Where is Ben Thanh Market and how to get there?

Ben Thanh Market is located in the very center of Ho Chi Minh City, in the tourist district No. 1 (District 1), near the famous Pham Ngu Lao Street. This is such a central location that almost every sightseeing tour of the city includes it.

Getting to Ben Thanh Market is very easy:

• On foot: If you are staying in the tourist district of Ho Chi Minh City (District 1), you can easily walk to the market in 10-20 minutes.
• By taxi or motorbike taxi: The most convenient way from other districts. The trip will cost approximately from 30,000 dong if ordered through apps like Grab or Gojek.
• By bus: Many city buses stop near the market. The fare costs from 5,000 dong. From Ho Chi Minh City Airport (Tan Son Nhat), there are direct buses:
  • No. 152 — cost 5,000 dong.
  • No. 109 — cost 15,000 dong.
• By metro: The most modern way is to go to the station of the same name Ben Thanh on the first line of Ho Chi Minh City metro.

The market is the main landmark in the center, so it is easy to find on any map. We recommend reading our detailed guide, which has all the details about transport and a map: Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City: how to visit, opening hours and cost.

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