How to get to Cu Chi District?
70 kilometers away from the center of Saigon, Cu Chi Tunnel is the highlight of the district. Bus, motorbike, taxi and boat are means of transportation for travelers to get there. Among them, bus is rated as a convenient and economical choice, whereas motorbike offers you unique chances to freely visit other places except from Cu Chi Tunnel such as Cu Chi Wildlife Rescue Station and orchards in Trung An ward. Notwithstanding, if you travel by bus or taxi, do not worry since you can also rent a motorbike in Cu Chi district.
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Bus
Cu Chi Tunnel has two locations for tourism: Ben Duoc and Ben Dinh. Between them, Ben Duoc Tunnel is the more popular one. When reaching a bus station in Ho Chi Minh city, you should always be aware of which stop you are standing at because each bus has two opposite directions. Just feel free to ask the staff for instructions, or confirm whether you have got on the right bus with the driver or the ticket checker.
To Ben Duoc Tunnel:
From Ben Thanh bus station in district 1, take the bus number 13 (Ben Thanh – Cu Chi) to Cu Chi bus station. From Cu Chi bus station, take the bus number 79 (Cu Chi – Dau Tieng) to Ben Duoc Tunnel.
From Cho Lon bus station in district 5, take the bus number 94 (Cho Lon – Cu Chi) to Cu Chi bus station. From Cu Chi bus station, take the bus number 79 (Cu Chi – Dau Tieng) to Ben Duoc Tunnel.
To Ben Dinh Tunnel:
From Ben Thanh bus station in district 1, take the bus number 13 (Ben Thanh – Cu Chi) to An Suong bus station in Hoc Mon district. From An Suong bus station, take the bus number 122 (An Suong – Tan Quy crossroad) to Tan Quy bus station in Cu Chi district. From Tan Quy bus station, take the bus number 70 to Ben Duoc Tunnel.
From Cho Lon bus station in district 5, take the bus number 94 (Cho Lon – Cu Chi) to An Suong bus station in Hoc Mon district. From An Suong bus station, take the bus number 122 (An Suong – Tan Quy crossroad) to Tan Quy bus station in Cu Chi district. From Tan Quy bus station, take the bus number 70 to Ben Duoc Tunnel.
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Motorbike
Renting a motorbike for a day to travel to every single corner in Cu Chi district is such an unforgettable experience. You may have difficulty searching for a complicated system of roads on google map. Nevertheless, mysterious things seem to be more attractive, don’t they? Remember to bring the driving license and the ID/passport for your convenience as well.
To Ben Duoc Tunnel:
Saigon Central Post Office – Le Duan street – Pasteur street – Tran Quoc Toan street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street – Nguyen Van Troi street – Hoang Van Thu street – Cong Hoa street – Truong Chinh street – An Suong intersection – national highway 22 – district 12 – Hoc Mon district – Cu Chi overpass – Nguyen Thi Ranh street – provincial highway 15 – Ben Duoc Tunnel
Saigon Central Post Office – Le Duan street – Pasteur street – Tran Quoc Toan street – Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street – Nguyen Van Troi street – Hoang Van Thu street – Cong Hoa street – Truong Chinh street – An Suong intersection – national highway 22 – Gieng Nuoc intersection – Hoc Mon market – provincial highway 15 – Ben Dinh Tunnel – An Nhon Tay junction – Ben Duoc Tunnel
To Ben Dinh Tunnel:
Ben Thanh market – Cach Mang Thang Tam street – Bay Hien intersection – Truong Chinh street – An Suong intersection – national highway 22 – district 12 – Hoc Mon district – Cu Chi overpass – Nguyen Thi Ranh street – Nhuan Duc intersection – Ba Thien street – provincial highway 15 – Ben Dinh Tunnel
Some motorbike rental websites you could check out:
http://www.chothuexemaygiare.com/
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Taxi
From the center of Ho Chi Minh city, it is easy for you to catch a taxi to get to Cu Chi district in just one and a half hour. This kind of transportation provides travelers with a comfortable air-conditioning atmosphere throughout the trip. Notwithstanding, the price is quite high (600 000 vnd – 700 000 vnd) in comparison with bus or motorbike. Listed down here are telephone numbers of some famous brands of taxi in Saigon so that you can make a phone call whenever visiting Cu Chi appears in your mind.
Mai Linh: (+84)8 38 38 38 38
Vinasun: (+84)8 38 27 27 27
Vina: (+84)8 38 11 11 11
Hoang Long: (+84)8 38 68 68 68
Saigontourist: (+84)8 38 45 88 88
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Half day tour
One of the most convenient ways to go straight ahead to Cu Chi Tunnel is booking a tour. Travel agencies will prepare everything for you sufficiently and all you need to do is enjoying your mini trip with new friends and a supportive tour guide. There are a wide range of Cu Chi Tunnel tours on the Internet; you may search for their information carefully to have an overview and make a suitable choice. Here are some suggestions for you to consider.
Low-priced tour: about 11$ (including entrance fee about 5$):
http://dailytravelvietnam.com/tours/cu-chi-tunnels-tour/
https://www.thesinhtourist.vn/tour/sg/to-sgcc-01/cu-chi-tunnels-12-day-morning
Medium-priced tour: about 26$ (including entrance fee about 5$):
High-priced tour (by boat): about $90 (including entrance fee about 5$):
http://saigonrivertour.com/chi-tiet/15/cu-chi-tunnels-boat-boat.aspx
https://lesrivesexperience.com/tour-categories/cu-chi-tunnels/
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