Nha Trang Travel Hacks – 360-degree Exploration in Nha Trang

Nha Trang, the tourist city, boasts long and beautiful beaches, chosen as the venue for major events such as the Sea Festival and prestigious beauty pageants like Miss Vietnam, Miss World Vietnamese 2007, Miss Universe 2008, and Miss Earth 2010...

This comprehensive guide by Mytour provides all transportation-related information in Nha Trang (updated until the end of 2014) to give travelers an overview and help them choose the best means of transportation for their trip to Nha Trang.

Nha Trang Travel Hacks – 360-degree Exploration in Nha Trang

BY PLANE

Passengers opting for air travel will arrive at Cam Ranh Airport. From there, they can proceed to the city center of Nha Trang. Some airlines operate round-trip flights to Nha Trang, including:

– Domestic: Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, Vietjet Air operate from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang.

– International: Korean Air, Air France, Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar depart from Singapore, Moscow, Incheon, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita.

Ticket prices vary depending on the time and route. There are 2 main routes:

– From Ho Chi Minh City: Prices start from 700,000 VND++ per person per way, with a flight time of 50 minutes;

– From Hanoi: Prices start from 1,500,000 VND++ per person per way, with a flight time of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

TRAIN

1. Hanoi: length 1315 km

Hanoi to Nha Trang: Trains SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, TN1. Check departure times here. Check ticket prices here.

Nha Trang to Hanoi: Trains SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8, TN2. Check departure times here. Check ticket prices here.

2. Ho Chi Minh City: length 411km

Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang:

– Train SN4: Departure time 21:25 – Arrival time 8:19. Lowest price: 184,000 VND/person/way, highest price: 475,000 VND/person/way.

– Train SNT2: Departure time 20:00 – Arrival time 5:10. Lowest price: 260,000 VND/person/way, highest price: 615,000 VND/person/way.

Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City:

– Train SN3: Departure time: 18:30 – Arrival time 5:51. Lowest price: 176,000 VND/person/way, highest price: 450,000 VND/person/way.

– Train SNT1: Departure time 19:00 – Arrival time 3:56. Lowest price: 248,000 VND/person/way, highest price: 580,000 VND/person/way.

BUS

1. From Hanoi: travel time 1 day and 4 – 5 hours

Hoang Long Bus: 710,000 VND/person/way (sleeper).

Schedule: Hanoi – Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City. Departure time: Contact by phone 04 39282828 – 058 3853345.

2. From Ho Chi Minh City: travel time 8 – 10 hours

Hoang Long Bus: 200,000 VND/person/way (sleeper).

Phuong Trang Bus: 235,000 VND/person/way (sleeper). Departure time: From 8:30 to 20:30. Phone: 08 38309309.

The Sinh Tourist: 058 3524329 – 08 38389593.

Departure time: + Ho Chi Minh City 7:15 AM – 8:00 PM (Address: 246-248 De Tham, District 1)

+ Nha Trang 7:45 AM – 8:00 PM (Address: 90C Hung Vuong – Nha Trang City)

Note: TheSinhTourist does not accept phone reservations, so you must visit their offices in person to purchase tickets.

Minh Dung Bus: 08 35115234 – 08 35190519. Departure time: Ho Chi Minh City 9:45 AM – 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM, Nha Trang 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

Lien Hung Bus: 058 3829090 – 0913 478982 – 058 3913888 – 08 35119090 – 0913 478982. Departure time: Nha Trang 6:30 AM – 8:45 AM – 7:00 PM – 8:20 PM – 9:50 PM, Ho Chi Minh City 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM – 8:45 PM – 9:30 PM.

Hanh Cafe: 058 3527466 – 08 39205679 – 08 35074279. Departure time: Ho Chi Minh City 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Nha Trang 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

Phuong Nam 08 66540386 – 058 6507677. Departure time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM at both ends of the station.

Tra Lan Vien 08 22001579 – 0933727474 – 058 3528079. Departure time: Ho Chi Minh City 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Nha Trang 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Cuc Tung 058 2471999 – 08 35116863. Departure time: Ho Chi Minh City every evening, Nha Trang 9:40 PM.

Ha Linh 058 3524877 – 08 35075345. Departure time: Contact for schedule.

Quang Hanh 058 3563288 – 08 35119102. Departure time: Nha Trang 8:00 AM – 8:10 PM – 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM, Ho Chi Minh City 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Hoa Thuan Anh 08 62722955 – 058 3954955 – 058 3524471. Departure time: Ho Chi Minh City 8:30 PM, Cam Ranh 9:30 PM, Nha Trang 8:30 PM.

Tam Hanh 08 39205653 – 058 3527525. Departure time: Ho Chi Minh City 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM – 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM, Nha Trang 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

TM Brother 08 38377764 – 058 3523556. Departure time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Dalat: Travel time 2 – 3 hours

Phuong Trang: 145,000 VND/person/way (seat).

TAXI

Nha Trang has 13 reputable taxi companies for you to choose from. If you choose a taxi from Cam Ranh to Nha Trang and vice versa, the fare is around 200,000 – 250,000 VND/way as the distance from the airport to the city is over 35km.

• Route No. 02: Binh Tan – Tran Phu – Thanh: Binh Tan Bus Station – To Hieu – Tran Phu – Tran Quang Khai – Hung Vuong – Le Thanh Ton – Dinh Tien Hoang – Quang Trung – Tran Quy Cap – Ma Vong – 23/10 Street – National Highway 1A – Provincial Road 2 – Thanh Bus Station.

• Route No. 03: Dam Market – Ngo Gia Tu – Song Lo: Dam Market Checkpoint (Phan Boi Chau Street) – Ngo Quyen Street – Pasteur Street – Tran Hung Dao Street – Nguyen Chanh Street – Ngo Gia Tu Street – Cuu Long Street – Le Hong Phong Street – Nguyen Tat Thanh Street – Song Lo Checkpoint.

• Route No. 04: Hon Xen – Nguyen Thien Thuat – Vinpearl: Hon Xen – Pham Van Dong – Thap Ba – 2/4 Street – Quang Trung – Ly Thanh Ton – Le Thanh Ton – Nguyen Thien Thuat – Tran Quang Khai – Tran Phu – Dinh Bao Dai – Da Nang Stone Bridge – Vinpearl Port.

• Route No. 05: Tran Phu Bridge – To Hien Thanh – Hon Ro 1: North Tran Phu Bridge – Nguyen Binh Khiem – Ngo Quyen – Phan Chu Trinh (Return: Hoang Van Thu – Le Loi) – Hoang Hoa Tham – Nguyen Chanh – Le Thanh Ton (Return: Dinh Tien Hoang) – To Hien Thanh – Nguyen Thi Minh Khai – Tran Phu – Da Tuong – Vo Thi Sau – Phuoc Long – Le Hong Phong – Nguyen Tat Thanh – Binh Tan Bridge – Hon Ro 1.

• Route No. 06: Southern Bus Terminal – Northern Bus Terminal – Luong Son Market: Southern Bus Terminal – 23/10 Street – Yersin – Quang Trung – 2/4 Street – Northern Bus Terminal – Nguyen Xien – National Highway 1A – Luong Son Market (Vinh Luong Commune).

MOTORBIKES

Looking for affordable scooter rentals in Nha Trang? Look no further! Reach out to your hotel or check out the options below. Please note that fuel is not included.

• Contact Mr. Nam at 0905111541. Prices start at 70,000 VND/day for scooters and 90,000 VND/day for automatic bikes.

• Explore Nha Trang with Hải Phong Travel Company – Call 0583500050 or 0969550 60. Rent a scooter for 60,000 VND/day or an automatic bike for 80,000 VND/day.

• Reach out to Song Đạt Company at 0906400918 or 0906400919. Scooter rentals begin at 80,000 VND/day, and automatic bikes are available for 120,000 VND/day.

• Check out Viet Dream at 0935605963 or 0583605963. Enjoy the city with scooter rentals starting at 50,000 VND/day and automatic bikes at 80,000 VND/day.

• Contact San Hô Việt Company at 0903354470. Scooter rentals range from 60,000 to 80,000 VND/day, and automatic bikes from 80,000 to 100,000 VND/day. The sleek Airblade black bronze 125cc is available for 150,000 VND/day.

CABLE CAR

The Vinpearl Land cable car is an extraordinary 3,320m-long sea-crossing cable car connecting Nha Trang to the scenic Hon Ngoc Viet on Hon Tre Island. It holds the record for being the world's longest sea-crossing cable car, accommodating up to 8 passengers per cabin. With 65 cabins, it can serve 1,500 passengers per hour in one direction. Each cabin gracefully glides over the ocean between Nha Trang and Hon Tre Island in just under 9 minutes and 20 seconds. The entire route features 9 towers, ranging from the tallest at 54.65m to the shortest at 7.96m. The cable car is designed to withstand winds of up to level 7, with a maximum compensation of 12 billion VND for any accident occurring on a single cabin.

Operating from 9 am to 10 pm every day, purchasing the cable car ticket to Vinpearland includes a complete package of entertainment services here, with round-trip tickets. Ticket prices are as follows: Adults 550,000 VND/ticket/person. Children (from 0.95m – 1.4m) 450,000 VND/ticket/person. Children under 0.9m are free of charge.

BOAT TOURS

Most boat tours in Nha Trang depart from the Cau Da port. From Nha Trang, you can explore numerous fascinating small islands. Mytour provides some information and routes for your reference, or you can contact Mrs. Thanh Phuong at 0914204244 for the best prices.

As per Mytour

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide