Vung Tau Day Trip From Saigon: Ferry, Bus and Statue

The Greenlines speed ferry costs VND 350,000 for an adult on weekdays from 1 October 2026, the same as weekends. It takes 120 minutes from Pier No. 4 opposite Ham Nghi Street. A coach takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. The Christ of Vung Tau statue is free, 7:00 to 17:00.

By Vincent Nguyen

On this page
  1. Vung Tau day trip: ferry fares and ways to get there
  2. What to see at Vung Tau
  3. Who a Vung Tau day trip suits (and who should skip it)
  4. How to get to Vung Tau
  5. When to go and how long
  6. Nearby and how to combine it
  7. Before you go
  8. Step by step
  9. Common questions

From 1 October 2026 the Greenlines speed ferry costs VND 350,000 for an adult on weekdays, the same as the weekend fare. The crossing takes 120 minutes, and a coach from Mien Tay Bus Station takes about 2.5 to 3 hours.

Vung Tau day trip: ferry fares and ways to get there

The table sets the four ways to reach Vung Tau side by side.

Option Adult fare Time
Greenlines speed ferry VND 350,000 weekdays and weekends 120 minutes
Phuong Trang coach from Mien Tay Bus Station VND 135,000 seat, VND 185,000 limousine 2.5 to 3 hours
Limousine van with door-to-door pickup No fare found About 2 hours
Own car or motorbike No fare found 2 to 3 hours
White Greenlines ferry moored beside a covered pontoon walkway
A Greenlines ferry moored at the Bach Dang pontoon.

Greenlines ferry fares from 1 October 2026

The new fares run from 1 October 2026 until further notice. These are the Monday to Friday fares.

  • Adult, 12 and over: VND 350,000.
  • Senior, 63 and over: VND 300,000.
  • Child, 6 to 11: VND 300,000.
  • Child under six: free when sharing a seat with an accompanying adult.

Weekend fares were set on 1 July 2026 and were kept as they are: VND 350,000 for an adult and VND 300,000 for a child. Before 1 October the weekday adult fare was VND 320,000, so weekdays now cost the same as weekends.

Timetable, last return and the Saigon pier

Departure times are given by phone, not online: call the hotline (Zalo) on 0988 009 579 or 0986 908 907. No last-return time is published, so book your return for a named sailing when you buy the outbound ticket. Book early for a weekend crossing.

In Saigon the boat leaves from Pier No. 4, opposite Ham Nghi Street, 400 m from the old terminal. Google Maps calls it Bach Dang Speed Ferry Terminal, 10B Ton Duc Thang Street. Do not go to Nha Rong.

The ferry stopped from 14 to 16 September 2026 for maintenance of the pontoon and boarding bridge at Vung Tau Terminal. Check the operator’s news list before you book.

Coach, limousine and car

Phuong Trang buses leave Mien Tay Bus Station about every hour. A seat costs VND 135,000 and an 11-seat limousine VND 185,000. The ride takes about 2.5 to 3 hours.

Limousine vans with door-to-door pickup cut the road trip to about 2 hours. By car the usual route is the Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway and then National Highway 51, taking about 2 to 3 hours.

Vung Tau is about 100 to 125 km from the city centre.

What to see at Vung Tau

Christ of Vung Tau

The statue is 32 m tall. The climb to the top is nearly 800 steps. Inside the statue, 133 spiral steps lead up to the shoulders.

White statue on a green hill with the city and beach spread out below
The statue above the city of Vung Tau.

Visitors remove their shoes and leave belongings outside before entering the statue. Each visitor is usually allowed 5 to 10 minutes at the statue’s hands.

Front Beach

Front Beach (Bai Truoc) is rated 4.5 out of 5 on Google Maps from 1,695 reviews, read 13 October 2026.

Fishing boats on calm water with a green hill and white clouds behind
Fishing boats on Front Beach with the hill behind.

Who a Vung Tau day trip suits (and who should skip it)

  • Travellers who want a sea crossing: the speed ferry takes 120 minutes.
  • Families with small children: children under six travel free on the ferry when sharing a seat.
  • Seniors: travellers aged 63 and over pay VND 300,000 on weekdays.
  • Skip the statue if steps are a problem: the climb is nearly 800 steps.
Rocky headland with green trees and a calm sea under a pale sky
The coast seen from the hillside at Christ of Vung Tau.

How to get to Vung Tau

  1. Choose ferry or coach: the ferry takes 120 minutes, and the coach from Mien Tay Bus Station about 2.5 to 3 hours.
  2. Book the ferry on the hotline, 0988 009 579 or 0986 908 907, because no timetable is published. Ask for a named return sailing.
  3. Go to Pier No. 4 opposite Ham Nghi Street. its Maps name is Bach Dang Speed Ferry Terminal, 10B Ton Duc Thang Street, Saigon Ward.
  4. For the coach, board Phuong Trang at Mien Tay Bus Station.
  5. In Vung Tau, the Christ statue is about 10 minutes by motorbike or car from the centre along Thuy Van Street.
Lit boats and city lights across the dark river at night
The Saigon River at night from Bach Dang.
Bach Dang Speed Ferry Terminal
10B Ton Duc Thang, Sai Gon, Ho Chi Minh 700000, Vietnam · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

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Christ of Vung Tau (Jesus Christ Statue)
2 Ha Long, Phuong, Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh 70000, Vietnam · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

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Front Beach, Vung Tau (Bai Truoc)
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

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When to go and how long

The Christ of Vung Tau is open 7:00 to 17:00 every day. Visiting and parking are free, with donation boxes at some points.

The ferry crossing is 120 minutes. Greenlines publishes no last-return time, so book a named return sailing with your outbound ticket.

Lit promenade and fishing boats on a sandy beach at dusk
Front Beach at dusk.

Nearby and how to combine it

A one-day plan: take a morning ferry, climb the statue before it closes at 17:00, and take the return sailing you booked.

The other day trip from the city is the Mekong Delta: Mekong Delta Day Trip From Saigon: Tour or Bus. For sights inside the city, see Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City: Sights, Hours and Fees.

Turquoise shallow water with rocky ridges and small boats near a green headland
Low tide on Front Beach.

Before you go

  • Book the ferry on the hotline, 0988 009 579 or 0986 908 907, with a named return sailing.
  • Check Greenlines notices for suspensions.
  • Pay VND 350,000 for an adult on any day.
  • Wear clothes covering the knees, with sleeves, for the statue.
  • Expect to remove your shoes at the statue.
  • Entry and parking at the statue are free; carry small notes for the donation boxes.
Tall concrete pillar rising from a grey platform against a blue sky
The base of the Christ of Vung Tau statue.

Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Bach Dang Speed Ferry Terminal on Google Maps (opens in a new tab), Christ of Vung Tau on Google Maps (opens in a new tab), Front Beach, Vung Tau on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by Minh Tran, Luong Thien Xich (Luong Thien Xich), Toan Vo, Khoi Nguyen, ngoc chuan Trinh, Walking Saigon, Loc Truong, Hoa Maivang.

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Step by step

  1. Choose ferry or coachThe ferry takes 120 minutes; a coach from Mien Tay Bus Station takes about 2.5 to 3 hours.
  2. Book the ferry with a return timeCall 0988 009 579 or 0986 908 907 for departure times and book a named return sailing.
  3. Reach the pierGo to Pier No. 4 opposite Ham Nghi Street, Maps name Bach Dang Speed Ferry Terminal, 10B Ton Duc Thang Street.
  4. Visit the statueThe Christ of Vung Tau is open 7:00 to 17:00 every day.

Not confirmed: Greenlines publishes no timetable and no last-return time, so buy your return ticket for a named sailing when you book. Coach fares and times come from an undated booking page, so confirm the departure when you buy.

Common questions

How long is the ferry from Saigon to Vung Tau?

120 minutes on the Greenlines speed ferry.

How much is the Vung Tau speed ferry?

From 1 October 2026 an adult pays VND 350,000 on weekdays, and VND 350,000 at weekends too. Seniors aged 63 and over and children aged 6 to 11 pay VND 300,000.

Do small children pay for the ferry?

Children under six travel free when sharing a seat with an accompanying adult.

What time is the last ferry back from Vung Tau?

Greenlines does not publish a timetable or last sailing, so book a named return sailing with your outbound ticket on the hotline, 0988 009 579 or 0986 908 907.

Where does the Vung Tau ferry leave from in Saigon?

Pier No. 4, opposite Ham Nghi Street, 400 m from the old terminal; it has operated there since 28 August 2025. Maps names it Bach Dang Speed Ferry Terminal, 10B Ton Duc Thang Street.

How long is the bus from Saigon to Vung Tau?

About 2.5 to 3 hours. Phuong Trang buses leave Mien Tay Bus Station about every hour, at VND 135,000 for a seat or VND 185,000 for a limousine.

How many steps lead to the Christ of Vung Tau?

The climb to the top is nearly 800 steps. Inside the statue, 133 spiral steps lead up to the shoulders.

Does the Christ of Vung Tau charge an entrance fee?

Visiting and parking are free; donation boxes stand at some points.

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