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How to get fromMui Ne to Ho Chi Minh

In this in-depth route guide, you can compare the best ways to travel the 220 kilometers (137 miles) from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh. Our team of indpendent travel experts researched each route — breaking down each option by travel time, price, and comfort. Plus, we’ll share the best booking options to help you get the best deal.

Written by Ela - Senior Travel WriterReviewed by Maarten - Trip Planning ExpertLast updated: January 25, 2025

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Why visit Ho Chi Minh?

Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam’s largest and probably busiest metropolis. Formerly called Saigon, the city pulsates with energy and organised chaos. Its streets are packed with motorcycles day in and day out, we absolutely have no idea how everyone manages not to bump into each other!

Don’t miss a visit to the War Remnants Museum and Central Post Office, one of the oldest buildings in Ho Chi Minh. Shop (and prepare to haggle) at Ben Thanh Market, and explore the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels. When its bustling streets become too much, know that you can always find solace in one of its many cosy coffee shops.

What are the 4 ways to travel from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh?

There are 4 ways to travel the 220 kilometers (137 miles) from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh. You can choose between the bus, shared minivan, private transfer and train. The journey takes 3 to 6 hours and the quickest way is by bus. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 220,000 VND ($8.60).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Bus

3-6h

From 220,000 VND ($8.60)

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Train

4h 40m

From 231,000 VND ($9)

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Shared Minivan

4h - 4h 30m

From 537,000 VND ($21)

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Private Transfer

3-4h

From 2,262,000 VND ($89)

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Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh?

Still looking for accommodation? Don't forget to check out our favourite places to stay in Ho Chi Minh at the bottom of this page.

Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh by Bus

Duration: 3-6h

Costs: 220,000 VND ($8.60)

Duration: 3-6h

Costs: 220,000 VND ($8.60)

When you decide to travel by bus from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh, we recommend travelling with Hanh Café. This bus company leaves and arrives at the centre of both cities.

Bus ticket prices start from 220,000 VND ($8.60) for the 3 to 6 hours journey.

Futa Bus and Kumho Samco also operate on this route and offer more trips daily. However, their departure and arrival points are quite far from the city centre. You will spend extra costs and time when going to and from their bus stations.

Departure stations

Hanh Cafe departs from its headquarters in Mui Ne, 4 km southwest of Mui Ne Beach. You can get here by taxi for around 130,000 VND ($5.10).

Futa Bus leaves from its office in Phan Thiet, 9 km west of Mui Ne Beach. You can reach this via a 10-minute taxi from the beach for around 170,000 VND ($6.70).

Kumho Samco departs from North Phan Thiet Bus Station, 25 km west of Mui Ne Beach. To get here from Mui Ne town centre, you can take Bus #9 for 35,000 VND ($1.40). You can also take a 30-minute taxi for around 350,000 VND ($13.70).

Bus schedules from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh

Tam Hanh Office

Sleeping

Ho Chi Minh Nguyen Cu Trinh

01:00

07:00

02:00

08:00

03:00

09:00

06:45

12:45

08:30

14:30

10:00

16:00

12:00

18:00

13:30

19:30

18:30

00:30

Tam Hanh Bus

220,000 VND ($8.60)

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Mui Ne Hanh Cafe

Sleeping

297 Lien Phuong

01:30

3h 30m

05:00

12:15

3h 30m

15:45

15:30

3h 30m

19:00

Hanh Cafe

322,000 VND ($12.60)

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Mui Ne Hanh Cafe

Sleeping

273 Pham Ngu Lao

01:30

3h 30m

05:00

12:15

3h 30m

15:45

15:15

3h 30m

18:45

15:30

3h 30m

19:00

19:30

3h 30m

23:00

Hanh Cafe

322,000 VND ($12.60)

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129 Ton Duc Thang

Sleeping

273 Pham Ngu Lao

02:00

05:00

13:00

16:00

15:45

18:45

16:00

19:00

20:00

23:00

Hanh Cafe

322,000 VND ($12.60)

