How to travel from Vũng Tàu to Phan Thiet, Vietnam

The distance between Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Vũng Tàu to Phan Thiet by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Phan ThietVũng Tàu if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Phan Thiet Binh Thuan.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫116,970($5)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Phan Thiết.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,807,280($120)
Operated by

Vinasun taxi

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car
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Drive

Drive to Phan Thiết.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet

There are several options for getting from Vũng Tàu to Phan Thiet by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫116,970 ($5) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,807,280 ($120).

The distance between Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vũng Tàu to Phan Thiet is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₫2,807,280 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫116,970 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet. We recommend that you take a taxi to Phan Thiết. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 40m.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vũng Tàu to Phan Thiet. We recommend that you take the bus to Phan Thiet Binh Thuan. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Phan Thiet is Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) which is approximately 96km (60 miles) from Phan Thiet. Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) and Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) 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 Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vũng Tàu to Phan Thiet is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ₫116,970 ($5).

How do I get from Vũng Tàu to Phan Thiet

Compare travel optionsbetween Vũng Tàu and Phan Thiet

Transport options from Vũng Tàu to Phan Thiet
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
₫116,970($5)
once daily156km (97 miles)
Taxi
2h 30m
₫2,807,280($120)
on demand156km (97 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
₫444,485($19)
on demand156km (97 miles)

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Airports near Phan Thiet

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

DLI
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Phan Thiet
SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Phan Thiet
CXR
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
International Airport
Distance
171km (106 miles) from Phan Thiet