Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi
Go by car for a day trip. It is about 70 km northwest of the center and about an hour to Bến Dược. Know which gate you want before you set off: Bến Dược and Bến Đình are different trips, and the city buses need one or two changes.
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Ways to go
| Mode | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Car or taxi | About 1 hour to Bến Dược | About 70 km northwest of the center. The self-drive line runs out by Trường Chinh, the An Sương junction, and Tỉnh lộ 15. A time for Bến Đình alone is Check on arrival. Agree the gate and the fare before you leave. |
| City bus to Bến Dược | Check on arrival | Bus 13 from Bến Thành, or 94 from Chợ Lớn, to the Củ Chi bus station, then bus 79 to Bến Dược. Fares and minutes are Check on arrival. |
| City bus to Bến Đình | Check on arrival | Bus 13 or 94 to An Sương, then 122 to Tân Quy, then 70 to Bến Đình. Fares and minutes are Check on arrival. |
Questions
- Which tunnel gate should you go to?
- Bến Dược and Bến Đình are two separate sites. The bus changes are different, and the one-hour drive is for Bến Dược. Pick one before you book a car.
- Is there a metro to Cu Chi?
- No. A Tham Lương–Củ Chi metro section is only in project preparation, with completion written as 2035.