How to get from Nha Trang Airport (Cam Ranh) to the city centre

Why visit Nha Trang?

Nha Trang is a high-rise resort town in southeast Vietnam. Its sandy coast is regarded as one of the most beautiful bays in the world — thanks to its crescent-shaped white sand beach and clear turquoise waters.

Also known as the country’s seafood capital, Nha Trang is bustling with many offerings — from dining choices to pagodas and sculpture gardens as well as a vibrant nightlife. But if those are not enough, you can always visit the many islands nearby via boat or by cable car from Nha Trang.

There are 2 ways to travel the 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Nha Trang Airport (Cam Ranh) to the city centre. You can choose between the bus #18 (Dat Moi) and taxi. The journey takes 45 minutes - 1 hour and the quickest way is by taxi. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus #18 (dat moi) with tickets starting at 74,000 VND ($2.90).

Dat Moi operates the airport buses from Nha Trang Airport (Cam Ranh) to the city centre to Nha Trang city centre. These buses depart every 30 minutes from early morning until evening. Just look for Bus #18.

A Dat Moi Airport Bus is airconditioned and very comfortable, but it does not have a lot of space for luggage. So if you’re carrying big bags, you might want to consider taking a taxi instead.

An airport bus ticket from Nha Trang Airport (Cam Ranh) to the city centre to Nha Trang costs 74,000 VND ($2.90). You can buy them at the ticket booth at the airport or you can pre-book them online through BookAway.

Departure and arrival station

When coming from the airport’s International Terminal, you can find the Dat Moi Airport Bus outside the arrivals hall at Column 3. If you’re at the Domestic Terminal, just head to the opposite side of the Arrival Gate.

In Nha Trang, the last stop is at 10 Yersin Street, near Nha Trang Stadium on the northern edge of the city centre. The bus makes several stops along the way though, and you can get off at the nearest bus stop to your hotel.

Dat Moi Airport Bus Route

See here the exact route of Dat Moi Bus #18:

Station Airport Cam Ranh – Nguyen Tat Thanh – Nguyen Duc Canh – Hoang Dieu – Tran Phu – Tran Quang Khai – Nguyen Thien Thuat – Le Thanh Ton – Hoang Hoa Tham – Nha Trang Station (19-8 stadium gates-10 Yersin)

Bus #18 traces the same route on the way from the city centre to the airport.

Are you travelling in a group? If yes, then it might be more convenient to take a taxi from Nha Trang Airport (Cam Ranh) to the city centre to the city centre.

With rates from 309,000 VND ($11.90), the price is almost the same as a bus ticket when you divide the cost.

You can book your private transfer online beforehand through BookAway. This saves you the hassle of negotiating a rate with taxi drivers. BookAway also offers cleaner and more spacious cars compared to normal airport taxis.

If you prefer to get your taxi onsite, you shouldn’t have a hard time finding them outside the airport arrivals hall. Nha Trang drivers like to ask for a fixed rate instead of turning on the metre. Make sure you agree on a reasonable price upfront!

Taxi rates start from 200,000 VND ($7.70), depending on the location of your hotel.

It’s also important to get a ride with a trusted taxi company. This includes Mai Linh, Vinasun, and Quoc Te.