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The familiar route follows the HCMC Long Thanh Dau Giay Expressway, then National Road 51 into Vung Tau. This is the most mentioned corridor for both motorbikes and cars. Coaches from Mien Dong station also serve the area, taking about 2 hours depending on your starting point and traffic. Choose this if you want to arrive quickly with minimal stops.
The coastal road suits travelers who like to look around, ride slowly, and stop often. You trade speed for sea views and small fishing villages along the way. Ferries offer another angle entirely, cutting across the water, but schedules and fares change often, so check directly with the operator before you plan around one.
Vung Tau’s seafood markets cluster around Ben Dinh fishing port and Xom Luoi market. If time allows, visit the lighthouse on Nui Nho mountain, built in the French era, for sweeping views of the peninsula. Confirm ticket prices and opening hours with the site managers before you go.
About 2 hours by expressway or ferry, depending on traffic and departure point.
Yes. Coaches leave frequently from Mien Dong station.
It runs, but timetables shift. Always confirm with the operator first.
Keep exploringBack Beach (Bai Thuy Van) runs nearly 8 km along Vung Tau, about 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh City. Free entry, gentle surf,
Keep exploringA three day route pairing downtown Saigon with Vung Tau and Ho Tram beaches. City culture, sea swims, and fresh seafood
