Nha Trang to Da Nang: train, sleeper bus or plane — how long it takes and where from
Nha Trang to Da Nang is about 530 km. A flight from Cam Ranh takes just over an hour, the SE train 9.5–11 hours and a sleeper bus a night. Train times, airlines and the bus companies running to Da Nang and Hoi An.
Short answer: Nha Trang to Da Nang is about 530 km. The fastest way is a flight from Cam Ranh airport: the direct flight takes just over an hour, and as of 22 October 2026 both Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet fly it once a day. The SE train from Nha Trang station takes 9.5–11 hours, with five a day heading to Da Nang. Sleeper buses leave in the evening and arrive in the morning; some go straight on to Hoi An.
Train, bus or plane — which should I take?
| Option | Travel time | Where from in Nha Trang | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plane | about 1 h 05–1 h 10 in the air, plus 40–50 minutes to the airport | Cam Ranh airport, 35 km south of the city | when time matters most |
| SE train | 9.5–11 hours | Nha Trang station, 17 Thai Nguyen, in the centre | a night in a sleeper berth or a day by the window |
| Sleeper bus | about 10–14 hours, overnight | company offices and the Northern Bus Station | no changes, including to Hoi An |
What time do trains leave Nha Trang for Da Nang?
Saigon — Hanoi line trains stop at Nha Trang station (17 Thai Nguyen) and at Da Nang station. Vietnam Railways timetable as of 22 October 2026:
| Train | Leaves Nha Trang | Arrives Da Nang | Journey |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE8 | 14:03 | 23:41 | 9 h 38 min |
| SE6 | 16:13 | 02:01 | 9 h 48 min |
| SE10 | 21:58 | 08:59 | 11 h |
| SE4 | 02:47 | 12:28 | 9 h 41 min |
| SE2 | 03:51 | 13:21 | 9 h 30 min |
Around public holidays, and especially Tet, the railway adds and reschedules trains, so check your train on dsvn.vn when you buy. Tickets are sold on dsvn.vn and at the station ticket office.
What time are trains back from Da Nang to Nha Trang?
Five trains run back: SE7 (leaves Da Nang 22:30, arrives Nha Trang 08:47), SE5 (00:36 — 10:25), SE9 (06:03 — 17:03), SE3 (10:43 — 21:12) and SE1 (13:29 — 22:42). The journey is 9 h 13 min to 11 hours. A night train saves a night in a hotel: board in the evening, wake up there.
Which sleeper buses go to Da Nang?
Several companies listed in our catalogue run overnight buses to Da Nang and Hoi An:
- Cuc Tung — office at 198 Ngo Gia Tu. Its website lists three departures a day to Da Nang between 19:00 and 20:00 and a Da Nang — Hoi An service at 19:30, on buses with private cabins. Free pick-up within 5 km of the office; no pick-ups along the way.
- Lien Hung — ticket office at 77 Thai Nguyen, near the station; its website lists a Nha Trang — Da Nang route.
- Hanh Cafe — office at 106 Phong Chau; runs to Hoi An and Da Nang.
Northbound buses, including to Da Nang, also leave from the Northern Bus Station at the corner of 2/4 and Dien Bien Phu streets. The trip usually takes 10–14 hours depending on the company and the road, so ask about arrival time when you buy. All operators are in buses and bus stations.
Which airlines fly from Nha Trang to Da Nang?
As of 22 October 2026, two airlines fly direct from Cam Ranh (CXR) to Da Nang (DAD): Vietnam Airlines lists one flight a day of about 1 h 09 min, and Vietjet one a day of 1 h 05 min. Schedules change with the season, so check days and times on the airlines’ websites. Cam Ranh is 35 km from central Nha Trang, 40–50 minutes by car — see Cam Ranh airport to Nha Trang and taxis in Nha Trang. Da Nang airport is practically in town, 4–5 km from the centre.
How do I get straight to Hoi An?
There is no train or flight to Hoi An: both the station and the airport are in Da Nang, about 30 km away, or 45–60 minutes by car. Overnight buses get you there without a change — Cuc Tung runs Nha Trang — Da Nang — Hoi An, and Hanh Cafe also goes to Hoi An. Ask at the company office where to board.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Da Nang from Nha Trang? About 530 km on Highway 1A and 524 km by rail.
How long is the train from Nha Trang to Da Nang? 9.5 to 11 hours. Five trains a day run from Nha Trang to Da Nang: SE8, SE6, SE10, SE4 and SE2.
Is there a direct flight from Nha Trang to Da Nang? Yes, from Cam Ranh airport. As of 22 October 2026, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet each fly once a day; the flight is just over an hour.
Which buses run from Nha Trang to Da Nang? Overnight buses from Cuc Tung, Lien Hung and Hanh Cafe, plus services from the Northern Bus Station. The trip takes 10–14 hours.
How do I get from Nha Trang to Hoi An? By overnight bus with Cuc Tung or Hanh Cafe, straight to Hoi An. Or by train or plane to Da Nang and then 30 km by car.
Where can I buy a train ticket? On the Vietnam Railways website dsvn.vn or at the Nha Trang station ticket office, 17 Thai Nguyen.
Sources and checks
Train times — the Vietnam Railways site giotaugiave.dsvn.vn, checked 22.10.2026; the page gives no validity date. Nha Trang station address — Wikipedia and mia.vn. Rail distance — station kilometre markers (km 791 and km 1315 from Hanoi); road distance — Vietnam Booking (28 Aug 2026, from Google Maps). Flights — route pages on the Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet websites (22.10.2026). Buses — the Cuc Tung and Lien Hung websites (22.10.2026); Hanh Cafe — Xanh SM and mia.vn; bus travel time — Vietnam Booking and redBus, which differ, so we give a range. Airport and Hoi An — Vietjet and vietnamtourism.com guides. Updated 22.10.2026.