How to travel from Buon Ma Thuot to Châu Đốc, Vietnam

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Châu Đốc is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Châu Đốc by bus, car, plane, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Châu ĐốcBuon Ma Thuot if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Phnom Penh (PNH) then take a ferry to Chau Doc.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,041,220($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong and then to Chau Doc An Giang.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₫444,485($19)
Operated by

Phuong Trang

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Drive

Drive to Châu Đốc.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance547km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Châu Đốc

There are several options for getting from Buon Ma Thuot to Châu Đốc by bus, car, plane, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫444,485 ($19) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫4,000,375 ($170).

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Châu Đốc is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)

It takes around 16hrs to get from Buon Ma Thuot and Châu Đốc by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Châu Đốc is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx ₫4,000,375 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Châu Đốc, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫444,485 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Buon Ma Thuot and Châu Đốc. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dalat (DLI) then fly from Dalat (DLI) to Can Tho (VCA) then take the bus to Chau Doc An Giang. instead which will take 6h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buon Ma Thuot and Châu Đốc. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buon Ma Thuot to Châu Đốc. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong and Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Phuong Trang and Mai Linh Express run regular bus services between Buon Ma Thuot and Châu Đốc. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buon Ma Thuot to Châu Đốc. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Chau Doc An Giang. instead which will take 8h 10m.

The closest major airport to Châu Đốc is Rach Gia Airport (VKG) (VKG) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Châu Đốc. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) (PQC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buon Ma Thuot and Châu Đốc. The distance is around 547km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Châu Đốc is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16hrs and will usually cost around ₫444,485 ($19).

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Transport options from Buon Ma Thuot to Châu Đốc
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar
7h 10m
₫3,041,220($130)
once daily630km (391 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 10m
₫1,707,760($73)
every 2 hours513km (319 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus6h 35m
₫4,000,375($170)
every 4 hours641km (398 miles)
Bus
16hrs
₫444,485($19)
every 4 hours579km (360 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
₫1,497,215($64)
on demand547km (340 miles)

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Airports near Châu Đốc

The following major airports near Châu Đốc offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

VKG
Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Châu Đốc
VCA
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Châu Đốc
PQC
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Châu Đốc