Ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau
Overview
Looking for a ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau? Haqqi Tours offers Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau ferry tickets - foot passengers, seats and cabins where they exist - confirmed in writing on WhatsApp. The crossing takes around 2 hours with Greenlines fast ferries, 2-4 sailings a day, depending on the day and season, from Bach Dang Pier, District 1, Saigon to Vung Tau fast-ferry terminal. This guide covers the cost of the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau, the cheapest way to get a ticket, timetable and season, the ports, and how to book with us.
Highlights
- Ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau in about 2 hours - fast passenger boats (about 2 hours)
- Operated by Greenlines fast ferries
- Departs Bach Dang Pier, District 1, Saigon, arrives Vung Tau fast-ferry terminal
- 2-4 sailings a day, depending on the day and season - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau: every fare and operator checked for your dates
- Foot passengers only - luggage carried free within the operator's limits
- Send the form - we message you by WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau at a glance
The ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau in numbers, as operated by Greenlines fast ferries: around 2 hours at sea, about 80 km, 2-4 sailings a day, depending on the day and season, on fast passenger boats (about 2 hours). Departure from Bach Dang Pier, District 1, Saigon; arrival at Vung Tau fast-ferry terminal. We offer foot-passenger tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.
- Route: Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau (about 80 km by sea)
- Operator: Greenlines fast ferries
- Crossing time: about 2 hours
- Vessels: fast passenger boats (about 2 hours)
- Frequency: 2-4 sailings a day, depending on the day and season
- Departure port: Bach Dang Pier, District 1, Saigon
- Arrival port: Vung Tau fast-ferry terminal
- Vehicles: passengers only
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message
The fast boat runs from the centre of Saigon down the river and through the Can Gio mangroves to the beach town of Vung Tau, taking about the same time as the road but with far more comfort and scenery.
How much does the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau cost?
The cost of the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau depends on the operator, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we check the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost on WhatsApp, with the options side by side.
What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau: how to pay less
A cheap Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:
- Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
- Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
- Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day frequently changes the fare
- Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
- Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger
- Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
When you fill out the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau ferry first, then the alternatives.
How to book ferry tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau with Haqqi Tours
Booking a ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill in the form above with the date you travel, one-way or return, the number of adults and children. Our staff messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we finalise the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the electronic ticket arrives in the same chat.
- Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Vung Tau
Because a person books it, we can line the Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.
Timetable and season of the Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau ferry
Sailing times on the Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau route depend on the ferry company and the month - as a rule 2-4 sailings a day, depending on the day and season. Morning departures are generally the calmest and the most reliable; the last sailing of the day is the one to avoid if you have an onward connection. We choose the sailing to fit your plan and tell you the check-in time at Bach Dang Pier, District 1, Saigon.
For a connection at Vung Tau - a flight, a train or another ferry - let us know and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.
Departure: Bach Dang Pier, District 1, Saigon
The ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau leaves from Bach Dang Pier, District 1, Saigon, in Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City is the energetic southern capital of Vietnam, with Ben Thanh market, the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong delta. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: Metro line 1 and city buses do not stop at the airport terminal, so most visitors take a taxi, ride-hailing car or a private transfer; a private car with a driver waiting at arrivals is the easiest choice after a long flight, with luggage or for a hotel outside District 1.
- Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City to the port on request
- Let us know which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
- Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure
- Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
Arrival: Vung Tau fast-ferry terminal
Arrival is at Vung Tau fast-ferry terminal. Vung Tau is the seaside town south-east of Saigon, with the Jesus Christ statue, Front Beach and the Back Beach. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your accommodation by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.
Many travellers continue from Vung Tau to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
On board the Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau ferry: seats, cabins and luggage
On board, the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. The fast boats are passenger-only, so bags stay with you.
- Passengers only - luggage stays with you
- Children's fares by age; infants typically free
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
Things to do in Vung Tau after the ferry
The reasons passengers take the ferry to Vung Tau are Front Beach, Back Beach, the Ho May amusement park and the Christ of Vung Tau statue. Vung Tau is the seaside town south-east of Saigon, with the Jesus Christ statue, Front Beach and the Back Beach.
If you want the days in Vung Tau organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat.
Best time to take the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau
The ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.
Ferry or flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau?
Ferry versus plane between Ho Chi Minh City and Vung Tau comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.
Return ferry from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City
Coming back? Say so on the form. A return ferry ticket from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh City booked with the outbound is often cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.
Why book your Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
What we offer on the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau: live fares checked across every operator for your dates, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the electronic ticket delivered on WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.
On board
- Children's fares by age band; infants normally free
- Seats: economy and lounge or business on the fast boats; deck and lounge seats on conventional ferries
- Passenger-only vessels - luggage stays with you
- Tickets scanned at the gate or on board; keep ID or passport handy on international crossings
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks for the view
Before you travel
- Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers on request - let us know when booking
- Waiting halls, cafés and kiosks at both ports for early arrivals
- Haqqi Tours can provide private transfers between your hotel and both ports
- Foot passengers 45-60 minutes early; more on international crossings
Good to know
- Morning sailings are the calmest and the most reliable in windy weather
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
- Book the Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau ferry early for summer and holiday weekends
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Add a transfer at Vung Tau so a driver meets the ferry with the bags
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The company moves you to the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk sorts it out for you on the day. In poor forecasts we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails when the fast boats stay in port.
How long is the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau?
About 2 hours on the fastest vessels; the conventional ferries take longer where both run. We send the exact times for the sailing you choose.
Can I choose a seat or a cabin?
Yes, where the ship has classes: airline, lounge or business seats on the fast boats, cabins on overnight sailings. Let us know your preference and we send the cost of each.
Where does the ferry arrive in Vung Tau?
You dock at Vung Tau fast-ferry terminal. Buses and taxis meet every arrival, and a Haqqi Tours driver can wait at the pier with your name if you add a transfer.
How early should I be at Bach Dang Pier, District 1, Saigon?
Foot passengers 45 to 60 minutes before sailing, earlier on international routes. Some fast boats board ten minutes before departure and do not wait, so we send the exact cut-off with the ticket.
How often does the ferry from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau run?
2-4 sailings a day, depending on the day and season; the timetable thickens in summer and thins in winter. We send the sailings for your date with the cost of each.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau?
For most travellers the ferry: it lands in the town, carries all your luggage and is typically cheaper door to door. We provide flights too and say honestly which is better for your dates.
Is there a luggage limit on the ferry?
Bags are not weighed on the big ferries and travel free within the shipping line's limits; the fast passenger boats sometimes cap the number of pieces. We tell you what applies to your sailing.
Can I change or cancel my ferry ticket?
It depends on the company and the fare; most tickets can be changed for a fee, the cheapest cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Yes, at a child fare; infants generally sail free. Put the ages on the form and we apply the right fares for the Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau crossing.
What is the cheapest ferry ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau?
Normally a deck or standard seat on the conventional ferry, booked early on a weekday outside the peak weeks. Give us flexible dates and we search the cheapest Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau sailing across all of them.
Is the crossing rough?
Typically calm. In windy weeks the fast catamarans pitch more than the large ferries, and morning sailings tend to be the smoothest. Tell us if you suffer from seasickness and we choose the steadier vessel.
Which port does the ferry leave from?
From Bach Dang Pier, District 1, Saigon. We send the gate and the check-in time with the ticket, and can provide a transfer from your hotel to the port.
