The distance from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City is quite close, driving takes 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Founded in 1993, Phu My Port is the first deepsea container terminal in South Vietnam and a large-scale international port with an area of 26.5 ha. With its natural advantages, Phu My Port will be a crucial port city, including various business and entertainment activities, connecting with the dynamic metropolis — Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).

Let's look at a travel guide from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City to make your journey more effective and enjoyable.

 

Phu My Port Location

Address: Road No. 3, Phu My Town, Tan Thanh, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province

Phu, My Port, is located on the Cai Mep -Thi Vai riverbank and belongs to the zone of Phu My Town, Tan Thanh District, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province.

Positioned roughly 70 km away from Ho Chi Minh City, Phu My port is accessible to HCMC within a travel time of about 1.5 to 2 hours by either taxi or private car. This convenient accessibility is attributed to the Ho Chi Minh - Long Thanh Dau Giay Expressway and the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau Expressway.

 

How to Get to Ho Chi Minh City From Phu My Port?

No public buses or rental motorbikes are available for the route from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City. However, there are alternative transportation options to consider:

Private Car Transfers

Renting a car with a driver is the best way to reach Ho Chi Minh City. Beyond the convenience, private car rental can save time, keep your privacy, and give you flexibility in your schedule.

Most travelers opt for car rentals with English-speaking drivers because Vietnam's car rental prices are affordable. With a local driver, you can chill out and enjoy your journey without worrying about the traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City. Furthermore, the native driver can provide you with local culture, introduce popular attractions, and recommend food places in HCMC.

For example, you can rent a car with an English-speaking driver to tour attractions in HCMC from Phu My Port. After the cruise ship docks at Phu My Port, the driver picks you up at the port exit gate and then drives you to the attractions you want to visit (such as the driver transporting you from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels). When your visits are finished, he drives you back to Phu My Port to ensure that you're present at the port 30 minutes before the cruise leaves. A professional and dedicated driver will make your excursion enjoyable and exciting.

If you want to rent a car, take a look at Vietnam Car Rental - The Comprehensive Guide. This guide contains everything essential for your car rental needs.

Book a Tour, Including Pick-up From the Phu My Port

It can be a good choice if you book a tour to visit tourist attractions in HCMC, including the pick-up service from Phu My Port. But, this convenience often comes at a higher cost, and you must depend on the tour itinerary.

Use Traditional Taxi

You can easily book a traditional taxi within 10 -15 minutes. However, the taxi fare is high (around 0.85 USD/km), and the total cost from Phu My Port to HCMC is approximately 59.5 USD.

The famous brands of traditional taxis:

• Vinasun

Hotline (Ho Chi Minh): +84 28 38 27 27 27

Hotline (Ba Ria Vung Tau - Phu My Port): +84 254 37 27 27 27

• Mailinh

Hotline (nationwide): 1055

Hotline (Phu My Port): +84 254 3 56 56 56

• Taxi Futa - Phuong Trang

Hotline (Phu My Port): +84 254 38 38 38 38

Best Time to Travel Ho Chi Minh City?

The optimal time to visit HCMC is during the dry season, from December to April.

The weather in this period is sunny, calm, and less rainy, suitable for outside activities such as touring museums, visiting pagodas, exploring Cu Chi Tunnels, or indulging in the local culinary delights.

Fashion Choices & Essentials to Pack

Clothes and Accessories

HCMC has two seasons, sunny and rainy, without severe temperatures. The weather is quite comfortable, and there is no need to worry too much about your clothes. However, to ensure a pleasant travel experience, it's advisable to select clothes that prioritize comfort, quick drying, and sweat absorption —materials like cotton or rayon are ideal.

Furthermore, you'd better bring light jackets and hats to avoid the sunlight or sudden rains. Sportswear paired with sneakers is an excellent choice for long tours like the Mekong Delta or Cu Chi Tunnel. This combination ensures both practicality and comfort during your explorations.

