This is a journey that needs to be undertaken in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Bangkok to Phnom Penh. The first stage is the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh, where you will arrive in the late afternoon or evening time and costs from 1,650 to 1,664 THB per person.
- Stage 2: Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City. One night needs to be spent in Phnom Penh before taking another bus for second stage of the journey from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) the following morning. The second stage of the journey, from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City costs from 1,290 to 1,685 THB per person.
Travel from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City for under $100 USD
The total price for both tickets booked online is 2,940 THB to 3,349 THB depending upon which travel services you use. The overland route is a great way to travel from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City because you get to experience a night in Phnom Penh and take in some great scenery on the way.
Saigon City Hall- Travel Tip: Flying is quicker but not as much fun.
Stage 1: Bangkok to Phnom Penh
Stage 1 of the journey involves taking a bus journey from Bangkok to Phnom Penh in Cambodia. There are four services a day from Bangkok to Phnom Penh you can book online:
Bus Times from Bangkok to Phnom Penh
There are currently 7 bus services a day from Bangkok to Phnom Penh available to book online.
| Company | Bangkok | Phnom Penh | Cost |
| Travel Mart | 01:30 | 15.00 | ฿ 1,650 |
| Virak Buntham Express | 02:00 | 14:00 | ฿ 1,664 |
| Virak Buntham Express | 06:00 | 19:00 | ฿ 1,664 |
| Travel Mart | 06:30 | 21:00 | ฿ 1,650 |
| Virak Buntham Express | 07:00 | 20:00 | ฿ 1,664 |
| Virak Buntham Express | 09:00 | 20:30 | ฿ 1,664 |
- The Virak Buntham Express bus departs from the Chao Fa Road.
- The Travel Mart bus departs from the Khao San Road.
Buy Tickets from Bangkok to Phnom Penh
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Travel Mart Khao San Bus Stop
- In front of McDonalds on the Khao San Road, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200
Stage 2: Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
Stage 2 of the journey involves taking a different bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City.
Bus times from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City
There are currently 8 bus services a day from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City available to book online.
| Company | Phnom Penh | Ho Chi Minh | Cost |
| Virak Buntham Express | 06:30 | 13:30 | ฿ 1,685 |
| Kumho Samco | 07:30 | 13:30 | ฿ 1,491 |
| Kumho Samco | 07:30 | 13:30 | ฿ 1,491 |
| Giant Ibis Transport | 08:00 | 14:30 | ฿ 1,604 |
| Virak Buntham Express | 08:00 | 15:30 | ฿ 1,685 |
| Kumho Samco | 09:30 | 15:30 | ฿ 1,290 |
| Virak Buntham Express | 13:30 | 19:30 | ฿ 1,685 |
| Virak Buntham Express | 15:30 | 21:30 | ฿ 1,685 |
This second part of the journey takes only 6 hours to 7 hours 30 minutes, which is around half the time it takes to travel by bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh.
Giant Ibis Bus Station in Phnom Penh
- Preah Moha Ksatreiyani Kossamak Ave (106), Phnom Penh
Giant Ibis Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City
- 237 Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh