Guide on How to Travel to Phan Thiet from Anywhere

Whether you find yourself in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Dalat, organizing a trip to Phan Thiet is straightforward. Currently, there are numerous transportation options available from every direction, suitable for all travelers.

A. FROM SAIGON – HO CHI MINH CITY TO PHAN THIET

1. By Train

• Daily service: Departures from Saigon to Phan Thiết: train SPT2; departures from Phan Thiết to Saigon: train SPT1.
• Weekends: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: Departures from Saigon to Phan Thiết: train PT4 and from Phan Thiết to Saigon: train PT3.

• Train SPT2 (Departure: 6:50 AM; Arrival: 10:30 AM): Starting from 125,000 VND/ticket
• Train SPT1 (Departure: 2:05 PM; Arrival: 6:40 PM): Starting from 125,000 VND/ticket
• Train PT4 (Departure: 5:05 PM; Arrival: 9:35 PM): Starting from 115,000 VND/ticket
• Train PT3 (Departure: 10:05 PM; Arrival: 3:25 AM): Starting from 95,000 VND/ticket

Where to buy tickets:
– Saigon Station: (Free home delivery service within a 7km radius) No. 1 Nguyen Thong, Ward 9, District 3, HCMC, Phone: 08. 39 318 952.
– Phan Thiet Station: (No phone booking support). Address: No. 1 Le Duan, Phong Nam Ward, Phan Thiet City, Ticket office: 062.3833952.

2. Coaches

• Phuong Trang Bus: Departures: 7:30 AM, 3:00 PM. Regular fare: 85,000 VND/person. Address: 274 – 276 De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, HCMC, Phone: (08).38.309.309. Address in Mui Ne: 20 Huynh Thuc Khang, Ham Tien Ward, Phone: 062 3743113.
• Mai Linh Bus. Regular fare: 85,000 VND/person/one way (sitting seat). Departure: 400A Le Hong Phong, District 10, HCMC, Booking phone: 08.3832.3888 – 3929.2929; Mui Ne: 334 – 350 19/4 Street, Xuan An Ward, Phan Thiet City. Booking phone: 062.838555.
• In addition to the above bus companies, open buses operated by The Sinh Cafe, Kim Travel… also have daily trips.

B. FROM HANOI TO PHAN THIET

Travelers from Hanoi to Phan Thiet – Mui Ne usually have three ways to go:

1. Take an Open Tour bus

Mai Linh Express (Phone: 08 35117788): Departure from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station – Hanoi, stops at Mai Linh Station – Phan Thiet right at the city entrance. From here to the city center is only about 2km. Ticket price: 700,000 – 800,000 VND/person.

2. Fly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, then travel to Phan Thiet by car, Open Tour bus with prices ranging from 150,000 – 250,000 VND/ticket, or by train.

3. Fly from Hanoi to Cam Ranh Airport – Nha Trang, then continue your journey to Phan Thiet.

C. FROM NHA TRANG TO PHAN THIET

1. Open Tour bus

• Thu Hoang, address: 36 Nguyen Thi Dinh – Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa, Phone: 058. 388 0688. Buses to Mui Ne, Phan Thiet depart at 8:00 AM, 8:30 PM, and 9:30 PM daily, seat price around 120,000 VND/ticket, bed price around 150,000 VND/ticket.
• Sinh Café, address: No. 10 Villa, Nha Trang, Phone: 058.3522982 – 3523183
• Hanh Café at No. 10 Hung Vuong, Nha Trang, Phone: 058 352 7466 – 352 7467
• Tam Hanh, departure from Nha Trang at 8:00 AM and 8:30 PM, address: No. 5A Tran Hung Dao, Phone: (058) 352.7525 – 352.5288
• Phuong Trang at No. 30 Nguyen Thien Thuat, Nha Trang, Phone: 058.3524315…

2. Coach Bus

• Coach buses typically depart from the North Nha Trang bus station (address: No. 01, 2/4 Street, Vinh Hoa, Phone: (058).3838799-3838788-3836541) or the South Nha Trang bus station (address: No. 58, 23 October Street, Phone: (058).3822192-3820227)
• They stop at Phan Thiet bus station, located at No. 1 Tu Van Tu – Phan Thiet City, Phone: (062). 3821361
• Ticket prices range from 80,000 – 100,000 VND/ticket

3. Train

• Travelers can opt for Thong Nhat train or the Golden Train tourist train from Nha Trang to Phan Thiet and vice versa.
• The train halts at Muong Man Station, approximately 14km away from Phan Thiet City (ticket price around 150,000 VND).
• Nha Trang Station: 17 Thai Nguyen, Nha Trang City, Phone: (058). 3822113

D. FROM DALAT TO PHAN THIET

The journey covers a distance of 245 km, with an approximate travel time of 5 – 6 hours. Ticket prices range from 100,000 – 250,000 VND/ticket.

Bus Companies:

• Tam Hanh Bus has its headquarters in Dalat: 68 Truong Cong Dinh, Phone: (063) 382.83.83; Mui Ne: 88 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Phone: (062) 384.7561 – 384.7560.
• An Phu Bus at No. 07 Hai Thuong, Dalat, Phone: 0909211443.
• Thanh Lich Bus: 70 A Nguyen Cong Tru, Dalat, Phone: 0913 669393 – 0913 819244.
• Sinh Café: One trip daily, departs at 7 am; Address in Mui Ne: 144 Nguyen Dinh Chieu – 062 3847542; Dalat: 4A Bui Thi Xuan – 063.3822663 – 3836702.

List of hotels in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet

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Source: Travel guide Mytour