How to travel from Phan Thiet to Củ Chi, Vietnam

The distance between Phan Thiet and Củ Chi is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Phan Thiet to Củ Chi by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Củ ChiPhan Thiet if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Dalat (DLI) then fly from Dalat (DLI) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,836,615($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Di An.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫842,185($36)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,029,335($44)
Operated by

G5Car

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Drive

Drive to Củ Chi.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phan Thiet and Củ Chi

There are several options for getting from Phan Thiet to Củ Chi by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫748,610 ($32) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫678,425 ($29).

The distance between Phan Thiet and Củ Chi is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Phan Thiet and Củ Chi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Phan Thiet to Củ Chi is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ₫678,425 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Phan Thiet and Củ Chi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫748,610 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Phan Thiet and Củ Chi. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Phan Thiet to Củ Chi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Di An. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Phan Thiet and Củ Chi. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Phan Thiet and Củ Chi. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Phan Thiet to Củ Chi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tan Son Nhat International Airport. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

G5Car, Kumho Samco and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Phan Thiet and Củ Chi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phan Thiet to Củ Chi. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dalat (DLI) then fly from Dalat (DLI) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Củ Chi is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Củ Chi. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) (VKG) 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 Phan Thiet and Củ Chi. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phan Thiet to Củ Chi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₫842,185 ($36).

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Transport options from Phan Thiet to Củ Chi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3h 35m
₫3,836,615($165)
on demand380km (236 miles)
Train
4hrs
₫842,185($36)
3 times a week203km (126 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
₫1,029,335($44)
every 20 mins249km (155 miles)
Bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong5hrs
₫748,610($32)
hourly245km (152 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
₫678,425($29)
on demand243km (151 miles)

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Airports near Củ Chi

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

SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Củ Chi
VCA
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Củ Chi
VKG
Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Củ Chi