How to travel from My Tho to Tam Cốc, Vietnam
The distance between My Tho and Tam Cốc is around 1,184km (736 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from My Tho to Tam Cốc by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tam Cốc → My Tho if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Can Tho (VCA) then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Tam Cốc Riverside Garden Ninh Binh.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost₫5,965,470($255)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay and then to Ninh Binh.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫1,824,730($78)
Multiple bus operators
Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Ho Chi Minh City then take the train to Ninh Binh.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost₫2,362,795($100)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Tam Cốc Riverside Garden Ninh Binh.
- Duration21h 55m
- Distance1,487km (924 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between My Tho and Tam Cốc
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from My Tho to Tam Cốc by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫1,824,730 ($78) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫5,965,470 ($255).
The distance between My Tho and Tam Cốc is around 1,184km (736 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,097km (682 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from My Tho and Tam Cốc by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from My Tho to Tam Cốc is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ₫5,965,470 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between My Tho and Tam Cốc, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,824,730 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between My Tho and Tam Cốc. We recommend that you take a taxi to Can Tho (VCA) then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Tam Cốc Riverside Garden Ninh Binh. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from My Tho and Tam Cốc. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from My Tho to Tam Cốc. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Tam Tien Giang, Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong and Ninh Binh. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
FUTA Bus Lines and Hoang Long run regular bus services between My Tho and Tam Cốc. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from My Tho to Tam Cốc. We recommend that you take a taxi to Can Tho (VCA) then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Tam Cốc Riverside Garden Ninh Binh. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Tam Cốc is Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Tam Cốc. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) 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 My Tho and Tam Cốc. The distance is around 1,487km (924 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from My Tho to Tam Cốc is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ₫5,965,470 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween My Tho and Tam Cốc
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | ₫5,965,470($255) | on demand | 1,302km (809 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 60m | ₫2,362,795($100) | every 4 hours | 1,369km (851 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 5h 50m | ₫4,444,860($190) | hourly | 1,193km (741 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 6h 15m | ₫4,234,315($180) | every 4 hours | 1,482km (921 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 10m | ₫2,807,280($120) | 4 times a day | 1,184km (736 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 10h | ₫1,824,730($78) | twice daily | 1,718km (1,067 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 1 day 6h | ₫2,362,795($100) | 4 times a day | 1,697km (1,055 miles) |
Drive | 21h 55m | ₫2,643,520($115) | on demand | 1,487km (924 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between My Tho and Tam Cốc
Airlines
Vietjet Air
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Bus companies
FUTA Bus Lines
Ninh Binh Excursion Transport
Hoang Long
Airports near Tam Cốc
The following major airports near Tam Cốc offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Tam Cốc
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Tam Cốc
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Tam Cốc