How to get to Mui Ne from Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang: train to Phan Thiet, buses, transfers
Mui Ne is 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City: bus or limousine 4-5 hours, train to Phan Thiet about 4 hours, then 26 km by taxi. From Nha Trang, a bus to Phan Thiet takes about 4 hours. Phan Thiet airport is still being built.
Mui Ne is a beach area on the coast, 26 km from Phan Thiet railway station and about 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The quickest way from HCMC is a bus or limousine van: 4-5 hours. A calmer option is the train to Phan Thiet (about 4 hours) and then a taxi. From Nha Trang the closest option is a bus to Phan Thiet, about 4 hours. There are no flights to Mui Ne: Phan Thiet airport is still under construction. Mui Ne is a ward (phường Mũi Né) of Lam Dong province: since July 2025 Binh Thuan has been part of it.
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How do I get to Mui Ne and which way should I choose?
| From | Way | Time on the road | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | Bus, limousine van | 4-5 hours | most travellers with luggage |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Train to Phan Thiet station, then taxi | about 4 hours by train plus 26 km | those who avoid the highway |
| Nha Trang | Bus to Phan Thiet | about 4 hours | light luggage, no transfers |
| Nha Trang | Train to Phan Thiet | about 3 hours 54 minutes | daytime, no rush |
| Tan Son Nhat or Cam Ranh airport | Bus to Phan Thiet, taxi | depends on your flight | those flying into Vietnam |
Which province is Mui Ne in now?
Mui Ne is a ward (phường Mũi Né) in Lam Dong province. Since July 2025, Binh Thuan, Dak Nong and Lam Dong have been merged into one province called Lam Dong. The ward of Mui Ne was formed from the former Mui Ne and Ham Tien wards and Thien Nghiep commune (Resolution 1671/NQ-UBTVQH15). Maps and tickets still sometimes say Binh Thuan, and the nearby city is still called Phan Thiet.
Can I take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne?
Yes: the train goes to Phan Thiet station, and Mui Ne is another 26 km from there. In summer 2026 train SPT2 left Saigon station at 6:45 and reached Phan Thiet at 10:42, and SPT1 left Phan Thiet at 13:30 and reached Saigon at 17:46. In November 2025 the same trains were listed at 6:10 and 13:10, so check the timetable on Vietnam Railways (dsvn.vn) before you buy a ticket. From the station to Mui Ne, take a taxi: taxis and ride apps.
How do I get from Phan Thiet to Mui Ne?
From Phan Thiet station to Mui Ne it is about 26 km. A taxi is easiest: Vinasun, Mai Linh and Sun Taxi cars also go to Mui Ne. There is also city bus 9, "Phan Thiet station - Ganh, Mui Ne": per Green SM's guide for March 2025 it runs 5:00 to 18:00. Timetables change, so do not count on the bus in the evening. Stations and stops: buses and bus stations.
Which bus or limousine goes from Ho Chi Minh City?
It is about 200 km from HCMC to Mui Ne, and a bus or limousine takes 4-5 hours. Mia.vn (January 2026) lists Phương Trang (Futa), Hoàng Long, Tâm Hạnh, Vie Limousine, G5Car Limousine and Nam Á Châu Limousine as serving Mui Ne. Phương Trang and Hoàng Long leave from Miền Đông (Eastern) Bus Station; Vie and G5Car pick up in District 1, and some offer hotel pickup. Ask the operator where exactly you will be dropped in Mui Ne when you book.
What did the new HCMC - Phan Thiet expressway change?
The Phan Thiet - Dau Giay expressway opened on 29 April 2023; Tuổi Trẻ reported that the trip from HCMC to Phan Thiet became half as long as on Highway 1. The Vinh Hao - Phan Thiet section opened on 19 May 2023. On opening day the speed limit was 60-80 km/h; it may have changed since. By car, fuel up beforehand: Tuổi Trẻ noted there are almost no rest stops on these sections.
How do I get to Mui Ne from Nha Trang?
Nha Trang to Phan Thiet takes about 4 hours by bus and about 3 hours 54 minutes by train, says VinWonders (July 2025). From there it is another 26 km by taxi or bus 9. By car you can use the expressways: the 78.5 km Cam Lam - Vinh Hao section opened on 26 April 2024 (SGGP) and linked Nha Trang with Ho Chi Minh City without a gap. Book bus seats and train tickets ahead.
