How to travel from Phan Thiet to Nha Trang, Vietnam

The distance between Phan Thiet and Nha Trang is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Phan Thiet to Nha Trang by bus, 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 TrangPhan Thiet if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nha Trang.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫280,730($12)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫233,940($10)
Operated by

Kumho Samco

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Nha Trang.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phan Thiet and Nha Trang

There are several options for getting from Phan Thiet to Nha Trang by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫233,940 ($10) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫678,425 ($29).

The distance between Phan Thiet and Nha Trang is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Phan Thiet and Nha Trang by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Phan Thiet to Nha Trang is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₫678,425 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Phan Thiet and Nha Trang, 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 Phan Thiet and Nha Trang. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Phan Thiet to Nha Trang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Binh Thuan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Phan Thiet and Nha Trang. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Phan Thiet and Nha Trang. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Phan Thiet and Nha Trang with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 45m.

Kumho Samco run regular bus services between Phan Thiet and Nha Trang. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phan Thiet to Nha Trang. We recommend that you take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Phan Thiet and Nha Trang. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phan Thiet to Nha Trang is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ₫233,940 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Phan Thiet and Nha Trang

Transport options from Phan Thiet to Nha Trang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
₫280,730($12)
3 times a week245km (152 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
₫233,940($10)
5 times a day245km (152 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
₫678,425($29)
on demand246km (153 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