Intercity Bus from Mekong Delta to Ca Mau: Can Tho, An Giang, Dong Thap, Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu
Updated 01/07/2026 | 10 min read
Ca Mau - the southernmost land of the country is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for domestic and international tourists. Besides the large stream of visitors from Ho Chi Minh City, the number of passengers traveling internally between the Eastern & Western regions of the South to Ca Mau is also extremely crowded. Below is the most detailed article summarizing the routes, list of reputable bus companies, fares, and hotline numbers for booking tickets for routes from Can Tho, An Giang, Dong Thap, Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, Kien Giang to Ca Mau updated in 2026.
The distance between Can Tho (the capital of the Mekong Delta) and Ca Mau is about 150km. This is the busiest bus route in the Mekong Delta region with a dense frequency of 30 - 60 minutes per trip running all day and night.
Phuong Trang (FUTA Bus Lines)
Vehicle type: Standard 40-seat sleeper bus, extremely comfortable.
Departure time: Runs continuously from 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM (1 hour/trip).
Ca Mau City Gate - Where intercity bus routes flock to
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An Giang - Ca Mau Bus Route (Long Xuyen, Chau Doc)
To go from An Giang (Long Xuyen or the spiritual region of Chau Doc) to Ca Mau, the journey is about 220km - 250km. Buses running on this route usually go through Lo Te - Rach Soi towards Kien Giang province and then head straight to Ca Mau.
Thao Vy Bus
Route: Chau Doc - Long Xuyen - Rach Gia - Ca Mau and vice versa.
The travel distance from the pink lotus land of Dong Thap to Ca Mau bus station is about 200km. The bus crosses the Vam Cong bridge, goes along the national highway or follows the extremely smooth Quan Lo Phung Hiep route.
Hoang Phi Bus
Route: Hong Ngu - Cao Lanh - Sa Dec - Can Tho - Ca Mau Bus Station.
Cao Lanh departure time: Around 08:30 AM and 08:30 PM.
Continuing the journey from Ca Mau bus station to garden homestays by waterway
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Tra Vinh - Ca Mau Bus Route
The distance from Tra Vinh to Ca Mau is 210km. Although it is a cross-province bus route with fewer direct trips, visitors can easily book good quality buses running during the day.
Thanh Thuy Bus
Vehicle type: Spacious and comfortable 36-seat sleeper bus.
Departure time from Tra Vinh bus station: 07:30 AM daily.
The distance between Bac Lieu and Ca Mau is only about 65km - 70km along the axis of National Highway 1A. Because the route is quite short, the travel time only takes about 1.5 hours. You can catch any bus from Saigon/Can Tho to Ca Mau that passes through Bac Lieu, or choose small transfer vehicles:
Catching Phuong Trang, Tuan Hung, Giap Diep buses along the road
How to go: Wait along National Highway 1A section passing through Bac Lieu city or at Bac Lieu bus station. Large bus companies run continuously every 30 minutes/trip.
Short route fare: About 70,000 VND - 90,000 VND/ticket.
Pro tip: You should call the hotlines of companies like Tuan Hung Ca Mau (02903.66.77.88) in advance to inform them of your exact pick-up location along the road.
Rich river landscapes along the intercity routes of the Southwest region
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Soc Trang, Kien Giang, Ben Tre to Ca Mau Bus Routes
Soc Trang - Ca Mau Route (Distance: 110km)
This route is convenient to catch Phuong Trang, Tuan Hung buses from Can Tho through Soc Trang to Ca Mau. Pick up at Soc Trang Bus Station or along National Highway 1A.
Fare: 110,000 VND - 130,000 VND. Travel time is about 2 hours.
Kien Giang (Rach Gia, Ha Tien) - Ca Mau Route (Distance: 130km - 220km)
Connecting two major island tourist destinations. Nhu Ngoc or Mai Thao bus runs specifically on the Rach Gia - Ca Mau route.
Catch sleeper buses running across Rach Mieu bridge connecting Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Soc Trang to cross to Ca Mau. Reputable bus companies such as Van Loi or Hiep Thanh.
Motorboats are on standby to pick up tourists from Ca Mau bus station directly to the homestay
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Summary Table of Distances & Reference Fares
To make it easy for you to plan the finances for your trip, below is a comprehensive comparison table of intercity bus routes to Ca Mau:
Route
Distance
Travel Time
Average Fare
Suggested Bus Companies
Can Tho - Ca Mau
150 km
3 - 3.5 hours
160K - 200K
Phuong Trang, Vu Linh, Tuan Hung
An Giang - Ca Mau
230 km
5.5 - 6 hours
220K - 250K
Thao Vy, Hue Nghia, Hung Cuong
Dong Thap - Ca Mau
200 km
4.5 - 5 hours
180K - 220K
Hoang Phi, Phuoc Phuong
Tra Vinh - Ca Mau
210 km
5 hours
190K - 200K
Thanh Thuy, Kim Hoang
Bac Lieu - Ca Mau
68 km
1.5 hours
70K - 90K
Catch along QL1A, Tuan Hung
Kien Giang - Ca Mau
130 km
3 hours
120K - 140K
Nhu Ngoc, Mai Thao
Free Pick-up Support at the Bus Station
If you travel by Mekong Delta intercity bus and arrive at Ca Mau Bus Station or Ca Mau Airport, please call to inform Mr. Bi, the homestay owner, of your arrival time in advance.
Accompanying support services:
4-7 seat family tourist car picks up at the bus station directly to the homestay (Contact in advance).
Help book tourist canoe tickets to Dat Mui, tour to see U Minh Ha melaleuca forest.
Prepare a cool air-conditioned coconut leaf room, Nam Can steamed crab specialty at the hut.
Mr. Tran Bi is an expert in local culture, history, and ecotourism in Ca Mau with over 10 years of experience leading tourist groups to experience U Minh Ha Forest and Dat Mui.
Authentic Ca Mau Tourism Experience
Let's explore Dat Mui with Uncle Ba Khia, go through the mangrove forest, catch crabs, collect honey, and stay at Mr. Bi's cool eco-homestay.
