How to Get from Mui Ne to Nha Trang
Find the best way to travel from Mui Ne to Nha Trang: buses from about $8, trains from Binh Thuan or a private transfer in under 5 hours.
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Mui Ne has red sand dunes and kite-surfing winds; Nha Trang has a long city beach, offshore islands and a lively waterfront. Mui Ne is a laid-back fishing village turned beach resort, and Nha Trang is a busy coastal city. You can go by bus, by train from Binh Thuan or by private car, and you can book on GoAsia.cc.
Mui Ne to Nha Trang by Bus
The bus is the most popular choice because it runs from Mui Ne to Nha Trang without a transfer. On booking platforms, tickets cost from about $8 to $17 (November 2026) and the journey takes from about 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours. Services include sleeper buses with 36 to 44 berths and luxury sleepers with 34 berths or cabins, with departures in the morning, afternoon and late evening.[1] A luxury sleeper or cabin costs a few dollars more and gives you more privacy and space.
Mui Ne to Nha Trang by Train
Mui Ne has no train station. The nearest is Binh Thuan, on the Reunified Express line between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, so you need a taxi or local bus to get there first.[2] Reunified Express trains stop at both Binh Thuan and Nha Trang.[3] The train runs past dragon fruit plantations and villages that you do not see from the highway, and 4-berth cabins are a good choice if you want to lie down.
Mui Ne to Nha Trang by Private Transfer
A private transfer picks you up at your resort in Mui Ne and drops you at your hotel in Nha Trang or at Cam Ranh Airport. On booking platforms, prices run from about $53 to $164 depending on the vehicle (November 2026), and the drive takes from about 2 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. Vehicles range from economy cars for 3 passengers to SUVs and vans for up to 16 people.[1] This is the best choice if you want to set your own departure time or carry bulky gear such as kite-surfing equipment.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration | Comfort |
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| Bus | $8 - $17[1] | 4h 30m - 5h | Standard to High |
| Train (from Binh Thuan) | Depends on class | Station transfer needed | Moderate to High |
| Private transfer | $53 - $164[1] | 2h 55m - 4h 30m | High |
Tips for Traveling from Mui Ne to Nha Trang
- Book in advance: Buses and trains fill up around Tet (Lunar New Year) and on summer weekends, so book a few days early.
- Choose your station: For the train, Binh Thuan is the station to head for from Mui Ne.
- Sun protection: On a morning bus, the left side of the vehicle gets less afternoon sun on the way north along the coast.
- Luggage: Buses have limited hold space. With oversized items such as surfboards, a private SUV or van is more reliable.
Timetable
| Bus Mui Ne - Nha Trang $ 7.84–16.54 4h 30m – 5h | |
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| Taxi Mui Ne - Nha Trang $ 52.77–163.07 2h 55m – 4h 30m | |
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| Bus Phan Thiet - Nha Trang $ 8.42–9.98 4h 30m – 5h | |
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| Taxi Binh Thuan - Nha Trang $ 77.31–159.52 3h 55m | |
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| Train Binh Thuan - Nha Trang $ 9.64–34.72 3h 40m – 5h 1m | |
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| Taxi Mui Ne - Cam Ranh $ 52.77–159.52 3h 30m – 4h 30m | |
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| Taxi Binh Thuan - Cam Ranh $ 65.76–163.07 3h 20m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Mui Ne to Nha Trang, including current prices and schedules.
The bus is the cheapest option, with tickets from about $8. Sleeper buses run directly from the Mui Ne resort area to Nha Trang.
A private transfer is the fastest, from about 2 hours 55 minutes. It also gives you door-to-door service without stops for other passengers.
By bus, allow from about 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours. A private car takes from about 2 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes.
No. Mui Ne has no station of its own, and trains stop at Binh Thuan, so you need a taxi or local bus to reach it.
Yes. Some buses leave late in the evening, for example around 22:45 and 23:30, and arrive in Nha Trang in the early morning.
Yes. A private transfer can take you to Cam Ranh International Airport, which is the airport for Nha Trang.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Mui Ne to Nha Trang. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- [2] Vietnam Railways (Duong sat Viet Nam): Vietnam Railways timetable: North-South trains (Reunified Express). Retrieved November 1, 2026.
- [3] Vietnam Railways (Duong sat Viet Nam): Vietnam Railways timetable: North-South trains (Reunified Express). 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.