How To Get To Nha Trang From Ho Chi Minh

HOW TO GET FROM HO CHI MINH TO NHA TRANG
 
 
Nha Trang is a famous coastal city that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Nha Trang is located in the South Central Coast of Viet Nam and famous for many beautiful beaches around the city and on the islands such as Long Beach, Binh Ba island, Binh Hung island, Cam Ranh beach.
 
The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang is about 450 km, There are some ways of transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang such as: the train, flight, sleeper bus, private car or taxi, motorbikes.
 
Getting From Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang
 
As Nha Trang is one of the most popular travel destinations for both local and international tourists, the development of infrastructure and transportation has made it easy for travelers to visit the city. Tourists can choose from many options to travel from Ho Chi Minh city to Nha Trang.
 
 
If you planning your trip by choosing the public transport such as buses or trains, you”ll first have to get to the bus office or railway station 20 - 30 minutes before bus/ train departure.
 
Local buses are accessible during the day and time, cheap flights and trains are available all the time. We listed out the most convenient and common ways to transfer from HCMC to Nha Trang or from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh. 
 
Flights from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang
 
Tan Son Nhat International and Domestic Airport which is located about 8-10 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh city centre. The flights from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. All Vietnam air carriers offer direct flights between these cities, including Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airway, and Jetstar Pacific Airlines. 
 
 
You can look up flight details (airfare, schedule, how to book, payment) on their official website. As with any other airline, prices vary depending on the brand, flight schedule, and time of booking. Vietjet Air and Jetstar Pacific Airlines provide low cost airfare and they do offer some promotion tickets sometimes, which are relatively cheap of about 515,000 VND (~$23) to 614,000 VND (~$27) per person.
 
Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines flights have more higher prices. It is understandable as they offer high quality services with meals during flights, more baggage allowances, and spacious legroom. The price from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang ranges from 790,000 VND (~$35) to 1,350,000 VND (~$59). They also have some discount programs for special occasions so the tickets will be lower from 690,000 VND ($30) to 750,000 VND ($33). 
 
When you arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport, you will need to get into the centre of Nha Trang city, either by private car, bus or taxi. The airport is 40km away and takes about 50 minutes of driving. A ticket counter for a bus to the city is located about 5 meters from the airport”s front door. The bus ticket price is about 3 - 5 USD per person for one way. Or you can choose to travel by taxi once walking out of the airport. The cost of a taxi is around $15 to $20.
From Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang city by private car and taxi, travellers will enjoy panoramic view of Cam Ranh Bay and Nha Trang city on the way from above.
 
Train from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang
 
The best way to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang for the distance 435km is by train. This train journey takes about 8 hours and costs around 436,000 VND ($18). 
 
Ho Chi Minh city is not only a popular tourist destination but also one of the main stops of the North-South Railways Line. Therefore, many trains arrive and depart from here. 
 
Travellers can book the train tickets on the official website of Vietnam Railways or purchase them directly at the ticket counter at the train station. Ho Chi Minh City’s train station is located at No.1, Nguyen Thong Street, Ward 9, District 3, HCMC. Not as flight tickets, the train fare is fixed so it will not change whether you buy them days or a few hours before the departure.
 
 
It is accessible to get on the railroad from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang, as it is significantly more pleasant and quicker than buses, and it offers beautiful views of Vietnamese scenery. Nha Trang Train Station is convenient when located in the heart of the city, making it easy to take a taxi to the surrounding hotels and resorts with a cheap price. However, the train fare is also slightly more expensive than the bus ticket and it takes a significantly longer time than air plane.
 
Buses from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang
 
The routes from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang by bus operate almost every hour daily. There are both daytime and nighttime schedules with the sleeper bus. The travel time by bus will be around 8 to 13 hours, depending on many factors, such as traffic conditions as well as which company you go with.
 
 
Similar to train tickets, bus tickets remain the same whether you buy them days or a few hours before the departure. However, it may be increased if you are planning to travel during the holiday season. Even though travelling by bus can make you tired after a long trip, it is still a good choice to choose from as the ticket fare is  reasonable and the service is much improved with equipped facilities. And there are some companies offer free shuttle buses to pick up and drop off within a 10km radius.
 
PHUONG TRANG FUTA BUS:
 
HCMC OFFICE : 274 – 276 De Tham street . Pham Ngu Lao Ward , Disct 1, HCM city. Reservation : (028).38.309.309
 
Notes : Phuong Trang Futa bus company have both bus routes, from HCMC to Nha Trang and from Nha Trang to HCMC
 
TAM HANH BUS:
 
HCM OFFICE: 199 Pham Ngu Lao Street, Disct 1, HCM city Reservation: (028).39205653 – (028).62958818
 
HANH CAFE BUS:
 
HCM OFFICE: 229 Pham Ngu Lao street, Disct 1, HCM city. Reservation: (028).39205679
 
Taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang
 
Taxi from Ho Chi Minh to Nha Trang is the comfortable way to get to the hotel and resort in Nha trang or Cam Ranh. The price for the transfer is higher than the other types of transport. However tourists don”t need to look for bus or railway stations and buy tickets on their own, this also concerns mothers with small children.
 