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Mui Ne Hanh Cafe

Luxury Sleeping

273 Pham Ngu Lao

01:00

3h 30m

04:30

02:00

3h 30m

05:30

04:00

3h 30m

07:30

3h 30m

11:00

09:00

3h 30m

12:30

10:30

3h 30m

14:00

11:30

3h 30m

15:00

13:00

3h 30m

16:30

14:00

3h 30m

17:30

17:15

3h 30m

20:45

18:30

3h 30m

22:00

Hanh Cafe

From 345,000 VND ($13.50)

Mui Ne Hanh Cafe

Luxury

273 Pham Ngu Lao

02:30

3h 30m

06:00

06:30

3h 30m

10:00

12:00

3h 30m

15:30

17:00

3h 30m

20:30

Hanh Cafe

345,000 VND ($13.50)

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Mui Ne Hanh Cafe

Luxury Sleeping

297 Lien Phuong

01:00

3h 30m

04:30

02:00

3h 30m

05:30

04:00

3h 30m

07:30

3h 30m

11:00

09:00

3h 30m

12:30

10:30

3h 30m

14:00

11:30

3h 30m

15:00

13:00

3h 30m

16:30

14:00

3h 30m

17:30

17:15

3h 30m

20:45

18:30

3h 30m

22:00

Hanh Cafe

345,000 VND ($13.50)

Mui Ne Hanh Cafe

Luxury

297 Lien Phuong

02:30

3h 30m

06:00

06:30

3h 30m

10:00

12:00

3h 30m

15:30

17:00

3h 30m

20:30

Hanh Cafe

345,000 VND ($13.50)

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129 Ton Duc Thang

Luxury

273 Pham Ngu Lao

03:00

06:00

07:00

10:00

12:30

15:30

17:30

20:30

Hanh Cafe

345,000 VND ($13.50)

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129 Ton Duc Thang

Luxury Sleeping

273 Pham Ngu Lao

01:30

04:30

02:30

05:30

04:30

07:30

08:00

11:00

09:30

12:30

11:00

14:00

12:00

15:00

13:00

16:00

14:30

17:30

17:45

20:45

19:00

22:00

Hanh Cafe

345,000 VND ($13.50)

Phan Thiet Kumho

Sleeping

275E Pham Ngu Lao

02:00

3h 15m

05:15

06:55

3h 15m

10:10

07:00

3h 15m

10:15

08:00

3h 15m

11:15

09:00

3h 15m

12:15

09:55

3h 15m

13:10

10:00

3h 15m

13:15

11:30

3h 15m

14:45

13:00

3h 15m

16:15

VietNam Travel Bus

365,000 VND ($14.30)

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356 Huynh Thuc Khang

VIP Limo

229 Pham Ngu Lao

04:00

08:00

06:30

10:30

11:00

15:00

13:15

17:15

14:30

18:30

16:30

20:30

GoEz Travel

399,000 VND ($15.60)

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356 Huynh Thuc Khang

VIP Sleeping

229 Pham Ngu Lao

01:00

05:00

12:00

16:00

15:00

19:00

18:00

22:00

GoEz Travel

399,000 VND ($15.60)

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356 Huynh Thuc Khang

Royal Sleeping

229 Pham Ngu Lao

01:00

05:00

09:15

13:15

13:00

17:00

GoEz Travel

475,000 VND ($18.60)

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Phan Thiet Port

Limo

King Coffee Premium

14:00

17:00

ADT Limousine

544,000 VND ($21)

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Phan Thiet Port

Limo

MacDonald 039 s Office

14:00

17:00

ADT Limousine

544,000 VND ($21)

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Phan Thiet Port

Limo

Highlands Coffee

14:00

17:00

ADT Limousine

544,000 VND ($21)

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Phan Thiet Port

Limo

Petrolimex Gas Station 31

14:00

17:00

ADT Limousine

544,000 VND ($21)

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Phan Thiet Port

Limo

307 Nguyen Van Troi

14:00

17:00

ADT Limousine

544,000 VND ($21)

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Phan Thiet Port

Limo

Ho Chi Minh MT

14:00

17:00

ADT Limousine

544,000 VND ($21)

