Da Nang to Nha Trang

Da Nang to Nha Trang

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Da Nang to Nha Trang Schedule

Da Nang to Nha Trang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
OUROS Travel SUV 4pax Any timeVND 7,475k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 03:44 - 15:44VND 757k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 05:50 - 16:40VND 477k
Vietnam Railways VIP Sleeper 06:28 - 17:21VND 817k
Vietnam Railways Cabin 2x 08:02 - 18:55VND 2,481k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 10:09 - 22:38VND 938k
Vietnam Railways Cabin 2x 13:42 - 22:21VND 1,979k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 14:49 - 01:26VND 1,080k
Quang Hanh VIP 32 Sleeper 17:00 - 03:30VND 387k
Lien Hung Express 19:00 - 04:50VND 384k
Vietravel Airlines Economy 21:00 - 07:55VND 2,251k
VietJet Air Economy 23:45 - 15:20VND 1,884k

How to get from Danang to Nha Trang

What about

Wondering what the most popular seaside resort town in Vietnam is like? Look no further. Lively and urban, Nha Trang is most probably not the best spot to go if you are longing for solitude and tranquillity, but its white sand beaches, even if sometimes littered, running the length of a beautiful bay with several picturesque island scattered in the sea and quite a wide choice of activities are a big draw, and the title of the main diving centre in Vietnam ensures a constant flow of visitors of all budgets, both domestic and foreign, almost any time of the year.

From Danang to Nha Trang

Danang is an easy 1½ hour flight from Nha Trang or at least a 9-hour bus or train journey with road distance between Danang and Nha Trang of about 520 km. Almost all the trains heading south from Hanoi to Saigon call to both cities, and local and tourist buses are a decent alternative to the rail travel.

From Danang to Nha Trang by train

All the trains from Danang to Nha Trang are passing through trains on their way from Hanoi to Saigon. Usually there is an about 15-minute stop in Danang; the time indicated in your ticket is the time of departure: come earlier. It makes sense to opt for one of the two night trains: SE7 or SE5 departing from Danang and arriving to Nha Trang at 10.50pm/1.45am and 8.35am/11.35am the following morning respectively. Both trains offer first and second class AC sleeping cars plus soft seats but SE5 is cheaper: e.g. compare prices for berth in a second class sleeper: VND500.000 in SE5 and VND620.000 in SE7 (USD22/USD28).

SE3, which has Violette Express Train VIP sleeper car attached is less convenient from the point of view of its schedule: it departs from Danang after midday at 1.15pm and steals you the rest of the day arriving to Nha Trang late at night (10.15pm) well after dark. Though if you prefer to travel with comfort, do not mind spending a few extra bucks, enjoy seeing the country from a railway car and have your accommodation in Nha Trang already booked, it is obviously the best way to get to Nha Trang from Danang (VND930.000/USD42). If you do not mind travelling by day, consider TN1, as well (leaving at 7.10am and arriving at 5.55pm).

Note that it is highly advisable to book berths well ahead – especially if you are planning to travel to Nha Trang during weekends.

From Danang to Nha Trang by bus

There are both local and tourist buses ready to bring you from Danang to Nha Trang. Local buses use the new bus station in Danang which is about 6 km west of the main tourist headquarters near the river; while tourist buses depart right from the centre of the city. To get to the bus station from the centre of town, use bus #2. Prices for Danang-Nha Trang journey start from VND250.000 depending on the type of the bus. Travel time is from 10 to 12 hours.

Note Possibly the most convenient thing about taking a tourist bus from Danang to Nha Trang is that normally these buses pick up their passengers in the most popular tourist areas. That means you do not need to get to the ordinary bus station or railway station first. It is especially convenient if you have heavy luggage.

From Danang to Nha Trang by plane

Vietnam Airways operate two flights a day between Danang and Nha Trang at 7.55am and 12.55pm, flying time between the two cities being just a bit over one hour. Normally if you book at least a couple of weeks in advance, you are able to get tickets for about USD50 one-way and in any case under USD100 even in case with the most expensive tariff.

In Danang, the airport is conveniently located right in the centre of the city, some three km from Bach Dang and Than Phu area, which form the epicentre of tourist life in the city; but in Nha Trang, you will arrive to Cam Ranh airport, some 30 km south of the city. Airport minibuses bring you to the station in the southern end of Than Phu (USD3); otherwise take a taxi (VND400.000/~USD20).

Getting around in Nha Trang

While there are xe om (motorcycle taxi) drivers on every corner offering rides (and more), you are better off taking a metered taxi. If possible look for the green Mai Linh taxis as these tend to be the most reliable. Should you absolutely need to use a xe om, know that it should cost under USD2 (VND40.000) to go anywhere around the city centre.

Nha Trang is easy enough to get around by bicycle and these are widely available at most hotels for a dollar or two per day. For those venturing out of the city to the nearby attractions, your hotel should easily be able to arrange for a motorcycle rental for around USD5 (VND100.000).

Tip: We recommend staying on the roads near the coast and avoiding the AH1 as that can be a harrowing experience for even seasoned riders while the coast highways are relatively calm.

There are air-conditioned local buses in Nha Trang which are a great way to get around for only VND7.000 per trip. Check #4, which goes from the north, passes through the tourist centre and reaches Vinpearl (the local version of Disneyland).

Where to stay in Nha Trang

Nha Trang has hundreds of accommodation options in all price ranges and styles, most within several blocks of the beach. Prices can tend to reflect proximity to the water instead of overall quality, so take that into account when booking. During slow times you can often get large discounts when you book on the spot but do not count on this at 5am after your overnight train journey or during one of the Vietnamese national holidays.

The highest concentration of rooms is found in Tran Phu Boulevard (the street closest to the sea); Hung Vuong and Nguyen Thien Thuat, running parallel to the seafront, all south of Le Thanh Ton.

