Taxi & Transfers from Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN) to Ham Tien

How to Get from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Ham Tien

By Public Bus

No direct buses from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ham Tien. It takes a few steps.

First, you’ll need to get to one of the main bus terminals in Ho Chi Minh — Mien Dong or Mien Tay. From there, long-distance coaches head toward Mui Ne or Phan Thiet, which are near Ham Tien. The whole journey takes around 5 to 6 hours. Tickets range from $6 to $14 depending on the company and departure time. Cheap, but slow and not the easiest after a flight.

By Shuttle Bus

Pre-booked shuttle vans are a more comfortable way to go. These are shared rides, and they usually pick you up at your hotel or near the airport. The journey takes about 4.5 hours and drops you right in Ham Tien. Fares start around $10. It’s a solid option if you don’t mind waiting for others.

By Taxi

You’ll find official taxi companies waiting outside the terminal — Vinasun and Mai Linh are the reliable ones.

The ride is about 190 kilometers and takes roughly 4 to 5 hours depending on traffic. The fare usually starts at $80 and may go up to $120. It’s best to confirm the price before departure or insist on using the meter. Most drivers don’t speak English and prefer cash.

If you want to avoid misunderstandings, consider using a taxi app or booking through your hotel. That way, you’ll know the cost up front.

Private Transfer

If you want a smooth, no-stress arrival, this is it. A driver meets you in the terminal, helps with your bags, and drives straight to Ham Tien. No waiting, no extra stops.

Kiwitaxi offers private transfer service from Ho Chi Minh Airport with different vehicle types. You book online, pick your class, and the cost is fixed. It takes about 4 hours. It’s more than a taxi, but far more predictable.

Vehicle Classes for Your Transfer

• Economy – for 1–2 passengers
• Comfort – for families and couples with luggage
• Minivan – for groups, extra luggage or strollers
• Business – for those who prefer more space and quiet

Transfer with Children

Trying to arrange seats, find transport, and carry your child through a hot terminal? Exhausting.

Kiwitaxi lets you request child seats in advance. Everything’s ready when you land. No questions, no explaining. Just get in and relax.

Transfer with Pets

Some taxis will say no. Buses rarely allow animals. It’s hit or miss.

With Kiwitaxi, you can book a car that’s okay with pets — just let them know when you reserve. Your animal rides with you safely, not hidden in a bag or argued over with the driver.

What to See in Ham Tien

Start with the Fairy Stream. It’s shallow, warm, and winds through orange and white sand cliffs. You walk barefoot in the water, with strange rock formations on both sides. It’s calm and a little surreal.

The beaches stretch on forever. Clean, open, and peaceful. Some parts are lively with kitesurfers. Others are quiet, just sand and wind. Easy to find your place.

And don’t skip the market streets. Morning fruit stalls. Noodles cooking on small fires. Hammocks in the back of shops. Ham Tien doesn’t shout. It invites.