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Ocean Vista Mui Ne

Limo

Military Zone 7 Stadium

13:00

3h 30m

16:30

14:00

3h 30m

17:30

15:00

3h 30m

18:30

G5Car Limousine

549,000 VND ($22)

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Ocean Vista Mui Ne

Limo

Petrolimex Gas Station

13:00

3h 30m

16:30

14:00

3h 30m

17:30

15:00

3h 30m

18:30

G5Car Limousine

549,000 VND ($22)

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Ocean Vista Mui Ne

Limo

159 Vo Nguyen Giap

13:00

3h 30m

16:30

14:00

3h 30m

17:30

15:00

3h 30m

18:30

G5Car Limousine

549,000 VND ($22)

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Ocean Vista Mui Ne

Limo

MacDonald 039 s Office

13:00

3h 30m

16:30

14:00

3h 30m

17:30

15:00

3h 30m

18:30

G5Car Limousine

549,000 VND ($22)

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64 Huynh Thuc Khang

Sleeping

229 Pham Ngu Lao Street

01:00

3h 50m

04:50

01:30

3h 50m

05:20

06:30

3h 50m

10:20

11:00

3h 50m

14:50

12:00

3h 50m

15:50

13:00

3h 50m

16:50

14:30

3h 50m

18:20

15:00

3h 50m

18:50

16:30

3h 50m

20:20

18:00

3h 50m

21:50

VietNam Travel Bus

590,000 VND ($23)

64 Huynh Thuc Khang

Platinum

229 Pham Ngu Lao Street

09:15

3h 50m

13:05

13:00

3h 50m

16:50

VietNam Travel Bus

733,000 VND ($29)

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Arrival stations

Hanh Cafe arrives at Kim Travel Office in District 1. From here, it’s a 5-minute walk to Ho Chi Minh’s Pham Ngu Lao.

Futa Bus parks at the Western Bus Station, 9 km west of Pham Ngu Lao. You can reach Ho Chi Minh’s tourist centre by taking a taxi costing around 200,000 VND ($7.80).

Kumho Samco arrives at the Eastern Bus Station (Ben Xe Mien Dong), 19 km south of Pham Ngu Lao. That’s a 30-minute taxi to District 1 for about 370,000 VND ($14.50).

Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh by Train

Duration: 4h 40m

Costs: 231,000 VND ($9)

Duration: 4h 40m

Costs: 231,000 VND ($9)

There are no direct trains from the centre of Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh.

Trains from Mui Ne depart from either Phan Thiet or Binh Thuan Railway Station. You can get to these stations by bus or taxi from Mui Ne city centre.

Step 1: Mui Ne to Phan Thiet/Binh Thuan by Bus/Taxi

Duration: 1 hour

Costs: 35,000 VND ($1.40)

Duration: 1 hour

Costs: 35,000 VND ($1.40)

If you’re taking a day train from either Phan Thiet or Binh Thuan, you can get there by Bus #9 from Mui Ne centre. A ticket costs 35,000 VND ($1.40). Travel time is 1 hour to Phan Thiet and 1.5 hours to Binh Thuan.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi for around 350,000 VND ($13.70) to Phan Thiet and 500,000 VND ($19.60) to Binh Thuan.

Check out our guide on Mui Ne Railway Station for more details.

Step 2: Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh by Train

Duration: 3.5 hours

Costs: 121,000 VND ($4.70)

Duration: 3.5 hours

Costs: 121,000 VND ($4.70)

You can choose from two railway stations: Phan Thiet (30 km away) or Binh Thuan (40 km away).

We recommend departing from Phan Thiet because it is closer to Mui Ne. More trains are available from Binh Thuan, but most of these trips leave very early morning.

Option 1: Phan Thiet to Ho Chi Minh by Train

Duration: 4h 30m

Costs: 250,000 VND ($9.80)

Duration: 4h 30m

Costs: 250,000 VND ($9.80)

There is only one train that operates daily from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh via Phan Thiet. Travel time is around 4h 30m.

