1. Train to Binh Thuan
2. Bus – Hoi An to Mui Ne
3. Taxi – Hoi An to Mui Ne
4. Flight + Bus to Mui Ne
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From Hoi An to Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) you can travel by train, bus or plane.
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- The distance between Hoi An and Mui Ne in Phan Thiet spans approximately 730 km by land. Opting for a sleeper tourist bus is a convenient way to traverse from Hoi An to Mui Ne. Bus tickets to Mui Ne are affordable, starting at $22 per person. Traveling by bus from Hoi An to Mui Ne typically takes about 15-18 hours. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a combination of bus and train via Da Nang, taking a bus to Da Nang and then catching a train from Da Nang to Binh Thuan. Binh Thuan is situated approximately 30 km from Phan Thiet and Mui Ne, where travelers can take a taxi from Binh Thuan to reach their destination.
- Direct flights from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City are also available, allowing travelers to fly directly to Saigon and then take a bus or train from Saigon to Mui Ne or Phan Thiet. Traveling by plane via Saigon offers the fastest option to reach Mui Ne and Phan Thiet in southern Vietnam. From Mui Ne, travelers can travel to Saigon, while from Phan Thiet, they can go by boat to Phu Quy.
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- Mui Ne and Phan Thiet are popular tourist destinations in Binh Thuan province, offering opportunities for beach relaxation and visits to the scenic sand dunes in Mui Ne. Known for its dry climate, Mui Ne has become a favored tourist spot throughout the year, particularly attracting European and Russian tourists during the hot and dry winter months (October – April). Although the summer months bring monsoon rains, they are typically short and heavy showers, allowing visitors to still enjoy the area’s attractions.
| Transfer Mode – Hoi An to Mui Ne: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus + Train (via Da Nang + Binh Thuan) | 15-18 hours | $25-55/pp |
| Tourist Sleeper Bus | 15-18 hours | $22-48/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car with a driver | 13.5 hours | $430-665/car |
| Plane + Bus (via Da Nang and Saigon) | 6-9 hours | $30-100/pp |
How do I get from Hoi An to Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)?
1. BUS + TRAIN from Hoi An to Binh Thuan
The first popular low-cost transportation option from Hoi An to Mui Ne is by train and bus via Da Nang city and Binh Thuan (Phan Thiet). This option has a total of 3 steps, the first is a bus ride from Hoi An to Da Nang, then a train ride from Da Nang to Binh Thuan and then a private transfer to Mui Ne. So expect a long drive time, which is suitable for solo travelers on a tighter budget.
The first step is to travel by bus or minivan from Hoi An to Da Nang. A number of different companies run bus services on this route and the journey time is approximately 1 hour, it can vary slightly depending on where exactly you want to go.
Some of the companies you can use that offer tickets online are Barri Ann Travel, Hoi An Food Tour, Viet Nam Travel Bus, April Adventure, Vietnam Explore Travel, Duc Duong or iHome Transfer. Bus tickets from Hoi An to Da Nang range in price from $2-15/pp, depending on the type of bus or minivan.
Some minivans or buses also go to Da Nang train station, from where you can take a train by Vietnam Railways to Binh Thuan in southern Vietnam. Buses and minivans depart from and arrive at various locations in Da Nang, and it is also possible to go to Da Nang Airport.
The second step is to travel by regular Vietnam Railways train from Da Nang to Binh Thuan. Binh Thuan is approximately 15 km from Phan Thiet city and from there it is a short drive to Mui Ne. There are trains on this route that offer you seats and sleeping beds, be sure to use the sleeping beds because it is a long route. Train travel time from Da Nang to Binh Thuan is about 12-16 hours and tickets cost between $20-50/pp.
Seats are always the cheapest, sleeping beds are always a more expensive option. Trains depart from Da Nang Railway Station and arrive at Binh Thuan Railway Station (see Vietnam Railway Map). You can easily find and buy train tickets online and well in advance. The third step is the journey from Binh Thuan to Phan Thiet or directly to Mui Ne. Private taxis or some local shuttle buses are available.
BOOK TRAIN TICKETS to Binh Thuan ➜
🚆 Train from Da Nang to Binh Thuan – Schedule / Timetable + Train Tickets:
| Train Schedule – Da Nang to Binh Thuan: | Departs in Da Nang | Arrival in Binh Thuan | Train Ticket |
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| Train SE7 (seats, sleeper) | 23:27 | 13:56 | From $20.00 |
| Train SE1 (seats, sleeper) | 12:47 | 03:06 | From $23.00 |
| Train SE3 (seats, sleeper) | 11:29 | 01:53 | From $23.00 |
| Train SE11 (seats, sleeper) | 16:13 | 07:26 | From $20.00 |
| Train SE21 (seats, sleeper) | 08:00 | 23:31 | From $20.00 |
| Train SE9 (seats, sleeper) | 06:21 | 22:28 | From $19.00 |
| Train SE5 (seats, sleeper) | 08:51 | 01:14 | From $19.00 |
2. SLEEPER BUS from Hoi An to Mui Ne
Another way to travel from Hoi An to Mui Ne / Phan Thiet is by sleeper bus. Again, this is a very long journey and it is good to consider whether to take this route by bus at all. Companies such as Queen Cafe, Hanh Cafe, Grouptour, Cocovip, Luxury Van Limousine, Techbus VN, Full Moon Party Tour and others operate bus services on this route to Mui Ne.
They will offer you mainly classic sleeper buses, some are older, some are very modern and comfortable. Travel time by sleeper bus to Mui Ne from Hoi An is approximately 15-19 hours, depending on the company and the route, which may vary. However, it is good to take into account the fact that buses in Vietnam may be delayed at departure or even during the journey, unfortunately this happens.
