How to get from Ho Chi Minh City airport to the city center?

From Ho Chi Minh City airport (Tan Son Nhat) to the city center, Ben Thanh Market, and the tourist area, you can get there in several ways: by taxi, motorbike taxi, city bus, or tourist transfer. The fastest and most convenient option is a taxi, the most budget-friendly is the city bus.

By taxi: A taxi ride by meter will cost approximately 140,000 dong (about 429 rubles). You can order a car through the Grab or Maxim apps (for this, it's advisable to have a local SIM card), take one from the official taxi stand at the terminal, or negotiate with a driver for a fixed price (bargain and agree on the amount before getting in).

By motorbike taxi: If you have little luggage, you can ride a motorbike taxi for 60,000 dong. Order also through Grab or Maxim.

By city bus: This is the cheapest way. From international terminal T2 and old terminal T1, bus No. 152 runs, and from the new domestic terminal T3, bus No. 109 runs. Both routes go to Ben Thanh Market. The fare is only 5,000 dong. Payment is made in cash to the driver or conductor.

Travel time by taxi or motorbike taxi is about 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. By bus, the trip may take a bit longer due to stops.

You can learn more details about all types of transport, fares, and useful routes in our detailed and honest guide: Ho Chi Minh City transport, how to get around the city.