How to get to Cu Chi Tunnels?

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Cu Chi Tunnels is popular with a massive network of underground and attraction historical destination about Vietnam War. The Tunnels sits approximately 45 miles north of Ho Chi Minh City, making a popular day trip or weekend getaway from city central. Here’s how to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels using fastest cheapest and most flexible forms of transport.

1. Going by bus, an interesting public transport in Vietnam

The bus is the cheapest way to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels. First and foremost, you can head to the central bus terminal at 23-9 Park (Công Viên 23-9) in District 1. Regular buses depart every 30 minutes. The bus ticket costs 7000 VND and takes about 1,5 hours to Cu Chi bus station. After hopping off at Cu Chi Bus Station, you have to transfer to bus 79 which costs 6000 VND. You will be on the bus for 45 minutes to arrive in Ben Duoc Tunnel. At the bus stop, there is a sign to show you to walk to the destination.

Cu Chi Bus Station

The total travelling time is around 2 hours. Sometimes, it’s quite a bit longer depending on traffic. Although this Cu Chi Tunnel price is the cheapest, you will spend around 4 hours to travel back and forth. The last bus from Ben Duoc station is around 5:30 pm. Please plan well and manage your time carefully. If you want to have a long journey at the Tunnels, you should depart early in the morning.

2. Taking a taxi or Grab is more comfortable

Going by car is the most convenient and comfortable option for a small group or family when you do not have much time for commuting. A one-way taxi trip probably cost about 650.000 VND. Mai Linh and Vinasun are two popular taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City. You can call them to book your trip in advance. Booking a Grab could be a little bit cheaper. Compared to other Cu Chi Tunnels price of transportation options, this one is the most expensive.

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More information:

– Mai Linh Taxi: 028 3838 3838
– Vinasun Taxi: 028 3827 2727
– Grab: download Grab app and book from there

3. Renting a car or motorcycle brings lots of adventure

If you want to have a road trip and adventure riding with innumerable landscapes, culture and joy, renting a car or motorcycle will give more flexible way when riding to Cu Chi Tunnels. It does mean that you can have more chances to visit more destinations in one day Cu Chi Tour.

Riding to Cu Chi is more adventurous

4. Booking a Cu Chi Tunnels tour

For those who have no idea where to start in the first time, you can seek some travel agencies to book a tour to visit the Cu Chi tunnels. It depends on your own schedule, there are plenty of travel agencies in District 1 provided Cu Chi tour half day or one day. Then, you can ask them for getting a good idea of Cu Chi tour half day price and find out which one you are the most comfortable with some kinds of transportation which are motorcycle, spread boat, car or more.