1. Bus – Hoi An to Nha Trang
2. Bus + Train to Nha Trang
3. Bus + Flight to Nha Trang
4. Private Car to Nha Trang
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From Hoi An to Nha Trang you can travel by bus, train or plane.
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- Travel distance from Hoi An to Nha Trang is about 500-520 km. There are 3 options how you can reach Hoi An from Nha Trang: intercity sleeper bus, bus + train or bus + flight via Da Nang. The most fastest and comfortable way how to travel from Hoi An to Nha Trang is to take a bus/minivan to Da Nang Airport (1 hour) and from Da Nang Airport you can take a direct flight to Nha Trang – Cam Ranh Airport. Low-cost flights from Da Nang to Nha Trang start at $40/pp and transfer by plane takes only about 1 hour.
- The most cheapest way is to travel from Hoi An to Nha Trang by sleeper bus or by combination with train via Da Nang. Travel by sleeper bus from Hoi An to Nha Trang takes about 9-13 hours and bus tickets are cheap, start at $14-35/pp. You can book your bus/train tickets or flights to Nha Trang online. From Nha Trang you can travel to Quy Nhon or Ho Chi Minh City – another popoular tourist sites in Vietnam.
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- Nha Trang is a coastal city in the south-central region of Vietnam, known for its beautiful beaches, clear turquoise waters, and vibrant nightlife. It is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. The city’s main beach, Nha Trang Beach, stretches for 6 kilometers along the shoreline and is the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing, and scuba diving. The beach is also lined with seafood restaurants, cafes, and bars, making it a lively place to spend the day or evening. From Nha Trang you can also easily travel to Da Lat. Before you come to Nha Trang, you can check this article: Weather in Nha Trang.
| Transfer Mode – Hoi An to Nha Trang | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Sleeper Intercity Bus | 9-13 hours | $14-35/pp |
| Bus + Train (via Da Nang) | 12 hours | $17+/pp |
| Bus + Flight (via Da Nang, Saigon) | 6-8 hours | $45-150/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car with a driver | 7-11 hours | $230-680/pp |
How to get from Hoi An to Nha Trang?
1. SLEEPER BUS from Hoi An to Nha Trang
One of the low-cost transport options from the city of Hoi An to the city of Nha Trang is to travel by intercity sleeper bus. There are many companies operating sleeper buses on this long route between Hoi An and Nha Trang. Some of them are e.g. Full Moon Party Tour, Lien Hung, An Phu Hoi An Travel, Sapa Discovery Travel, VietNam Travel Bus, Duc Duong, Cocovip, Luxury Van Limousine, Techbus or Hanh Cafe.
They will offer you classic modern sleeper intercity buses, while some of them are already very modern, practically new types of vehicles. The bus transfer from Hoi An to Nha Trang takes approximately 9-13 hours, depending on the company, including any other stops along the way.
BOOK BUS TICKETS to Nha Trang ➜
Bus tickets to Nha Trang from Hoi An range from $14-35/pp, newer types of buses are usually more expensive. Such buses have very comfortable sleeping beds and there are also LCD TVs and possibly a toilet in the vehicle. These sleeper buses depart from different locations in Hoi An and arrive at different locations in Nha Trang, each company may have these locations set up differently.
You will see all of this information when ordering tickets online, so review everything carefully and follow the transfer instructions from the company. The bus schedule from Hoi An to Nha Trang is relatively extensive, with buses running throughout the day and overnight.
You can search and book bus tickets to Nha Trang easily online. The bus trip to Nha Trang is mainly suitable for solo low-cost travelers who have a more limited budget and more time to travel.
2. BUS + TRAIN from Hoi An to Nha Trang
If you are looking for a train transfer from Hoi An to Nha Trang, you can use trains from Da Nang. Da Nang is approximately 30 km from Hoi An and you can get here by bus, minivan or other private transfer. So this option has 2 steps, first a bus / minivan trip from Hoi An to Da Nang and then a train trip from Da Nang to Nha Trang. The train transfer is not bad, it is popular and you will also have sleeping beds in the cabins. There is no direct train from Hoi An, so you have to go to Da Nang first.
The first step is a transfer by bus or minivan from Hoi An to the city of Da Nang. It is a very busy route and the journey takes approximately 1-1.5 hours, depending on where you want to go from and where exactly you want to go. There are many different companies operating between these cities, some of them are Barri Ann Travel, Hoi An Food Tour, Viet Nam Travel Bus, April Adventure, Vietnam Explore Travel, Duc Duong, iHome Transfer, Techbus VN and others.
