How to get from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre
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.
Which railway station to pick when going to Mui Ne?
When people talk about Mui Ne Railway Station, they are most likely referring to Phan Thiet. This railway station is the closest one to Mui Ne, located 30 km away.
If you are coming from Nha Trang though, you can only take the train to Binh Thuan Railway Station (previously named Muong Man Railway Station).
What are the 3 ways to travel from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre?
There are 3 ways to travel the 30 kilometre (19 miles) distance from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre. You can choose between the Public bus, taxi from Phan Thiet Station and taxi from Binh Thuan Station. The journey takes 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes and the quickest way is by public bus. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by public bus with tickets starting at 35,000 VND ($1.30).
Where to stay in Mui Ne?
Still looking for accommodation? Don't forget to check out our favourite places to stay in Mui Ne at the bottom of this page.
Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre by Public Bus
The red local Bus #9 is a very convenient way to get from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre to Mui Ne. Previously, the local bus only operated from Phan Thiet Station. But since 2020, it has been “temporarily” extended to include Binh Thuan Railway Station and Ham Thanh Commune.
Bus #9 departs every 25 minutes from 05:30 to 18:00 and costs only 35,000 VND ($1.30). It is very likely that the bus will stop somewhere close to your accommodation. Check Google Maps to see where you have to get off the bus based on its route below.
Bus #9 route to/from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre
Ham Thanh Commune – DT 707 – Binh Thuan Railway Station – Phan Thiet Railway Station – Binh Thuan General Hospital – Truong Chinh St. (1A National Highway) – Nguyen Hoi St. – Tu Van Tu St. – Vo Van Kiet St. – Binh Thuan Hospital of Traditional Medicine & Sanitorium – Ton That Tung St. – Plot C and Plot D – Vo Van Kiet St. – Ton Duc Thang St. – Thu Khoa Huan St. – Nguyen Thong St. – Nguyen Dinh Chieu St. (Ham Tien ward) – Huynh Thuc Khang St. – Ho Xuan Huong St. – Mui Ne – Ganh – Hon Rom – Long Son – Suoi Nuoc
The bus makes the same stops on the way back, so you can also take Bus #9 when travelling from Mui Ne to Phan Thiet or Binh Thuan.
Phan Thiet Station to Mui Ne by Public Bus
Bus #9 stops right in front of Phan Thiet Railway Station. From here, it takes about 40 minutes to get to the beach area in Ham Tien and 1 hour to Mui Ne town centre.
A bus ticket costs 35,000 VND ($1.30).
Binh Thuan Station to Mui Ne by Public Bus
If you’re coming from Binh Thuan Railway Station, the nearest bus stop is at the T-Junction, located about 5 minutes away on foot.
The journey with Bus #9 takes around 1.5 hours. Fares start from 35,000 VND ($1.30).
Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre by Taxi from Phan Thiet Station
A faster option is to take a taxi.
The taxi ride from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre to Mui Ne takes around 1 hour. Fares start from 350,000 VND ($13.40) when you hail a taxi from the street. You shouldn’t have a hard time finding a taxi just outside the train station.
Alternatively, you can pre-book your ride with 12go.Asia, which offers comfortable cars with trusted drivers. Rates start from 550,000 VND ($21).
Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre by Taxi from Binh Thuan Station
Binh Thuan Railway Station, formerly called Muong Man, is located about 40 km from Mui Ne.
Travel time by taxi takes around 1 hour and fares start from 500,000 VND ($19.10).
Best places to stay in Mui Ne
Le Huynh Mui Ne Hotel - Budget Friendly
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
MAY Bungalow - Mid Range
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
Bamboo Village Beach Resort & Spa - Treating Yourself
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 incl. breakfast
Rounding it up
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre
What is the distance from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre?
The distance from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre is 30 kilometre (19 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre?
The fastest way to get from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre is by public bus and takes 1 hour.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre?
The cheapest way to get from Mui Ne Railway Station (Phan Thiet) to the city centre is by public bus with ticket costs starting from 35,000 VND ($1.30).
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