How do I get to Mui Ne from the airports?
Phan Thiet airport is not open yet. VOV (3 August 2026) reports that civil works have been under way for more than three months, with operation targeted for 2027; the site is in Mui Ne ward. Today the nearest options are two airports. Cam Ranh is about 200 km from Phan Thiet (VinWonders), by bus or taxi. Tan Son Nhat is HCMC's airport: from there people go to Mui Ne by bus, limousine or a booked car. Ask the operator for times.
How do taxis and ride apps work in Mui Ne?
In Mui Ne and Phan Thiet local taxi fleets operate: Vinasun, Mai Linh, Sun Taxi, Hải Hồ. The electric taxi Xanh SM has been called Green SM since April 2026, hotline 1555. Better to book by the fleet's phone or an app than to flag a car on the street: the route is clear from the start. Listings: taxis and ride apps, transfers.
Which days does the train to Phan Thiet run in autumn?
From 11 September to 30 December 2026 the railway sells tickets for trains SPT2 and SPT1 only for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Báo Văn Hóa, 4 July 2026). Times on those days are unchanged: SPT2 leaves Saigon station at 6:45 and SPT1 leaves Phan Thiet at 13:30. The article speaks about ticket sales, not the whole timetable, so do not count on this train on weekdays and check the days on dsvn.vn before you buy.
Where do I buy a train ticket to Phan Thiet?
The railway sells tickets itself: online at dsvn.vn (the Vietnam National Railways site) and through mobile apps linked from it. To change or return a ticket at a station you need the original document the ticket was issued to, and the details must match the ticket. So book the ticket on the document you will carry with you, which for a foreign visitor means the passport.
When will Phan Thiet airport open, and can I count on it?
Not for your next trip: there are no flights to Phan Thiet yet. Báo Lâm Đồng (22 July 2026) gives a planned construction time of 24 months, names no date for the first flights, and says the national plan lists the airport as "before 2030". VOV gives the investor's target as 2027. Dates may slip, so plan your journey via Ho Chi Minh City or Cam Ranh and watch airline announcements.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Mui Ne from Ho Chi Minh City? About 200 km. A bus or limousine takes 4-5 hours.
Is there a railway station in Mui Ne? No. The nearest is Phan Thiet, 26 km away. The train from HCMC takes about 4 hours.
Is there an airport in Mui Ne? Not yet. Phan Thiet airport is being built, targeted for 2027.
How do I get from Nha Trang to Mui Ne? A bus to Phan Thiet takes about 4 hours, a train about 3 hours 54 minutes, then a taxi or bus 9.
Is Mui Ne in Binh Thuan or Lam Dong? Lam Dong. The ward of Mui Ne has been part of Lam Dong province since July 2025.
Do taxis work in Mui Ne? Yes. Local fleets including Vinasun and Mai Linh, and the electric taxi Green SM (formerly Xanh SM), serve it.
Until what time does bus 9 run from Phan Thiet? Green SM's guide (March 2025) says 5:00 to 18:00. Check the timetable before you go.
Does the train to Phan Thiet run every day? From 11 September to 30 December 2026, tickets for SPT2 and SPT1 are sold only for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Báo Văn Hóa). Check the days on dsvn.vn before buying.
When will Phan Thiet airport open? There is no firm date: the investor's target is 2027, the plan allows 24 months of construction, and there are no flights yet.
Sources and checking
Train SPT timetable: VnEconomy, 11 April 2026 and Mia.vn (20 November 2025); check dsvn.vn before buying. Buses and Phan Thiet station: Green SM (16 May 2025). Buses and limousines from HCMC: Mia.vn (7 January 2026). Expressways: Tuổi Trẻ (19 May 2023) and SGGP (26 April 2024). Nha Trang: VinWonders (13 July 2025). Phan Thiet airport: VOV (3 August 2026) and Báo Lâm Đồng (22 July 2026). Mui Ne ward in Lam Dong: Thư viện Nhà đất (4 July 2025) and Nhân Dân (17 April 2025). Xanh SM renaming: VnExpress (14 April 2026). No prices: fares change. Updated 23 October 2026. Autumn SPT train days: Báo Văn Hóa (4 July 2026); ticket sales: the railway site dsvn.vn (23 October 2026); airport timeline: Báo Lâm Đồng (22 July 2026).