How to travel from Buon Ma Thuot to Phan Thiet, Vietnam

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Phan Thiet is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Phan Thiet by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Phan ThietBuon Ma Thuot if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Phan Thiet.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,941,700($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station and then to Phan Thiet Binh Thuan.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫444,485($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station then take the train to Binh Thuan.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫491,275($21)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Phan Thiết.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance304km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Phan Thiet

There are several options for getting from Buon Ma Thuot to Phan Thiet by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫374,305 ($16) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫842,185 ($36).

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Phan Thiet is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Buon Ma Thuot and Phan Thiet by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Phan Thiet is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ₫842,185 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Phan Thiet, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫374,305 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Buon Ma Thuot and Phan Thiet. We recommend that you drive to Phan Thiết. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buon Ma Thuot and Phan Thiet. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buon Ma Thuot to Phan Thiet. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak and Nha Trang Southern Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Khanh Hoa Bus, Hương Khuê, Kumho Samco, VeXeRe Joint Stock Company, Hanh Cafe, Phuong Trang, Mai Linh Express and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Buon Ma Thuot and Phan Thiet. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buon Ma Thuot to Phan Thiet. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Phan Thiet. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Phan Thiet is Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) which is approximately 96km (60 miles) from Phan Thiet. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) and Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buon Ma Thuot and Phan Thiet. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Phan Thiet is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around ₫444,485 ($19).

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Transport options from Buon Ma Thuot to Phan Thiet
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5h 15m
₫1,941,700($83)
every 20 mins463km (287 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
8h 50m
₫444,485($19)
every 20 mins433km (269 miles)
Bus via Da Lat10h 40m
₫397,700($17)
twice daily395km (246 miles)
Bus via Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong13h 30m
₫374,305($16)
every 4 hours516km (320 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 25m
₫491,275($21)
3 times a week436km (271 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
₫842,185($36)
on demand304km (189 miles)

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Airports near Phan Thiet

The following major airports near Phan Thiet offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

DLI
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Phan Thiet
SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Phan Thiet
CXR
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Phan Thiet