How to Get from Cam Ranh to Nha Trang
Get from Cam Ranh to Nha Trang by bus No. 18 for VND 65,000, taxi, ride-hailing or private transfer. Prices and travel times.
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Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) lies about 35 km south of Nha Trang city centre, so most trips on this route start in the arrivals hall.[1] From there you can take a bus, a taxi or a ride-hailing car to the beaches and the seafront of Nha Trang.
Cam Ranh to Nha Trang by Public Bus
Bus No. 18 leaves from outside the airport terminals every 30 minutes between 05:30 and 21:30 and stops at 86 Tran Phu Street. The fare is VND 65,000 and the ride takes 60 to 75 minutes. It suits light luggage and daytime arrivals.[1]
Cam Ranh to Nha Trang by Taxi or Ride-Hailing
Taxis wait outside the arrival halls of both terminals. A taxi to the city centre costs VND 350,000 to 400,000 and takes 45 to 60 minutes. Ride-hailing apps such as Grab charge VND 250,000 to 350,000 for the same trip, and the pick-up point can be a short walk outside the airport.[1]
Cam Ranh to Nha Trang by Private Transfer
A pre-booked private transfer starts at about $12 for a standard car and goes up to about $57 for a larger van or limousine (October 2026). Booking platforms offer cars for 2 to 4 passengers, SUVs for up to 7, vans for up to 12 and limousine vans for 10 to 11 passengers, and the trip takes from about 20 minutes depending on where in Cam Ranh you start.[2]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price | Duration |
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| Public bus No. 18 | VND 65,000[1] | 60 - 75min[1] |
| Taxi | VND 350,000 - 400,000[1] | 45 - 60min[1] |
| Ride-hailing | VND 250,000 - 350,000[1] | 45 - 60min[1] |
| Private transfer | $12 - $57[2] | From 20min[2] |
Tips for Traveling from Cam Ranh to Nha Trang
- Show your address in Vietnamese: Some bus and taxi drivers speak little English, so keep your hotel name and address written in Vietnamese.[1]
- Avoid rush hour: Traffic is heaviest from 07:00 to 09:00 and from 16:30 to 18:30, so allow extra time.[1]
- Mind your luggage: Buses have limited space for large bags, so take a taxi or a private transfer if you travel with big suitcases.[1]
- Check the pick-up point: For ride-hailing, look in the app for the exact pick-up spot and message your driver after landing.[1]
Timetable
| Taxi Nha Trang - Nha Trang $ 14.63–40.70 30m – 40m | |
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| Taxi Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa $ 15.81–31.86 30m | |
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| Taxi Khanh Hoa - Nha Trang $ 39.21–39.87 1h 20m | |
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| Taxi Cam Ranh - Nha Trang $ 11.96–57.06 20m – 1h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Cam Ranh to Nha Trang, including current prices and schedules.
Public bus No. 18 is the cheapest option at VND 65,000 per person.
A taxi or ride-hailing car takes 45 to 60 minutes from the airport, a little faster than the public bus at 60 to 75 minutes.
From the airport the trip takes 45 to 60 minutes by car and 60 to 75 minutes by bus, excluding waiting time.
It arrives at 86 Tran Phu Street, in the beach district of the city.
Yes. Booking platforms offer vans for up to 12 passengers and limousine vans for 10 to 11 passengers.
The airport is about 35 km south of Nha Trang city centre.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Vietnam Airlines: 3+ Ways to Get from Nha Trang Airport to City Center. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Cam Ranh to Nha Trang. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.