The bus journey from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh takes around 5 to 8 hrs depending on the service used and time delays at the border crossing. The journey distance is around 230km+. All buses cross the border at Bavet/Moc Bai. Cambodia offers visa on arrival although Vietnam does not.
Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh Bus Schedule
| Operator | Depart from | Arrive at | Vehicle | Depart time | Arrive Time (est.) | Travel Time (est.) | Fare (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virak Buntham VET | Phnom Penh | Ho Chi Minh | Hotel Bus | 1:30 | 9:30 | 8 | 15/ 15 |
| Mekong Express | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 7:00 | 12:00 | 5 | 12 – 14 |
| Sorya Express | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 6:30 | 12:30 | 6 | 12 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 6:30 | 12:30 | 6 | 10 |
| Mekong Express | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 8:30 | 13:30 | 5 | 12 – 14 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 8:00 | 14:00 | 6 | 10 |
| Giant Ibis | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 8:00 | 14:00 | 6 | 18 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 9:30 | 15:30 | 6 | 10 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 11:00 | 17:00 | 6 | 10 |
| Giant Ibis | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 12:30 | 18:30 | 6 | 16 – 18 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 13:30 | 19:30 | 6 | 10 |
| Mekong Express | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 14:30 | 19:30 | 5 | 12 – 14 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 15:00 | 21:00 | 6 | 10 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Phnom Penh | Hochiminh | BUS 42 | 16:00 | 22:00 | 6 | 10 |
Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh Bus Schedule
| Operator | Depart from | Arrive at | Vehicle | Depart time | Arrive Time (est.) | Travel Time (est.) | Fare (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virak Buntham VET | Ho Chi Minh | Phnom Penh | 2+2, Sleeper,AC (48 seats.) | 0:30 | 10:30 | 10 | 10/ 10 |
| Mekong Express | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 7:00 | 12:00 | 5 | 13 – 14 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 7:00 | 13:00 | 6 | 11 |
| Mekong Express | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 8:30 | 13:30 | 5 | 13 – 14 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 8:00 | 14:00 | 6 | 11 |
| Giant Ibis | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 8:00 | 14:00 | 6 | 18 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 9:30 | 15:30 | 6 | 11 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 10:30 | 16:30 | 6 | 11 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 12:00 | 18:00 | 6 | 11 |
| Mekong Express | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 13:00 | 18:00 | 5 | 13 – 14 |
| Giant Ibis | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 12:30 | 18:30 | 6 | 18 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 13:30 | 19:30 | 6 | 11 |
| Kumho Samco Buslines | Hochiminh | Phnom Penh | BUS 42 | 15:00 | 21:00 | 6 | 11 |
Bus Operators and Stations
Virak Buntham VET http://www.virakbuntham.com
- Phnom Penh: Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh
- Ho Chi Minh: 36 Đỗ Quang Đẩu, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Giant Ibis http://giantibis.com
- Phnom Penh: Preah Moha Ksatreiyani Kossamak Ave (106), Phnom Penh
- Ho Chi Minh: 237 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Mekong Express – https://www.catmekongexpress.com
- Phnom Penh: Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh
- Ho Chi Minh: 1, 275F Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Kumho Samco Buslines http://kumhosamco.com.vn
- Phnom Penh: 313 Sihanouk blvd Veal Vong, Ward 7, Makara Phnompenh
- Ho Chi Minh: 239 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh
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