THE SHORT VERSION
Ho Chi Minh City to Chau Doc at a glance.
- From
- Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
- To
- Chau Doc Châu Đốc
- Road distance
- About 241 km
- Straight line
- 177 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Chau Doc to Ho Chi Minh City →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the hub for the south. Northbound and Mekong Delta buses use different terminals, and tourist buses, including services to Cambodia, often start from company offices in the Pham Ngu Lao backpacker area of District 1.
- Mien Dong Bus Station · Bến xe Miền Đông
Eastern terminals for routes to the north and the coast. There is an older station in Binh Thanh and the larger New Mien Dong (Bến xe Miền Đông mới) further out. - Mien Tay Bus Station · Bến xe Miền Tây
South-west of the centre. The main terminal for the Mekong Delta, such as Can Tho, Chau Doc and Ha Tien. - Pham Ngu Lao area (District 1) · Phạm Ngũ Lão
Offices of many tourist and cross-border bus companies, near the main backpacker district.
Arriving in Chau Doc
Use a taxi or xe ôm (motorbike taxi) into the riverside centre.
- Chau Doc Bus Station · Bến xe Châu Đốc
Services to Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho and the Delta.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Boats and buses to Phnom Penh leave from Chau Doc. Compare both options.
KEEP GOING
From Chau Doc, the road continues.
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Chau Doc by road?+
About 241 km by road (177 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Chau Doc take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Ho Chi Minh City?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Ho Chi Minh City include Mien Dong Bus Station, Mien Tay Bus Station, Pham Ngu Lao area (District 1), and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Chau Doc to Ho Chi Minh City?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Chau Doc to Ho Chi Minh City guide.
Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in Chau Doc?+
It depends on the operator. In Chau Doc, services use Chau Doc Bus Station. Use a taxi or xe ôm (motorbike taxi) into the riverside centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Chau Doc?+
Use a taxi or xe ôm (motorbike taxi) into the riverside centre.
What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Chau Doc?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Ho Chi Minh City to Chau Doc bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Chau Doc by bus?+
Direct buses from Chau Doc include Can Tho, Phnom Penh. See all connections on our Chau Doc bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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