THE SHORT VERSION
Ho Chi Minh City to Ca Mau at a glance.
- From
- Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
- To
- Ca Mau Cà Mau
- Road distance
- About 300 km
- Straight line
- 247 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Ca Mau to Ho Chi Minh City →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
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.
Arriving in Ca Mau
Taxis and motorbike taxis run from the station into town.
- Ca Mau Central Bus Station · Bến xe Cà Mau
Services to Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho and the Delta.
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.
- Some operators collect passengers from addresses in central Ho Chi Minh City as well as from Mien Tay station.
KEEP GOING
From Ca Mau, the road continues.
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Ca Mau by road?+
About 300 km by road (247 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 Ca Mau take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 45 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 Ca Mau to Ho Chi Minh City?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Ca Mau to Ho Chi Minh City guide.
Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in Ca Mau?+
It depends on the operator. In Ca Mau, services use Ca Mau Central Bus Station. Taxis and motorbike taxis run from the station into town.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Ca Mau?+
Taxis and motorbike taxis run from the station into town.
What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Ca Mau?+
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 Ca Mau 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 Ca Mau by bus?+
Direct buses from Ca Mau include Nha Trang. See all connections on our Ca Mau bus page.
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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