Buses depart from various locations in Hoi An and arrive at various locations in Mui Ne, you will always see this information when ordering tickets on the online platform. Some buses can also go directly to some popular hotels in Mui Ne. This is individual and each company has this set up differently.
Bus tickets from Hoi An to Mui Ne cost between $22-48/pp, newer and more modern buses are usually more expensive. Again, you can search and buy bus tickets to Mui Ne online well in advance.
Always read all ticket and transfer instructions and follow the company’s terms and conditions. Traveling by bus is mainly suitable for solo low-cost travelers who have a more limited travel budget.
3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Hoi An to Mui Ne
One of the options for traveling from Hoi An to Mui Ne, Phan Thiet is a private transfer in a modern car with a driver. The advantage of this option is that you can choose your departure point in Hoi An and your arrival point in Mui Ne – Phan Thiet, which also saves you time.
The disadvantage of a private transfer to Mui Ne is the higher price, so this option is not suitable for low-cost travelers. Private transfers in modern cars from Hoi An to Mui Ne are offered by Hue Happy Travel. This company offers a smaller classic car or SUV and minivan for more passengers on this route.
A private car/taxi transfer from Hoi An to Mui Ne takes about 13.5 hours, but the stated travel time may vary slightly, depending on your travel route. Private car/taxi transportation to Mui Ne from Hoi An costs between $430-665/car, prices vary depending on the type of vehicle.
A smaller classic car is always cheaper than, for example, larger minivans for more people. However, you can split the fare and calculate it for each passenger in the vehicle, for example a minivan is for up to 10 people. You can easily search for and book your private car with driver from Hoi An to Mui Ne online in advance.
4. FLIGHT + BUS from Da Nang to Mui Ne (via Saigon)
If you are looking for the fastest transfer option from Hoi An to Mui Ne, you can use a direct flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and from there you can travel by bus or train to Mui Ne. In total, this option has 3 steps, first by bus to Da Nang Airport, then a direct flight to Saigon and then a bus or train to Mui Ne. This option will save you travel time, in total this option by plane and bus to Mui Ne can take up to 10 hours.
The first step is to travel by bus / minivan from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport, which takes about 1 hour. There are many different private minivans and/or classic buses running between Hoi An and the airport. You can find and book tickets for these connections to the airport online.
The second step is a direct flight from Da Nang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat Airport (see Vietnam Airports Map). The direct flight time from Da Nang to Saigon is approx. 1.5 hours and the tickets range from $40-120/pp. The usual well-known airlines Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Vietravel Airlines, Bamboo Airways and Hanh Air Systems will be available to you. In the future, an airport should also open in Phan Thiet, so it is possible that direct flights to this city will be available. Search and book tickets easily online and well in advance.
BOOK FLIGHT to Ho Chi Minh City ➜
The third and final step is the journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne. You can use buses, minivans, trains or private taxis. We will look at the most searched way on this route and that is the bus route.
There are many companies operating bus services from Saigon to Mui Ne, some of them are Hanh Cafe, Techbus VN, G5 Car, Grouptour, Duc Duong, Full Moon Party Tour, VIE Limousine, Phuong Trang (Futabus), Thin Phat Limousine, Kumho Samco and they have available classic buses with seats or beds or minivans for groups of people.
Bus travel time to Mui Ne from Saigon is approximately 4-6 hours and fares range from $7-20/pp. Again, you can buy these tickets to Mui Ne easily online and in advance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Hoi An to Mui Ne:
1. How to book tickets + flights from Hoi An to Mui Ne?
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- Book your bus / train tickets or flights from Hoi An to Mui Ne on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
2. What is the travel time from Hoi An to Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)?
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- Travel by bus + train from Hoi An to Mui Ne (over Da Nang) takes about 15-19 hours.
- Travel by bus from Hoi An to Mui Ne takes about 18 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Hoi An to Mui Ne takes about 13.5 hours.
- Travel by plane + bus from Da Nang to Mui Ne (over Saigon) takes about 6-9 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Hoi An to Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)?
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- Travel distance from Hoi An to Mui Ne is about 730 km by train or sleeper bus.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Hoi An to Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)?
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- Travel by bus + train from Hoi An to Mui Ne (over Da Nang) costs about $20-55/pp.
- Travel by bus from Hoi An to Mui Ne costs about $22-48/pp.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Hoi An to Mui Ne costs about $430-665/car.
- Travel by plane + bus from Da Nang to Mui Ne (over Saigon) costs about $30-100/pp.
5. What is the best way of transport from Hoi An to Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)?
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- The best and comfortable way how to get from Hoi An to Mui Ne in Phan Thiet is to travel by plane from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and by bus/train from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne. Da Nang is only about 25 km from Hoi An and there are various direct and also cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City.
6. What is the cheapest way of getting from Hoi An to Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)?
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- The cheapest way how to travel from Hoi An to Mui Ne is to travel by tourist sleeper bus, but it takes a lot of time.
7. Is there a railway station in Mui Ne?
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- No, there is no railway station in Mui Ne town. The closest railway station is in Phan Thiet town (about 30 km) or in Ma Lam (about 35 km). Trains from Da Nang stop in Ma Lam Railway Station or Binh Thuan Railway Station.
8. Is there a direct train from Da Nang to Phan Thiet town?
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- No, there is no direct train from Da Nang to Phan Thiet town. The closest railway station to Phan Thiet is Binh Thuan Railway Station. This railway station is about 10 km from Phan Thiet town.
9. Where to go and what to visit from Mui Ne or Phan Thiet?
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- From Mui Ne or Phan Thiet you can travel by bus or train to Ho Chi Minh City or teoretically you can travel to Phu Quoc Island. Phu Quoc Island belongs to the most visited islands in southern Vietnam, but you can also travel from Rach Gia to Nam Du Island.
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.
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