We offer non-touristic sailboat trip, scooter riding, cooking class experiences in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta.
How to travel from
Ben Tre to Phu Quoc
Public bus, Private taxi, Ferry or Plane
Ben Tre is a peaceful coastal Mekong city, home to 79.000 hectares coconuts, and thousands of canals and rivers.
Phu Quoc is a famous island known for its beautiful beaches, clear blue sea, and fresh seafood. It is also popular for luxury resorts, colorful coral reefs, Phu Quoc fish sauce, and stunning sunsets.
Ben Tre
Phu Quoc
Here are several ways to travel from Ben Tre to Phu Quoc:
Option 1: Bus + Ferry (9-12 hours)
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Take a bus from Ben Tre to Rach Gia harbor (6–8 hours) by Futa Bus
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From there, take a ferry to Phu Quoc (2–4 hours).
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This is the most economical and popular option.
Option 2: Private car + Ferry (6 hours)
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Hire a private car from Ben Tre to Rach Gia harbor (4 hours)
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Then take the ferry to Phu Quoc (2–4 hours)
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More flexible but more expensive.
Option 3: Bus or Private care + Plane (5.5 or 6.5 hours)
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Hire a private car travel by bus or from Ben Tre to Ho Chi Minh City (about 2.5 hours).
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Fly from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Phu Quoc (about 1 hour).
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These are the fastest and more comfortable ways.
Option 1: Public bus + Ferry from Ben Tre to Phu Quoc
Overview: You need to catch Futa Bus in Ben Tre at 7am to get to Phu Quoc at around ~6:00 pm.
Step 1: Take a bus from Ben Tre to Rach Gia (6–8 hours) by Futa Bus
Futa Bus (Phuong Trang) is the an operator on this route, offering air-conditioned buses. It’s a budget-friendly way to travel the Mekong Delta, but note that tickets must be paid in cash (VND) or Vietnamese bank transfer.
The departure time of FUTA bus is very varied and flexible.
How to Buy a FUTA BUS ticket
Though it is not necessary to buy FUTA tickets beforehand, it is still more at ease if you can reserve the ticket in advance. Unfortunately, the FUTA app/ website does not work for this bus line. Therefore, you may need to ask your homestay staff to help by making a phone call to the FUTA Bus hotline and reserving the tickets for you.
Before going to FUTA bus, you need to find a taxi to travel from your homestay/ hotel to FUTA Ben Tre. Simply order transfer on Xanh SM app or Grab app, or ask for a scooter driver from your homestay (only if you travel light), they might offer that service.
Here is our recommended way for you: Once arrive FUTA Ben Tre bus station:
1. First, you need to buy tickets from FUTA Ben Tre at 7:00 am to FUTA Gas Station No. 19 in Tien Giang (1 hour).
2. Next, you buy tickets from FUTA Gas Station No. 19 in Tien Giang to Kien Giang Bus Station (5 hours).
3. Finally, you can take a free FUTA shuttle bus from Kien Giang Provincial Bus Station to the Rach Gia – Phu Quoc ferry harbor (20 minutes).
Futa bus - PHUONG TRANG BUS
PICK UP POINT & BUY TICKET AT
Futa Bến Tre
DROP OFF POINT:
FREE SHUTTLE BUS:
Bến Xe Kien Giang
Kien Giang Bus Station
Rach Gia - Phu Quoc ferry harbour
7:00
7:45
8:00
13:30
14:00
100.000 VND
220.000 VND
Free
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Other departure time from Futa Ben Tre: all day from 7:00 - 19:00
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Sleeper bus
How to Buy a ticket DIRECTLY AT FUTA BEN TRE STATION:
Here is a Vietnamese version where you can use to show FUTA staff when buying tickets:
"Tôi muốn đến bến phà tỉnh Kiên Giang để bắt phà từ Rạch Giá tới Phú Quốc.
Tôi được hướng dẫn rằng đầu tiên tôi phải mua vé đi từ FUTA Bến Tre lúc 7h sáng tới FUTA cây xăng số 19 ở Tiền Giang (mất 1 giờ).
