How to travel from Nha Trang to Sầm Sơn, Vietnam

The distance between Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn is around 1,048km (651 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nha Trang to Sầm Sơn by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Sầm SơnNha Trang if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Cam Ranh (CXR) to Vinh (VII) then take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,082,065($89)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration21h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,239,880($53)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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Train

Take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫865,580($37)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Drive

Drive to Sầm Sơn.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Distance1,131km (703 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn

There are several options for getting from Nha Trang to Sầm Sơn by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫865,580 ($37) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,082,065 ($89).

The distance between Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn is around 1,048km (651 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 905km (562 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nha Trang to Sầm Sơn is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ₫2,082,065 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫865,580 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nha Trang to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thanh Hoa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 24h 20m, 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 Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nha Trang to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nha Trang Phia Nam and Thanh Hoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn. Buses run twice daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nha Trang to Sầm Sơn. We recommend that you take the bus to Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak then fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Sầm Sơn. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Sầm Sơn is Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Sầm Sơn. Vinh Airport (VII) (VII) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) 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 Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn. The distance is around 1,131km (703 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nha Trang to Sầm Sơn is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ₫2,620,130 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nha Trang and Sầm Sơn

Transport options from Nha Trang to Sầm Sơn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
5h 45m
₫2,082,065($89)
every 20 mins1,048km (651 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 55m
₫2,690,310($115)
once daily1,268km (788 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi6h 45m
₫2,620,130($110)
every 3 hours1,101km (684 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train6h 50m
₫2,152,250($90)
every 20 mins1,326km (824 miles)
Bus to Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak, plane and train8h 15m
₫1,941,700($83)
every 20 mins1,086km (675 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 40m
₫2,596,735($110)
twice daily1,163km (723 miles)
Bus
21h 55m
₫1,239,880($53)
twice daily1,159km (720 miles)
Train
24h 20m
₫865,580($37)
every 20 mins1,163km (723 miles)
Drive
15h 45m
₫3,088,010($130)
on demand1,131km (703 miles)

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Airports near Sầm Sơn

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

THD
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Sầm Sơn
VII
Vinh Airport (VII)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Sầm Sơn
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Sầm Sơn