Saigon Bus 109 is a special airport bus running from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Ho Chi Minh City Center. Bus 109 connects Saigon Airport’s domestic and international terminals with District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon Bus Station. Discover everything you need to know about Bus 109 from Ho Chi Minh Airport to District 1.
Airport Bus 109 is currently the best public transportation option for tourists traveling from Ho Chi Minh Airport to the city center. Bus 109 departs from Tan Son Nhat Airport, runs directly to District 1 and ends the journey at Saigon Bus Station, which is located next to 23/9 Park and backpacker district. Traveling on this bus is less time consuming than taking another public bus because there are fewer stops on the route.
Bus 109 Ho Chi Minh has stopped operating during the Covid-19 outbreak and only reopened in September 2022.
Buses previously used on this route were spacious but after reopening the bus route 109 is served by minibuses meaning that now the bus is not suitable to travel with big luggage. Passengers are now only allowed to carry 10 kg of luggage and occupy an area of 30x40x60 cm. In case passengers carry luggage weighing more than 10 kg and occupying an area of more than 30x40x60 cm, they must buy an additional ticket.
If you are traveling with big luggage, 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.
Saigon Airport Bus 109 Route
The route of Saigon Bus 109 connects Tan Son Nhat Airport and 23/9 Park (Saigon Bus Station). The bus route also passes Ben Thanh Bus Station, making this route very convenient for tourists who are staying in the area around Ben Thanh Market or at Ho Chi Minh City’s backpacker district.
The main bus stops on Saigon Bus 109 route from the airport to city center:
- Tan Son Nhat Airport International Terminal 2
- Tan Son Nhat Airport Domestic Terminal 1 (pick up point at lane B)
- Truong Son Street
- Tran Quoc Hoan Street
- Hoang Van Thu Street
- Nguyen Van Troi Street
- Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street
- Ham Nghi Street
- Le Lai Street
- Saigon Bus Station (23/9 Park)
Saigon Bus 109 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 as. Bus 109 route on the way from Ho Chi Minh City center to Tan Son Nhat Airport:
- Saigon Bus Station (23/9 Park)
- Pham Ngu Lao Street
- Yersin Street
- Tran Hung Dao Street
- Ham Nghi Street
- Pasteur Street
- Vo Thi Sau Street
- Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street
- Nguyen Van Troi Street
- Phan Dinh Giot Street
- Truong Son Street
- Overpass
- Tan Son Nhat Airport International Terminal 2
Saigon Bus 109 Route Map
The map of Saigon Airport Bus 109 route can be seen in the picture below.
If the route of Saigon Bus 109 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: Tan Son Nhat Airport to City.
Saigon Airport Bus 109 Fare 2024
Saigon Airport bus fare in 2024 is 15,000 VND (~0.6 USD) per person.
However, this bus fare is applicable only to Bus 109. If you are looking for the cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh Airport into the city, choose the public bus 152 as the ticket for this bus costs just 5,000 VND per person.
Tickets for Saigon Airport Bus 109 can be purchased on board the bus or at the ticket booth at the airport. Only cash is accepted for payments. You can withdraw Vietnamese Dongs from one of airport’s ATMs or exchange foreign currency at the airport as there are money changers offering really good exchange rate at Saigon Airport.
Saigon Airport Bus 109 Timetable 2024
Saigon Airport Bus 109 is scheduled to depart from Tan Son Nhat Airport from 05:30 to 22:00, with a bus leaving roughly every 40-45 minutes.
The bus ride from Tan Son Nhat Airport to 23/9 Park normally takes around 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Departures from Saigon Bus Station are scheduled from 05:45 to 22:15, with 40-45 minutes frequency.
Bus Stop at Ho Chi Minh Airport
Finding the bus stop of Saigon Airport Bus 109 at the airport is very easy as there is a sign "Bus Station" in front of the buildings of both terminals. Bus number 109 picks up passengers at row B of the domestic terminal (B17 - B20) and in the area opposite the exit lobby of the international arrival terminal.
Bus Stops 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 109. Saigon Airport Bus doesn’t stop at every bus stop it passes so finding the right bus stop is very important. Google Maps might be helpful as the app displays bus stops and you can find the ones where Bus 109 stops.
The most convenient places to board Saigon Bus 109 in the center of Ho Chi Minh City are Ben Thanh Bus Station and Saigon Bus Station near 23/9 Park, which is the ultimate bus stop on this route.
Ben Thanh Bus Station
Ben Thanh Bus Station is the cluster of bus stops on Ham Nghi Street. For taking the bus from the city center to Tan Son Nhat Airport, you need to wait for Bus 109 at the bus stop “Ham Nghi A” which is located nearest to Ben Thanh Market on the opposite side of the street from the market.
Saigon Bus Station
If you are staying in Ho Chi Minh City’s backpacker district, boarding Bus 109 at Saigon Bus Station might be the most convenient option as you won’t need to worry about missing the bus. Saigon Bus 109 starts it route at the bus station next to 23/9 Park so you can just go there to take the bus.
Saigon Bus Station is not large so finding the platform for boarding Bus 109 shouldn’t be difficult. There are signboards showing direction to the specific bus routes.
You can also check the map of the bus station below that shows the yellow-colored area where buses pick up passengers.
Saigon Bus 109 parks at the platform with the signboard displaying its route number and route.
Noticing Bus 109 at the bus station shouldn’t be difficult as it’s the only route at Saigon Bus Station that uses orange minibuses as all other bus routes are served by blue, green or white buses.
There is a bus information counter at the station but Ho Chi Minh Bus 109 tickets are not sold there and you need to get your tickets on board the bus.
Tips
To stay connected while traveling by bus from Saigon Airport into the city, purchase online Vietnamese SIM card and pick it up at the airport on arrival. SIM card 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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