THE SHORT VERSION
Vung Tau to Phan Thiet at a glance.
- From
- Vung Tau Vũng Tàu
- To
- Phan Thiet Phan Thiết
- Road distance
- About 159 km
- Straight line
- 124 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Not listed as direct
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Vung Tau
Vung Tau is a beach city south-east of Ho Chi Minh City. Frequent buses and limousine vans make the trip in a few hours, depending on traffic.
- Vung Tau Bus Station · Bến xe Vũng Tàu
Services to Ho Chi Minh City and nearby provinces.
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.
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.
- 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.
Other ways to reach Phan Thiet
More buses from Vung Tau
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Vung Tau from Phan Thiet by road?+
About 159 km by road (124 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Vung Tau 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 Vung Tau?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Vung Tau include Vung Tau Bus Station, 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 Vung Tau?+
12Go's public route list doesn't include Phan Thiet to Vung Tau as a direct route. You may need to change in another town.
Where does the bus from Vung Tau 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 Vung Tau 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 Vung Tau 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 Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, Cam Ranh, Can Tho, Quy Nhon 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.
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