Seeking an instant reprieve from Ho Chi Minh City’s hustle and bustle? The trip from Ho Chi Minh to Vinh Long is your ideal ticket to genuine Mekong living. A mere 130km from Ho Chi Minh, Vinh Long provides an exhilarating drive filled with river fun, fruit orchards, and floating markets. A budget-friendly, comfortable experience is possible, no matter your means or desire, from Ho Chi Minh to Vinh Long. And, for those traveling from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Delta, it’s the perfect first step into even further adventures.
Floating markets (Sours: daytripvietnam)
The easiest means of traveling between Ho Chi Minh to Vinh Long is an intercity bus from Mien Tay Bus Station (395 Kinh Duong Vuong, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City). It’s quick, economical, and has regular departures throughout the day.
Travel Time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Ticket Price: 100,000 – 130,000 VND (depends on operator & seat type)
Top Bus Companies (with contact info):
Phuong Trang (FUTA Bus Lines)
Mai Linh Express
Phu Vinh Long
Kim Hoang
Hung Thinh
Booking Tips:
Phuong Trang (FUTA Bus Lines) (Sours: thanhnien)
Want privacy and convenience? Taking a private taxi or car from Ho Chi Minh to Vinh Long provides door-to-door service and flexibility for stopping along your journey.
Travel Time: 1.5 – 2 hours (via CT01 Expressway)
Route: Ho Chi Minh City → Trung Luong Expressway → National Highway 1A → Vinh Long
Private Car with Driver:
Trusted Car Rental Services (with contact info):
Saigon Budget Car Rental
Gotravel Vietnam
Taxi Options (One-Way Fare):
Taxi Mai Linh (Sours: mailinh)
If you’re an enthusiast for traveling along the back roads, motorcycling from Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh Long is well worth doing and allows for an immersion in local ways of life.
Travel Time: 3 – 4 hours
Suggested Route: QL1A → CT01 → QL53 (follow signs to Vinh Long)
Rent a Motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City:
Style Motorbikes
Tigit Motorbikes
Tigit Motorbikes (Sours: tigitmotorbikes)
Planning your trip from Ho Chi Minh to Vinh Long? Let’s segment the cost of traveling so you can choose your ideal option that suits your finances and your traveling style. No matter if you’re an independent traveler, a couple on a quick retreat, or a family discovering Vietnam’s southern countryside, there’s a means of travelling for everyone.
Here is a summary of how much it will cost you to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh Long:
|
Transport Mode |
Estimated Cost (One-Way) |
Duration |
Notes |
|
Bus |
100,000 – 130,000 VND |
2.5 – 3h |
Includes free shuttle drop-off within Vĩnh Long |
|
Car Rental |
1.2 – 2 million VND |
~2h |
With private driver, ideal for groups or families |
|
Taxi |
3 – 4 million VND |
~2h |
Direct service, full privacy, door-to-door comfort |
|
Motorbike |
150,000 – 200,000 VND |
~4h |
Self-driven, fuel not included, perfect for adventurous travelers |
When you’re traveling from Ho Chi Minh to Vinh Long, always reserve your ticket 2-3 days in advance, specially during weekends or national holidays. Vinh Long-bound buses especially popular ones such as Phuong Trang or Mai Linh sell out quickly. Booking early guarantees your seat, improved timings, and reduced last-minute hassle.
In Vinh Long from Ho Chi Minh City, motorbike taxis, ferry rides across An Binh Island, or even small restaurants will often refuse digital payment. Keep small change (10,000 VND, 20,000 VND, 50,000 VND) handy for tipping, purchasing street food, or getting a local ferry ride. Making your Ho Chi Minh to Vinh Long trip all that much easier and getting you mixing in just like a local!
The traffic in Ho Chi Minh City can be heavy at rush hour. To get a faster and more comfortable journey, try leaving between 6:00-8:00 AM or after 7:00 PM if you are traveling in your personal cars or motorbikes. This timing allows you to avoid the heaviest traffic and experience an open-road drive through the countryside to Vinh Long.
Whether you experience the luxury of a personal car, the affordability of a bus, or the liberty of a motorbike, traveling from Ho Chi Minh to Vinh Long is your ideal entry into culture, nature, and the soul of South Vietnam. Don’t just be passing through, read all about the reasons that Vinh Long is an unmissable destination off the beaten path. And if your journey beyond from Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Delta, our complete insider’s guide has you covered for an experience of a lifetime.
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