RoamDecide Quick Decision · Reviewed 10 October 2026
From Ho Chi Minh City, take a bus for value, book a private car for flexibility, or join a guided day tour for simplicity. The right choice depends on which Mekong Delta town you actually want to visit.
Choose in 10 seconds
🚌 BUS
Best value
For independent travelers heading to Can Tho, Ben Tre or a specific town. Add the cost of getting to and from bus stops.
🚗 PRIVATE CAR
Best flexibility
For families or friends with luggage, several stops or an early departure. Agree on the total price and waiting time.
🛶 DAY TOUR
Best convenience
For a first visit with only one day. Most practical for shorter My Tho / Ben Tre itineraries, not rushed multi-city claims.
Where should you go?
Can Tho · floating-market base
Ben Tre · coconut waterways
Dong Thap · lotus landscapes
The three location images above are AI-generated destination illustrations, not documentary photographs.
Travel-time reality check
My Tho / Ben Tre: often workable as a full-day trip from HCMC, but allow time for return travel. Can Tho: better with an overnight stay if the early-morning Cai Rang market matters. Dong Thap: plan around the specific attraction and season, not just a province name. Road times change with traffic, meeting point and route.
Simple transport comparison
| Choice | Who should choose it? | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Bus / limousine van | Solo travelers and budget-focused trips | Terminal, pickup, drop-off, luggage |
| Private car / taxi | Families, groups and flexible stops | All-in price, tolls, waiting, seat count |
| Organized day tour | First-time visitors with one day | Real itinerary, boat time, inclusions, group size |
The route at a glance
Illustrative map only: arrows and estimated distances are schematic, not GPS directions. Check a live route planner before departure.
RoamDecide recommendation
One day + no planning: choose a well-defined Ben Tre or My Tho guided tour. Independent + on a budget: bus to your chosen base. Family or 2–4 travelers: compare a private car’s total price against multiple bus tickets and transfers. Floating market priority: sleep in Can Tho the night before.
Explore our Mekong Delta destination guide and the Vietnam transport guide before choosing.
Before you book
Check the current operator, exact pickup and drop-off, total price, passenger capacity, safety arrangements, rain/river conditions and cancellation terms. We do not currently rank or endorse specific transport operators.
Sources for destination and day-trip context: Vietnam Tourism: 4 memorable days in the Mekong Delta and Vietnam Tourism: Day-tripping in the Mekong Delta. Reviewed 10 October 2026. This is not a live timetable or price quote.