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From the marble mountains and city beaches of Da Nang you head south to the dunes of Mui Ne, where wind and kitesurfers fill the bay. The distance is long, so most travelers go overnight by train or sleeper bus, or hire a private car. You can compare and book on GoAsia.cc.
Da Nang to Mui Ne by Train
Mui Ne has no station. Trains stop at Binh Thuan, and from there a taxi takes you on to the beach strip. Reunified Express trains SE7, SE5 and SE9 run from Da Nang to Binh Thuan: SE7 leaves at 22:30 and arrives at 13:00 the next day, SE5 leaves at 00:36 and arrives at 14:28, and SE9 leaves at 06:03 and arrives at 21:32. The ride takes about 14 to 15.5 hours.[1]
Book a sleeper berth for the night run. Soft seats are cheaper but a long way to sit upright. Lower berths have more headroom than upper ones.
Da Nang to Mui Ne by Bus
The bus is popular because it can drop you closer to the Mui Ne resort strip than the train does. It takes from about 13 hours 30 minutes, and some services run much longer, and tickets cost about $24 to $39 on booking platforms (October 2026).[2]
VIP cabin buses give each passenger a curtained berth and a USB charger. Standard sleepers cost less but offer less privacy.
Da Nang to Mui Ne by Private Transfer
A private car takes you from your hotel in Da Nang to your accommodation in Mui Ne and stops where you like. On booking platforms, private transfers start at about $406 and vans reach about $677 (October 2026). The drive takes from about 12 hours.[2]
Tips for Traveling from Da Nang to Mui Ne
- Book early: Berths and cabin seats on this long north-south route fill up around weekends and Vietnamese public holidays.
- Pack a jacket: Buses and trains keep the air conditioning cold.
- Plan the last leg: Binh Thuan station is not at the beach. Arrange a pickup or a taxi to Mui Ne before you arrive.
- Keep valuables with you: Large bags go in the hold of the bus. Keep passport, phone and money in a small bag in your berth.
Timetable
| Taxi Da Nang - Mui Ne $ 405.94–676.17 12h – 14h | |
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| Bus Da Nang - Mui Ne $ 23.77–39.24 13h 30m – 22h 30m | |
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| Train Da Nang - Binh Thuan $ 24.32–84.49 13h 41m – 15h 49m | |
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| Bus Da Nang - Binh Thuan $ 25.60–61.97 13h – 15h 30m | |
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| Bus Da Nang - Phan Thiet $ 23.77 23h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The bus is the cheapest way, with tickets from about $24 on booking platforms (October 2026).
A private car is the fastest option, from about 12 hours. The bus takes from about 13 hours 30 minutes, and the train takes about 14 to 15.5 hours to Binh Thuan plus the taxi to Mui Ne.
By train it takes about 14 to 15.5 hours to Binh Thuan station. Buses take from about 13 hours 30 minutes, and private cars from about 12 hours.
The train gives you more space to move around. The bus is more convenient because it can drop you closer to the Mui Ne resort strip, while the train stops at Binh Thuan and needs a taxi on.
Yes. Book at least a few days ahead, especially for sleeper berths and VIP cabin buses, which are popular with locals and tourists.
Not on the bus. Long-distance buses stop at roadside rest areas where you can buy hot food and drinks. For the train, bring your own snacks and water.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Vietnam Railways: Vietnam Railways timetable: North-South trains (Reunified Express). Retrieved October 30, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Da Nang to Mui Ne. Retrieved October 30, 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.