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Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong

A day tour reaches the near delta. Can Tho and the dawn floating market need a night there. Budget about four hours on the road.

Ways to go

ModeTimeNotes
Sleeper or daytime bus 3.5–4.5 hours The ordinary way to Can Tho.
Private car About 3.5 hours Worth it for a group or a dawn boat the next morning.
Day tour 10–12 hours My Tho or Ben Tre style trips. They are not the Cai Rang market.

Questions

Which delta town should you sleep in?
Can Tho, if the floating market is the goal.