Taxi can help them easily reach the hotel in Nha Trang in only 8 hours without changing into another car as going by bus or train. If you don”t want to book a transfer by private car with driver from travel agency beforehand but choose to get a taxi on the spot, be noted that you might have uncomfortable of your trip as the taxis are usually in a poor condition, and an eight-hour journey can turn out to be a bad experience.
 
The Trusted Taxi Brands in Ho Chi Minh City
 
Grab Taxi Ho Chi Minh
 
Grab Taxi is is an online taxi brand, one of the reputable and cheap taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City. The Grab brand has established customers’ trust from the beginning. Gradually, this brand has grown so strongly that you will see it everywhere.
 
 
In particular, Grab Taxi also has a cheaper price than many traditional taxis and there are many promotions. They even have completely free rides. Like Uber, Grab is an online taxi brand. You can download the app if the device uses iOS and Android operating systems.
 
Taxi Mai Linh Ho Chi Minh
 
Mai Linh Taxi is a long standing taxi brand that has both in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and other provinces. The company has more than twenty years of experience in serving customers. All vehicles of the company are always equipped with automatic watches and monitors, GPS navigation. Besides, a well-trained driver team will bring you a satisfaction.
 
 
The word “Mai” is the image of apricot flowers on a traditional Tet holiday. It is like luck, an early spring happiness. Also, it is also a word used to talk about a future, a good “future” day. And the word “Linh” means flexibility in all jobs.
 
Contact Taxi Mai Linh in Ho Chi Minh City
 
Address: 22 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotline: (028) 38 38 38 38
 
VinaSun Taxi Ho Chi Minh City
 
VinaSun Taxi is also a long tanding traditional taxi brand in Vietnam. During the past years, the taxi company has continuously improved and developed extremely strongly. They become one of the low fares and reputable taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh.
 
 
Contact VinaSun Taxi in Ho Chi Minh
 
Address: Vinasun Tower, 648 Nguyen Trai, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 028 38 277 178 – 028.38.27.27.27
Hotline: (028) 3929 4144
 
Vina Taxi Ho Chi Minh City
 
Vina Taxi is one of the cheapest reputable taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh. The Vina Taxi has pioneered the implementation of the taxi card and program which is very convenient for large and small businesses have taxi demand. The result that Vina Taxi has obtained is the positive support from thousands of businesses in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas: Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Long An … Vina Taxi company has put into use a navigation system that better serves the interests of taxi users.
 
 
Contact Vina Taxi in Ho Chi Minh
 
Head office: Lot IV, 15B, Street 4, Tan Binh Industrial Park, Tay Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District, HCMC
Hotline: 028.38 111 111
 
Private car from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang
 
If you are travelling with a big group of friends or families with kids, renting a private bus, car, van, limousine is considered to be a perfect option. 
 
 
Most of local people in Vietnam not speak English well, and it would be rather difficult to ask them for directions. The tourists who want to spend less time on the way from Saigon to Nha Trang, it would be a great option to book the private car with driver for those who have a lot of luggages, or you are traveling with the children. The driver will pick up and drop you off at your hotel door to door by a good and new car with reasonable price.
 
The reliable and trusted car rental company from Ho Chi Minh city to Nha Trang is Hai Tuan Travel. This company especially providng private car and limousine rental from HCMC/ Saigon airport to the next destinations such as Vung Tau - Ho Tram - Mui Ne - Phan Thiet - Nha Trang - Dalat and transfer to other cities. Hai Tuan Travel company is a professional service designed to provide you with efficient and safe transportation while visiting Ho Chi Minh City. Using this service will make your private ground travel easy, seamless and convenient.
 
Simple and easy to have a private transfer by making online
 
Choose the best transportation from Saigon to Nha Trang
 
- To choose the most suitable mode of transportation from HCMC to Nha Trang, you have to figure out your budget as well as who you are going with. 
- The ticket fare is likely to increase if you book closer to the departure date and particularly if you are planning to travel during the holiday season. 
- In addition, it is still highly recommended to purchase the ticket beforehand so you can select good seats or book the flight ticket a few days in advance to get a good price. 
- If you have a lot of luggage, taking a flight so you don”t have to carry around those big suitcases. Also, check the airlines” baggage rules to avoid paying the surcharge.