Saigon Waterbus is a public boat service operating along the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a useful means of public transportation in Ho Chi Minh City, allowing travelers to commute in the central part of the city and use the boats for admiring the views of the city from the river. Discover the Saigon Waterbus route map, tickets, and the latest timetable.
Saigon Waterbus Route
Saigon Waterbus currently operates at 8 piers along the Saigon River and connects the central Ho Chi Minh City area with the northern part of the city. The public boat runs from Bach Dang Pier in the city center to Linh Dong Pier, which is located north of the city center. All the stops on the Saigon Waterbus route are the following:
- Bach Dang Pier (No. 1) - the main pier of Saigon Waterbus, which is located just across the street from the iconic hotels Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon and Hilton Saigon and very close to the city's most famous attractions, such as Saigon Opera, Independence Palace, and Saigon Sky Deck.
- Thu Tiem Pier (No. 2) - the pier on another side of the Saigon River, where you will find Saigon Riverside Park with nice views of the city center.
- Ba Son Pier (No. 3) - the pier located next to MRT Ba Son Station and very close to Le Meridien Saigon.
- Binh An Pier (No. 4) - the nearest pier to Vietnam's tallest building, Landmark 81, with a spectacular Landmark 81 Skyview on top of it.
- Thao Dan Pier (No. 5) - the pier close to Vincom Mega Mall Thao Dien and MRT Thao Dien Station.
- Thanh Da Pier (No. 8) - the pier on the Thanh Da Peninsula, close to Binh Quoi Tourist Village.
- Hiep Binh Chanh Pier (No. 10) - the pier within walking distance of the Gigamall Shopping Center.
- Linh Dong Pier (No. 11) - the terminal pier on the Saigon Waterbus route.
Pay attention that the majority of Saigon Waterbus boats only travel between the first five piers, from Bach Dang Pier to Thai Dan Pier and back.
For more details, explore the map of piers on the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon Waterbus Ticket Price
The current ticket prices for Saigon Waterbus are the following:
- 15,000 VND for a one-way trip
- 30,000 VNR for a return journey
Boat tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter of the Saigon Waterbus found at the passenger piers along the route.
The tickets can also be booked online on the official website. They accept payments by all local e-wallets and international cards with a Visa, Master, or JCB logo. However, tickets purchased online are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Saigon Waterbus Schedule
Currently, Saigon Waterbus operates from 08:15 to 22:55. The earliest and latest boats only cross the river between the first (Bach Dang) and the second (Thu Tiem) piers.
The departure frequency of Ho Chi Minh City public boats varies from 30 minutes to more than 2 hours, so make sure to check out the latest Saigon Waterbus schedule before planning your trip. You can find it here.
Pay attention that the majority of Saigon Waterbus boats only travel between the first five piers, from Bach Dang Pier to Thai Dan Pier and back. There are normally only 4-5 boat departures a day that cover the entire route to Linh Dong. If you go to Linh Dong and don't return with the same boat that normally departs 15-30 minutes later, you might need to wait for 2-3 hours until the next boat departure.
Ho Chi Minh City Boat Travel Tips
To enhance your experience in Ho Chi Minh City, embark on a scenic Saigon River dinner cruise and see the city's landmarks illuminated by the evening lights while enjoying a delicious Vietnamese buffet dinner.
For more Ho Chi Minh City boat services, explore Saigon Boats.