How to travel from Phan Thiet to Sầm Sơn, Vietnam

The distance between Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn is around 1,133km (704 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Phan Thiet 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 SơnPhan Thiet if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Dalat (DLI) then fly from Dalat (DLI) to Vinh (VII) then take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₫4,351,285($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,333,460($57)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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Train

Take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,052,730($45)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Drive

Drive to Sầm Sơn.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Distance1,373km (853 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn

There are several options for getting from Phan Thiet to Sầm Sơn by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫1,052,730 ($45) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫4,351,285 ($185).

The distance between Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn is around 1,133km (704 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,007km (626 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Phan Thiet to Sầm Sơn is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ₫4,351,285 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,052,730 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Phan Thiet to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Binh Thuan and Thanh Hoa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Phan Thiet to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Thanh Hoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 2h 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 Sầm Sơn. We recommend that you take the bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Sầm Sơn. instead which will take 6h 50m.

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 Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn. The distance is around 1,373km (853 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phan Thiet to Sầm Sơn is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ₫3,134,795 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Phan Thiet and Sầm Sơn

Transport options from Phan Thiet to Sầm Sơn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train + 3 similar
6h 20m
₫4,351,285($185)
every 20 mins1,133km (704 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi6h 50m
₫3,134,795($135)
every 20 mins1,290km (802 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 30m
₫2,456,370($105)
every 20 mins1,273km (791 miles)
Taxi, Plane, Bus and Train7h 30m
₫4,187,525($180)
every 20 mins1,422km (883 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
₫1,333,460($57)
twice daily1,394km (866 miles)
Train
1 day 4h
₫1,052,730($45)
3 times a week1,408km (875 miles)
Drive
19h 20m
₫3,743,040($160)
on demand1,373km (853 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