3 most popular ways to Can Tho from Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh

Being Mekong regional hub and a bustling city, there are various ways to travel to Can Tho; however, almost means of transportation depart from the 2 biggest cities in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi.

Getting to Can Tho by airplane

Can Tho National Airport now has a vast international terminal with convenient facilities. From 2011, the airport serves flights to Hanoi, Phu Quoc and Con Dao from Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet

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Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier and the first aviation firm in Vietnam. The prices range from VND 2,400,000 to VND 4,500,000 for a pair of round-trip tickets. Additionally, the airline also operates flights from Can Tho to Phu Quoc, Con Dao

Vietjet Air is another aviation firm that is also very well known and has a reputation for its economical price. It operates Hanoi – Can Tho flights with between VND 1,800,000 and VND 2,700,000 a pair of round-trip tickets.

Getting to Can Tho by private car

It is possible to rent a private car for a 4 hour trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho with the price of VND 350,000- VND 500,000. A driver is included in the price. (Note: The price here is for a one-way trip or return trip in the same day). If you want to drive the car by yourself, you must check well the conditions in advance.  Rent a car at vnrentacar.com

Getting to Can Tho by shuttle bus

There are three main express bus lines departing from Ho Chi Minh City to Can Tho. With a reasonable price, about VND 110,000 – VND 150,000, you can have a 4 – hour trip to Can Tho from Ho Chi Minh city.

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Phuong Trang Express bus:

The largest intercity bus service to Can Tho. Coaches are fully air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi.
Tel: (+84) 283 8375 570
Price: VND 110,000
Departs every 30 minutes from Ho Chi Minh city
Duration: 4 – 4.5 hours

Thanh Buoi Express bus: 

It provides nimble service to Can Tho because the bus only stops for a 10-minute break during the trip to Ho Chi Minh city.
Tel: (+84)1900 6079
Price: VND 110,000
Departs every 30-45 minutes from Ho Chi Minh city
Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours

Mai Linh Express bus:

Another famous firm providing a safe drive to Can Tho at a reasonable price.
Tel: (+84)7103 739.333
Price: VND 90,000 – VND 100,000
Departs every 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh city
Duration: 4 hours