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VIETNAM · BUS ROUTE GUIDE

Ho Chi Minh City
↳ Phu Quocby bus.

Bus services from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. Phu Quoc is an island, so this journey combines road travel with a boat crossing; the two places are about 302 km apart in a straight line.

Includes a boat
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THE SHORT VERSION

Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc at a glance.

From
Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
To
Phu Quoc Phú Quốc
Straight line
302 km

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 Phu Quoc

Check whether your ticket includes the ferry and the island transfer from the pier.

  • Ferry ports (Ha Tien and Rach Gia)
    Buses connect with ferries to Phu Quoc; island arrival is at the ferry pier.
Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc. Photo: [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Trantuonglam Trantuonglam], CC BY-SA 4.0, 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 Phu Quoc
  • Sea conditions can affect ferries. Avoid tight onward connections.

KEEP GOING

From Phu Quoc, the road continues.

All buses from and to Phu Quoc

This trip includes a boat crossing. For ferry routes and timetables, see our sister site FerryConnect.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

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

Journey times depend on the service and any boat connection. 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 Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City?+

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

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

It depends on the operator. In Phu Quoc, services use Ferry ports (Ha Tien and Rach Gia). Check whether your ticket includes the ferry and the island transfer from the pier.

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

Check whether your ticket includes the ferry and the island transfer from the pier.

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

Tickets to Phu Quoc usually combine a bus or van with a boat. The vehicle type, seat style and boat connection are shown for each departure on 12Go.

Can I book the Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc 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 Phu Quoc by bus?+

Direct buses from Phu Quoc include Can Tho, Mui Ne, Phnom Penh. See all connections on our Phu Quoc bus page.

Does the trip to Phu Quoc include a ferry?+

Yes, Phu Quoc is an island, so the journey includes a boat crossing. Check whether your ticket covers the boat and the transfer from the pier, and allow for weather delays.

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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