How to get to Cat Tien National Park
How to get to Cat Tien National Park

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1. Getting to Cat Tien National Park by shuttle bus
The best place to start your journey by this mean of transport in Ho Chi Minh City. Because there is no direct shuttle bus route from Hanoi to Cat Tien National Park. Even though, you can jump onto a Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh bus and ask the bus staff where you should leave the bus. The office of Cat Tien National Park is located at Tan Phu Commune, Dong Nai Province so we think it is better to leave the bus somewhere nearby.
a. Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City from Hanoi by shuttle bus
Here are some service providers you should consider
Sleeper Bus Provider | Price | Departure time | Starting Address | Ending Address |
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Hoang Long | VND 620,000 + Addition fare: VND 130,000 (meal) | 07:00 AM 13:00 PM 19:30 PM 21:30 PM | Nuoc Ngam Station, Hoang Mai District, Ha Noi | Mien Dong Station, No.292 Dinh Bo Linh, 26 Ward, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. |
Tam Hong | VND 750,000 + Addition fare: VND 100,000 (meal) | 11:00 AM 17:00 PM | Nuoc Ngam Station, Hoang Mai District, Ha Noi | Mien Dong Station, No.292 Dinh Bo Linh, 26 Ward, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City |
Mai Linh | VND 775,000 | 11:00 AM 17:00 PM | Nuoc Ngam Station, Hoang Mai District, Ha Noi | Mien Dong Station, No.292 Dinh Bo Linh, 26 Ward, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City |
Tuan Duyen | VND 800,000 | 7:00 AM | Yen Nghia Station, Ha Dong District, Ha Noi | Mien Dong Station, No.292 Dinh Bo Linh, 26 Ward, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City |
b. Arriving Ho Chi Minh City from Hanoi by airplane
Or else, just catch a flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City first
Read more: How to get around Cat Tien National Park
There are a lot of flights every day from Hanoi to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. You can choose anytime you want to go because the numbers of Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh flights in one day is so many:
Airline Brand | Website | Phone Number | Address/email |
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Vietnam Airline | vietnamairline.com | (+84) 190 011 00 | No.200 Nguyen Son, Bo Đe Ward, Long Bien District, Hanoi. |
Jetstar Pacific | jetstar.com | (+84) 190 015 50 | ykienkhachhang@jetstarpacific.com.vn |
Vietjet Air | vietjetair.com | (+84) 190 018 86 | No.302/3 Kim Ma Str, Ngoc Khanh Ward, Ba Đinh District, Hanoi |
c. Arriving Cat Tien National Park by shuttle bus
You might find some providers at the Eastern Station. There are 2 options for you:
1, Tan Phu Transport Company. They have 2 trips/day which will take you directly to the gate of Cat Tien National Park.
Time: 13:30 and 16:30
Price: VND 85,000
Tel: (+84) 251 385 8266
2, You can catch a bus to Tan Phu Station, Dong Nai and then catch another bus from Tan Phu Station to arrive in Cat Tien National Park. You might find the ticket to Cat Tien National Park at the ticket counter No. 5 at Tan Phu Station or call this number: (+84) 251 386 9228. This way seems to be longer but you will be served by the better-quality buses. There are some providers will carry you to Tan Phu Station
· Eastern Transport Company:
Time: 10:00 and 15:00
Price: VND 65,000
Tel: (+84) 283 845 5205
· Thanh Buoi
Time: Call for detailed information
Price: You won’t leave the bus at the final destination so the provider sets the price
Tel: (+84) 283 830 6306
· Phuong Trang
Time: Call for detailed information
Price: You won’t leave the bus at the final destination so the provider sets the price
Tel: (+84) 283 830 9309
2. Getting to Cat Tien National Park from Ho Chi Minh City by private vehicle
Hiring a private vehicle in Ho Chi Minh City is quite simple. You can find them everywhere, diverse in vehicle categories, policies and prices. We recommend that you should hire motorbike because the journey is not so long and you are going to the jungle, mobility is the priority.
Read more: Where to stay in Cat Tien National Park
From Ho Chi Minh City, you follow the 1A National Highway to Dau Day T-junction then turn left onto National Highway 20 (the route leads to Da Lat). After about 58 kilometers, turn left at Ta Lai Junction for 24 kilometers more then you are in Cat Tien National Park.
Here are some vehicle rentals for you
Name | Phone Number | Price | Address | Website |
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Tigit Motorbikes | (+84) 128 875 8055 | VND 200,000-1,000,000/day | B2-00/01 Sarimi, 72 Nguyen Co Thach, An Lou Dong Ward, District 2 | Tigit Motorbikes.com |
Saigon Scooter Rental | (+84) 937 252 509 | VND 200,000-1,000,000/day | 23 Han Mac Tu Street, Tan Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City | Saigon Scooter Rental.com |
Thue Xe May (You can change the language on the website) | (+84) 946 666 566 | VND 70,000-500,000/day | No.263 Nguyen Trong Tuyen, Ward 10, Phu Nhuan District | Thuexe may.vn |
Saigon Bike Rental | (+84) 972 451 273 | VND 40,000-1,000,000/day | nga.natalie@gmail.com | saigonbikerentals.com |
Always remember to check your vehicle carefully before signing the contract. Negotiate with the leaser to write detailly date of contract as well as what you gave them as the deposit will protect you effectively. Besides, try to bargain with the leaser so you can keep the necessary papers for participating traffic will help you to avoid troubles with police.
One last thing, if you ask people the way the national park, make clear you are talking about Cat Tien National Park because there is a commune named Cat Tien in Dong Nai Province.
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