Specifically, operating hours are from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During peak hours, the interval between trips is 7 minutes.
On weekdays (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), peak hours are defined as 6:00–8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Passengers on metro line 1 Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien can use smart cards (IC cards) for automatic payment at all stations from July 1.
Currently, the automatic fare collection system (under package CP3) has been deployed throughout the entire line including four types of cards such as single-trip cards, 1-day cards, 3-day cards, and top-up cards.
Outside of peak hours, the interval between trips is 10 or 12 minutes per trip.
Tickets are available for purchase at automated ticket vending machines (TVMs) using cash in amounts ranging from VND1,000 to VND200,000. After completing their journey, passengers can return their cards at fare adjustment machines (FAMs) to obtain a refund of their deposit.
Ticket prices are determined by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. Single-ride ticket costs VND7,000 – VND20,000, based on the distance traveled while one-day pass costs VND40,000 per person.
