Driving from Vũng Tàu to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City lies 73 km (45 mi) north-west of Vũng Tàu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 89 km (55 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Vũng Tàu | Ho Chi Minh City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Population | 464,860 | 14 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) | UTC+7 (Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh) |
Where to book car hire from Vũng Tàu to Ho Chi Minh City
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Staying in Ho Chi Minh City
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 776 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (331), and 72 are five-star. Across 706 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 389,686 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Vũng Tàu?
73 km (45 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Vũng Tàu; by road roughly 89 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vũng Tàu to Ho Chi Minh City by car?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vũng Tàu and Ho Chi Minh City?
No, both are on Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ho Chi Minh City?
Our booking partner lists 4,866+ places to stay in Ho Chi Minh City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.