 

Essentials to Pack

• Documents (must-have items): Passport, visa;
• Credit cards, USD cash, VND cash;
• Mobile phone;
• Chargers and Charger Cables;
• Sunscreen, moisturizer, bug spray;
• Hand sanitizer;
• Water, tissue.

Exploring Ho Chi Minh From Phu My Port

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam's dynamic metropolis, filled with skyscrapers, rooftop bars, and trendy urban activities. Besides, it contains many traditional and cultural values of Vietnam. When coming to HCMC, ensure that you have a list of the Top 25 Things Must Do in Ho Chi Minh 2024

 

Attractions in Ho Chi Minh City

• Distinctive and classical architectures: Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House HCMC, Reunification Palace (Entrance fee: 40.000 VND/adult, Opening hours: 8 am – 3:30 pm, all days of the week)

Historical and cultural museums of Vietnam:

• War Remnants Museum (Entrance fee: 40.000 VND/adult, Opening hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, all days of the week),

• The History Museum (Entrance fee: 40.000 VND/adult, Opening hours: 8 am – 11:30 am and 1 pm -5 pm, all days of the week),
• The Fine Arts Museum (Entrance fee: 40.000 VND/adult, Opening hours: 8h30 am – 5pm, all days of the week)
• The Fito Museum (Entrance fee: 180.000 VND/adult, Opening hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, all days of the week)
• Sacred and ancient pagodas:
• Giac Lam Pagoda (Free of charge, Opening hours: 5 am - 12 pm, 2 pm - 8 pm, all days of the week),
• Jade Emperor Pagoda (Free of charge, Opening hours: 7 am - 6 pm, all days of the week),
• Thien Hau Temple (Free of charge, Opening hours: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm, all days of the week)
• Lively and vibrant markets: Ben Thanh Market, Binh Tay Market, and Hanh Thong Tay Market

Cu Chi Tunnels

Address: Ben Dinh village, Cu Chi Dist, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Phone: +84 28 3794 8830

Reference Opening Hours: 08:00 Am & 16:00 pm daily

Entrance fee: 125,000 VND/ per person.

Travel time from Phu My Port to Cu Chi Tunnels: 2 hours and 50 minutes ( about 107.5 km)

The best way to tour a day at Cu Chi Tunnels: Renting a private car with a driver to Cu Chi Tunnels from Phu My Port. The driver will adhere to your schedule and assist you in efficiently managing your time, minimizing the likelihood of any delays during your travels.

Can Gio Mangrove Forest

Address: Can Gio Dis, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Phone: +84 28 3987 6155

Reference Opening Hours: 07:00 Am & 5:00 pm daily

Entrance fee: 35,000 VND/ per person

Travel time from Phu My Port to Can Gio Mangrove Forest: 2 hours and 57 minutes ( about 119 km)

The best way to travel a day to Can Gio Mangrove Forest: Renting a private car with a driver to Can Gio Mangrove Forest from Phu My Port. The driver will stick to your schedule and help you manage time to prevent delays in your trip.

 

The Mekong Delta

Address: 2 Hoàng Sa, Fard 4, My To town, Tien Giang province

Phone: +84 28 3987 6155

Reference Opening Hours: 07:00 Am & 5:00 pm daily

Entrance fee: 85,000 VND/ per person

Travel time From Phu My Port to the Mekong Delta: 4 hours and 53 minutes (about 238 km)

The best way to have an ideal shore excursion at the Mekong Delta: Renting a private car with a driver to the Mekong Delta from Phu My Port. After visiting the Mekong Delta, the driver can recommend exciting places to stop by in HCMC if you want to tour attractions in this dynamic city.

Foods and Drinks in Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My Port

With diverse European and Asian cuisines, talented Vietnamese chefs create delicious dishes that make foodies worldwide crazy about them.

Let's review the list of eating and drinking places famous in HCMC.

