Buses in Nha Trang: along the seafront, from the airport and to Dalat
VinBus electric buses along Tran Phu and from Cam Ranh airport, bus No. 18, city routes and how to get to Dalat: hours, where to board and what to bring.
For visitors, the easiest buses in Nha Trang are VinBus's electric ones: route 23 runs along Tran Phu beach road from Bai Tien to Vinpearl until 11:15 pm, and route 16-2 goes from Cam Ranh airport straight to the seafront. There's also the regular airport bus No. 18. City buses run from about 5 am to 6–7 pm, but their signs are in Vietnamese only. To Dalat, you take an intercity coach from the South bus station.
Which bus do I need?
| Route | From — to | When | What for |
|---|---|---|---|
| VinBus 23 | Bai Tien (Ana Marina) — Pham Van Dong — Tran Phu — Vinpearl | daily 7:20–23:15, every 20–30 minutes | along the sea through the whole centre, evenings too |
| VinBus 16-2 | Cam Ranh airport — Tran Phu — Vinpearl | from the airport 7:00–21:15, back 8:30–23:00, every 45 minutes | from the airport straight to the seafront |
| Bus No. 18 | Cam Ranh airport — Nha Trang | timed to arrivals | from the airport; ticket office at 10 Yersin |
| City routes | across town | about 5:00–19:00 | for going where locals go |
How do I get along the seafront?
Take VinBus 23. It runs from Ana Marina pier by Bai Tien beach in the north, along Pham Van Dong and Tran Phu through the whole centre to Vinpearl. Stops include 2/4 Square, Hon Chong cape and Bai Tien beach. It runs daily from 7:20 am to 11:15 pm, roughly every 20–30 minutes, so you can ride back after dinner. Stops and live bus positions are in the VinBus app and at maps.vinbus.vn. Hotline: 1900 866 663.
Can I take a bus from the airport?
There are two options. VinBus 16-2 runs every 45 minutes: from the airport 7:00 am–9:15 pm, to the airport 8:30 am–11:00 pm. It leaves from the domestic terminal, at the waiting lane by posts 8–9. In town it runs along Tran Phu, so you can get off near a seafront hotel. Vinpearl and VinWonders guests ride free.
Bus No. 18 leaves from both terminals, timed to arrivals; in town its ticket office and stop are at 10 Yersin, by the stadium. Landing after 9 pm or at night? You'll need Grab or a transfer — see our guide from Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang.
How do city buses work?
City routes run from about 5–5:30 am until 6–7 pm. The number and end stops are on a sign at the front, in Vietnamese only. Route numbers have changed in recent years, so don't trust old maps: show the driver or conductor the address on your phone. Keep small dong notes — there may be no change for a big one.
In the evening or with luggage, it's easier to book a car in an app; see our guide taxis in Nha Trang.
How do I get to Dalat?
Intercity coaches to Dalat leave from the South bus station (Bến xe phía Nam). Since 1 April 2024 it has been at a new site, where Võ Nguyên Giáp avenue begins, about 8 km west of the centre. The old station on 23/10 street is closed, but many guides and taxi drivers still have it, so give the driver the new address. The trip to Dalat takes about 3.5–4 hours, on sleeper coaches or limousine minivans. Many coach companies also pick up at their own offices in town, so ask exactly where to board when you buy the ticket.
There's no public city-style bus (xe buýt) from Nha Trang to Dalat yet: in August 2026 the province only added such a route to its plan for 2026–2030.
What should I bring?
- Small dong notes.
- Your destination address in Vietnamese on your phone — the driver may not speak English.
- The VinBus app, if you'll be riding along the seafront.
Coach companies and both bus stations are in buses and bus stations. All the ways to get around are in the taxis and transfers and taxi apps sections.
FAQ
Is there a bus along the Nha Trang seafront? Yes, electric VinBus 23: Bai Tien — Pham Van Dong — Tran Phu — Vinpearl, daily 7:20 am–11:15 pm.
Which bus goes from Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang? VinBus 16-2 to Tran Phu and Vinpearl (from the airport 7:00 am–9:15 pm, every 45 minutes) and bus No. 18 to 10 Yersin.
How late do city buses run? Until about 6–7 pm. VinBus 23 runs until 11:15 pm.
How do I get from Nha Trang to Dalat? By intercity coach from the South bus station, which since April 2024 has been by Võ Nguyên Giáp avenue, 8 km from the centre; about 3.5–4 hours. Many companies also pick up at their offices, so ask when you buy the ticket.
How much is the bus? It depends on the route. VinBus fares are on its website and in the app.
Sources and checks
VinBus routes 23 and 16-2 are from VinBus's announcements on vinbus.vn (8 Nov 2024 and 24 Dec 2024) and Báo Khánh Hòa; that both still run in 2026 is confirmed by tour company New Life Travel's VinBus page (opened 6 Oct 2026). City bus hours are from Báo Khánh Hòa (2023) and 2026 route overviews; their route numbers don't match, so we don't list them. Bus No. 18 is from our catalogue listing. South bus station: the move to Võ Nguyên Giáp on 1 April 2024 is from Tuổi Trẻ (1 Apr 2024); the new address from mia.vn (20 Jan 2025) and Google Maps (checked 14 Oct 2026); older directories, including Xanh SM, still have the old one. The planned Nha Trang–Dalat route is from Khanh Hoa province's decision on 44 routes for 2026–2030 (Dân Việt, 14 Aug 2026). Checked 6 October 2026; bus station 14 October 2026.