THE SHORT VERSION
Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho at a glance.
- From
- Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
- To
- Can Tho Cần Thơ
- Road distance
- About 173 km
- Straight line
- 131 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Can Tho 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 Can Tho
The bus station is outside the riverside centre. Some companies run shuttles to their city offices.
- Can Tho Central Bus Station · Bến xe Trung tâm Cần Thơ
Services to Ho Chi Minh City and across 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.
- Book floating-market boat trips for early morning, which is when the markets are busiest.
KEEP GOING
From Can Tho, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Can Tho
More buses from Ho Chi Minh City
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Can Tho by road?+
About 173 km by road (131 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 Can Tho take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 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 Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City guide.
Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in Can Tho?+
It depends on the operator. In Can Tho, services use Can Tho Central Bus Station. The bus station is outside the riverside centre. Some companies run shuttles to their city offices.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Can Tho?+
The bus station is outside the riverside centre. Some companies run shuttles to their city offices.
What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho?+
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 Can Tho 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 Can Tho by bus?+
Direct buses from Can Tho include Vinh Long, Rach Gia, Chau Doc, Ha Tien, Vung Tau and more. See all connections on our Can Tho 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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