Vietnam by bus

Intercity buses in Vietnam

In Vietnam intercity buses are available on more than 238 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 40 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Vietnam intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.

The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Ho Chi Minh - Mui Ne or Sapa - Hanoi can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.

Domestic routes

As mentioned above there are more than 238 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Vietnam. Below you will find some of the most popular Vietnam travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:

Airport buses in Vietnam

If you are flying to Vietnam you will land in one of 12 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Vietnam airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.

International airports:

Domestic airports:

Bus companies in Vietnam

There are over 128 bus companies operating in Vietnam. 117 companies offer intercity bus lines, 0 companies drive airport shuttles, 0 companies operate regional and local lines, 2 bus companies offer bus rental and 1 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 28 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.

117 intercity bus companies operating in Vietnam are very different in size. The largest Vietnam company Vietnam Railways connects more than 40 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Tu Tac only has service to 1 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Vietnam. Full list of bus companies in Vietnam can be found here.

Bus stations in Vietnam

In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Vietnam there is a total of 97 bus stations, below we have listed 10 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Vietnam click here.

Hire a coach in Vietnam

Vietnam bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Vietnam. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.
Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Vietnam:

• Thao Chau
• iHome Transfer

Public transportation in Vietnam

In the majority of larger Vietnam cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Hanoi or Lao Cai you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.

Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.

Here is a list of some Vietnam companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.

• HTX 277 Bus
• Khai Nam Transport
• Dien Linh Limousine
• Sapa Group Bus
• Viet Nhat
• Ha Trang
• Ha Son