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VIETNAM · BUS ROUTE GUIDE

Ho Chi Minh City
↳ Tay Ninhby bus.

Bus services from Ho Chi Minh City to Tay Ninh are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. The road distance is about 99 km. By car that is roughly 1 h 30 min without stops; buses usually take longer once pickups and rest breaks are included.

99 km by road~1 h 30 min by car
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THE SHORT VERSION

Ho Chi Minh City to Tay Ninh at a glance.

From
Ho Chi Minh City Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
To
Tay Ninh Tây Ninh
Road distance
About 99 km
Straight line
90 km
Car time, no stops
~1 h 30 min buses take longer

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 Tay Ninh

The Cao Dai temple is a few kilometres from the centre. Use a taxi or ride-hail.

  • Tay Ninh Bus Station · Bến xe Tây Ninh
    Services to Ho Chi Minh City, including from An Suong station.
Tay Ninh
Tay Ninh. Photo: Nijumania at English Wikipedia, Public domain, 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 Tay Ninh
  • Temple services happen at set times each day. Check them if you want to watch one.

KEEP GOING

From Tay Ninh, the road continues.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

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

About 99 km by road (90 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 Tay Ninh take?+

We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 30 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 Tay Ninh to Ho Chi Minh City?+

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

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

It depends on the operator. In Tay Ninh, services use Tay Ninh Bus Station. The Cao Dai temple is a few kilometres from the centre. Use a taxi or ride-hail.

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

The Cao Dai temple is a few kilometres from the centre. Use a taxi or ride-hail.

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

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 Tay Ninh 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.

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.

12Go: Ho Chi Minh City to Tay Ninh bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Ho Chi Minh City (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Tay Ninh (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →