How to travel from Nha Trang to Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
The distance between Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nha Trang to Vũng Tàu by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vũng Tàu → Nha Trang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Cam Ranh (CXR) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost₫772,000($33)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Phan Thiet Binh Thuan and then to Vung Tau.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫280,730($12)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Long Khanh then take a taxi to Vũng Tàu.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost₫1,754,550($75)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nha Trang to Vũng Tàu by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫280,730 ($12) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫772,000 ($33).
The distance between Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nha Trang to Vũng Tàu is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ₫772,000 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫280,730 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu. We recommend that you fly from Cam Ranh (CXR) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nha Trang to Vũng Tàu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phan Thiet Binh Thuan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Kumho Samco, Hoang Long, Lien Hung, Hoa Mai, Hanh Cafe and FUTA Bus Lines run regular bus services between Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m 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 Vũng Tàu. We recommend that you fly from Cam Ranh (CXR) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Vũng Tàu is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Vũng Tàu. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Co Ong Airport (VCS) (VCS) 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 Vũng Tàu. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nha Trang to Vũng Tàu is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ₫1,754,550 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 60m | ₫772,000($33) | hourly | 458km (285 miles) |
| Bus to Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak, plane | 7h 35m | ₫959,155($41) | every 3 hours | 564km (351 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 40m | ₫1,239,880($53) | twice daily | 490km (305 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | ₫1,122,910($48) | every 4 hours | 618km (384 miles) |
| Train to Dieu Tri, plane and bus | 7h 20m | ₫1,614,185($69) | every 4 hours | 789km (491 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 8h 10m | ₫280,730($12) | once daily | 401km (249 miles) |
| Bus via Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong | 10h 50m | ₫350,910($15) | every 4 hours | 522km (324 miles) |
| Bus via Pham Ngu Lao | 12hrs | ₫304,120($13) | 4 times a day | 523km (325 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 6h 45m | ₫1,754,550($75) | 4 times a day | 411km (256 miles) |
Drive | 6h 5m | ₫725,215($31) | on demand | 404km (251 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nha Trang and Vũng Tàu
Bus companies
Kumho Samco
Hoang Long
Lien Hung
Hoa Mai
Hanh Cafe
Airlines
Vietjet Air
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Vũng Tàu
The following major airports near Vũng Tàu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Vũng Tàu
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Vũng Tàu
Co Ong Airport (VCS)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Vũng Tàu