Vietnam

How to get from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon

In this in-depth route guide, you’ll find the best ways to travel the 210 kilometre (130 miles) distance from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon. By the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Quy Nhon as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.

Written by Ela - Senior Travel WriterReviewed by Maarten - Trip Planning Expert

Leaving from...

Going to...

Why visit Quy Nhon?

Quy Nhon is a luxury resort town in central Vietnam. With its beautiful beaches, picturesque cliffs, and tidy streets, it is popular with the country’s rich and famous. If you’re looking for a more laidback experience, head on to Bai Xep, a remote fishing village with a lovely coast and pristine waters.

Apart from natural beauty, there is a colourful history in Quy Nhon. You will find here the biggest and most well-preserved remnants of the indigenous Champa Kingdom, which ruled Quy Nhon and the surrounding region in the 11th century.

What are the 4 ways to travel from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon?

There are 4 ways to travel the 210 kilometre (130 miles) distance from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon. You can choose between the bus, shared minivan, private transport and train. The journey takes 3 hours to 6 hours 5 minutes and the quickest way is by bus. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by train with tickets starting at 187,000 VND ($7.10).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Train

4h 15m - 6h 5m

From 187,000 VND ($7.10)

Book Tickets

Bus

3h - 5h 35m

From 267,000 VND ($10.20)

Book Tickets

Shared Minivan

From 435,000 VND ($16.60)

Book Tickets

Private Transport

3h - 4h 15m

From 3,142,000 VND ($120)

Book Tickets

Where to stay in Quy Nhon?

Still looking for accommodation? Don't forget to check out our favourite places to stay in Quy Nhon at the bottom of this page.

Nha Trang to Quy Nhon by Train

Duration: 4h 16m - 6h 3m

Costs: 187,000 VND ($7.10)

Duration: 4h 16m - 6h 3m

Costs: 187,000 VND ($7.10)

Travelling by train from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon is the more convenient and affordable option for this route.

Do note that trains can only take you up to Dieu Tri Railway Station, which is still 10 km away from Quy Nhon city centre.

Step 1: Nha Trang to Dieu Tri by Train

Duration: 3h 46m - 5h 33m

Costs: 167,000 VND ($6.40)

Duration: 3h 46m - 5h 33m

Costs: 167,000 VND ($6.40)

Five trains operate daily from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon via Dieu Tri. Travel time is around 3h 46m - 5h 33m.

Ticket prices start from 167,000 VND ($6.40) when you get a soft seat. If you’re taking one of the early morning trains, you can also get a more expensive sleeper berth so you can catch up on some sleep during the journey.

Trains depart from Nha Trang Railway Station, which you can find some 2 km west of the main beach.

You are to get off at Dieu Tri Train Station, located 10 km northwest of Quy Nhon centre. We’ll describe in the next step how to get from this station to Qiu Nhon.

Nha Trang

Dieu Tri

13:49

4h24m

18:13

SE8

167,000 VND ($6.40)

Get Your Tickets

Nha Trang

Dieu Tri

18:14

5h33m

23:47

SE22

167,000 VND ($6.40)

Get Your Tickets

Nha Trang

Dieu Tri

00:17

3h57m

04:14

SE6

181,000 VND ($6.90)

Get Your Tickets

Nha Trang

Dieu Tri

02:23

3h52m

06:15

SE4

181,000 VND ($6.90)

Get Your Tickets

Nha Trang

Dieu Tri

04:15

3h46m

08:01

SE2

197,000 VND ($7.50)

Get Your Tickets

You can buy your tickets at the train station or you can pre-book them online via Baolau.

Step 2: Dieu Tri Railway Station to Quy Nhon by Bus/Taxi

Duration: 30 minutes

Costs: 20,000 VND ($0.80)

Duration: 30 minutes

Costs: 20,000 VND ($0.80)

From Dieu Tri Railway Station, you can take a bus or a taxi to Quy Nhon.

The bus is the cheaper option at only around 20,000 VND ($0.80). Take the local bus T22, which will bring you up to the CoopMart in the centre of Quy Nhon. Travel time is about 30 minutes.

If you want to be brought straight to your hotel, you can also take a taxi for around 200,000 VND ($7.60).

Nha Trang to Quy Nhon by Bus

Duration: 3h - 5h 35m

Costs: 267,000 VND ($10.20)

Duration: 3h - 5h 35m

Costs: 267,000 VND ($10.20)

An Phu Travel, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC, Ha Linh, Duc Duong Bus, Luxury Van Limousine, Thanh Thuy, Quang Hanh, Thuan Tam and Tan Kim Chi each operate one daily bus trip from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon.

Ticket prices start from 267,000 VND ($10.20) and travel time takes 3 hours to 5 hours 35 minutes.

It’s worth noting that the bus stations in both Nha Trang and Quy Nhon are located a bit outside of the city centre, 7-8 km away.

Departure and arrival station

Buses depart from Nha Trang’s Phia Nam Bus Station, located 7 km west of the main beach. They park around Phu Tai Park, some 8 km west of Quy Nhon city centre.

Bus schedules from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon

Co.opmart Nha Trang

Sleeping

Go! Quy Nhon Plaza

21:30

3h 30m

01:00

An Phu Travel

267,000 VND ($10.20)

Get Your Tickets

Nha Trang

VIP

Quy Nhon

10:00

3h 30m

13:30

12:30

3h 30m

16:00

13:30

3h 30m

17:00

14:30

3h 30m

18:00

Sapa Discovery Travel

356,000 VND ($13.60)

Get Your Tickets

Sieu thi Coop Mart Nha Trang

Sleeping

Quy Nhon An Phu

21:15

00:15

21:30

00:30

Techbus VN JSC

385,000 VND ($14.70)

Get Your Tickets

Sieu thi Coop Mart Nha Trang

Sleeping

Big C Quy Nhon

21:15

00:15

21:30

00:30

Techbus VN JSC

385,000 VND ($14.70)

Get Your Tickets

Nha Trang Office

Sleeping

Phuong Linh 3 Gas Store

19:15

5h 30m

00:45

Ha Linh

398,000 VND ($15.20)

Get Your Tickets

Sieu thi Coop Mart Nha Trang

VIP Sleeping

Quy Nhon An Phu

21:15

00:15

21:30

00:30

Techbus VN JSC

435,000 VND ($16.60)

Get Your Tickets

Sieu thi Coop Mart Nha Trang

VIP Sleeping

Big C Quy Nhon

21:15

00:15

21:30

00:30

Techbus VN JSC

435,000 VND ($16.60)

Get Your Tickets

Sieu thi Coop Mart Nha Trang

VIP Sleeping

Quy Nhon An Phu

21:05

00:05

21:25

00:25

Duc Duong Bus

440,000 VND ($16.80)

Get Your Tickets

Sieu thi Coop Mart Nha Trang

VIP Sleeping

Quy Nhon

21:05

00:05

21:25

00:25

Duc Duong Bus

440,000 VND ($16.80)

Get Your Tickets

28 Nguyen Binh Khiem

VIP Sleeping

Quy Nhon An Phu

19:30

4h 30m

00:00

Luxury Van Limousine

440,000 VND ($16.80)

Get Your Tickets

Thanh Three-way Crossroad

Sleeping

Quy Nhon

21:30

4h 30m

02:00

Thanh Thuy

500,000 VND ($19.10)

Get Your Tickets

Thanh Three-way Crossroad

VIP Cabin

Quy Nhon

01:00

04:00

Thanh Thuy

560,000 VND ($21.50)

Get Your Tickets

VP Nha Trang

VIP Cabin

1A highway

17:35

5h 35m

23:10

17:45

5h 35m

23:20

Quang Hanh

600,000 VND ($23)

Get Your Tickets

Nha Trang Office

VIP Sleeping

Phuong Linh 3 Gas Store

20:30

5h 30m

02:00

Ha Linh

723,000 VND ($27.50)

Get Your Tickets

Thanh Three-way Crossroad

VIP Cabin

Quy Nhon

02:00

3h 30m

05:30

Thanh Thuy

749,000 VND ($28.50)

Get Your Tickets

Thanh Three-way Crossroad

VIP Cabin

Quy Nhon Coach Station

21:01

01:01

Thuan Tam

1,000,000 VND ($38)

Get Your Tickets

Junction of Nha Trang fiber factory

VIP Cabin

Phuong Linh Gas Station (Quy Nhon Bus Station)

20:45

3h 20m

00:05

21:05

3h 20m

00:25

Tan Kim Chi

1,060,000 VND ($40.50)

Get Your Tickets

Thanh Three-way Crossroad

VIP Cabin

Quy Nhon

22:30

02:30

Thanh Thuy

1,123,000 VND ($43)

Get Your Tickets

Show 13 more operator(s)

Since there are limited trips, it’s best to book your tickets online for guaranteed trips. We recommend buying your tickets through BookAway, which offers excellent customer service.

