THE SHORT VERSION
Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho at a glance.
- From
- Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
- To
- My Tho Mỹ Tho
- Road distance
- About 72 km
- Straight line
- 60 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~60 min buses take longer
- Return route
- My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City →
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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 My Tho
The station is outside the riverside centre. A short taxi or motorbike-taxi ride covers the gap.
- My Tho Bus Station · Bến xe Tiền Giang
Services to Ho Chi Minh City and Delta towns.
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.
- Boat trips to the river islands leave from the waterfront in the centre.
KEEP GOING
From My Tho, the road continues.
12Go's list doesn't include onward buses from My Tho yet.
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from My Tho by road?+
About 72 km by road (60 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 My Tho take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 60 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 My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our My Tho to Ho Chi Minh City guide.
Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh City arrive in My Tho?+
It depends on the operator. In My Tho, services use My Tho Bus Station. The station is outside the riverside centre. A short taxi or motorbike-taxi ride covers the gap.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of My Tho?+
The station is outside the riverside centre. A short taxi or motorbike-taxi ride covers the gap.
What kind of bus runs from Ho Chi Minh City to My 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 My 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.
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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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