Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne

How to Get From Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne

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Mui Ne is a beach town on Vietnam's southeast coast. Red and white sand dunes sit just inland, and the steady wind here draws kitesurfers most of the year. The train is the cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne at $8.60 (226,000 VND). A private transfer takes 3-4h, and the bus and shared minivan fall in between on price.

DISTANCE

Distance from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne

Ho Chi Minh and Mui Ne are about 171 km (106 miles) apart, and the journey itself covers around 186 km by road. Depending on the option, the trip takes between 3h and 5h 30m.

~171 km
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~186 km
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4 ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne

There are four ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne. You can choose between the train, bus, minivan, and private transport. The journey takes 3h–4h 40m and the quickest way is by bus. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by train with tickets starting at $8.60 (226,000 VND).

TrainVia Binh Thuan · 9 departuresDuration4h 40mincl. transfersPricefrom$9226,000 VND

Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne by Train

When taking a train from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne, you can take one to either of the two stations closest to the sandy resort town. These are Phan Thiet Railway Station and Binh Thuan Railway Station.

Step 1: Ho Chi Minh Centre to Ho Chi Minh Railway Station by Taxi

10m$2.90 (75,000 VND)
Trains to Mui Ne depart from Saigon Station, some 3.5 km north of Ho Chi Minh’s Pham Ngu Lao. You can get there via a 10-minute taxi with fares from $2.90 (75,000 VND).

Step 2: Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne by Train

3.5h$4.40 (116,000 VND)
From Saigon, you can choose which station you want to arrive at in Mui Ne. Phan Thiet is closer to Mui Ne, but there are more trains operating from Ho Chi Minh to Binh Thuan.

Option 1: Ho Chi Minh to Phan Thiet by Train

4h 5m$18 (475,000 VND)

There is only one direct train operating from Ho Chi Minh to Phan Thiet daily. This leaves at 06:40 in the morning and travel time is around 4h 5m.

We recommend buying your tickets at the train station in Ho Chi Minh. A ticket costs $9.50 (250,000 VND).

You can also book a ticket online, but note that it can be more expensive.

4h4mVietnam RailwaysSecond Class SeatHo Chi Minh CityPhan Thiet06:40$18475,000 VNDTickets

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Option 2: Ho Chi Minh to Binh Thuan by Train

3h 20m - 4h 5m$8.90 (234,000 VND)

If the early morning train is not convenient for you, you can also take one of the trains to Binh Thuan Railway Station, formerly called Muong Man.

But, keep in mind that most of the trains arrive here at night, when buses to Mui Ne are not available anymore. That means that you’ll have to take a more expensive taxi to your hotel.

Train fares from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne via Binh Thuan start from $8.90 (234,000 VND). The journey takes about 3h 20m - 4h 5m.

3h21mVietnam RailwaysSecond Class SeatHo Chi Minh CityBinh Thuan06:0006:4008:0009:2010:1513:45+3From $9234,000 VNDTickets
3h21mVietnam RailwaysSecond Class SleeperHo Chi Minh CityBinh Thuan06:0008:0009:2013:4518:3519:30+1From $17455,000 VNDTickets
3h21mVietnam RailwaysFirst Class SleeperHo Chi Minh CityBinh Thuan06:0008:0009:2010:1513:4519:30+1From $19485,000 VNDTickets
3h21mVietnam RailwaysCabin 2 XHo Chi Minh CityBinh Thuan09:2021:50From $401,060,000 VNDTickets

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Train tickets are available on Bookaway.

Booking Tip

We recommend booking your tickets online through BookAway. Their site is intuitive, provides a clear picture of what you can expect, and offers great customer service. If you're eyeing the best deals, you might occasionally find slightly cheaper tickets on Baolau.

Step 3: Phan Thiet/Binh Thuan to Mui Ne City Centre by Bus/Taxi

1h$1.30 (35,000 VND)

When you take the morning train to either Phan Thiet or Binh Thuan, you can catch Bus #9 to Mui Ne. A ticket costs $1.30 (35,000 VND).

Bus #9 passes in front of Phan Thiet Railway Station. If you’re coming from Binh Thuan, you’ll find the nearest bus stop at the T-Junction, which is 5 minutes away on foot. Travel time by bus is 1 hour from Phan Thiet and 1.5 hours from Binh Thuan.

If you take one of the evening trains to Binh Thuan, your only choice is to take a 1-hour taxi to Mui Ne. Fares start from $19 (500,000 VND).

See our page on Mui Ne Railway Station for more details.

Mui NeCity Centre
Bus31 departuresDuration3h+Pricefrom$11295,000 VND

Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne by Bus

You can choose from five main companies when travelling by bus from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne: Kumho Samco, Hanh Cafe, GoEz Travel, VietNam Travel Bus and ADT Limousine.

We recommend travelling with Hanh Cafe because it departs from the city centre of Ho Chi Minh and drops you off close to the centre of Mui Ne. Hanh Cafe also offers the cheapest fares from $11 (295,000 VND).

The departure and arrival points for both Futa Bus and Kumho Samco are quite far from the city centres. That means you will spend extra costs and time for your transfers going to/from the bus stations.

