THE SHORT VERSION
Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Tinh at a glance.
- From
- Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
- To
- Ha Tinh Hà Tĩnh
- Road distance
- About 1190 km
- Straight line
- 846 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~15 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Not listed as direct
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 Ha Tinh
Through buses may stop on the highway rather than at the station. Ask the attendant where you'll be dropped.
- Ha Tinh Bus Station · Bến xe Hà Tĩnh
Regional services and north–south buses.
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.
- Overnight north–south buses can pass Ha Tinh in the small hours. Check the expected time.
KEEP GOING
From Ha Tinh, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Ha Tinh
More buses from Ho Chi Minh City
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Ha Tinh by road?+
About 1190 km by road (846 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 Ha Tinh take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 15 h 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 Ha Tinh to Ho Chi Minh City?+
12Go's public route list doesn't include Ha Tinh to Ho Chi Minh City as a direct route. You may need to change in another town.
Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in Ha Tinh?+
It depends on the operator. In Ha Tinh, services use Ha Tinh Bus Station. Through buses may stop on the highway rather than at the station. Ask the attendant where you'll be dropped.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Ha Tinh?+
Through buses may stop on the highway rather than at the station. Ask the attendant where you'll be dropped.
What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Tinh?+
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 Ha Tinh 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 Ha Tinh by bus?+
Direct buses from Ha Tinh include Dong Hoi, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hanoi, Da Nang and more. See all connections on our Ha Tinh 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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