1. Train – Nha Trang to Saigon
2. Bus – Nha Trang to Saigon
3. Direct Flight to Saigon
4. Private Taxi / Car to Saigon
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From Nha Trang to Saigon you can get by train, bus, car or plane.
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- Travel distance from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City is about 450 km by land and about 350 km by plane. There are 4 options how you can get to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) from Nha Trang: transfer by train, tourist bus, private car or you can take a direct flight. The most popular and cheap way of transfer to Saigon from Nha Trang is to travel by train. Transport by train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 8-10 hours and you can use regular trains by Vietnam Railways or tourist sleeper trains. Train tickets from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City cost about $12-70/pp (depends on the type of train, seats are the most cheapest option).
- The most fastest and comfortable way how you can reach Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang is to take a direct flight from Cam Ranh Airport. Direct flight from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 1 hour and it cost about $45-150/pp. You can also travel by tourist sleeper bus, it is also a cheap way. Transfer by sleeper bus from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 5.5-11 hours and bus tickets cost about $10-33/pp. From Ho Chi Minh City you can also travel via border crossing to Cambodia and visit Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, there are buses + flights to these cities.
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- The last option how you can travel to Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang or Cam Ranh is to book a private taxi/car. Transfer by private car/taxi from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) takes about 7-8 hours and it costs about $120-350/car. You can book a modern car or comfortable luxury minivan easily online. The most experienced travelers can also travel on motorbike, but IDP is necessary if you want to drive a motorbike in Vietnam, traffic is sometimes dangerous. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest and most important city of southern Vietnam.
- It is also the most frequented travel hub of southern Vietnam, because it lies close to Cambodia. This city lies close to Mekong Delta region, so it is a good idea to visit this city if you want to explore southern Vietnam. Read the instructions how you can reach Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang below in this article and book your tickets or flights, car online. Before you arrive to Saigon, you can also read this article: What is the weather in Saigon?
| Transfer Mode – Nha Trang to Saigon: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Plane (Direct Flight) | 1 hour | $35-80/pp |
| Train by VR + Violette Train | 8-10 hours | $12-70/pp |
| Sleeper Intercity Bus | 5.5-11 hours | $10-33/pp |
| Private Car / Taxi | 5-8 hours | $120-350/car |
How do I get from Nha Trang to Saigon?
1. TRAIN from Nha Trang to Saigon
A popular low-cost transportation option from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam is by train. On this route, you can use regular Vietnam Railways trains with seats and sleepers or tourist sleeper trains such as Violette Train or Livitrans Express. Train transfer is popular among solo travelers due to good comfort and relatively cheap train tickets.
Trains in Vietnam are often the cheapest transfer option if the rail network is available. These trains depart from Nha Trang Railway Station and arrive at Saigon Railway Station (01 Nguyễn Thông, Phường 9), see Vietnam railway map. The train journey from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes approximately 8-10 hours, these times are mostly respected as stated in the train timetables.
Since it is a longer route, it is better to choose a sleeping bed for comfort. Train tickets for regular trains from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City range from $12-35/pp and tourist sleeper trains such as the Violette Train cost around $60-70/pp. These prices may change slightly during the year and are usually not always the same.
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Train tickets from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City can be easily searched and purchased online in advance, it is also necessary for tourist sleeper trains. After ordering online, tickets will be sent to the email address you entered when booking. Regular trains also accept tickets on the phone, so it is not necessary to print them, you present them displayed on the smartphone when boarding the train.
However, tourist sleeper trains may have different conditions for train tickets, so always read all instructions carefully when booking. Train transportation to Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang is suitable for all types of travelers, the ticket prices are low and the sleeping beds offer you good comfort.
2. SLEEPER BUS from Nha Trang to Saigon
Another cheap transportation option from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City is a sleeper intercity bus transfer. There are plenty of modern sleeper buses from many companies plying the route between these cities.
Some of the companies that operate buses to Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang are Phuong Trang, Lien Hung, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Sapa Discovery Travel, Duc Duong, An Phu Buslines, Go365, Full Moon Party Tour, iHome Transfer, Techbus VN , Huynh Gia, Binh Minh Tai, Phuong Nam, Kumho Samco and others.
