km.

Option 3: You can also choose to follow the route from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by car via the Long Thanh - Dau Giay highway, this road will help shorten the distance when traveling to Vung Tau to only about 2-2.5 hours.

How to get from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau?

Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by bus

A popular mode of transportation from Saigon to Vung Tau is by bus. Buses are available from a number of bus terminals in Ho Chi Minh City, including Tan Son Nhat Airport, Mien Dong Bus Station, Mien Tay Bus Station.

Bus tickets from Saigon to Vung Tau range from $4 to $10 per seat, and the trip takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. Additionally, several private minivans travel to Vung Tau from Saigon's Tan Son Nhat Airport. Buses arrive at many locations, including as Ba Ria, Hoa Mai, and Vung Tau Bus Station. If you purchase your bus tickets online, you will be presented with this information.

Bus stop:

Mien Tay Bus Station: No. 395 Kinh Duong Vuong, An Lac Ward, Binh Tan District. Ho Chi Minh City

Mien Dong Bus Station:  292 Dinh Bo Linh Street, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City

Hoa Mai Vung Tau Bus Station: 19 Trung Nhi, Ward 1, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

Vung Tau Bus Station: 3 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Thang Tam, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

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Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by ferry

One of the best ways to get from Saigon to Vung Tau is by boat. Consider taking a boat from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau if time is not of the importance and you would want to see the local scenery. The distance is 90 km from Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by ferry in 2 hours. The boat from Ho Chi Minh leaves at the earliest possible moment, which is 08:00. The starting price of a ticket is 14 USD. 

In 2016, the Greenlines-DP high-speed ferry began formally transporting passengers to Vung Tau city from Saigon via catamarans and vice versa.

Timetable for the Ho Chi Minh City – Vung Tau Ferry

Every weekday at 8, 10, 12, and 2 p.m.

Every Saturday and Sunday at 8, 9, 10, 12, 2, and 4 p.m.

Time required: around 2 hours

Timetable for the Vung Tau – Ho Chi Minh City

Every weekday at 10, 12, 2, and 4 p.m

Every Saturday and Sunday at 10 am, noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, and 4 p.m

Time required: around 2 hours

Ferry Terminal:

Bach Dang - Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh City's speed ferry station is located at 10B Tonne Duc Thang St. in Ben Nghe Ward, District 1.

Ho May Tourism Area Pier, Vung Tau is located in 01A Tran Phu St., Ward 1, Vung Tau City, the Vung Tau.

Note: Please contact the ferry company in advance of your planned trip date to confirm their timetable, as it is subject to change based on objective variables such as weather. 

We advise purchasing a return ticket for this trip since Vietnam have been incidents when ticket vendors in Vung Tau have allegedly sold out of tickets for the return to Ho Chi Minh City, coercing international tourists into purchasing tickets from private agencies at astronomically high costs.

Ho Chi Minh Airport to Vung Tau by Motorbike / Scooter

Travelling on motorbike from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau is undoubtedly an exciting option because it's a short route that takes 3 to 3.5 hours to complete. The drive is not difficult because there are no rough terrains, and you can take in the breathtaking scenery as you go.

Make sure that your motorcycle is still in good working order by checking its brakes, wheels and other parts before you travel. And you have an International Driving Permit (IDP) for driving a motorbike in Vietnam. Additionally, remember to top up the gas tank if needed. 

From Ho Chi Minh City, you may reach Vung Tau by motorbike in two ways like option 1 and option 2 as above.

Some motorbike rental companies:

Minh Hạ motorbike rental:

Address: 413 Le Van Sy, Ward 12, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 0793.679.699

Price: 100,000 - 200,000 VND / day

Tigit Motorbikes:

Address: B2-00.01 Sarimi, 72 Nguyen Co Thach, An Loi Dong Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 078 875 8055

Price: 100,000 - 150,000 VND / day

Bike Saigon motorbike rental:

Address: No. 4 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Ward 10, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone: 0974 424 163

Price: 50,000 - 150,000 VND / day

Private car or taxi Transfer Ho Chi Minh Airport To Vung Tau

Private transportation is another option for getting from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau. Travelling Ho Chi Minh to Vung Tau by private car or taxi is the most costly alternative but it is convience. From Tan Son Nhat Airport or your hotel, a private taxi may be arranged from Vietnam Trust Car Rental and the trip from Saigon to Vung Tau takes around 1.5 to 2.5 hours by car or taxi. 

