A Step-By-Step Guide From Ben Tre To Vinh Long By Bus (+ Maps)

Transportation

Ben Tre Mekong Delta landscape

Take a small, air-conditioned bus between Ben Tre and Vinh Long in roughly 90 minutes. Here's everything you need to know!

Bus Information

  • Company: Futa Bus (Recommended)
  • Bus Code: #8 (marked "Vinh Long - Ben Tre")
  • Fare: 25,000 - 45,000 VND (cash payment on board)
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes
  • Operating Hours: 05:30 - 18:30
  • Journey Time: ~90 minutes

Bus Station Locations

Ben Tre Bus Station: View on Google Maps

Vinh Long Bus Station: View on Google Maps

From Ben Tre to Vinh Long

  1. Go to Ben Tre Bus Station (or ask hotel staff about nearby pickup points along the route)
  2. Look for Bus #8 with "Vinh Long - Ben Tre" sign
  3. Board and pay cash (25,000-45,000 VND)
  4. After 90 minutes, arrive at Vinh Long Bus Station (near Dinh Khao Ferry)
  5. Walk 5 minutes to Dinh Khao Ferry
  6. Take ferry (15 minutes, operates all day)
  7. Use motorcycle taxi, Grab motorbike, or Xanh SM app for final destination

From Vinh Long to Ben Tre

  1. Reach Dinh Khao Ferry Station
  2. Cross river via ferry (15 minutes)
  3. Arrive at bus station and board Bus #8 to Ben Tre

💡 Pro Tips

  • No advance booking needed - just show up and pay on board
  • Buses run every 30 minutes from early morning to evening
  • Hotel staff can help you find pickup points along the route
  • Ferry crossing adds about 15-20 minutes to total journey