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How to Get from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cho Lon (Binh Tay Market)

Cho Lon (Binh Tay Market) is about 9.2 km southwest of Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The drive takes 13 minutes without traffic, but airport transfers, taxis and buses typically take 25–75 minutes depending on traffic and connections.

✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026 • 9.2 km road distance

Pre-Booked Private Transfer

Door-to-Door
25 mins •On Request
€10.50 - €15.50 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Bags + Hand Luggage
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Meet your driver at the Arrivals hall with a name board or use the app's meeting point.
  2. Follow the driver or signs to the designated private-transfer pickup zone outside your terminal.
  3. Load luggage and settle into an air-conditioned car with no meter or haggling.
  4. Ride about 25–45 minutes via Truong Chinh or Vo Van Kiet towards District 5/6.
  5. Ask the driver to drop you at Binh Tay Market main entrance (Thap Muoi Street, Cho Lon).
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Official Airport Taxi

Metered
30 mins •24/7 Official Queue
€5.20 - €8.70 (Metered, Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Bags Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs to the official taxi queue outside the Arrivals exit of your terminal (T1/T2/T3).
  2. Choose a Vinasun, Mai Linh or Green SM taxi from the queue; ignore touts inside.
  3. Tell the driver 'Binh Tay Market, Cho Lon' and insist the meter is on.
  4. Ride about 25–45 minutes depending on traffic, crossing District 1 towards District 5/6.
  5. Pay in VND cash or by card if the taxi supports it; confirm any small airport fee before payment.

Ride-Hailing (Grab / Green SM / Be)

Upfront Price
25 mins •On Demand 24/7
€3.50 - €8.70 (Per Vehicle, Dynamic)
Luggage: 2 Bags Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Install the Grab, Green SM or Be app and set your location to your terminal's arrivals zone.
  2. Use the app to request a car and follow its directions to the designated ride-hailing pickup area (T3: ground floor PNA parking; T1/T2: follow signs).
  3. Check the driver's name, photo and plate before getting in.
  4. Ride about 25–45 minutes to Binh Tay Market; the upfront fare is shown in the app.
  5. Pay by card in the app or cash in VND.

Bus 109 to Ben Thanh + Taxi/Grab to Cho Lon

Cheapest Public Route
75 mins •See Timetable (Daytime)
€0.70 bus + €3.50 - €5.20 taxi/Grab last leg
Luggage: 1 Bag + Hand Luggage
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From Terminal 2 (international), take the free inter-terminal shuttle or walk to Terminal 3, where bus 109 now starts and ends.
  2. Board bus 109 and pay cash in VND (low fare, well under 20,000 ₫); check buyttphcm.com.vn for exact fare.
  3. Ride about 45–60 minutes to Saigon Bus Station on Pham Ngu Lao, near Ben Thanh Market.
  4. From there, take a taxi or Grab for the final 5–6 km to Binh Tay Market (about 15–20 minutes).
  5. Get off at Binh Tay Market, Cho Lon.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Ignore touts in the Arrivals hall who offer 'cheap' taxis or fixed-price rides; use the official taxi queue or an app with an upfront price.
  • Always insist the meter is on in a metered taxi, and confirm the total price before getting into any fixed-price airport taxi or prepaid counter car.
  • Use only the designated ride-hailing pickup zones shown in the Grab/Green SM/Be app; drivers who approach you outside those zones may not be official.
  • Carry small VND notes for bus fares; bus 109 does not guarantee card payment, and some taxis may only take cash.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a taxi from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Cho Lon?

A metered taxi typically costs €5.20–€8.70 (VND 150,000–250,000) for the 9.2 km ride, depending on traffic and the taxi company. Insist the meter is on and use the official queue.

Is there a direct bus from SGN airport to Binh Tay Market?

No verified direct airport bus serves Binh Tay Market. The best public-transport route is bus 109 from Terminal 3 to Ben Thanh, then a taxi or Grab for the final 5–6 km.

What is the cheapest way to get from SGN to Cho Lon?

For a solo traveller, ride-hailing apps like Grab/Green SM/Be can start around €3.50, while bus 109 plus a final taxi or Grab starts around €4.20. Prices vary with demand and traffic.

Can I pay by card for airport taxis and buses?

Ride-hailing apps support card payment. Metered taxis may accept card, but it is not guaranteed, so carry VND cash. Bus 109 takes cash in small notes.

How long does it take from SGN to Cho Lon at night?

At night, traffic is light, so a taxi or Grab usually takes 20–30 minutes. Bus 109 does not run 24 hours, so after late evening use a taxi or pre-booked private transfer.

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