From Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne, Da Lat and Nha Trang: bus, train or plane
What is fastest from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne, Da Lat and Nha Trang: bus, train or plane, where buses leave from, the Da Lat airport status and which province you end up in.
From Ho Chi Minh City the fastest options are: to Mui Ne, a bus or limousine (4–5 hours); to Da Lat, a plane (about an hour in the air); to Nha Trang, a plane (about an hour, though Cam Ranh airport is 35 km from the city). All ways to leave Ho Chi Minh City and contacts are in the transfers section for Ho Chi Minh City.
| To | Plane | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mui Ne | no direct flights, Phan Thiet airport is still being built | to Phan Thiet station, then 26 km by taxi | 4–5 hours, about 200 km |
| Da Lat | about an hour to Lien Khuong airport, then 30–45 minutes to the centre | none | about 7 hours, about 350 km |
| Nha Trang | 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes to Cam Ranh, then 40–50 minutes to the centre | night train SNT, about 8 hours | 8–10 hours |
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How do I get from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne?
The easiest way to Mui Ne from Ho Chi Minh City is a bus or limousine: about 200 km, 4–5 hours (Mia.vn, 7 January 2026). Phương Trang (FUTA) runs buses to Mui Ne from the Eastern Bus Station. There are no direct flights: Phan Thiet airport is still under construction.
There is also a train. Direct trains run from Sài Gòn station to Phan Thiet (about 4 hours in summer 2026, Ministry of Construction, 12 April 2026); check the current timetable on dsvn.vn. From the station it is about 26 km to Mui Ne by taxi. For what runs this autumn, check dsvn.vn. More on Mui Ne is in how to get to Mui Ne.
How do I get from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat: bus or plane?
The fastest way to Da Lat is by plane: about an hour in the air, then 30–45 minutes from the airport to the centre. The bus takes about 7 hours over 350 km (Mia.vn, 29 June 2026). If you travel light and are not in a hurry, the bus saves you the trip to the airport an hour before departure.
There is no train to Da Lat: the line only runs to Trại Mát and is a tourist line. Leave a time buffer when you fly: Lien Khuong airport (DLI) was closed from 4 March 2026 and reopened on 19 August, and older guides still describe it as closed. More on the airport and the road to the centre is in how to get to Da Lat.
Which airlines fly to Da Lat?
Vietnam Airlines has flown from Tan Son Nhat to Lien Khuong since 19 August 2026: 4 round trips a day, the first flight VN1380 left at 6:05 (Giáo dục, August 2026). Vietjet announced it would resume the route with 7 round trips a week (Viet Nam News, 2 July 2026). Check the airline websites for the current number of flights before you buy a ticket.
How do I get from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang?
The fastest way to Nha Trang is by plane: 55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes to Cam Ranh airport (vietnamtourism.com, 11 October 2026; Vietnam Airlines). Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and Bamboo Airways fly. But Cam Ranh is 35 km from the city, so allow another 40–50 minutes to the centre. How to get from the airport is in from Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang.
There is a night train: in summer 2026 it took about 8 hours from Sài Gòn station to Nha Trang (Ministry of Construction, 12 April 2026); check the current timetable on dsvn.vn. The bus takes 8–10 hours depending on traffic (vietnamtourism.com, 11 October 2026). Book weekend tickets in advance.
Where do buses leave from in Ho Chi Minh City?
The main long-distance station is the new Eastern Bus Station (Bến xe Miền Đông mới): 501 Hoàng Hữu Nam, Long Bình ward, Thu Duc, open since 10 October 2022 (Mia.vn, 22 September 2026). Some guides still give the old address, 292 Đinh Bộ Lĩnh, so check the boarding point on your ticket. Some operators pick up at a hotel or in the centre. The FUTA phone number is 1900 6067 (futabus.vn). How to reach the station and Tan Son Nhat airport is in taxi, Grab and the metro in Ho Chi Minh City and from Tan Son Nhat airport to the centre. Leave extra time to get to the station or airport: the city is slower at rush hour.
Which province are you in after the mergers?
Since 1 July 2025 Mui Ne and Phan Thiet belong to Lam Dong province: Bình Thuận, Đắk Nông and Lâm Đồng were merged. Da Lat is Lam Dong too. Nha Trang is now in Khanh Hoa province, merged with Ninh Thuận. Ho Chi Minh City has included the former Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu and Bình Dương since then. The basis is National Assembly Resolution 202/2025/QH15 of 12 June 2025. Old names still appear on tickets and maps.
How do I check the schedule before I travel?
Bus: on futabus.vn or with the operator, where you also choose the station. Train: on dsvn.vn, as timetables change by season. Plane: on the Vietnam Airlines or Vietjet website a few days before departure. We do not repeat timetables here because they change.
FAQ
What is the fastest way from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne? A bus or limousine: 4–5 hours, about 200 km. The train to Phan Thiet takes about 4 hours, then 26 km by taxi.
Is there a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne? No. Phan Thiet airport is still being built, so people go by land.
How do I get from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat? By plane to Lien Khuong airport (about an hour) or by bus (about 7 hours).
Is there a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat? No. The Da Lat – Trại Mát line is a tourist line only.
Is Da Lat airport open? Yes, since 19 August 2026 after being closed from 4 March. Vietnam Airlines flies from Tan Son Nhat, and Vietjet announced it would resume flights.
How do I get from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang? By plane to Cam Ranh (55 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes), by night train (about 8 hours) or by bus (8–10 hours).
Which airport serves Nha Trang? Cam Ranh, 35 km from the centre, code CXR.
Which province are Nha Trang and Mui Ne in now? Nha Trang is in Khanh Hoa, Mui Ne in Lam Dong, since 1 July 2025.