7,000 VND gets you from SGN to Trung Son
Bus 152 runs between Tan Son Nhat (SGN) and the Trung Son area for around 7,000–10,000 VND per ride, making it one of the cheapest ways out of the airport. The bus serves both T1 and T2, so you can catch it after domestic or international arrivals without switching terminals.
From T2 international arrivals, walk outside to the public road, then look for green Bus 152 signs near the regular city bus bays; departures are roughly every 15–20 minutes in daytime hours. The ride into the city generally takes 45–60 minutes depending on traffic before continuing toward Trung Son.
Fares are paid in cash directly to the driver or conductor, and you’ll want at least 20,000 VND in small bills ready. Official pricing is around 7,000 VND, with a possible small luggage surcharge if you bring big bags, so keep an extra 5,000–10,000 VND handy.
Service typically runs from early morning, around 05:30, until early evening, often wrapping up before 19:00–20:00 on many days, so this is not a late-night option. For arrivals after roughly 19:00, assume you’ll need a taxi or ride-hail instead of Bus 152.
Stops into town include areas near the Pham Ngu Lao / backpacker district before the route continues south toward Trung Son, so you can hop off earlier if you’re staying central. Expect basic city-bus comfort: hard seats, standing room at peak times, and no dedicated luggage racks, so you’ll be keeping your suitcase by your legs for the entire 45–60 minute ride.
Step-by-step from T2 arrivals:
- 1. Exit T2 at ground level and walk to the outer road in front of the terminal within about 2–3 minutes.
- 2. Follow signs toward the city bus stop and locate the Bus 152 marker or ask staff for “xe buýt 152.”
- 3. When the green 152 bus arrives, confirm it’s going toward the city/Trung Son; route number is printed on the front and side.
- 4. Board through the front door, sit or stand, and have 10,000–20,000 VND in small notes ready.
- 5. Pay the conductor or driver when approached and keep the paper ticket as proof of fare.
- 6. Track your stop with an offline map; the ride into central areas takes about 45 minutes in moderate traffic.
- 7. Press the stop button or move toward the rear door a stop early so you can get off smoothly with luggage.
One practical tip: exchange just 50,000–100,000 VND at the airport counter before heading out, so you have enough small notes for Bus 152 without overpaying or holding up the line.