Rồi tiếp tục mua vé từ FUTA cây xăng số 19 ở Tiền Giang tới Bến xe tỉnh Kiên Giang (mất 5 giờ).
Rồi tôi cần đi xe trung chuyển FUTA từ Bến xe tỉnh Kiên Giang tới bến phà Rạch Giá - Phú Quốc (mất 20 phút).
(Add this if you plan to take the 2.45pm ferry of Thanh Thoi company):
Tôi cần có mặt ở bến phà khoảng 14h20 để kịp lấy vé và đi chuyến phà lúc 14h45 của công ty Thạnh Thới.
Rất mong bạn có thể giúp chúng tôi."
An example of a FUTA Bus ticket
FUTA Bus Station in Ben Tre ticket counter
FUTA Bus Station in Chau Thanh, Tien Giang
FUTA
Sleeper bus
Step 2: Travel from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc ferry harbor, take a ferry to Phu Quoc (2–4 hours).
There are several ferry brands traveling from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc, the two most famous brands are Phu Quoc Express and Superdong. However, these two brands only have ferry trips latest 13:10 departure. Therefore, if you travel from Ben Tre by FUTA bus to the Rach Gia – Phu Quoc ferry terminal, the one more available ferry brand option is Thanh Thoi, with the last departure at 14:45.
Phu Quoc Express, Superdong, and Thanh Thoi are 3 most reliable ferry brands. Here are the time table:
Ferry brand names
Departure time - Arrival time
Phu Quoc Express
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07:00 → 09:15
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10:20 → 12:35
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13:00 → 15:15
Superdong
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07:00 → 09:30
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07:55 → 10:25
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10:30 → 13:00
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13:10 → 15:40
Thanh Thoi
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07:00 → 9:45
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11:00 → 14:00
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14:45 → 17:40
Compare prices and services:
Ferry brand names
Services Comparisons
Phu Quoc Express
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Type: High-speed ferry
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Travel time: ~ 2h20
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Price range: ~ 260.000 – 340,000 VND/ way
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Comfort & service: Modern, more comfortable seating and quieter ride; good stability in rough weather
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Best for: Travelers who want comfort and a smooth ride; slightly premium experience.
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Limitations: No vehicle transport (motorbike/car) — only passengers.
Superdong
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Type: High-speed ferry
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Travel time: ~ 2h30
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Price range: ~ 330,000 VND/ way
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Comfort & service: Good standard ferry seating with air-conditioning.
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Limitations: Still cannot carry cars, and service is more basic than Phu Quoc Express.
Thanh Thoi
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Type: Conventional ferry (not high-speed)
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Travel time: ~ 3 – 4 hours
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Price range: ~ 290,000 VND (passenger) with vehicle fees extra (bike/car)
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Comfort & service: Standard ferry seating; slower and more basic, but also very solid stability.
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Best for: Travelers and people who need to bring motorbikes or cars to Phú Quốc.
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Limitations: Longer travel time and fewer amenities compared with high-speed boats.
How to buy ferry tickets from Rach Gia to Phu Quoc ferry harbor?
Option 1: Buy online at these brands websites.
Remember to change translate website into English (you can add Google translate on your surfing web) so you can understand the pages.
Phu Quoc Express:
https://online.phuquocexpress.com/
Superdong:
https://online.superdong.com.vn/
Thanh Thoi ferry:
(tips: in "ID card" section, fill your passport number
in "Place of birth", just choose Ho Chi Minh, since there is no international option)
You can pay online by credit card or ask your Vietnamese friend to help you pay by their Vietnamese bank account.
Option 2: Buy directly at ticket counter in Rach Gia harbor.
Phu Quoc express
Thanh Thoi ferry
Superdong ferry
Insider Tips
Prepare cash
Have Vietnamese Dong (VND) handy for bus tickets, taxi fare, and snacks you might buy on the way.