In some cases, the sleeper bus transfer is even faster than the train transfer, and the average bus journey time from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City is approx. 5.5-11 hours. It also depends on how many stops the buses make before reaching Ho Chi Minh City. However, it is also good to know that buses in Vietnam can also be late and the exact departure and arrival times may not be respected.
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Buses depart from various locations in Nha Trang and also arrive at various locations or stations in Ho Chi Minh City. But many buses depart mainly from Nha Trang Southern Bus Station and arrive to Mien Tay Bus Station in Saigon. You will see all this information about bus departures and arrivals when searching for tickets on online platforms.
A bus transfer from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City costs approximately $10-33/pp, depending on the company and type of bus you use. Very modern and new sleeper buses are, of course, usually a more expensive option, but on the other hand, they are very comfortable and offer, for example, LCD TVs in the car.
You can search and buy bus tickets from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City online. Buses often also accept tickets on a smartphone, but the current information and conditions that you see when booking tickets always apply. A bus transfer is sought after mainly by low-cost travelers, however, in some cases it can also be a relatively fast transport option.
3. DIRECT FLIGHT from Nha Trang to Saigon
By far the fastest and most convenient way to get to Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang is a direct flight. Direct flights are operated from Cam Ranh International Airport, which is about 40 km from Nha Trang, to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City (see Vietnam airport map).
Various private shuttle buses or other private transfers such as taxis/cars can be used to Cam Ranh Airport. Direct flights from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City are operated and offered by VietJetAir, Vietnam Airlines, Hanh Air Systems and Bamboo Airways. On this route, the cheapest flights are usually offered by VietJet Air, which offers low-cost flights.
The air transfer from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 1 hour and tickets range from $40-150/pp, depending on the flight class you choose. You can use mostly Economy class flights, but also higher ones such as Business class. The prices of flights between these cities can also change during the year and seasons and are never fixed.
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You can search and buy tickets to Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang online even in advance. Always read all flight transfer instructions and conditions and ticket information carefully to avoid any misunderstandings.
A direct flight is suitable for all types of travelers, but it is a more expensive transport option than a train or bus transfer. On the other hand, you will save your time, the flight is fast and sometimes there may be some low-cost flights on sale.
4. PRIVATE CAR / TAXI from Nha Trang to Saigon
If you are looking for a private transfer from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City, you can use a taxi/car with a driver. Companies where you can book your modern car to Ho Chi Minh City are, for example, Mixi Travel, Ouros Travel, Booking Car 79, Saigon DMC, Viet Technology Travel or Mui Ne Sky Travel.
Most companies offer classic smaller modern cars, SUVs and even larger minivans and minibuses for groups of travelers. These minivans can sometimes be advantageous in terms of price, as you can then calculate the fare for individual passengers. Driving time by private car with driver from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 5-8 hours.
Companies may have different travel times, depending on the route and the type of car you choose. A private car transfer from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City costs between $120-350/car. Smaller classic cars are usually a cheaper option than larger minivans or multi-passenger minibuses.
The advantage is that you can also choose your departure point in Nha Trang and your arrival point in Ho Chi Minh City. So you save some other time for possible other city transfers. You can easily search and book your private car with driver from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City online in advance.
Always read the terms and conditions of the private transfer to Ho Chi Minh City from Nha Trang and other additional instructions before booking to avoid possible misunderstandings.
❓ FAQ + Travel from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City:
1. How to book and buy tickets or flight from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Book your tickets, private car + flights from Nha Trang to Saigon on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can also search and book another routes, e.g. Nha Trang to Phan Thiet, Phan Thiet to Saigon…
2. What is the travel time from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 1 hour.
- Travel by train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 8-10 hours.
- Travel by sleeper bus from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 5.5-11 hours.
- Travel by private car/taxi from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 5-8 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Travel distance from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City is about 450 km by train/bus and about 350 km by plane.
4. How much does it cost to get from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Transfer by plane (direct flight) from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $40-150/pp.
- Transfer by train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $12-70/pp (depends on the type of train).
- Transfer by sleeper bus from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $10-33/pp.
- Transfer by private car/taxi from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $120-350/car.
5. What is the best way of transfer from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- The best way of transfer from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City is to travel by plane. There are direct flights between these cities and these flights are sometimes very cheap, flights start at $40-50/pp.
6. What is the most cheapest option of transfer from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- The most cheapest option of transfer from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City is to travel by train (hard or soft seats are the most cheapest option) or intercity sleeper bus.