Local Foods in Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My Port

The biggest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, is a haven for food enthusiasts. Within its vibrant culinary landscape, you can indulge in an array of tasty options, From satisfying dry dishes like Banh Mi, Banh Uot, and Banh Xeo to soup noodles such as Bun Bo Hue, Bun Rieu, Hu Tieu, and Banh Canh.

Following is the list of local foods and the best places to eat them:

Vietnamese sandwich (Bánh Mì)

Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa, 26 Le Thi Rieng Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6 am - 9 pm; Prices: 65,000 VND, Website: https://banhmihuynhhoa.vn/

 

Pho Bo (Phở Bò)

• Phở Hòa, 260A Pasteur, Ward 8, District 3, HCMC; Opening hours: 5 am - 11:30 pm; Prices: 40,000 - 55,000 VND
• Phở Thìn, 110 Le Thi Hong Gam, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, HCMC; Opening hours: 6 am - 10 pm; Prices: 30,000 - 40,000 VND
• Phở Phú Vương, 339 Le Van Sy, Ward 1, Tan Binh District, HCMC, Opening hours: 7 am - 1 pm and 5 pm - 9:30 pm; Prices: 40,000 - 77,000 VND
• Bun Bo Hue at Bún Bò Huế Kim Hương with many branches:
• 118 Phan Van Tri Street, Ward 12, Binh Thanh District, HCMC,
• 172 Nguyen Xi Street, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District, HCMC,
• 568 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 22, Binh Thanh District, HCMC,
• 174 Phan Huy Ich Street, Ward 12, Go Vap District, HCMC

Opening hours: 6 am - 10 pm

Prices: 35,000 - 55,000 VND

 

Broken Rice (Cơm Tấm)

• Cơm Tấm Ba Cường, 263 Tran Quang Khai, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, HCMC, Opening hours: 7 am – 9:30 pm; Prices: 45,000 – 80,000 VND
• Cơm Tấm Phúc Lộc Thọ, 236 Dinh Tien Hoang, Da Kao, District 1, HCMC, Opening hours: 6 am – 10:00 pm; Prices: 40,000 – 80,000 VND
• Cơm Tấm Đông Hoa Xuân, 49 No Trang Long, Binh Thanh District, HCMC, Opening hours: 7 am – 10:00 pm; Prices: 30,000 – 40,000 VND.
• Bun Rieu Cua (Bún Riêu Cua)

Bún Riêu Gánh at Ben Thanh Market, 16-18 Phan Boi Chau Street, Ben Thanh, District 1, HCMC; Opening hours: 2 pm - 11 pm; Price: 30,000 - 50,000 VND

Vietnamese pancake (Bánh Xèo)

• Bánh xèo Ăn Là Ghiền, 74 Sương Nguyệt Ánh street, Ben Thanh, District 1, HCM; Opening hours: 2 pm - 11 pm; Price: 30,000 - 50,000 VND
• Bánh Xèo Cô Nguyệt (with special dipping sauce from Viet Nam central), 774 Quang Trung, Ward 8, Go Vap District, HCMC; Opening hours: 9 am - 10:30 pm; Prices: 10,000 VND/ a small pancake, 50,000 VND with five small pancakes/ person. Website: http://www.banhxeoconguyet.com/

Check out Top Street Food And Drinks In Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, to find more amazing foods you can eat in the city.

