Bus 152 to Trung Son, through Ben ThanhorWelcome Pickups transfer to Ho Chi Minh City?

The short answer

These do not go to the same place, so price is not the comparison. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Ho Chi Minh City reaches Ben Thanh Market and District 1; the Bus 152 to Trung Son, through Ben Thanh does not. It passes through the centre at the Hàm Nghi interchange by Ben Thanh, then runs on south to the Trung Son residential area; the 50 to 55 minutes are to Trung Son.

The Welcome Pickups transfer to Ho Chi Minh City is quicker: 25 min against 55 min. The Bus 152 to Trung Son, through Ben Thanh varies between 50 and 55 minutes.

Bus 152 to Trung Son, through Ben Thanh: 05:15–19:00. Welcome Pickups transfer to Ho Chi Minh City: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares

What each costs for the whole party, in VND. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Welcome Pickups transfer to Ho Chi Minh City is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
Travelers	Bus 152 to Trung Son, through Ben Thanh	Welcome Pickups transfer to Ho Chi Minh City	Difference
1	₫5,000	about ₫458,944	₫453,944
2	₫10,000	about ₫458,944	₫448,944
3	₫15,000	about ₫458,944	₫443,944
4	₫20,000	about ₫458,944	₫438,944
5	₫25,000	about ₫860,520	₫835,520
6	₫30,000	about ₫860,520	₫830,520
7	₫35,000	about ₫860,520	₫825,520
8	₫40,000	about ₫860,520	₫820,520

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152 · Ho Chi Minh City Public Transport Management Centre (a subsidised city line)Bus 152 to Trung Son, through Ben Thanh

From: International terminal (T2) bus stop; it also calls at lane B outside domestic Terminal 1, bays B06 to B09
To: Trung Son residential area (Khu dân cư Trung Sơn), the end of the line, after the Hàm Nghi interchange and Ben Thanh
Luggage: One bag of up to 10 kg and 30 × 40 × 60 cm rides on your ticket; a larger or heavier bag needs a second ticket, and the crew may refuse anything over 20 kg or 60 × 80 × 120 cm.
Runs: 05:15–19:00
Journey: 50–55 min

The last bus runs at 19:00.

No time to Ben Thanh is published; the whole ride to Trung Son takes 50 to 55 minutes.

Bus 152 to Trung Son, through Ben Thanh: price for every party size

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transfer · Welcome PickupsWelcome Pickups transfer to Ho Chi Minh City

From: Driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board
To: Any address in central Ho Chi Minh City
Luggage: The sedan seats four; choose the vehicle by luggage as well as seats.
Runs: All night
Journey: 25 min

From 23:30 to 04:59 the sedan costs €19 instead of €16.

About 25 minutes in light traffic; rush hours take longer.

The price is fixed and paid when you book, so traffic does not change it.

Welcome Pickups transfer to Ho Chi Minh City: price for every party size

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