Nha Trang to Quy Nhon by Shared Minivan

Duration: 4h

Costs: 435,000 VND ($16.60)

Duration: 4h

Costs: 435,000 VND ($16.60)

A minivan ride from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon costs around 435,000 VND ($16.60). The minivan journey takes about 4 hours, depending on traffic.

There is one company operating on this route: Catthienhai Travel.

Shared Minivan options from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon

44-28 Nguyen Binh Khiem

Limo

44 Do Doc Bao

07:30

11:30

12:30

16:30

Catthienhai Travel

435,000 VND ($16.60)

Get Your Tickets

Nha Trang to Quy Nhon by Private Transport

Duration: 3h - 4h 15m

Costs: 3,142,000 VND ($120)

Duration: 3h - 4h 15m

Costs: 3,142,000 VND ($120)

A private transfer is a convenient option when travelling in a group from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon.

Rates start from 3,142,000 VND ($120) for a 5-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s just about 628,000 VND ($24) per person. Travel time is around 3 hours to 4 hours 15 minutes.

Private Transport options from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon

SUV

SUV Car 5 PAX

Price per person = 628,000 VND ($24)

iHome Transfer

3,142,000 VND ($120)

Get Your Tickets

Standard

Standard Car 3 PAX

Price per person = 1,135,000 VND ($43.50)

Vietnam Locals

3,404,000 VND ($130)

Get Your Tickets

Standard

Standard Minivan 8 PAX

Price per person = 556,000 VND ($21.50)

Vietnam Locals

4,451,000 VND ($170)

Get Your Tickets

Best places to stay in Quy Nhon

Accommodations in Bai Xep get often fully booked since there is not a lot of choice in this beautiful beach town. That’s why we recommend booking your accommodation as far in advance as possible.

Below we’ve included our favourite accommodations in Quy Nhon city centre and the beautiful Bai Xep Beach:

RAON Hotel - Budget Friendly

The rooftop pool overlooking the city is the star of the show at Roan Hotel. How many budget hotels offer this kind of experience? The staff will make sure you have a memorable stay, welcoming you with a smile every morning.

If location is important to you, this hotel is located in the city centre and close to the beach. Plus there are a ton of restaurants only steps away. The rooms are modern and spacious, offering a great night’s sleep.

Rooftop pool
Amazing views
Great staff
Perfect location

Private rooms start from $14 per night.

Check Available Rooms

Haven Vietnam - Budget Friendly

Situated outside of the centre, Haven offers a safe haven from the busy city life. It’s located right on Bai Xep Beach. You can wake up to the sound of waves and have your feet in the sand within seconds.

It’s a great spot to meet other travellers with their bonfire nights, live bands and beach clean-ups where you’re rewarded with a free beer. This place really feels like home.

Free beer
Right on the beach
Sociable
Delicious free breakfast

Double rooms start from $23 per night.

Check Available Rooms

Grand Hyams Hotel - Treating Yourself

This 5-star hotel in Quy Nhon is the epitome of luxury. Being one of the tallest buildings, the hotel offers spectacular panoramic views, especially from its rooftop bar.

You won’t want to leave this hotel as it has everything you could possibly want — a delicious onsite restaurant, gym, indoor pool, garden and kids club. If you do want to explore the area, the staff are very helpful with recommendations and there are free bikes to use.

Super luxurious
Panoramic views
Onsite gym, restaurant and garden
Indoor swimming pool

Premium double rooms start from $65 per night.

Check Available Rooms

Rounding it up

We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.

PS: If you've recently travelled this route, share your experience with fellow travellers and help us improve this post. Thanks for helping out our travel community!

Frequently Asked Questions about Nha Trang to Quy Nhon

What is the distance from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon?

The distance from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon is 210 kilometre (130 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon?

The fastest way to get from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon is by bus and takes 3 hours.

What is the cheapest way to get from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon?

The cheapest way to get from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon is by train with ticket costs starting from 187,000 VND ($7.10).

About the author(s)

Ela

Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she’s not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines… Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she’ll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.

Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.