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VIETNAM · BUS ROUTE GUIDE

Ho Chi Minh City
↳ Phan Thietby bus.

Bus services from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. The road distance is about 162 km. By car that is roughly 2 h without stops; buses usually take longer once pickups and rest breaks are included.

162 km by road~2 h by car
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THE SHORT VERSION

Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet at a glance.

From
Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
To
Phan Thiet Phan Thiết
Road distance
About 162 km
Straight line
148 km
Car time, no stops
~2 h buses take longer

THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

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.
2

Arriving in Phan Thiet

For Mui Ne, continue by taxi, ride-hail or a local bus along the coast road.

  • Phan Thiet Bus Station · Bến xe Phan Thiết
    Regional and long-distance buses.
Phan Thiet
Phan Thiet. Photo: Original uploader was Nguyễn Đông Sơn at vi.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3

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.

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Good to know in Phan Thiet
  • Many tourist buses go directly to Mui Ne, so check whether yours stops in Phan Thiet at all.

KEEP GOING

From Phan Thiet, the road continues.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Phan Thiet by road?+

About 162 km by road (148 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 Phan Thiet take?+

We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 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 Phan Thiet to Ho Chi Minh City?+

Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Phan Thiet to Ho Chi Minh City guide.

Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in Phan Thiet?+

It depends on the operator. In Phan Thiet, services use Phan Thiet Bus Station. For Mui Ne, continue by taxi, ride-hail or a local bus along the coast road.

How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Phan Thiet?+

For Mui Ne, continue by taxi, ride-hail or a local bus along the coast road.

What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet?+

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 Phan Thiet 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 Phan Thiet by bus?+

Direct buses from Phan Thiet include Da Lat, Cam Ranh, Can Tho, Quy Nhon, Hoi An and more. See all connections on our Phan Thiet 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.

12Go: Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Ho Chi Minh City (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Phan Thiet (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →