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You leave Mui Ne's red dunes and kitesurfing beaches for Quy Nhon, a coastal city of quiet bays and ancient Cham towers that mass tourism has largely passed by. The trip links the southern backpacker trail with the central coast, and you can make it by train, sleeper bus or private car.
Mui Ne to Quy Nhon by Train
Mui Ne has no station of its own. The nearest stop on the Reunification Express line is Binh Thuan station, inland from the beach strip,[1] and the train for Quy Nhon runs to Dieu Tri station, which lies outside the city.[2] Compartments come as soft seats and as 4-bed or 6-bed sleepers. The line follows the coast and the rice paddies of Binh Dinh, so a daytime departure is a good way to see them.
Train Classes and Comfort
The soft seat is the cheapest class. For a long ride most travellers prefer a berth: the 4-bed compartments have more room than the 6-bed ones, and the VIP cabin for two is the most private option. Pack a light jacket, because the air conditioning is strong.
Mui Ne to Quy Nhon by Bus
Buses pick up closer to the tourist strip in Mui Ne. From Mui Ne itself the ride takes from about 12 hours; boarding at Binh Thuan cuts it to about 8.5 hours, and traffic can add more. On booking platforms, tickets cost about $26 to $32 (November 2026).[3]
Sleeper 41 and Sleeper 44 buses have reclining bunks that are compact but good enough to sleep in. The VIP 22 limousine buses have fewer seats, more room and a curtain for privacy.
Mui Ne to Quy Nhon by Private Transfer
A private car takes from about 6.5 hours and picks you up at your door, which makes it the fastest option for groups and families. On booking platforms, prices run from about $174 to $314 depending on the vehicle, from a sedan to a minibus (November 2026).[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration | Comfort |
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| Bus | $26 - $32[3] | From about 8.5 hours | Medium |
| Private Transfer | $174 - $314[3] | From about 6.5 hours | Excellent |
Tips for Traveling from Mui Ne to Quy Nhon
- Book in Advance: Trains and VIP buses sell out quickly on weekends and holidays, so book a few days ahead.
- Station Logistics: Binh Thuan station is a taxi ride from the beach strip, so allow extra time to get there.
- Prepare for the AC: Buses and trains are cold inside even on a hot day. Keep a light jacket or sarong in your day bag.
- Arrival in Quy Nhon: Dieu Tri station is outside the city. Taxis and ride-hailing apps wait at the exit.
Timetable
| Bus Binh Thuan - Quy Nhon $ 28.89 8h 30m โ 9h | |
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| Bus Mui Ne - Quy Nhon $ 26.30โ31.52 12h โ 15h 30m | |
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| Taxi Mui Ne - Binh Dinh $ 173.25โ312.34 6h 30m | |
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| Train Binh Thuan - Binh Dinh $ 14.88โ61.68 7h 40m โ 9h 19m | |
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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 Quy Nhon, including current prices and schedules.
A bus is the usual budget choice, at about $26 to $32 on booking platforms (November 2026). A soft-seat train ticket is the budget alternative.
A private transfer is the fastest, from about 6.5 hours.
A private car takes from about 6.5 hours. Buses take from about 8.5 hours when you board at Binh Thuan and from about 12 hours from Mui Ne itself.
Yes. Most buses on this route are sleepers, either the standard Sleeper 41 and 44 or the more spacious VIP 22 limousine.
Go to Binh Thuan station, which lies inland from the beach strip. The train for Quy Nhon runs on to Dieu Tri station.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Vietnam Railways (Duong sat Viet Nam): Vietnam Railways timetable: North-South trains (Reunified Express). Retrieved November 1, 2026.
- [2] Vietnam Railways (Duong sat Viet Nam): Vietnam Railways timetable: North-South trains (Reunified Express). Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- [3] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Mui Ne - Quy Nhon. Retrieved November 3, 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.