How to travel from Tam Cốc to Nha Trang, Vietnam
The distance between Tam Cốc and Nha Trang is around 1,104km (686 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Tam Cốc to Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang → Tam Cốc 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).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost₫1,614,185($69)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Nha Trang Khanh Hoa.
- Duration22h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫1,310,065($56)
Hoang Long
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Nha Trang.
- Duration23h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost₫748,610($32)
Vietnam Railways
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tam Cốc and Nha Trang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tam Cốc to Nha Trang by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫748,610 ($32) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,614,185 ($69).
The distance between Tam Cốc and Nha Trang is around 1,104km (686 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 952km (592 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Tam Cốc 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 Tam Cốc to Nha Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx ₫1,614,185 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Tam Cốc and Nha Trang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫748,610 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tam Cốc and Nha Trang. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tam Cốc to Nha Trang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ninh Binh. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.
Vietnam Railways run train services between Tam Cốc and Nha Trang. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 23h 30m, 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 Tam Cốc and Nha Trang. It typically takes around 22h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tam Cốc to Nha Trang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ninh Binh and Nha Trang Khanh Hoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 55m.
Hoang Long, Hey Travel and Hanh Cafe run regular bus services between Tam Cốc and Nha Trang. Buses run twice daily and take around 22h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tam Cốc 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 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 Tam Cốc and Nha Trang. The distance is around 1,178km (732 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 Tam Cốc to Nha Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ₫1,614,185 ($69).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tam Cốc and Nha Trang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 6 similar | 5h 45m | ₫1,614,185($69) | every 4 hours | 1,262km (784 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 50m | ₫1,707,760($73) | 4 times a day | 1,104km (686 miles) |
| Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane | 8h 20m | ₫1,871,520($80) | every 4 hours | 1,303km (810 miles) |
| Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane | 8h 35m | ₫2,199,035($95) | twice daily | 1,381km (858 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6hrs | ₫1,848,125($79) | every 4 hours | 1,235km (767 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 7h 35m | ₫7,205,350($310) | twice daily | 1,219km (757 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 8h 40m | ₫1,965,095($84) | 4 times a day | 1,273km (791 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 55m | ₫1,310,065($56) | twice daily | 1,214km (754 miles) |
| Bus via Phong Nha Ke Bang | 1 day 6h | ₫912,365($39) | once daily | 1,220km (758 miles) |
Train | 23h 30m | ₫748,610($32) | 4 times a day | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Drive | 16h 15m | ₫2,105,460($90) | on demand | 1,178km (732 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tam Cốc and Nha Trang
Bus companies
Ninh Binh Excursion Transport
Hanh Cafe
Khanh Hoa Bus
Hương Khuê
Trang An Limousine
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietjet Air
Vietnam Airlines
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