How to travel from Ninh Bình to Nha Trang, Vietnam

The distance between Ninh Bình and Nha Trang is around 1,098km (682 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

9 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Nha TrangNinh Bình if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Cam Ranh (CXR).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,082,065($89)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nha Trang Khanh Hoa.

  • Duration22h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,122,910($48)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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Train

Take the train to Nha Trang.

  • Duration23h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫608,245($26)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Drive

Drive to Nha Trang.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Distance1,181km (734 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ninh Bình and Nha Trang

There are several options for getting from Ninh Bình to Nha Trang by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫608,245 ($26) and will take around 23h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,082,065 ($89).

The distance between Ninh Bình and Nha Trang is around 1,098km (682 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 954km (593 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Ninh Bình and Nha Trang by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ninh Bình to Nha Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ₫2,082,065 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Ninh Bình and Nha Trang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫608,245 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ninh Bình and Nha Trang. It typically takes around 23h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ninh Bình and Nha Trang with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 23h 25m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Ninh Bình and Nha Trang. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 23h 25m, 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 Ninh Bình and Nha Trang. It typically takes around 22h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ninh Bình to Nha Trang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nha Trang Khanh Hoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 45m.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Ninh Bình and Nha Trang. Buses run twice daily and take around 22h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ninh Bình to Nha Trang. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Cam Ranh (CXR). instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Nha Trang is Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Nha Trang. Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB) (TBB) and Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) 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 Ninh Bình and Nha Trang. The distance is around 1,181km (734 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ninh Bình to Nha Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ₫2,082,065 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ninh Bình and Nha Trang

Transport options from Ninh Bình to Nha Trang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
5h 30m
₫2,082,065($89)
every 4 hours1,255km (780 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
₫3,438,920($145)
4 times a day1,098km (682 miles)
Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane8hrs
₫2,222,430($95)
every 4 hours1,296km (806 miles)
Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane8h 25m
₫2,666,915($115)
twice daily1,375km (854 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 45m
₫2,175,640($95)
every 4 hours1,229km (763 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 50m
₫5,731,530($245)
twice daily1,222km (759 miles)
Bus
22h 45m
₫1,122,910($48)
twice daily1,205km (749 miles)
Train
23h 25m
₫608,245($26)
4 times a day1,205km (749 miles)
Drive
16h 15m
₫2,105,460($90)
on demand1,181km (734 miles)

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Airports near Nha Trang

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

CXR
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Nha Trang
TBB
Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (56 miles) from Nha Trang
DLI
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Nha Trang