Facts about the transport from Thap Cham to Ho Chi Minh City
Cheapest Transport
$12
Fastest Transport
6h 27m
Earliest Departure
3:52 AM
Latest Departure
11:25 PM
Departures per day
17
Distance
323 kilometers
Transport Companies
Lien Hung, Vietnam Railways
Thap Cham to Ho Chi Minh City Destination Reviews
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Natalia S
The bus itself looked convenient and well-equipped, however, the sleeper areas badly needed cleaning, there was dust and hair everywhere, especially in the corners! The driver made zero effort to make the ride smooth and safe – the journey felt quite the opposite, me and my husband were constantly worried about falling off the top level. But the most terrible thing is that we were not dropped off at the designated station. Instead, the staff member told us to get off in a spot which looked like the middle of nowhere without explaining anything and got back in quickly, after which the bus took off immediately. It was the shoulder of a busy highway, we could barely see anything besides the lights from the speeding vehicles and motorbikes. Turned out that the bus station was on the opposite side but still very far, while crossing that highway was definitely dangerous and therefore not an option. As far as I understand, the bus was supposed to take us to the very bus station and not to some random spot more or less close to it! I assume, this was done because the bus was already running late and we do not speak the language, unfortunately, so we couldn’t really object. We did eventually find a way out and had a pleasant stay in Vietnam’s biggest city, but this experience was still frustrating, and such an attitude to passengers is nothing but unprofessional!
Bus VIP Luxury 22, Viet Nam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus), May 3, 2024
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Fabian
My girlfriend went to the toilet at night and her socks were drenched in pee. We were supposed to go to Ho Chi Minh center but somewhere in the outskirts we were woken up by people screaming at us that we had to go out. They were so pushy that we ended up forgetting stuff in the bus because of all the stress. After we were put in a minivan that went to pick up and drop off all kind of things in the city before they finally dropped us off in the center.
Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Feb 29, 2024
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Uwe K
I can only recommend a trip on the Hanoi-Saigon Express to anyone. Our carriages were old but clean. Air conditioning worked. We were traveling during the day and therefore did not book a sleeper. Was a decent leather seat. It was a bit of a shame that the windows were probably condensed from the previous night journey and then expired. Difficult to photograph. Some of the windows can be opened at the top. I asked the train attendant. Window open and then shot video. I was even allowed to take photos inside the locomotive. Just ask passengers if you want something. They don't know the word "no" in Vietnam. Food is brought to the seat every hour. Hot water comes out of the kettle. A little tip on the approach to Ho Chi Minh City. On the left-hand side in the direction of travel, there is a great view of the city across the Saigon River. I also spent an hour or two in the rather rustic dining car. After ten minutes we had a cool international group together. It was great fun. All in all, a clear recommendation.
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Man kann nur jedem empfehlen, eine Reise im Hanoi -Saigon-Express zu machen. Unsere Wagons waren alt, aber sauber. Klimaanlage funktioniert. Wir waren am Tag unterwegs und haben daher keinen Schlafwagen gebucht. War ein ordentlicher Ledersitz. Bisschen schade war, daß die Fenster vermutlich durch die vorangegangene Nachtfahrt kondensiert und dann abgelaufen sind. Schwierig zu fotografieren. Teilweise kann man die Fenster im oberen Bereich öffnen. Ich habe den Zugbegleiter gefragt. Fenster auf und dann Video gedreht. Selbst im Inneren der Lok durfte ich fotografieren. Einfach auch Fahrgäste fragen, wenn man etwas möchte. Das Wort "Nein" kennen sie in Vietnam nicht. Verpflegung wird im Stundentakt an den Platz gebracht. Heißes Wasser kommt aus dem Kessel. Kleiner Tipp noch bei der Anfahrt auf Ho Chi Minh City. In Fahrtrichtung linke Seite gibt super Sicht über den Saigon-River auf die Stadt. Ich war auch ein/zwei Stunden im eher rustikalen Speisewagen. Nach zehn Minuten hatten wir eine coole internationale Truppe zusammen. Hat richtig Laune gemacht. Alles in allem klare Empfehlung.
Train #SE7 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 29, 2024
CJ
Caleb J
It’s long way from Nha Trang to Sai Gon in a car, and we had a very kind driver who helped us out in a bind when no trains or buses were available.
taxi Economy 2pax, Mui Ne Sky Travel (Cong ty TNHH Mui Ne Sky Travels), Feb 20, 2024
OK
Omur K
Cause I am tall man, I felt uncomfortable. Also its hard to sleep cause of high speed
Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jan 31, 2024
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Renner D
Have a nice day trip
It would be great if the daytime berths could be neutralized to accommodate the 4 passengers below.
During the day, you don't always need to sleep.
This review was autotranslated
Bon voyage de jour
Il serait bien que les couchettes le jour soient neutralisés pour accueillir les 4 passagers en bas
Le jour on n a pas toujours besoin de dormir
Train #SE7 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jan 25, 2024
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Lorenzo
Book the VIP sleeper 22:40 supposed to arrive at 8 am in HCMC. Received text message a few hours before saying the coach would depart at 22 instead, also changing the station from which we were leaving. The message also said i needed to check in at the counter at the station. When we arrived at station the bus was already waiting. There was no one at the counter so still unclear what that was all about. Bus was comfortable and clean, got a blanket an pillow and there was a WC. At 4 am we were poked at and understood we had to get off the bus. Waited for about 10 minutes and then suddenly a minibus arrived. We got on, and 20 minutes later we arrived at on of main stations I HCMC 3,5 hrs before schedule. Useless time to arrive our budget hotell was locked up. Journey itself ok but everything felt quite confusing.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jan 9, 2024
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Veronika
Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours as packages were being loaded/unloaded. The slipbus did not take us to the end point, we were forced to change to another minibus
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Рейс был задержан более чем на 3 часа, так как загружали/разгружали посылки. До конечной точки на слипбасе не довезли, заставили пересаживаться на другой микроавтобус
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jan 6, 2024
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Ezequiel
Best trip ever
Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 22, 2023
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Tony H
Second driver was late, maybe 20 minutes. First driver followed it up well. Excellent service.
taxi SUV 4pax, Mui Ne Sky Travel (Cong ty TNHH Mui Ne Sky Travels), Nov 18, 2023
Travelling between Thap Cham and Ho Chi Minh City is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 38.15 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 12.89.
How long does it take to get from Thap Cham to Ho Chi Minh City?
It can take you anywhere between 7 and 9 hours to travel between Thap Cham and Ho Chi Minh City depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Thap Cham and Ho Chi Minh City. Train will bring you to your destination in 6h 27m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 35m to reach Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does it cost to get from Thap Cham to Ho Chi Minh City?
Travelling between Thap Cham and Ho Chi Minh City can be as cheap as USD 12.89 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 38.15 if you buy a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) Train 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 Thap Cham and Ho Chi Minh City ?
17 from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City starting from 03:52 Thap Cham until 23:18 Thap Cham
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Thap Cham to Ho Chi Minh City.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City
Lien Hung (Liên Hưng)
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Thap Cham to Ho Chi Minh City?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
