How to Get From Nha Trang Airport to Nha Trang City Centre
Written by Maarten · Reviewed by Aleksandra · Updated yesterdayBus #18 (Dat Moi) · Taxi
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Nha Trang is a beach town on Vietnam's south-central coast. A long bay, offshore islands and good seafood keep people there for days. The taxi is the quickest way in, taking 45m. The public bus is the cheapest way at 74,000 VND ($2.80), and it takes 1h.
Below you'll find both options with fares, timings and where to pick them up.
2 ways to travel from Nha Trang Airport to Nha Trang City Centre
There are two ways to travel the 35 km distance from Nha Trang Airport to Nha Trang City Centre. You can choose between the bus and private.
Where to stay in Nha Trang?
Still looking for accommodation? Don't forget to check out our favourite places to stay in Nha Trang at the bottom of this page.
Already in Nha Trang?
Onward from Nha Trang
Once you're in Nha Trang, here's where to next.
Nha Trang Airport to Nha Trang City Centre by Bus #18 (Dat Moi)
Dat Moi operates the airport buses from Nha Trang Airport to Nha Trang 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 to Nha Trang City Centre to Nha Trang costs 74,000 VND ($2.80). 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.
Airport Bus Schedule from Nha Trang Airport to City Centre
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Airport Bus Schedule from City Centre to Nha Trang Airport
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Nha Trang Airport to Nha Trang City Centre by Taxi
Are you travelling in a group? If yes, then it might be more convenient to take a taxi from Nha Trang Airport to Nha Trang City Centre to the city centre.
With rates from 313,000 VND ($12), 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 ($7.60), 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.
Nha Trang Airport to Nha Trang City Centre
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Nha Trang City Centre to Nha Trang Airport
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Our favourite places to stay in Nha Trang
Here are our favourite places to stay in Nha Trang for every budget.
Shoho Hotel
The value for money of Shoho Hotel is insane. In other cities around the world, you would be paying 5x the price of this place. The rooms are beautifully designed with pops of colour and comfortable simplicity.
Staff here are incredibly friendly and helpful, plus you can't beat the location. It's only 100m from the beach!
- Right on the beach
- Great value for money
- Beautiful design
- Amazing staff
Private rooms start from $10 per night.
Mojzo Inn
Want to wake up in a stylish & spacious room and enjoy a tasty breakfast on the rooftop restaurant?
Mojzo Inn is located close to the restaurants, bars and just a few minutes walk from the beach. When you stay at Mojzo, make sure you don’t miss out on the delicious (and free) home-baked cake served at tea time between 15:00-17:00.
- Rooftop restaurant
- Great location
- Free homemade cakes
- Free delicious breakfast
Private rooms start from $17 per night.
Zenia Boutique Hotel
You're spoilt for choice with budget accommodations in Nha Trang, but one thing that makes Zenia Boutique Hotel stand out is its rooftop pool. The views of the beach and city are spectacular.
Their onsite Asian restaurant serves both delicious local and international cuisine. Then you can burn off the calories you consumed in their gym. The rooms are super modern and spacious. A great stay in Nha Trang.
- Rooftop pool
- Amazing views
- Delicious onsite restaurant
- Gym
Private rooms start from $18 per night.
ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
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.
Rounding it up
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The distance from Nha Trang to Nha Trang is 35 km.
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Aleksandra is a writer and editor who recently moved from Hong Kong to London. She's worked and studied in four countries (and counting) and picked up a new hobby in each of them. She's a big fan of long train journeys so you can count on her to take the scenic route, finding a few hidden gems along the way.
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