Ho Chi Minh City travel guide
Getting Around Ho Chi Minh City: Transport Guide
From Tan Son Nhat Airport to District 1, take a Grab car for ₫100,000–150,000 ($4–6), about 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Bus 109 is the budget option at ₫20,000 to Ben Thanh Market. Avoid unmetered taxis and touts — use official ranks or the app.
Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City
Nearest airport: Tan Son Nhat International (SGN) — 30–45 min to District 1
From Tan Son Nhat, Grab cars cost ₫100,000–150,000 to District 1 (30–45 min depending on traffic). Bus 109 runs to Ben Thanh for ₫20,000 (45 min). Use the official taxi rank or Grab’s pickup zone — ignore touts inside arrivals.
Getting around Ho Chi Minh City
- Grab bikes (₫15,000–25,000) are the definitive Saigon move — fastest and cheapest
- District 1 is walkable early morning or after dark; midday heat says otherwise
- Bus 109/49 connect the airport and centre for ₫20,000–40,000
- Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh–Suoi Tien) opened 2024 — useful for eastern districts
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How do I get from Tan Son Nhat airport to District 1?
From Tan Son Nhat Airport to District 1, take a Grab car for ₫100,000–150,000 ($4–6), about 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Bus 109 is the budget option at ₫20,000 to Ben Thanh Market. Avoid unmetered taxis and touts — use official ranks or the app.
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