Be Ready
Be at the bus station at least
10-15 minutes to ensure time of buying tickets and checking in
Use Google Translate
For smooth communication with the ticket sellers, bus driver, or taxi driver.
Onboard
All public buses have aircons, Wi-Fi is possibly not available, so bring a book or enjoy the scenic views.
How to Book a Taxi from
Phu Quoc harbor station - your homestays/ hotels
From Phu Quoc Harbor Station, you can easily reach to your homestay by taking a taxi with affordable price.
1. Traditional Taxi Services brands:
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Mai Linh Taxi
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Vinasun Taxi
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Look for Taxi stands at the bus station.
2. Use Taxi Apps:
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Ask for help from a local person to call a taxi hotline if you don’t have an app.
Step 1: Hire a private car from Ben Tre to Rach Gia harbor (4 hours)
The most convenient way to travel between Ben Tre to Rach Gia is by private taxi. It’s time-saving, flexible, comfortable, and ideal for families with children. You can choose your pick-up location and departure time, and even customize your route for sightseeing.
The driver will take you directly from your Ben Tre lodging to Rach Gia Harbor, and it takes around 3.5 - 4 hours, depending on traffics.
We can arrange a variety of cars, from 4-seat, 7-seat cars to 16-seat minibuses or larger, all at fair prices.
4-seat Taxi
7-seat Taxi
16-seat/ minivan/ private bus
2.500.000 VND
3.200.000 VND
Contact us for more details
Duration
3.5 - 4 hours
How to book
Via Whatsapp 1 day beforehand
Option 2: Private car + Ferry from Ben Tre to Phu Quoc
Step 1: Catch a bus or Hire a private car from Ben Tre to Ho Chi Minh city (2.5 hours)
We made a detailed blog steps by steps on this theme HERE
4-seat Taxi
7-seat Taxi
16-seat/ minivan/ private bus
1.200.000 VND
1.600.000 VND
Contact us for more details
Duration
2.5 hours
How to book
Via Whatsapp 1 day beforehand
Option 3: Bus or Private car + Plane from Ben Tre to Phu Quoc
Step 2: Catch a plane from Ho Chi Minh to Phu Quoc (2–4 hours)
✈️ Domestic Airlines:
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Vietjet air: cheap and standard brand, occassional delay.
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Viettravel: small brand airline, affordable.
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Vietnam airline: pricier, long-lasting brand, better service.
✈️ One-Way (Economy)
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Low end: ~ 700,000 – 900,000 VND ≈ $28 – $36 USD
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Typical: ~ 900,000 – 1,300,000 VND ≈ $36 – $52 USD
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Peak/holiday: up to 1,800,000 – 2,500,000 VND ≈ $72 – $100+ USD
✈️ Round-Trip (Economy)
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Low end: ~ 1,300,000 – 1,800,000 VND ≈ $52 – $72 USD
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Typical: ~ 1,800,000 – 2,500,000 VND ≈ $72 – $100 USD
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Peak/holiday: up to 3,000,000 – 4,000,000 VND ≈ $120 – $160+ USD
A Note from us, Your Mekong Friends
Hey there, fellow traveler! 👋
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We wanted to drop a quick note about this page. You see, we don't actually run any bus services ourselves. We just noticed that many folks were struggling to find local info in English, so we decided to translate it for you. It's our little way of making your Mekong adventure a bit smoother! If you're keen on taking the bus, just head to the station to grab your tickets. Easy peasy!
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Now, about those private cars we mentioned - we can totally arrange that for you if you'd like. We've listed some prices to give you a ballpark idea, but keep in mind they might be a tad higher during peak seasons or holidays. You know how it goes!
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Oh, and here's a little secret: our real passion is creating and running unique, intimate Mekong Delta tours right here in Ben Tre. If you're heading our way and want to experience the local vibe, why not take a peek at what we offer? We promise it'll be relaxed, local, and totally unforgettable! Here are the details:
Safe travels, and hope to see you in the Mekong soon! 🚣♀️🌴