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Things to do in Vung Tau

On weekends and public holidays, Vung Tau is bustling with Vietnamese families taking brief vacations, as it is the nearest beach resort to Saigon inhabitants. Although the beach is busy and unappealing, there are still reasons to visit Vung Tau for a day trip, including the boat ride, which is fascinating in and of itself. 

Bai Truoc

Bai Truoc is famous for its beautiful coastline and few big waves, with many hotels and food courts. Therefore, most tourists when traveling to Vung Tau prefer to stay at Bai Truoc. Bai Truoc also has a famous Thuy Van street similar to Tran Phu street in Nha Trang, there are quite a few hotels from budget to high-class located on this road.

Bai Sau

Address: Quang Trung Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City

The center of Vung Tau city is located on the front beach, where there are many high-rise buildings and busy shopping areas. Tourists often choose the beach in the back beach area because the front beach is more polluted due to the density of the population and the crowds of tourists. However, the front beach will be an ideal place for you to watch the sunset or go for a walk.

Statue of Christ

Address: Nho Mountain, Thuy Van Street, Vung Tau City

Admiring the Statue of Christ is a profound and spiritual experience, allowing visitors to marvel at the remarkable craftsmanship and the beauty of the surrounding landscape. An ascension into the statue gives a chance for meditation and communion with the holy, while the panoramic view from the balcony offers a breathtaking perspective that captures the charm of Vung Tau.

Hon Ba Island

Address: Bai Sau Beach, Ward 2, Vung Tau City

The primary attractions of Hon Ba Island are its unspoiled scenery and remote beaches. The surrounding dense flora lends a hint of tropical charm to the environment, while the smooth sand and calm waves urge you to relax and soak up the sun. Hon Ba Island is a sanctuary for snorkelers and pers due to its rich marine ecology in addition to its immaculate beaches.

Long Hai

About 110 km from Ho Chi Minh City to the northeast (equivalent to about 2 - 2.5 hours by motorbike), Long Hai beach is a favorite resort destination for many tourists. Long Hai has a beautiful beach with clear blue water, long stretches of golden sand and resorts near the sea.

In particular, Long Hai sea has a lot of fresh seafood with quite cheap prices. Binh Chau hot spring is located on the Long Hai tourist route, which is also an interesting stop for tourists.

Ho Coc - Ho Tram

These two beaches are in Xuyen Moc district, which is an attractive tourist destination for tourists because of the rare primitive wild features. The sea here is clear blue water with sandy bottom all year round, the white sand beach area is wide, the slope is gentle and especially poetic thanks to the rocks located in the beach creating white foam waves.

Suoi O Beach

Suoi O Beach is located in Binh Chau commune, Xuyen Moc district, about 3km from Binh Chau market, on the way towards Binh Chau hot spring. Suoi O Beach has both a freshwater stream and a smooth white sand beach with immense blue sea water. This is one of the rare beaches in Vietnam that has both fresh and saltwater.

Con Dao

Con Dao is famous for its clear beach, green coconut trees and white sand that can captivate any visitor. It is easy to understand why Con Dao attracts so many domestic and foreign tourists. With unspoiled beauty and unaffected by the tourism industry, Con Dao is indeed a rare tourist paradise in Vietnam.

What is the best time to visit Vung Tau?

While every season in Vung Tau city possesses its unique charm, the true splendor of Vung Tau emerges during the months from May to October, with an additional enchantment during the period before and after Tet, lasting for approximately 10 days. It proves to be an ideal duration for travelers contemplating a stay in Vung Tau.

During this period, Vung Tau graces visitors with favorable weather, showcasing azure skies, crystalline waters, and the warm embrace of golden sunshine heralding a new chapter. These conditions are a haven for sea enthusiasts, inviting them to immerse themselves in the ocean's embrace while relishing the rhythmic melody of waves caressing the ears and the sprawling golden sandy beaches.

Moreover, the second lunar month transforms Vung Tau into a lively hub with the occurrence of two prominent traditional cultural festivals held annually. The Nghinh Co festival, celebrated on the 12th day of the 2nd lunar month in Long Hai town, adds an extra layer of vibrancy and cultural richness to the city's ambiance.