How to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Rang, Vietnam

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Rang by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Cam Ranh (CXR), Taxi

Fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Cam Ranh (CXR) then take a taxi to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,918,310($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Thap Cham.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₫327,515($14)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫233,940($10)
Operated by

Phuong Trang

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Drive

Drive to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance329km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang

There are several options for getting from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Rang by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫233,940 ($10) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,918,310 ($82).

The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Rang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ₫1,918,310 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫233,940 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Rang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thap Cham. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Rang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Phuong Trang run regular bus services between Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Rang. We recommend that you fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Dalat (DLI) then take a taxi to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Phan Rang is Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Phan Rang. Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) and Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV) (BMV) 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 Ho Chi Minh City and Phan Rang. The distance is around 329km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Rang is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ₫327,515 ($14).

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Transport options from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Rang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Cam Ranh (CXR), Taxi + 1 similar
2h 20m
₫1,918,310($82)
every 30 mins375km (233 miles)
Plane and Taxi2h 40m
₫2,620,130($110)
every 30 mins320km (199 miles)
Train
6h 15m
₫327,515($14)
every 4 hours326km (202 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
₫233,940($10)
twice daily333km (207 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
₫912,365($39)
on demand329km (205 miles)

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Airports near Phan Rang

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

CXR
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Phan Rang
DLI
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Phan Rang
BMV
Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Phan Rang