7. What to choose, train or bus from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- If you want to travel by land, it is better to travel by train (e.g. sleeper berth), regular trains by Vietnam Railways or Violette sleeper tourist train.
8. Are there luxury tourist trains from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City?
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- Yes, from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City you can travel by luxury tourist trains of Violette Train, New Livitrans Express or Saigon Golden Train. Train tickets for these trains cost about $60-80/pp.
9. Where you can go from Ho Chi Minh City?
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- From Ho Chi Minh City you can travel to various interesting sites in southern Vietnam, e.g. to Can Tho, Chau Doc, Phu Quoc or you can visit Con Dao. There are also direct flights to Phu Quoc and Con Dao from Saigon.
10. Which beaches can you visit in southern Vietnam?
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- Southern Vietnam is known for various nice coastline and beautiful beaches. The best places for visit these beaches are in Phu Quoc, Con Dao, Vung Tau or Mui Ne. Read this article: The Best Beaches in Southern Vietnam.
11. Which floating markets are the most popular in southern Vietnam?
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- There are a few very interesting and big floating markets in southern Vietnam, Mekong Delta region for visit. The most visited are Cai Rang, Cai Be, Phong Dien floating markets.
12. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.
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🚆 Train from Nha Trang to Saigon – Schedule / Timetable + Train Tickets:
| Train Schedule – Nha Trang to Saigon: | Departs in Nha Trang | Arrival in Ho Chi Minh | Train Ticket |
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| Train SE7 | 09:53 | 18:10 | From $13.00 |
| Train SE3 | 21:39 | 05:45 | From $19.00 |
| Train SE11 | 03:00 | 11:30 | From $16.00 |
| Train SE1 | 22:42 | 06:50 | From $19.00 |
| Train SNT1 | 20:00 | 05:00 | From $15.00 |
| Train SNT5 | 12:15 | 21:38 | From $12.00 |
| Train SE5 | 20:19 | 05:18 | From $17.00 |
| Train SE29 | 20:48 | 06:20 | From $13.00 |
| Train SE21 | 18:56 | 04:20 | From $17.00 |
| Train SE9 | 17:55 | 04:00 | From $17.00 |
| Halo Express SNT1 (sleeper) | 20:00 | 05:00 | From $55.00 |
| Violette Trains SE1 (sleeper) | 22:42 | 06:50 | From $62.00 |
| Violette Trains SE3 (sleeper) | 21:39 | 05:45 | From $62.00 |
🚍 Bus from Nha Trang to Saigon – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
| Bus Schedule – Nha Trang to Saigon: | Departs in Nha Trang | Arrival in Ho Chi Minh | Bus Ticket |
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| Thanh Thuy | 01:00 | 08:30 | From $19.00 |
| Techbus VN | 05:00 | 10:20 | From $17.00 |
| Techbus VN | 06:30 | 16:35 | From $17.00 |
| Techbus VN | 07:30 | 16:50 | From $14.00 |
| Techbus VN | 09:00 | 18:00 | From $17.00 |
| Techbus VN | 10:15 | 21:15 | From $17.00 |
| Techbus VN | 11:15 | 21:20 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 12:15 | 21:35 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 18:15 | 23:35 | From $17.00 |
| Techbus VN | 19:15 | 05:20 | From $17.00 |
| Techbus VN | 20:15 | 01:35 | From $17.00 |
| Techbus VN | 21:30 | 06:50 | From $18.00 |
| Duc Duong | 06:00 | 16:30 | From $16.00 |
| Duc Duong | 07:00 | 15:30 | From $16.00 |
| Duc Duong | 08:00 | 17:15 | From $29.00 |
| Duc Duong | 09:15 | 18:30 | From $29.00 |
| Duc Duong | 10:15 | 19:30 | From $29.00 |
| Duc Duong | 12:00 | 21:15 | From $29.00 |
| Duc Duong | 14:00 | 00:30 | From $25.00 |
| Duc Duong | 18:30 | 04:45 | From $31.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 06:00 | 15:00 | From $17.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 07:00 | 16:00 | From $17.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 08:00 | 17:00 | From $17.00 |
| Hanh Cafe | 19:15 | 04:15 | From $10.00 |
| Hanh Cafe | 20:30 | 05:30 | From $10.00 |
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