Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 152 is a public bus service running from Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) to the city center. Bus 152 connects Saigon Airport’s domestic and international terminals with Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City center and Trung Son Residential Area. Discover the Ho Chi Minh Bus 152 route map and timetable.
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Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 152
Ho Chi Minh Bus 152 is considered to be the first and oldest bus route operating at Tan Son Nhat Airport. This is a local public bus operated by the government. These green-colored buses have air conditioning so the journey can be convenient enough, unless the bus gets crowded. The bus ticket price is low, but you need to pay extra for your luggage, and it takes longer to get into the city, as Saigon Bus 152 has more stops on the way than other airport bus routes.
The bus route from the airport to Ben Thanh Bus Station is similar to the one of Saigon Bus 109 (with some additional stops). After passing this public transport interchange station, the Ho Chi Minh Airport bus routes are using different roads, so you might find one of them more convenient for getting to your destination.
As it's a very popular bus route among locals, it often gets crowded, so the bus might not be suitable to travel with big luggage. In such a case, booking a private transfer is recommended, as it is not expensive and can be easily booked online here: Ho Chi Minh City Airport Private Transfer.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 152 Route
The route of Ho Chi Minh Bus 152 connects Tan Son Nhat Airport and Trung Son Residential Area in the southern part of Ho Chi Minh City. On the way, the bus route also passes Ben Thanh Bus Station, making this route a suitable public transportation option for tourists who are staying in the area around Ben Thanh Market.
Route to City Center
The main bus stops on the Saigon Bus 152 route from the airport to Trung Son are:
Tan Son Nhat Airport International Terminal 2
Tan Son Nhat Airport Domestic Terminal 1 (pick-up point at lane B)
Truong Son Street (bus stop next to Quang Hoa Airport Hotel)
Tran Quoc Hoan Street (bus stop near an affordable Red Sun Airport Saigon Hotel)
Hoang Van Thu Street
Nguyen Van Troi Street (bus stops next to PARKROYAL Saigon, Vissai Saigon Hotel, and Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon)
Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street (bus stops next to Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Temple, Cosmopolitan Hotel Saigon, Mai House Saigon Hotel, Victory Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City People's Court, Saigon Centre shopping mall with Sedona Suites Ho Chi Minh City on top of it)
Ham Nghi Street (Ben Thanh Bus Station)
Le Lai Street
Pham Hong Thai Street (bus stop next to New World Saigon Hotel)
Nguyen Thi Nghia Street (bus stop near Acnos Hotel)
Nguyen Thai Hoc Street
Tran Hung Dao Street (bus stops close to C Central Hotel and other hotels in the Bui Vien Walking Street area, Pullman Saigon Centre, and Happy Life Green Hotel)
Nguyen Van Cu Street
Nguyen Van Cu Bridge
Duong Ba Trac Street
9A Street (bus stop near Kin Wander Trung Son)
Bus stop at the end of Street 10 (Trung Son Residential Area)
Route to Airport
The Ho Chi Minh Bus 152 route on the way back is a bit different, so you should double-check if you are waiting for the bus at the right bus stop when going back to the airport. Bus 152 route on the way from Trung Son to Tan Son Nhat Airport:
The bus stop at the end of Street 10 (Trung Son residential area)
9A Street (bus stop near Kin Wander Trung Son)
Duong Ba Trac Street
Nguyen Van Cu Street
Tran Hung Dao Street (bus stops next to Happy Life Green Hotel, Natto Homestay, Pullman Saigon Centre, and close to The Rice Hotel and Bui Vien Street)
Ham Nghi Street (Ben Thanh Bus Station)
Pasteur Street (bus stops next to Fusion Original Saigon Centre, Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint, Savico Building, April 30th Park, Orchids Saigon Hotel, Sherwood Residence, and Emm Hotel Saigon)
Vo Thi Sau Street (Ho Chi Minh City Pasteur Institute)
Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street (bus stops near Sacombank Tower, La Vela Saigon Hotel, Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Temple)
Nguyen Van Troi Street (bus stops next to Mơ Mơ Residence, The Alcove Library Hotel, Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon, Vissai Saigon Hotel, and Shusimi House & Boutique)
Phan Dinh Giot Street (bus stops at Military Zone 7 Stadium and Wondersea business center)
Truong Son Street (bus stop next to Camila Hotel Saigon, Le Saigon Hotel)
Overpass
Tan Son Nhat Airport International Terminal 2
Ho Chi Minh Bus 152 Route Map
The map of the Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 152 route can be found here: Bus route map.