Tickets are relatively cheap and a transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang costs about $2-17/pp, depending on the type of vehicle. Larger buses are usually a cheaper option than classic small minivans for a limited number of passengers. Some companies will also offer you transfers to Da Nang train station, so from there you can only continue by train to Nha Trang.
However, buses and minivans arrive at different locations in Da Nang, so check carefully before booking tickets online. An alternative transport option is a private taxi/car, but it is of course more expensive than classic buses.
The second step is to travel by train from Da Nang to Nha Trang. It is a relatively popular and frequented long route, where ordinary Vietnam Railways trains are in operation and where the Violette Train sleeper tourist train is also included. Regular trains are always a cheaper option than the more comfortable tourist sleeper trains.
Trains depart from Đà Nẵng Railway Station and arrive at Nha Trang Railway Station, see Vietnam Railway Map. In regular trains, you can use seats and sleepers, seats are the cheapest option, sleepers are more expensive. Train tickets from Da Nang to Nha Trang cost between $15-35/pp. The tourist sleeper Violette Train costs about $50-55/pp.
Note that these prices also change over time and are never fixed. The train journey from Da Nang to Nha Trang takes approximately 10-11.5 hours, so it is definitely advisable to choose a sleeper bed. Train tickets to Nha Trang can again be easily searched and booked online, even in advance. Always read all train transfer instructions and conditions and ticket information carefully to avoid any complications.
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3. BUS + FLIGHT from Hoi An to Nha Trang
If you would like to travel by air from Hoi An to Nha Trang, it is possible, but only flights from Da Nang are available, but with a transfer in, for example, Ho Chi Minh City. So it is more appropriate to do a survey of flight schedules, how other air connections connect and if it is even worth it in terms of time and price. So this option has a total of 3 steps, the first is a bus or taxi trip from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport, from there a flight to Ho Chi Minh City and then another flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang.
To transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang International Airport, you can use various private transport companies such as Barri Ann Travel, Vietnam Explore Travel, Viet Nam Travel Bus, April Adventure, which usually offer you transfers by comfortable and fast minivan or bus to the airport.
The travel time by these buses or minivans is approximately 1 hour and the tickets are cheap, costing about the same as to Da Nang city. An alternative option is to take a private taxi from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport, this is the most convenient transportation option, but a little more expensive.
Private minivans and buses depart from various locations in Hoi An and you will be sure to choose your suitable route, the timetables are relatively very long. There is no railway to Da Nang Airport, you cannot get here by train.
BOOK TICKETS to Da Nang Airport ➜
The second step is a connecting flight from Da Nang to Nha Trang, usually with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City. These flights can be operated by Vietnam Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, VietJet Air, Hanh Air Systems or Bamboo Airways.
The flight time from Da Nang to Nha Trang with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City may vary depending on the length of the transfer in Saigon. On average, however, it ranges from about 5-12 hours. Flights are operated from Da Nang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat Airport and from there to Cam Ranh International Airport, see Vietnam airport map.
First try to search for flights from Da Nang to Nha Trang with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City online and then see if such a connection makes sense. Sometimes there are quick connecting flights, so this can end up being the fastest transport option between Da Nang and Nha Trang.
4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Hoi An to Nha Trang
If you are looking for a private transfer from Hoi An to Nha Trang, this option is also available here. There are companies that offer transfers in modern smaller cars or minivans, even with their own driver. Some of these companies that you can use are Taxi with Dichung, Booking Car 79, VM Travel, Cocovip Limousine.
These companies also have experienced drivers who know the local roads. Please note that private car/taxi travel from Hoi An to Nha Trang is the most expensive transfer option between these cities. Prices for booking a car to Nha Trang range from $230-680/pp, depending on the type of car.
BOOK TAXI / CAR to Nha Trang ➜
Larger minivans are usually more expensive than smaller classic cars. But minivans can also transport, for example, 9-11 travelers in the vehicle. So if you are traveling in a group of people, you can use this modern minivan.
The travel time by private car/taxi from Hoi An to Nha Trang ranges from 7-11 hours, sometimes the stated travel time may vary slightly, depending on the current traffic situation.
You can easily search and book your private car with driver from Hoi An to Nha Trang online in advance. Always read all transfer information and follow the company’s instructions.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Hoi An to Nha Trang:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Hoi An to Nha Trang?
