We offer non-touristic sailboat trip, scooter riding, cooking class experiences in Ben Tre, Mekong Delta.
How to travel from
Ho CHi Minh to Ben Tre
Ho Chi Minh City, the dynamic heart of southern Vietnam, is a bustling metropolis where modern skyscrapers rise. Known for its nonstop energy, diverse street food culture, and vibrant markets, the city serves as the gateway to the Mekong Delta and a major economic center of the country.
Ben Tre is a peaceful and greenery coastal Mekong city, home to 79.000 hectares coconuts, and thousands of canals and rivers.
Ho Chi Minh city
Ben Tre
How to travel from Ho Chi Minh city / Sai Gon to Ben Tre?
The best ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh city / Sai Gon to Ben Tre (and vice versa) are by public bus or private taxi, both are budget-friendly and convenient.
Public buses are very easy to catch, you can buy tickets directly at the bus station (only cash) or call them to reserve seats (You might need a Vietnamese friend to help you call since they can't speak foreign languages you know...).
Or, opt for a hands-off choice: catching a private taxi where you don't have to worry about pinning location cuz we are going to take care that for you.
In this blog we will guide you in details these 2 options
Luckily, our zigzager member Tracy and her husband had made this video to guide you to travel from Ho Chi Minh or Saigon to Ben Tre by Thinh Phat public bus. Just as easy as a piece of cake.
Here are the basic steps:
1. Go to the Thinh Phat bus station in Ben Tre
2. Check the latest bus schedule (1 trip every 30 minutes)
3. Reserve a ticket directly from the ticket counter (pay later on bus)
4. Hop on the bus, place luggages and get going
5. Bus staff come and ask for payment (by cash)
6. Rest well on the bus and head to Saigon
选择二：私家车
从 芹苴 到 槟椥
Ho Chi Minh / Sai Gon – Ben Tre bus info isn’t easy to find in English, even though the trip is direct.
Here’s a quick guide: Thinh Phat, Minh Tam, Futa Bus (Phuong Trang) are the 3 recommended operators 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).
Tips: FUTA also has many branches in Ho Chi Minh city center. They can arrange transfer shuttle service from those branches to the main station that go to Ben Tre for free or for a small fee. It's best to ask FUTA by phone call, or you can ask your hotel's staff to help you call FUTA and ask the nearest pick up address of this shuttle service.
We understand you’d like to reserve a ticket for assurance, but it’s not necessary. Simply head to the ticket counter and purchase — there’s a 90% chance tickets will be available. If not, you can wait just 30 minutes for the next trip (Thinh Phat & Minh Tam brands), which isn’t a long wait.
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Thinh Phat Public bus
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No. 121A3 Nguyen Thi Dinh Street, Phu Khuong Ward, Ben Tre City, Ben Tre
Minh Tam Public bus
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FUTA (Phuong Trang) Public bus
Futa Ben Tre
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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.
从巴士站到我们的寄宿家庭
我们的寄宿家庭：Ba Danh 寄宿家庭和 Innzerzen/Comfy 寄宿家庭有点像隐藏的宝石，谷歌地图很难找到通往它们的正确路径。想知道我们的建议吗？ 搭乘嘟嘟车！搭乘摩托车司机！
从巴士站乘坐嘟嘟车 - 我们在槟椥的寄宿家庭
票价： 150.000VND – 170.000VND（单程）
持续时间：约 30 分钟
如何预订？通过 WhatsApp 联系我们：0084985222917 或直接联系我们的寄宿家庭。
嘟嘟车是一种三轮车，每次可搭载最多 6 名乘客（包括行李）。
更重要的是，它适合通往我们寄宿家庭的小巷的大小
（Ba Danh 寄宿家庭或 Innerzen/舒适寄宿家庭）。
如果您是单独旅行，且随身行李轻便小巧，那么骑摩托车（越南语中为“xe ôm”）也可能是更省钱的选择。
从巴士站乘坐摩托车 - 我们在槟椥的寄宿家庭
价格： 70.000VND - 100.000VND （单程）
持续时间：约 30 分钟
如何预订？通过 WhatsApp 联系我们：0084985222917 或直接联系我们的寄宿家庭。
总体而言，选择公共巴士和嘟嘟车/摩托车不仅是从槟椥 - 胡志明市和反之的经济实惠的旅行方式，而且还是一种有趣和冒险的方式，可以让您沉浸在当地文化中。
1. How to Catch a Taxi from
Ben Tre bus stations - your homestays/ hotels
From the previous mentioned Ben Tre Bus Stations, you can easily reach to your homestay by taking a taxi with affordable price. It's easy to find 4-seat and 7-seat taxis.
1. Look for Taxi stands at the bus station.
2. Use Taxi Apps:
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Fare: ~120.000VND (one way)
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Travel Time: usually 15 – 30 minutes if within the city center (varies by location)
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Ask for help from a local person to call a taxi hotline if you don’t have an app.
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How to book? Contact us via WhatsApp: 0084985222917.
2. How to Catch a Tuktuk from
Ben Tre bus stations - your homestays/ hotels
Some homestays in Ben Tre - Mekong Delta like Ba Danh homestay for example is a bit like a hidden gem that Google Maps has some challenges to find the right path to them. So wanna know our recommendation? Catch a Tuktuk! It could be a fun local experience for you. But notice that tuktuk is a lot more bumpier than taxi.
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Fare: 150.000VND - 170.000VND (one way)
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Travel time: ~ 20-30 minutes
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How to book? Contact us via WhatsApp: 0084985222917.
Tuktuk is a 3-wheels-vehicles that could carry up to 6 pax including luggages per ride.
And more importantly, it fit the size of small alleys that leads directly to our homestays.
2. How to Catch a Scooter driver from
Ben Tre bus stations - your homestays/ hotels
If you are a solo traveler or have light and small carry-on luggage, a scooter drive (or in Vietnamese "xe ôm" could also be a more money-saving option.
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Fare: 70.000VND - 100.000VND (one way)
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Travel time: ~ 20-30 minutes
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How to book? Contact us via WhatsApp: 0084985222917.
Not only this is a safe way, but also a fun and adventurous way to immerse in the local cultures.
And more importantly, it fit the size of small alleys that leads directly to our homestays.
毫无疑问，从槟椥到芹苴和反之最便捷的方式是乘坐私人出租车。它节省时间、灵活、私密且舒适。
您不再需要担心查看时刻表、车票或前往车站。乘坐出租车意味着司机将载您从我们的寄宿家庭前往芹苴（可能是您新的芹苴酒店/寄宿家庭/度假村，或芹苴国际机场，反之亦然）。
4 座出租车：~1,700,000 越南盾/单程
7 座出租车：~1,900,000 越南盾/单程
持续时间：3.5小时
附注：如果您住在 Ba Danh 寄宿家庭，您需要从寄宿家庭乘坐嘟嘟车或摩托车到 UBND Nhon Thanh （地图链接在此处）再乘坐出租车，因为出租车太大，无法进入 Ba Danh 寄宿家庭。
如果您想从槟椥 - 芹苴或芹苴 - 槟椥乘坐出租车/汽车接送/机场接送，请提前 1 天通过Whatsapp 0084985222917或直接联系我们的寄宿家庭
4-seat Taxi
7-seat Taxi
16-seat/ minivan/ private bus
1.200.000 VND
1.500.000 VND
Contact us for more details
Duration
2 hours
How to book
Via Whatsapp 1 day beforehand