If the route of Ho Chi Minh Bus 152 is not suitable for you, choose another public bus route starting at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Other public transportation options available at the airport are briefly described here: Bus from Ho Chi Minh Airport to City.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 152 Fare 2025
Ho Chi Minh Airport bus fare in 2025 is 5,000 VND (~0.20 USD) per person, making it the cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh Airport into the city.
Tickets can be purchased on board the bus. Only cash is accepted for payments. You can withdraw Vietnamese dongs from one of the airport’s ATMs or exchange foreign currency at the airport, as there are money changers offering decent exchange rates at Ho Chi Minh Airport.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 152 Timetable 2025
Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 152 is scheduled to depart from Tan Son Nhat Airport from 05:15 to 19:00, with a bus leaving every 15-20 minutes. The current timetable (from 17 February 2025) is the following:
- 05:15, 05:33, 05:51
- 06:06, 06:21, 06:36, 06:51
- 07:06, 07:21, 07:36, 07:51
- 08:06, 08:21, 08:36, 08:51
- 09:06, 09:21, 09:36, 09:51
- 10:09, 10:27, 10:45
- 11:03, 11:21, 11:39, 11:57
- 12:15, 12:33, 12:51
- 13:09, 13:27, 13:45
- 14:03, 14:21, 14:39, 14:57
- 15:15, 15:33, 15:51
- 16:06, 16:21, 16:36, 16:51
- 17:06, 17:24, 17:42
- 18:00, 18:20, 18:40
- 19:00
The bus ride from Tan Son Nhat Airport to the city center normally takes around 50-55 minutes, depending on traffic.
Departures from Trung Son are scheduled from 05:15 to 19:00, with 15-20 minutes frequency. The current timetable in this direction is the following:
- 05:15, 05:33, 05:51
- 06:09, 06:24, 06:39, 06:54
- 07:09, 07:24, 07:39, 07:54
- 08:09, 08:24, 08:39, 08:54
- 09:06, 09:21, 09:36, 09:51
- 10:12, 10:30, 10:48
- 11:06, 11:24, 11:42
- 12:00, 12:18, 12:36, 12:54
- 13:12, 13:30, 13:48
- 14:06, 14:24, 14:42
- 15:00, 15:18, 15:36, 15:54
- 16:12, 16:27, 16:42, 16:57
- 17:12, 17:27, 17:42
- 18:00, 18:20, 18:40
- 19:00
Departures from Ben Thanh Bus Station to Ho Chi Minh Airport should be around 20 minutes later than from the starting point.
Bus Stop at Ho Chi Minh Airport
Finding the bus stop of Ho Chi Minh Airport Bus 152 at the airport is very easy, as there is a sign "Bus Station" in front of the buildings of both terminals. Bus number 152 picks up passengers in the area opposite the exit lobby of the international arrival terminal and at row B of the domestic terminal.
To reach the bus stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 from the newly opened Terminal 3, you need to use Ho Chi Minh Airport Shuttle Bus.
Bus Stop in Ho Chi Minh City Center
There are several bus stops in the central part of Ho Chi Minh City where you can board Bus 152. The most convenient place to board the bus in the center of Ho Chi Minh City is Ben Thanh Bus Station.
Ben Thanh Bus Station is the cluster of bus stops on Ham Nghi Street. To take the bus from the city center to Tan Son Nhat Airport, you need to wait for bus 152 at the bus stop with this route number and the direction "San Bay" (Airport).
Tips
To stay connected while traveling by bus from Ho Chi Minh Airport into the city, purchase online a Vietnamese SIM card and pick it up at the airport on arrival. SIM cards will also be significantly cheaper when pre-booked online! Otherwise, if your mobile phone is eSIM compatible, you can get eSIM Vietnam by instant email delivery and use it right after landing in Ho Chi Minh.
If taking a bus from the airport into the city seems to be too complicated or inconvenient, booking a private transfer might be a better choice for you, as it will still be inexpensive. Saigon Airport private transfer can be easily booked online here: Ho Chi Minh City Airport Private Transfer.
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