How to travel from Sa Pa to Nha Trang, Vietnam
The distance between Sa Pa and Nha Trang is around 1,404km (873 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sa Pa 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 Trang → Sa Pa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Cam Ranh (CXR).
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost₫2,082,065($89)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then Ninh Binh and then to Nha Trang Khanh Hoa.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,871,520($80)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Nha Trang.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost₫1,076,125($46)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sa Pa and Nha Trang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sa Pa to Nha Trang by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,076,125 ($46) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,082,065 ($89).
The distance between Sa Pa and Nha Trang is around 1,404km (873 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,257km (781 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Sa Pa and Nha Trang by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sa Pa to Nha Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx ₫2,082,065 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Sa Pa and Nha Trang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,076,125 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sa Pa and 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 8h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sa Pa and Nha Trang. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sa Pa to Nha Trang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh and Nha Trang Khanh Hoa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
Sao Viet, Inter Bus Lines, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Sa Pa and Nha Trang. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sa Pa 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 8h 20m.
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 Sa Pa and Nha Trang. The distance is around 1,586km (986 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sa Pa to Nha Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around ₫2,082,065 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sa Pa and Nha Trang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 8h 20m | ₫2,082,065($89) | every 3 hours | 1,431km (889 miles) |
| Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane | 10h 55m | ₫2,222,430($95) | every 3 hours | 1,472km (915 miles) |
| Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane | 11h 15m | ₫2,666,915($115) | twice daily | 1,551km (964 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8h 35m | ₫2,175,640($95) | every 4 hours | 1,404km (873 miles) |
| Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane and train | 10h 25m | ₫2,292,610($100) | every 4 hours | 1,418km (881 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | ₫1,871,520($80) | once daily | 1,619km (1,006 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 5h | ₫1,076,125($46) | 5 times a day | 1,653km (1,027 miles) |
Drive | 20h 45m | ₫2,807,280($120) | on demand | 1,586km (986 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sa Pa and Nha Trang
Bus companies
Sao Viet
Inter Bus Lines
Khanh Hoa Bus
Hương Khuê
Hanh Cafe
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietjet Air
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Nha Trang
The following major airports near Nha Trang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Nha Trang
Tuy Hoa Airport (TBB)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Nha Trang
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Nha Trang