Things to do in Nha Trang

The main draw here is the beach which white sands stretch the length of the city. Beach chairs generally cost a few bucks to rent for the day and vendors stroll by regularly selling snacks and drinks. Depending on various factors both the sand and water can become quite dirty by foreign standards. If this is the case you may want to try Bai Duong beach which is a kilometre and a half north of downtown or if you are feeling adventurous – Bai Dai (Long Beach) which is south of Nha Trang, about half way to the airport along the same road. There are several places to relax and eat here and plenty of undisturbed sand to enjoy.

North of the city centre, on a hill overlooking the Cai River are the Po Nagar Cham Towers. The earliest were constructed in the 7th century and are remnants of the Champa civilization which ruled over much of Vietnam and Cambodia in ancient times. The site is still used today by Buddhist worshippers and is easily reached by bicycle from downtown. Wear modest clothes and expect to pay a small entry fee.

Most popular amongst local tourists is the Vinpearl Land located on an island in Nha Trang Bay and accessible via cable car from south of the city. The island boasts an amusement park, aquarium and water park plus all of the arcade style attractions one would expect to find at such a place.

Water sports of all types are available for people looking to enjoy the ocean. You can learn to surf at Bai Dai, go rafting down the Cai River or enjoy any number of diving and snorkelling outings. The sea life is still recovering from a long history of poorly managed construction and fishing practices but Nha Trang is emerging as a great place to get your diving certification and is certainly worth a few trips for experienced divers.

Onward travel from Nha Trang

For a different type of beach holiday, try Phan Thiet or Mui Ne. A train journey from Nha Trang to Phan Thiet takes four hours (VND220.000/USD21 for a seat in a second class AC car). It is less touristy than its neighbour resort town of Mui Ne and you can enjoy a very ‘go-local’ experience.

Tourist buses bring you from Nha Trang directly to Mui Ne in five hours (VND200.000/USD10). This long sandy beach has seen a lot of development in the recent decade and now is flooded with Russian package tourists and kitesurfing enthusiasts.

Apart from the two above mentioned beach resort towns, you can head inland from Nha Trang to Dalat in the central highlands. With the look and feel that is decidedly European and a climate to match, Dalat offers a nice change of pace after the heat of the coast. The Sinh Tourist busses depart daily at 7.30am and 1pm, costing USD5 and making the trip in four hours.

Buses, trains and planes connect Nha Trang with the biggest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, or Saigon. The distance between Nha Trang and Saigon is 400 km – allow from eight to 11 hours to get to Saigon if you go overland.

Transportation from Da Nang to Nha Trang

Facts about the transport from Da Nang to Nha Trang

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure7:05 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day18
Distance578 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLien Hung, OUROS Travel, Quang Hanh, Techbus VN JSC, Viet Nam Travel Bus, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train

Da Nang to Nha Trang Destination Reviews

PM
The car was good, also the Pickup. But the driver just drove like crazy. I did Not feel safe an also was worried about anyone else on the road. There was no need to drive this way.
Train #SE7 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Sep 3, 2023
MF
Didn’t get allocated seats, instead we were out at the back and somebody was sleeping in the aisle between us. Couldn’t sit up at all on the bottom but otherwise okay. It’s a budget form or transport and that’s certainly what you get so can’t really complain.
Bus Express, Lien Hung (Liên Hưng), Jul 9, 2023
A
Pretty average. The driver was driving crazy compared to others. Constantly near rear ending people and swerving all over the road and tooting through the night. Did lots of pick ups and drop offs meaning rough corner heavy back roads were taken instead of nicer straighter toll road. People sleeping in the isle. No notification about stops. I’m 6.1 and the bed wasn’t long enough for me meaning my head was hard up against the corner of a frame on the wall making it pretty uncomfortable. was thrown around like a rag doll, probably better off wedging yourself on the floor like the locals
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jun 27, 2023
JH
You get to see a lot of the country side. It is beautiful. Overall it was comfortable but the train is a bit dirty. You might encounter bugs. We arrived 45 mins late.
Train #SE3 2nd Class AC seats only, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Jun 19, 2023
IM
NOT THE BEST BE AWARE. The bus itself was really nice, but it was overloaded with some boxes so we had to sleep with all our beloningings which included 2 big backpacks. You could barely use the toilet as it was practically barricaded. The worst thing was that we didn't even reach our destination we were dropped off at some random gas station without explanation and had to get a taxi to make it to our next stop. The bus was used more as a delivery bus not for people, poor experience.
Bus VIP 22, Quang Hanh (Quang Hạnh), Jun 14, 2023
AB
Beds were fine, except there were no curtains even not in the 1st class cabins.
Train #SE1 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), May 18, 2023
SM
Vietnam Railways offers a great way to cover longer distances on your journey. It is easy to find your carriage & seat. I was unfortunately only able to book a 2nd class bed, but I was able to sleep on the slightly harder beds. If you book a little further in advance, you can get softer 1st class beds. Sometimes the air conditioning can be very chilly and it is advisable to have a scarf or something else warm with you. The online service and ticket via 12Go Asia were also great and helpful.
Train #SE7 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Mar 8, 2023
KB
For now it was the best ride in Vietnam using sleeping bus. I mean that bus was comfy, staff was helpful and time of departure and arrival was on time.
Bus Express, Lien Hung (Liên Hưng), Mar 2, 2023
CD
Too tiny, air-conditioning was too cold, bad smell everywhere
Train #SE3 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), Feb 23, 2023
TK
No chance of sleep because the only street signal they use is honking. They drive like crazy people & smoked inside
Bus Express, Lien Hung (Liên Hưng), Feb 21, 2023
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