Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City boasts one of the most extensive urban transportation systems in the country, with a total of 152 bus routes, including suburban ones. Ticket prices range from VND 3,000 to VND 10,000, depending on the distance of your journey, and payment is typically made directly to the driver upon boarding, preferably with exact change. Some buses have conductors on board to assist passengers.
Tip for tourists: If you plan to use public transportation frequently in Ho Chi Minh City, it's advisable to obtain or download a route map in Russian from the internet, as most bus stop information is in Vietnamese.
Alternative Transportation
Motorcycle taxis are also a popular mode of transportation in Ho Chi Minh City, usually costing no more than 100,000 VND per ride. However, they are typically single-seater, so for larger groups, you may need to hire individual motorcycles or cycle rickshaws.
