THE SHORT VERSION
Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hoa at a glance.
- From
- Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
- To
- Thanh Hoa Thanh Hóa
- Road distance
- About 1338 km
- Straight line
- 1009 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~16 h 45 min 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 Thanh Hoa
The city is compact. Taxis and ride-hail run from the station to the centre.
- Thanh Hoa Bus Station · Bến xe Thanh Hóa
Services to Hanoi, central Vietnam and inland Thanh Hoa province.
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.
- For Pu Luong, many travellers take a direct limousine van from Hanoi rather than changing in Thanh Hoa.
KEEP GOING
From Thanh Hoa, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Thanh Hoa
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 Thanh Hoa by road?+
About 1338 km by road (1009 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 Thanh Hoa take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 16 h 45 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 Thanh Hoa to Ho Chi Minh City?+
12Go's public route list doesn't include Thanh Hoa 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 Thanh Hoa?+
It depends on the operator. In Thanh Hoa, services use Thanh Hoa Bus Station. The city is compact. Taxis and ride-hail run from the station to the centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Thanh Hoa?+
The city is compact. Taxis and ride-hail run from the station to the centre.
What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hoa?+
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 Thanh Hoa 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 Thanh Hoa by bus?+
Direct buses from Thanh Hoa include Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Phong Nha, Da Nang. See all connections on our Thanh Hoa 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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