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- You can book your e-tickets from Hoi An to Nha Trang on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
2. What is the travel time from Hoi An to Nha Trang?
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- Travel by sleeper intercity bus from Hoi An to Nha Trang takes about 9-13 hours.
- Travel by bus + train from Hoi An to Nha Trang (via Da Nang) takes about 12 hours.
- Travel by bus + plane from Hoi An to Nha Trang (via Da Nang) takes about 6-8 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car with a driver from Hoi An to Nha Trang takes about 7-11 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Hoi An to Nha Trang?
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- Transfer by sleeper bus from Hoi An to Nha Trang costs about $14-35/pp.
- Transfer by bus + train from Hoi An to Nha Trang (via Da Nang) costs about $17+/pp
- Transfer by bus + plane from Hoi An to Nha Trang (via Da Nang) costs about $45-150/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi/car with a driver from Hoi An to Nha Trang costs about $230-680/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Hoi An to Nha Trang?
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- Travel distance from Hoi An to Nha Trang is about 500-520 km by bus/train or about 450 by plane.
5. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Hoi An to Nha Trang?
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- The cheapest way of transfer from Hoi An to Nha Trang is to travel by tourist bus.
6. What is the best and fastest way of transfer from Hoi An to Nha Trang?
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- The best and fastest way of transfer from Hoi An to Nha Trang is to take a bus to Da Nang (about 1 hour) and in Da Nang you can travel by plane – direct flight (about 1 hour) to Nha Trang. It takes totally about 3-4 hours.
7. What to use – train or bus from Hoi An to Nha Trang?
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- If you want to travel by land, it is better to travel by regular train of Vietnam Railways. Trains are cheap and comfortable. You can choose and book sleeper berth and there are also some luxury trains.
8. Where to go next, where to travel from Nha Trang?
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- From Nha Trang you can travel by train/plane/bus to the biggest city of southern Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City.
9. 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.
10. What are the most interesting things or facts about Vietnam?
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- Vietnam, a country with a captivating allure, is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, including the mesmerizing limestone karsts of Halong Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa, and the bustling waterways of the Mekong Delta. Its rich history unfolds through ancient temples in Hanoi, the imperial city of Hue, and the Cu Chi Tunnels, providing a glimpse into Vietnam’s resilience during wartime. The country’s vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality further enhance the allure of this Southeast Asian gem. Read this: 15 Interesting Things of Vietnam.
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🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Hoi An to Nha Trang + Bus Tickets:
| Bus Schedule – Hoi An to Nha Trang: | Departure in Hoi An | Arrival in Nha Trang | Bus Ticket – Price |
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| An Phu Hoi An Travel | 10:00 | 20:00 | From $28.00 |
| An Phu Hoi An Travel | 10:30 | 20:30 | From $31.00 |
| An Phu Hoi An Travel | 14:30 | 02:30 | From $30.00 |
| An Phu Hoi An Travel | 17:00 | 03:00 | From $17.00 |
| An Phu Hoi An Travel | 18:00 | 04:00 | From $22.00 |
| An Phu Hoi An Travel | 20:30 | 06:30 | From $35.00 |
| Sapa Discovery | 11:15 | 20:15 | From $23.00 |
| VietNam Travel Bus | 15:30 | 03:30 | From $24.00 |
| VietNam Travel Bus | 17:00 | 06:00 | From $23.00 |
| VietNam Travel Bus | 18:40 | 07:00 | From $23.00 |
| Luxury Van Limousine | 17:15 | 05:10 | From $19.00 |
| Luxury Van Limousine | 18:15 | 06:15 | From $33.00 |
| Techbus VN | 17:15 | 03:15 | From $25.00 |
| Techbus VN | 18:15 | 04:15 | From $32.00 |
| Duc Duong | 17:20 | 03:00 | From $20.00 |
| Hanh Cafe | 17:45 | 05:00 | From $14.00 |
| Full Moon Party | 17:50 | 04:50 | From $33.00 |
| Full Moon Party | 18:50 | 05:50 | From $33.00 |
| Full Moon Party | 20:20 | 07:20 | From $33.00 |
| Cocovip | 19:00 | 05:00 | From $34.00 |
| Cocovip | 20:00 | 06:00 | From $34.00 |
| Cocovip | 21:00 | 07:00 | From $34.00 |
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🎫 Book your tickets from Hoi An to Nha Trang online + Schedule:
(You can change your departure and arrival place, eg. Da Nang > Hoi An, Hoi An > Da Nang…)