Ticket prices for a soft seat start from 250,000 VND ($9.80) when you buy them at Phan Thiet Train Station.

You can also buy your tickets online. But the last time we checked (November 2022), you can only do this through the Vietnam Railways website. Here, a ticket costs 450,000 VND ($17.60). That’s almost double the price compared to buying them at the train station.

Phan Thiet

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

13:50

4h30m

18:20

SPT1

250,000 VND ($9.80)

No Online Tickets

PRO TIP: Use the free N26 debit card to avoid the extra fees charged by your bank. This N26 debit card is becoming very popular among travellers, because they don’t charge any fees on payments in foreign currencies (most banks charge 3%-5%). New members can order one for free on the N26 website

Option 2: Binh Thuan to Ho Chi Minh by Train

Duration: 4h 20m - 4h 50m

Costs: 570,000 VND ($22)

Duration: 4h 20m - 4h 50m

Costs: 570,000 VND ($22)

If the departure time of the train from Phan Thiet is not convenient for you, there are more schedules available from Binh Thuan Railway Station, formerly known as Muong Man. Travel time is 4h 20m - 4h 50m.

Train prices from Binh Thuan to Ho Chi Minh start from 570,000 VND ($22).

Train options from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh

Binh Thuan

Shared Cabin For 4

Ho Chi Minh City

01:58

4h 52m

06:50

03:11

4h 19m

07:30

Violette Express Train

570,000 VND ($22)

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We recommend booking your tickets online through BookAway. Their site is intuitive, provides a clear picture of what you can expect, and offers great customer service. If you’re eyeing the best deals, you might occasionally find slightly cheaper tickets on Baolau.

Step 3: Ho Chi Minh Railway Station to Ho Chi Minh Centre by Taxi

Duration: 10 minutes

Costs: 75,000 VND ($2.90)

Duration: 10 minutes

Costs: 75,000 VND ($2.90)

You are to get off at Saigon Railway Station, which you can find at Ho Chi Minh’s District 3. If your hotel is in the backpacker area in District 1, you can get there via a taxi ride that takes 10 minutes for around 75,000 VND ($2.90).

Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh by Shared Minivan

Duration: 4h - 4h 30m

Costs: 537,000 VND ($21)

Duration: 4h - 4h 30m

Costs: 537,000 VND ($21)

For comfort and luxury, you can travel with a limovan. A minivan ride from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh costs around 537,000 VND ($21). The minivan journey takes about 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

There are two companies operating on this route: Halong Travel Limousine and GoEz Travel.

Take GoEz Travel if you’re heading straight to Ho Chi Minh Airport from Mui Ne.

Shared Minivan options from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh

Mui Ne - Any hotel in the city center

VIP

32 Nguyen Thai Binh, District 1

12:00

4h 30m

16:30

13:00

4h 30m

17:30

14:00

4h 30m

18:30

15:00

4h 30m

19:30

Halong Travel Limousine

537,000 VND ($21)

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Apec Mandala Chambay Mui Ne

VIP Limo

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

12:30

4h 30m

17:00

13:30

4h 30m

18:00

14:00

4h 30m

18:30

14:30

4h 30m

19:00

GoEz Travel

848,000 VND ($33)

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Muine Bay Resort

VIP Limo

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

12:45

4h 30m

17:15

13:45

4h 30m

18:15

14:15

4h 30m

18:45

GoEz Travel

848,000 VND ($33)

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Apec Mandala Chambay Mui Ne

VIP Limo

187 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1

09:30

13:30

17:30

15:30

19:30

18:30

22:30

02:30

GoEz Travel

851,000 VND ($33)

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Muine Bay Resort

VIP Limo

187 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1

09:45

13:45

17:45

15:45

19:45

18:45

22:45

02:45

GoEz Travel

851,000 VND ($33)

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Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh by Private Transfer

Duration: 3-4h

Costs: 2,262,000 VND ($89)

Duration: 3-4h

Costs: 2,262,000 VND ($89)

If you have the budget, a private transfer is a fast and convenient way to get from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh.