Travel time by bus from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne is around 3h - 5h 30m, but can take longer if you travel during peak hours.

Departure stations

Hanh Cafe departs from Kim Travel Office in District 1, just a 5-minute walk from Ho Chi Minh’s Pham Ngu Lao.

Futa Bus leaves from the Western Bus Station, 9 km west of Pham Ngu Lao. You can get there by taxi for around $7.60 (200,000 VND).

Kumho Samco departs from the Eastern Bus Station (Ben Xe Mien Dong), 19 km south of Pham Ngu Lao. That’s a 30-minute taxi for about $14 (370,000 VND).

Bus schedule from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne

3hKumho SamcoHo Chi MinhMui Ne$11295,000 VNDTickets
3hHanh CafeSleeping273 Pham Ngu Lao129 Ton Duc Thang07:4510:0019:3023:30$13335,000 VNDTickets
3h30mHanh CafeSleeping273 Pham Ngu LaoMui Ne Hanh Cafe07:4509:4510:0019:2023:30$13335,000 VNDTickets
5h30mHanh CafeSleeping273 Pham Ngu LaoKhach San Hoa Thang08:0019:30$13335,000 VNDTickets
3hHanh CafeLuxury Sleeping273 Pham Ngu Lao129 Ton Duc Thang05:1507:3009:0011:0012:0013:00+6From $14355,000 VNDTickets
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3hHanh CafeLuxury273 Pham Ngu LaoPhan Thiet Port07:0012:3016:0021:00$14355,000 VNDTickets
3hHanh CafeLuxury273 Pham Ngu Lao129 Ton Duc Thang07:0012:3016:0021:00$14355,000 VNDTickets
3h30mHanh CafeLuxury Sleeping273 Pham Ngu LaoMui Ne Hanh Cafe05:1507:2008:5011:0011:5013:30+5From $14355,000 VNDTickets
3h30mHanh CafeLuxury273 Pham Ngu LaoMui Ne Hanh Cafe07:0012:3016:0021:00$14355,000 VNDTickets
4hHanh CafeLuxury273 Pham Ngu Lao43 Huynh Tan Phat07:0012:3016:0021:00$14355,000 VNDTickets
4hHanh CafeLuxury Sleeping273 Pham Ngu Lao43 Huynh Tan Phat05:1507:3011:0012:0013:0014:30+4From $14355,000 VNDTickets
5h30mHanh CafeLuxury Sleeping273 Pham Ngu LaoKhach San Hoa Thang11:0022:15$14355,000 VNDTickets
4hGoEz TravelVIP Limo229 Pham Ngu Lao356 Huynh Thuc Khang07:0009:0010:0011:0018:0019:00$16410,000 VNDTickets
4hGoEz TravelVIP Sleeping229 Pham Ngu Lao356 Huynh Thuc Khang07:0009:0010:0011:0018:0019:00$16410,000 VNDTickets
4hGoEz TravelRoyal Sleeping229 Pham Ngu Lao356 Huynh Thuc Khang08:0014:0022:30$19490,000 VNDTickets
3h45mVietNam Travel BusSleeping273 Pham Ngu Lao117 Nguyen Dinh Chieu13:30$20530,000 VNDTickets
3hADT LimousineLimoHo Chi Minh MTNguyen Dinh Chieu10:00$22560,000 VNDTickets
3hADT LimousineLimo307 Nguyen Van TroiNguyen Dinh Chieu10:00$22560,000 VNDTickets
3hADT LimousineLimoMacDonald 039 s OfficeNguyen Dinh Chieu10:00$22560,000 VNDTickets
3hADT LimousineLimoPetrolimex Gas Station 31Nguyen Dinh Chieu10:00$22560,000 VNDTickets
3hADT LimousineLimoHighlands CoffeeNguyen Dinh Chieu10:00$22560,000 VNDTickets
3hADT LimousineLimoKing Coffee PremiumNguyen Dinh Chieu10:00$22560,000 VNDTickets
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Arrival stations

Hanh Cafe arrives at its headquarters in Mui Ne, 4 km southwest of Mui Ne Beach. A taxi ride to your hotel — if you’re staying near the beach — costs around $4.90 (130,000 VND).

Futa Bus arrives at its office in Phan Thiet, 9 km west of Mui Ne Beach. You can get a 10-minute taxi to the beach for around $6.50 (170,000 VND).

Kumho Samco parks at North Phan Thiet Bus Station, 25 km west of Mui Ne Beach. From here, you can take Bus #9 to Mui Ne for $1.30 (35,000 VND). Alternatively, a taxi ride costs around $13 (350,000 VND) for the 30-minute journey.

Mui Ne
Shared Minivan9 departuresDuration4h+Pricefrom$21550,000 VND

Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne by Shared Minivan

You can get a more luxurious transfer from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne if you travel by limovan.

A minivan ride from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne costs around $21 (550,000 VND). The minivan journey takes about 4h - 4h 30m, depending on traffic.

There are two companies operating on this route: Halong Travel Limousine and GoEz Travel.

