- Must visit
War Remnants Museum
Major history museum covering the Viet Nam War through photographs, documents and artefacts. Powerful, sobering and one of the city’s essential visits.
Cheapest price on 10 Sept
£35
Average ticket price on 10 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 10 Sept
1 d 6 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 10 Sept
1 d 7 h 8 m
Buses on 10 Sept
33
Distance
1146 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £35.
On Thu 10 Sept, we found 33 buses from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, including 33 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 1146 km distance in an average of 1 d 7 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 6 h 50 m .
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.
Hoàng Long Hải Vân
Hoàng Long Hải Vân
Hoàng Long Hải Vân
Hoàng Long Hải Vân
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh)
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh)
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh)
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 coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 1146 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price | £72 Average Price | £148 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 36m Average total duration 35h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 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 coach is £26 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City costing on average £63.
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Ho Chi Minh City take longer:
Train takes on average 35h 6m.
Coach takes on average 35h 6m.
Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £148 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £112. The journey takes 35h 6m 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 Hoàng Long (Bắc - Trung - Nam), Ngoc Phat, Tân Aba, Hoàng Long (Đỏ), 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.
The table below shows live departures for Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City coaches for today, Wednesday 9 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phượng Hoàng | 14:00 Hanoi | 38h00 | 4:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 14:00 Hanoi | 36h00 | 2:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 15:00 Hanoi | 41h00 | 8:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | 16:00 Hanoi | 32h00 | 0:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | 16:00 Hanoi | 31h20 | 23:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 16:00 Hanoi | 31h50 | 23:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 16:00 Hanoi | 32h30 | 0:30 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long (Quảng Ninh) | 16:00 Hanoi | 30h50 | 22:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 16:00 Hanoi | 31h20 | 23:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long 36 | 17:30 Hanoi | 36h00 | 5:30 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long 36 | 17:30 Hanoi | 36h30 | 6:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 18:00 Hanoi | 32h30 | 2:30 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 18:00 Hanoi | 31h50 | 1:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 18:00 Hanoi | 31h20 | 1:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 18:30 Hanoi | 41h00 | 11:30 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 20:00 Hanoi | 31h20 | 3:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 20:00 Hanoi | 31h50 | 3:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 20:00 Hanoi | 32h30 | 4:30 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 20:00 Hanoi | 36h00 | 8:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 22:04 Hanoi | 36h40 | 10:44 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 22:04 Hanoi | 36h10 | 10:14 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 22:10 Hanoi | 36h10 | 10:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
An Bình (Thái Bình) | 22:10 Hanoi | 36h40 | 10:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 10 September | |||||
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 9:00 Hanoi | 32h30 | 17:30 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 9:00 Hanoi | 31h50 | 16:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 9:00 Hanoi | 31h20 | 16:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 9:00 Hanoi | 41h00 | 2:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 11:00 Hanoi | 32h30 | 19:30 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 11:00 Hanoi | 31h50 | 18:50 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long Hải Vân | 11:00 Hanoi | 31h20 | 18:20 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
Hoàng Long A Bờm | 12:00 Hanoi | 41h00 | 5:00 Ho Chi Minh City | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City run on average 50 times per day, taking around 35h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 49 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 22:01. The fastest coach covers the 1146 km distance in 30h 50m.
Distance 1146 km |
Average bus duration 35h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 50 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 30h 50m |
First bus 5:00 |
Last bus 22:01 |
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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.
Major history museum covering the Viet Nam War through photographs, documents and artefacts. Powerful, sobering and one of the city’s essential visits.
Museum inside a fine colonial building with exhibitions on southern Vietnamese history, culture and archaeology. Good for broader context beyond central sights.
Elegant museum showcasing Cham, Oc Eo and regional artefacts in a garden setting. A worthwhile stop for visitors interested in archaeology and art.
Pedestrian boulevard in the city centre framed by civic buildings and hotels. Popular for evening walks, people-watching and a clear view of urban Ho Chi Minh City.
Lively backpacker area known for nightlife, street energy and budget travel services. Worth visiting to experience a busy, modern side of the city.
The city’s main Chinatown district, filled with temples, markets and shophouses. Explore for local commerce, heritage streets and a distinct cultural atmosphere.
Broken rice with grilled pork, pork skin and egg. A classic Saigon meal, valued for smoky flavours, fish sauce dressing and everyday local popularity.
Southern-style beef noodle soup, often a little sweeter than northern versions. A defining city breakfast with fragrant broth, herbs and rice noodles.
Baguette sandwich filled with pâté, pork, pickles, herbs and chilli. It reflects the city’s French and Vietnamese culinary heritage in one portable meal.
Refined Vietnamese restaurant in a heritage setting, serving regional dishes with elegant presentation. Suitable for a higher-end dinner in the city centre.
Popular casual spot for cơm tấm, especially grilled pork broken rice. Busy, no-frills and strongly associated with a classic Saigon meal.
Well-known local chain specialising in bánh xèo and central Vietnamese dishes. Lively, family-friendly and reliable for first-time visitors.
Budget-friendly for most travellers: cheap street food, low taxi fares and good-value hotels make it cheaper than many major Asian city breaks.
Tipping is not compulsory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares slightly. Small tips in cafés are appreciated but not expected.
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