Rates start from 2,262,000 VND ($89) for a 3-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s just about 754,000 VND ($30) per person. Travel time is around 3 to 4 hours.

Are you travelling in a bigger group? You can also get a larger minivan that can accommodate up to 12 people.

Book your ride with BookAway, which offers great customer service.

Private Transfer options from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh

Standard

Standard Car 3 PAX

Price per person = 754,000 VND ($30)

Mui Ne Go

2,262,000 VND ($89)

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Standard

Standard Car 3 PAX

Price per person = 767,000 VND ($30)

GoEz Travel

2,300,000 VND ($90)

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SUV

SUV Car 5 PAX

Price per person = 483,000 VND ($18.90)

Mui Ne Go

2,415,000 VND ($95)

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SUV

SUV Car 5 PAX

Price per person = 526,000 VND ($21)

GoEz Travel

2,632,000 VND ($105)

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SUV

SUV Car 4 PAX

Price per person = 728,000 VND ($29)

Nha Uyen Limousine

2,913,000 VND ($115)

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Limo

Limo Minivan 9 PAX

Price per person = 491,000 VND ($19.20)

Nha Uyen Limousine

4,421,000 VND ($175)

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Limo

Limo Minivan 8 PAX

Price per person = 553,000 VND ($22)

GoEz Travel

4,421,000 VND ($175)

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Tourist

Tourist Minivan 11 PAX

Price per person = 439,000 VND ($17.20)

Mui Ne Go

4,830,000 VND ($190)

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Best places to stay in Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh is home to around 9 million people. To fit that many people, it has got to be a pretty big city, which can make choosing the right area a little overwhelming.

Here is a quick rundown of the best districts for you to stay in:

District 1 is the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and is a popular choice for tourists due to its proximity to major attractions like the Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, and the War Remnants Museum.
Pham Ngu Lao is located within District 1 and is popular amongst budget travellers due to its nightlife, street food and cheap accommodations.
District 3 is less touristy but still relatively central and offers a more local experience. It’s known for its beautiful tree-lined streets and French colonial architecture.
District 5 (Chinatown) offers a unique cultural experience with its bustling atmosphere, Chinese temples, and a wide variety of delicious street food.
District 7 is more modern and upscale. There are plenty of international restaurants, shopping centres and green spaces.

Check out our favourite places to stay in these areas:

Vy Khanh Guesthouse - Budget Friendly

Vy Khanh Guesthouse may not be the fanciest place in Ho Chi Minh, but what it lacks in glitz and glamour, it makes up with its hospitality. Vy is one of the best hosts that you’ll experience in Vietnam, offering you recommendations for not just the city but the entire country.

She’ll make sure you have the best experience and that starts with the guesthouse’s location. It’s situated in the heart of the city in District 1.

Amazing host
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good value for money

Double rooms start from $15 per night.

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Golden Tree Hotel and Apartment - Mid Range

Golden Tree Hotel stands out amongst the rest due to its perfect ambient lighting both inside and outside. This hotel feels face fancier than its price tag.

The rooms are spacious and modern, with most rooms offering a private kitchen and large colonial-style windows. Stay here and you’ll be located in District 7.

Spacious and modern rooms
Great location
Beautiful decor
High speed internet

Double rooms start from $31 per night.

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Silverland Mây Hotel - Treating Yourself

One look at Siverland Mây Hotel’s swimming pool and you won’t be able to resist booking here. It’s surrounded by lush greenery hanging from the ceiling, hammocks and there’s a pool-side bar.

The rooms live up to this standard boasting a beautiful ultra-modern decor. You’ll never want to leave this place.

Beautiful swimming pool
Pool-side bar
Stunning rooms
Great location

Double rooms start from $80 per night.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh

What is the distance from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh?

The distance from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh is 220 kilometers (137 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh?

The fastest way to get from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh is by bus and takes 3 hours.

What is the cheapest way to get from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh?

The cheapest way to get from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh is by bus with ticket costs starting from 220,000 VND ($8.60).

Rounding it up

We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.

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About the author(s)

Ela

Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she’s not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines… Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she’ll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.

Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.

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