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How to get fromThailand to Ho Chi Minhby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Thailand to Ho Chi Minh by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane UTH - SGN
    3h 42m
    $124–195

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    21h 10m
    $44–101

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bavet borderbus bus
    3. Drive from Bavet border to Ho Chi Minhcar car
    19h 24m
    $48–95

  4. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane DMK - SGN
    3h 59m
    $71–141

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane BKK - SGN
    4h 20m
    $72–152

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Khao San Road to Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    21h 35m
    $60–66

Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 847.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Thailand and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wat Ratchanatdaram to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via Bangkok Business College, Bangkok, and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express in around 21h 10m.

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