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.
选择二：私家车
从 芹苴 到 槟椥
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).
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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.
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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.
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.
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
2.400.000 VND
2.600.000 VND
16-seat/ minivan/ private bus
Contact us for more details
Duration
3.5 - 4 hours
How to book
Via Whatsapp 1 day beforehand
选择二：私家车
从 芹苴 到 槟椥
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
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
1.600.000 VND
Contact us for more details
Duration
2.5 hours
How to book
Via Whatsapp 1 day beforehand
选择二：私家车
从 芹苴 到 槟椥
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
