How to travel from Vũng Tàu to Sầm Sơn, Vietnam

The distance between Vũng Tàu and Sầm Sơn is around 1,168km (726 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vũng Tàu 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 SơnVũng Tàu if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Sầm Sơn.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,924,250($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,497,215($64)
Operated by

Hoang Long

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Long Khanh then take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,409,580($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sầm Sơn.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Distance1,456km (905 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vũng Tàu and Sầm Sơn

There are several options for getting from Vũng Tàu to Sầm Sơn by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫1,497,215 ($64) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,924,250 ($125).

The distance between Vũng Tàu and Sầm Sơn is around 1,168km (726 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,052km (653 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Vũng Tàu and Sầm Sơn by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vũng Tàu to Sầm Sơn is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ₫2,924,250 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Vũng Tàu and Sầm Sơn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,497,215 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Vũng Tàu and Sầm Sơn. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Sầm Sơn. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vũng Tàu and Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vũng Tàu to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Thanh Hoa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Hoang Long run regular bus services between Vũng Tàu and Sầm Sơn. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h 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 Sầm Sơn. We recommend that you take the bus to Nguyen Thai Binh then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Sầm Sơn. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Vũng Tàu and Sầm Sơn. The distance is around 1,456km (905 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vũng Tàu to Sầm Sơn is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ₫2,924,250 ($125).

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Transport options from Vũng Tàu to Sầm Sơn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
5h 15m
₫2,924,250($125)
hourly1,185km (736 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 55m
₫2,245,825($95)
every 20 mins1,168km (726 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
₫1,497,215($64)
once daily1,550km (963 miles)
Taxi and Train
1 day 7h
₫2,409,580($105)
every 20 mins1,576km (979 miles)
Drive
21h 35m
₫3,953,585($170)
on demand1,456km (905 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