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Ho Chi Minh City
↳ Bavetby bus.

Bus services from Ho Chi Minh City to Bavet are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. The road distance is about 79 km. By car that is roughly 1 h 15 min without stops; buses usually take longer once pickups and rest breaks are included.

79 km by road~1 h 15 min by carBorder crossing
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Ho Chi Minh CityBavet
Map is illustrative: straight lines show connections, not the road taken. Outlines: Natural Earth.

THE SHORT VERSION

Ho Chi Minh City to Bavet at a glance.

From
Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
To
Bavet បាវិត
Road distance
About 79 km
Straight line
71 km
Car time, no stops
~1 h 15 min buses take longer
Border
Vietnam → Cambodia. Passport and visa needed
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

Leaving Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the hub for the south. Northbound and Mekong Delta buses use different terminals, and tourist buses, including services to Cambodia, often start from company offices in the Pham Ngu Lao backpacker area of District 1.

  • Mien Dong Bus Station · Bến xe Miền Đông
    Eastern terminals for routes to the north and the coast. There is an older station in Binh Thanh and the larger New Mien Dong (Bến xe Miền Đông mới) further out.
  • Mien Tay Bus Station · Bến xe Miền Tây
    South-west of the centre. The main terminal for the Mekong Delta, such as Can Tho, Chau Doc and Ha Tien.
  • Pham Ngu Lao area (District 1) · Phạm Ngũ Lão
    Offices of many tourist and cross-border bus companies, near the main backpacker district.
2

Arriving in Bavet

If your bus ends at the border, arrange onward transport before you travel.

  • Bavet border crossing
    International buses stop for immigration, then continue.
Bavet
Bavet. Photo: Riccardo.fabris, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3

Keep the essentials offline

Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.

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Good to know in Bavet
  • Have your passport and visa documents ready. The bus crew often collects passports for processing.

KEEP GOING

From Bavet, the road continues.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Bavet by road?+

About 79 km by road (71 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.

How long does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Bavet take?+

We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.

Where does the bus leave from in Ho Chi Minh City?+

It depends on the operator. Main options in Ho Chi Minh City include Mien Dong Bus Station, Mien Tay Bus Station, Pham Ngu Lao area (District 1), and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.

Is there a bus back from Bavet to Ho Chi Minh City?+

Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Bavet to Ho Chi Minh City guide.

Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in Bavet?+

It depends on the operator. In Bavet, services use Bavet border crossing. If your bus ends at the border, arrange onward transport before you travel.

How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Bavet?+

If your bus ends at the border, arrange onward transport before you travel.

What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Bavet?+

It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.

Can I book the Ho Chi Minh City to Bavet bus online?+

Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.

Where can I go next from Bavet by bus?+

Direct buses from Bavet include Phnom Penh. See all connections on our Bavet bus page.

Do I need a visa to take the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Bavet?+

This journey crosses from Vietnam into Cambodia. Check the current entry and visa rules for your nationality before you travel, and keep your passport with you on the bus.

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FOLLOW THE INFORMATION

Clear sources. Better decisions.

Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.

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