Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City Destination Reviews
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Vanessa
The bus is reasonable, but it can be a little uncomfortable for taller people, as some seats don't have enough space to fully stretch your legs, and we were unlucky (I'm 1.73 tall). A few seats had the material (fake leather) a little damaged, but my seat luckily had its cover intact. The air conditioning can be strong at some times and they don't provide coverings on the bus, so I suggest you take a blanket or sweater on the trip as it can be cold. There was a small bottle of room temperature water free of charge at each seat. The trip was relatively uneventful, but none of them spoke English, so communication is limited. You get off at stops, for example, without knowing exactly how long you have to break to eat or go to the bathroom, or even when they take your passport, without telling you what will happen, when they will return it, what you should do, if you have already arrived at the final destination or not, then you end up getting a little lost and going with the flow without knowing what will come next. When we arrived at the final part of the journey, about a little less than an hour before reaching the center of Ho Chi Minh, we would need to get off the bus and take the final journey by Van, but I believe that due to their lack of organization, there were no enough seats in the Van, and we had to wait for the next car. They said the next car would arrive in 15 minutes, but it actually arrived 2 hours later. At least, halfway through this journey (after an hour of waiting super tired in the heat) the employees at that bus stop kindly made us wait comfortably inside an air-conditioned bus and gave us fresh water, they were very kind and polite. In the end everything worked out and we arrived at our destination. Important: If you need a visa to enter Vietnam (this depends on your nationality), only board the bus if your visa is approved, as visa on arrival is only possible when you enter the country through the airport. When entering by land, by bus or car, there is no way to obtain a visa on the spot and you have to arrange the visa in advance.
Bus Sleeper, Khai Nam Transport, Apr 26, 2024
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Dayanna N
The overall trip was quite ok. We arrived about 2 hours late mostly due to traffic and the time spent when crossing the border.
The bus does not have a lot of leg room, but it’s manageable. Also, we had enough brakes, they provide slippers, water and a free lunch.
You will need to leave the passport and the visa (if required) when leaving PP, and they will help with the visa procedures. When exiting Cambodgia I had to personally go to the office, and when entering Vietnam you need to take your luggages and go through customs (there is a line for groups). Also, you will need to change the bus at some point. The communication in English was limited, so I mostly followed what the other passengers were doing.
Overall, it was a good price value for the journey.
Bus Sleeper, Khai Nam Transport, Apr 17, 2024
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Jake
Border crossing was smooth but my bus arrived almost 2 hours late
Bus Sleeper, Khai Nam Transport, Apr 12, 2024
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Tanja H
No tables, recline of the seats only a little bit possible, bad communication Crew to guest. They should let us know some Minutes before a stop, that we will stop. Instead they pushed us after the bus stop. Bad English skills of the crew, bad behavior, watching movies next to guest without headphones. Would be easier, when writing the complete Adresse for PickUp and DropOff on the voucher instead of „Ho-Chi-Minh City“.
Bus Seater 41, Airbus, Mar 17, 2024
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Crystal C
Smooth driving, comfortable seats, water given out, 2 stops (one was the border). Driver’s assistant was helpful in fixing my seat that was broken, and then allowing me to change seats. Left on the dot, arrived about 30 minutes late due to rush hour traffic (took the 11am bus).
Print your visa before the bus ride! This is paramount as you will give over your passport and visa at the beginning of the trip. Don’t be upset with the giving and getting your passport, taking your luggage off the bus only to put it back on, waiting around, etc. If you spoke Khmer, I’m sure they would be happy to explain the specific border policies to you. Since you don’t, that’s YOUR problem. Be patient, just do as you are told, you get where you are going in the end.
Bus Express, Long Phuong Cambodia, Mar 3, 2024
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Philipp T
I read that the use of horn was excessive, and it really was. I was okay with the “aggressive” driving as it meant we would arrive faster but the first hour, the driver must’ve honked at least 100 times. AC didn’t fully work in the back. As we entered it felt nice and cool but in the back we were sweating for the whole duration. At least we had the whole row of 5 comfortable laid back seats to ourselves. My travel buddy would give it 2 stars due to mostly the heat but also other aspects, like the lack of communication skills… no English was talked nor understood (like I already read before). Border process was fast, yet unorganized. Our passports were taken at the beginning which was okay for me as this is seamungly common procedure here. We had to take out our bags to cross the border which was conveyed by shouting go go go (no first calm contact just immediate shouting like we were hostages) and then pointing to the back making discomforted noises as we were leaving without our bags… other than these “minor” incidents (for me it was manageable yet frustrating, for my buddy it was hell) the ride was quick, booking was easy and well organized, and it was cheap. We left where we were told and arrived where we should. Pauses were every 1-2 hours, which felt enough. I would do it again, my buddy wouldn’t, make of that as you will. Hope this helped.
Bus Sleeper, Khai Nam Transport, Mar 1, 2024
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M H
It Should Be 3 Seats In A Row, Which Is Business Class Anyway.
Bus Universe Noble 37, Giant Ibis Transport (Giant ibis Transport), Feb 27, 2024
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Corey
The air-conditioner did not work very well. The ride was very hot. But, we arrived at the destination 30 minutes before I expected, so I was pleased with that.
Bus Seater, Khai Nam Transport, Feb 15, 2024
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Kane F
Was great nice and easy, border crossing was fast and there were not many people on the bus so it was peaceful, only thing I could think of that wasn’t good is we only actually stopped once for the bathroom not including the border stop
Bus Express, Long Phuong Cambodia, Jan 28, 2024
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Shinichi
I booked a VIP with 3 rows of seats and a toilet, but in fact the cheapest type with 4 rows of seats and no toilet came. The tour guide was only in the local language and there was no English information.
As we passed through Phnom Penh and entered the country roads, we were in the oncoming lane and passed 4-5 slow cars and trucks many times. Naturally, because we were a large bus, we would collide head-on with an oncoming car. Conversely, oncoming vehicles would sometimes pass us, so we risked our lives crossing the border in Cambodia, which has the 17th highest mortality rate in the world.
Travelling between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 328.60 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 24.15.
How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 11h 55m to reach Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does it cost to get from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City?
Travelling between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City can be as cheap as USD 24.15 if you opt for a Kumho Samco bus and as expensive as USD 328.60 if you buy a Cambodia Angkor Air flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City ?
25 from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 05:00 Phnom Penh Long Phuong until 15:30 Phnom Penh Danh Danh
11 from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 07:05 Phnom Penh Airport until 22:30 Phnom Penh Airport
2 from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 00:00 Phnom Penh Transfer until 00:00 Phnom Penh Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 109.00.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City
Travelling from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City
Danh Danh Bus, Giant Ibis Transport, Khai Nam Transport, Kumho Samco, Long Phuong Cambodia, Thai Duong Limousine
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City
SIMA Car
What is the most popular transport to get from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