What we like about this option is that some minivan companies offer free hotel pickup and drop-off. This saves you the hassle and extra cost of finding your way to and from bus stations.

Departure and arrival station

G5Car departs from Ho Chi Minh Airport and arrives at Poshanu Resort, 17 km west of Mui Ne Beach.

3S Limo departs from its Ho Chi Minh office in Pham Ngu Lao and arrives at its office in Phan Thiet, 12 km west of Mui Ne Beach.

Shared Minivan schedule from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne

4h30mHalong Travel LimousineVIP32 Nguyen Thai Binh, District 1Mui Ne - Any hotel in the city center07:3008:0009:0010:00$21550,000 VNDTickets
4h30mGoEz TravelVIP LimoTan Son Nhat International Airport (SGNApec Mandala Chambay Mui Ne07:0008:0008:3009:0010:00$33870,000 VNDTickets
4h30mGoEz TravelVIP LimoTan Son Nhat International Airport (SGNMuine Bay Resort07:0008:0008:3009:0010:00$33870,000 VNDTickets
4hGoEz TravelVIP Limo187 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1Apec Mandala Chambay Mui Ne09:0011:0017:0023:00$34880,000 VNDTickets
4hGoEz TravelVIP Limo187 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1Muine Bay Resort09:0011:0017:0023:00$34880,000 VNDTickets
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Mui Ne
Private Transfer2 departuresDuration3h+Pricefrom$892,320,000 VND

Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne by Private Transfer

Looking for a way to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne with your own private transfer? You can get a 3-seater car starting from $89 (2,320,000 VND).

With a private transfer, you can travel faster (3-4h) and door-to-door. Quite convenient if you have the budget for it. You can ask for your hotel’s assistance in finding a taxi that will take you for this long distance from Saigon to the sandy beaches of Mui Ne.

Better yet, book your ride online through BookAway, our preferred provider for its excellent customer service. Also, their cars are often more comfortable than regular taxis.

Ho Chi Minh
Mui Ne Go
Standard Car 3 PAX
$89 (2,320,000 VND)
$30 (780,000 VND) per person
Mui Ne Go
SUV Car 5 PAX
$95 (2,480,000 VND)
$19 (495,000 VND) per person
Mui Ne Go
Tourist Minivan 11 PAX
$190 (4,950,000 VND)
$17 (450,000 VND) per person
GoEz Travel
Standard Car 3 PAX
$90 (2,360,000 VND)
$30 (790,000 VND) per person
GoEz Travel
SUV Car 5 PAX
$105 (2,700,000 VND)
$21 (540,000 VND) per person
GoEz Travel
Limo Minivan 8 PAX
$175 (4,550,000 VND)
$22 (570,000 VND) per person
Nha Uyen Limousine
SUV Car 4 PAX
$115 (3,000,000 VND)
$29 (750,000 VND) per person
Nha Uyen Limousine
Limo Minivan 9 PAX
$175 (4,550,000 VND)
$19 (510,000 VND) per person
Mui Ne

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STAY

Our favourite places to stay in Mui Ne

Here are our favourite places to stay in Mui Ne for every budget.

Budget

Le Huynh Mui Ne Hotel

Le Huynh Hotel is directly located on the main street of Mui Ne. You’ll reach restaurants, bars, and the beach within walking distance. The spacious rooms are clean and the staff is always happy to answer your questions - what else to ask for?

Standard King Room from $16 (420,000 VND)

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Mid-Range

MAY Bungalow

The comfortable and clean rooms at MAY Bungalow come with air conditioning and a patio.

The place is located right next to the foodcourt and close to the beach, but also has a swimming pool if you feel like staying in!

Double rooms from $25 (660,000 VND)

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Treat Yourself

Bamboo Village Beach Resort & Spa

Looking for a tropical getaway on Phan Thiet Beach? Bamboo Village Beach Resort & Spa is surrounded by gardens and greenery. Rooms feature stylish wooden & bamboo furnishings and the resort offers plenty of facilities. Guests can chill out at the pool, spend some quiet time at the library, or exercise at the yoga room and fitness centre.

Deluxe garden view room storm from $85 (2,240,000 VND) incl. breakfast

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ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION

Why Visit Mui Ne?

Mui Ne is a coastal town and traditional fishing village on Vietnam’s southeast coast. It is famous for its red and white sand dunes, spread out just beside soft sand beaches and lush trees.

Wind conditions are perfect on this side of the country, so kitesurfing is popular from October to April in Mui Ne. Other exciting activities include sailing, windsurfing, sandboarding, and quad biking on the sand dunes.

Rounding it up

That's the full picture for getting from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne, roughly 171 kilometres (106 miles) apart. In all, there are 4 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $8.60 (226,000 VND). The quickest trip takes 3h.

Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distance from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne?

The distance from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne is 171 kilometres (106 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne?

Journey times from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne overlap: train 4h 40m, bus 3h - 5h 30m, shared minivan 4h - 4h 30m, private transfer 3-4h. Depending on the departure, no single option is always the fastest.

What is the cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne?

The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne is by train with ticket costs starting from 226,000 VND.

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Ela
Ela

Senior Travel Writer

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.

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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.

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