Some of the most popular restaurants and iconic markets you can come to eat yummy Vietnamese foods in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Opening hours: 4 am - 7 pm
• Binh Tay Market, 57A Thap Muoi Street, Ward 2, District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, Opening hours: 2 am - 11 pm
• Saigon Backpacker Area (Bui Vien Street and the neighbouring area), Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
• Co Tam Kitchen Restaurant, 71 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9 am – 10 pm; Prices: 35,000 – 220,000 VND;
• Com Nieu Sai Gon Restaurant with 2 branches:
• 59 Ho Xuan Huong Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 10 am - 11 pm;
• 27 Tu Xuong Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6 am - 11 pm

Prices: 200,000 – 550,000 VND;

Website: https://comnieusaigon.com/

• Cuc Gach Quan Restaurant, 10 Dang Tat Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 9 am – 11:30 pm; Prices: 200,000 – 330,000 VND;
• Ngon Restaurant (Quan An Ngon), 160 Pasteur Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7:30 am – 10:30 pm; Prices: 200,000 – 550,000 VND.

Drinks in Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My Port

The drinks in Ho Chi Minh City are also abundant, from local beverages such as sugarcane juice, coconut water, pennywort juice, corn milk, soymilk, and smoothies to standard drinks like tea, coffee, milk coffee, or unique alcoholic beverages such as craft beer Vietnam, cocktails mixed with local fruits.

With local drinks (sugarcane juice, coconut water, corn milk, soymilk, etc.), you can buy them at drink stalls surrounding the city. Especially for pennywort juice, there are systematic stalls where you can shop:

• Rau Ma Mix has 51 branches in HCMC, some of which stand out:
• A58 Nguyen Trai, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
• No. 192H, Cach Mang Thang 8, Ward 10, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
• No. 540 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 2, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
• No. 210 Tran Quoc Thao, Ward 14, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 8 am - 10:30 pm

Price: 12,000 - 30,000 VND

Webiste: https://raumamix.com.vn/

• Cong Rau Ma has 18 branches; below are some of them:
• 29/11 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Da Kao, District 1
• 336 Nguyen Thi Thap, District 7, city. Ho Chi Minh City
• 529 Nguyen Kiem, Phu Nhuan District, City. Ho Chi Minh City
• 276 To Ky, District 12, City. Ho Chi Minh City

Opening hours: 8 am - 10 pm

Prices: 30,000 - 37,000 VND

Website: https://congrauma.vn/

Coffee is one of the favorite drinks of Saigonese. Coffee shops are everywhere, in hidden corners, in narrow alleys, and on the pavements, in coffee shops. The taste of Vietnamese coffee is fantastic, notably unique coffees including Vot Coffee (originally from Chinese Vietnamese), Egg Coffee, and Iced Milk Coffee. Several alluring coffee shops:

• Cheo Leo Cafe, 109 – 36 Nguyen Thien Thuat, Ward 2, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
• Vot Cafe, 330 Phan Dinh Phung, Ward 1, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City

In addition, you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at famous brands such as Trung Nguyen Legend, Phuc Long, Highland, and Starbucks. The price is high with these brands, but the quality is worth it, and the interior space is modern and convenient. Besides, there are systematic chains of cafes that are ubiquitous in almost all districts in HCMC. Following are examples of them:

• Trung Nguyen Legend Cafe, 219 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6:30 am – 10 pm; Prices: 40,000 – 150,000 VND;
• Phuc Long Coffee & Tea, 63 Mac Thi Buoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 7 am – 10 pm; Prices: 30,000 – 100,000 VND;
• Highland Coffee, 210 Nguyen Trai Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Opening hours: 7 am -11 pm; Prices: 30,000 - 85,000 VND
• Starbuck, 99 Nguyen Hue Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City; Opening hours: 6:30 am – 11 pm; Prices: 100,000 – 200,000 VND;

Elevating your evening with a unique cocktail is also a great choice; you can stop by the distinctive bars following:

• Stir bar, 1st Floor, 136 Le Thanh Ton, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Opening hour: 5:30 pm until 2 am
• Enigma Bar, 74 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Opening hour: 5 pm until midnight

Conclusion

Visiting Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My Port is more common nowadays. Phu My Port is a crucial seaport connecting Ho Chi Minh City in many activities, from business to entertainment. Tourists can come to southern Vietnam with a cool breeze at the seaport and start a journey to HCMC from Phu My Port.