The cheapest and fastest buses from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
31
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 31 buses that leave Phnom Penh for Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, Nov 07, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €99.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €195 Average price |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Hoàng Gia | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator MEKO Limousine | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Phy Phy Transport | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator MEKO Limousine | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Phương Heng | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Phy Phy Transport | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Hoàng Gia | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Phương Heng | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator MEKO Limousine | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Hoàng Gia | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator MEKO Limousine | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Phy Phy Transport | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Hoàng Gia | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Phương Heng | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator MEKO Limousine | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator MEKO Limousine | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Khải Nam | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Phương Heng | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator MEKO Limousine | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City bus times
The table below shows live departures for Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Khải Nam | 9:30 PM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 4:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Gia | 10:00 PM Phnom Penh | 6h30 | 4:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 10:00 PM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 5:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Gia | 10:00 PM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 5:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 10:30 PM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 5:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phy Phy Transport | 11:00 PM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 6:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEKO Limousine | 11:00 PM Phnom Penh | 6h00 | 5:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
MEKO Limousine | 12:00 AM Phnom Penh | 6h00 | 6:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phương Heng | 12:00 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 7:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 12:00 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 7:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 1:00 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 8:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Gia | 1:00 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 8:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Gia | 1:00 AM Phnom Penh | 6h30 | 7:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phy Phy Transport | 1:00 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 8:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phương Heng | 1:30 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 8:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 2:00 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 9:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEKO Limousine | 2:00 AM Phnom Penh | 6h00 | 8:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 3:30 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 10:30 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 5:00 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 12:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEKO Limousine | 5:00 AM Phnom Penh | 6h00 | 11:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phy Phy Transport | 5:30 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 12:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Gia | 6:00 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 1:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phương Heng | 6:00 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 1:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hoàng Gia | 6:00 AM Phnom Penh | 6h30 | 12:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 6:30 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 1:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEKO Limousine | 6:30 AM Phnom Penh | 6h00 | 12:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 7:30 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 2:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEKO Limousine | 8:00 AM Phnom Penh | 6h00 | 2:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Khải Nam | 8:30 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 3:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phương Heng | 8:30 AM Phnom Penh | 7h00 | 3:30 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
MEKO Limousine | 9:00 AM Phnom Penh | 6h00 | 3:00 PM Ho Chi Minh City | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 04:30 |
Last bus 16:01 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City start from as low as $21 (€17) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $21 (€17) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Phương Heng, KUMHO SAMCO, Danh Danh Bus, The Sinh Tourist, Virak Buntham, Long Phuong Cambodia, Kumho Samco from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh CityYou can travel by bus between Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City with Phương Heng, KUMHO SAMCO, Danh Danh Bus, The Sinh Tourist, Virak Buntham, Long Phuong Cambodia, Kumho Samco for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City Cross-Border Travel Information
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| General Information | Bus travel between Cambodia and Vietnam is common. Buses stop at the border for immigration. |
| Visa Required | ✅ |
| Visa Requirement Details | Required for most nationalities. |
| E-Visa | ✅ |
| E-Visa Details | Available for Vietnam. |
| E-Visa Price | $25 USD single entry. |
| E-Visa Validity | 30 days from date of entry. |
| E-Visa Process | Apply online, print approval letter, pay stamping fee at arrival. |
| E-Visa Link | https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn |
| Visa On Arrival (At The Border) | True. |
| Visa On Arrival (At The Border) Details | Available at Moc Bai border crossing. |
| Visa On Arrival Validity | 30 days from date of entry. |
| Visa On Arrival Price | $25 USD stamping fee (if using e-visa approval). |
| Visa On Arrival Document Needed | Passport, e-visa approval letter (if applicable), completed arrival form. |
| Visa Validity | 30 days. |
| Where To Get On Arrival Visa | At the Vietnamese immigration counter after crossing from Cambodia. |
| Border Crossing Time | 1-2 hours depending on queues. |
| Passport Validity | Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date. |
| Immigration Process | Exit Cambodia → Walk to Vietnamese immigration → Present documents → Get entry stamp. Bus companies assist with paperwork. |
| Luggage Check Or Custom Inspection | ✅ |
| Luggage Check Or Custom Inspection Details | Random checks common, especially for electronics and large amounts of cash. |
| Popular Borders Crossing By Bus | Moc Bai (Bavet) is the main crossing for this route. |
| Bus Companies | Mekong Express, Sinh Tourist, Kumho Samco, Capitol Tour, Mai Linh Express. |
| Money Needed Dollars? Local Money | US Dollars for visa fees; Vietnamese Dong for other expenses. |
| Fees | ✅ |
| Fees Details | Official visa fees only; avoid unofficial charges by being firm. |
| Direct Bus After Transfer | ✅ |
| Other Mode Of Transport To The Final Destination | Direct buses available but may involve walking across border and boarding new bus. |
| Food At Border | ✅ |
| Atm At Border | ✅ |
| Atm Details | ATMs available on both sides but carry cash as backup. |
| Toilets At Border | ✅ |
| Toilets At Border Details | Basic facilities available, cleanliness varies. |
| Common Scams | Overcharging for visa processing, fake health certificates, bus company extra fees for border assistance. |
| Tips For Smooth Trip | Bring exact change in USD for visa fees, have passport photos ready, keep valuables secure, stay with your group during crossing. |
| Border Opening Hours | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Border Opening Hours/ Details | Border closes overnight, plan arrival accordingly. |
| Travel Insurrance | Recommended for medical emergencies and theft coverage. |
| Vaccination Certificates | Not required but keep vaccination records if coming from endemic areas. |
| Dress Appropriately | Dress modestly and neatly for immigration officers. |
| Photos And Phones | No photos at immigration counters, keep phones away during processing. |
| Emergency Contact | Keep embassy contacts and bus company numbers for emergencies. |
FAQs: Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
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- Phương Heng
- One piece of luggage per passenger
- KUMHO SAMCO
- Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in main terminal
- Parking available for buses and private vehicles
- Food stalls and small restaurants available in and around terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: City Bus Lines 1, 2, 3
- Tuk-tuk services available
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in terminal
- Limited parking available for motorbikes and cars
- Food court and street food vendors available
- Available at designated taxi stands around the terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, assistance available
- Public restrooms available with fee
- Bus: 1, 3, 4, 8, 14, 18, 20, 27, 31, 38, 45
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