As coastal resort cities, the two cities have very similar characteristics to each other, and there are not many transportation options, nor are they geographically close.
When traveling in Vietnam, from the perspective of
This post mainly explains how to travel from
What is the distance from Da Nang to Nha Trang?
Located in central Vietnam,
Based on the land area of Vietnam, it’s not a very far distance, but due to Vietnam’s very poor public transportation, it takes about 10 hours by car.
How to get from Da Nang to Nha Trang
You can use the following 4 methods to travel from
The prices listed are the lowest fares, regardless of time or day of the week, and are all based on one-way travel.
| Transportation | Travel Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Phuong Trang Bus | 11 hours | 290,000 VND |
| Intercity Bus | 10 ~ 11 hours | 330,000 ~ 700,000 VND |
| Train | 10 hours | 780,000 VND |
| Airplane | 1 hour 15 minutes | 1,300,000 VND |
Phuong Trang Bus
The bus is the most commonly used means of transportation when traveling from
Vietnam’s largest passenger transport company, Futa Bus (Phuong Trang Bus), operates a sleeping bus from
The official website is very well made so that foreigners can easily make reservations, and the bus facilities are quite good.
If you plan to travel by bus, I recommend considering this Phuong Trang bus first.
How to book Futa – Phuong Trang Bus
After booking, you need to exchange the ticket at the
At Vietnam’s bus terminals, each company has its own ticket booth inside the terminal. Exchange your ticket at the booth marked “Phuong Trang – Futa Bus”.
Location of
| Place Name | |
| Place Name (Vietnamese) | BBến Xe Trung Tâm Đà Nẵng |
| Address | 97 Cao Sơn Pháo, Hoà Minh, Cẩm Lệ, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam |
| Closed | None |
| Phone Number | +84 23 6376 7428 |
Intercity Bus
As Phuong Trang bus has a limited number of trips, you may also use other bus companies.
Almost all passenger transport companies in Vietnam use the central city of
Among them, some buses have even better facilities than Phuong Trang, but reservations are nearly impossible on their own websites, so you need to book through an agency site.
How to Book Intercity Buses
Vexere is a widely used passenger transport price comparison site in Vietnam. Knowing just this one site allows you to travel all over Vietnam by bus.
If you enter the
These bus companies have different boarding/alighting locations depending on the company. While you can get off at the common bus terminal, some allow boarding at their downtown office that may be closer.
The pick-up point / drop-off point is indicated when booking, so if there is a place close to your hotel, you can board from there.
Train
※ Leave the train only as an absolute last resort. In Vietnam, trains symbolize poor conditions.
There are 5 trains running daily from
The journey takes about 10 hours, but delays are very frequent in Vietnam, so it’s best to assume a minimum of 10 hours.
Train schedules operating
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE21 | 08:10 | 20:00 | 11:50 |
| SE5 | 08:46 | 20:34 | 11:48 |
| SE3 | 11:45 | 22:00 | 10:15 |
| SE1 | 14:01 | 23:58 | 9:57 |
| SE7 | 23:33 | 09:58(+1 day) | 10:25 |
How to Book Train Tickets and Seats
- Book directly at the station – Book in advance as tickets often sell out.
- Book on the official website.
The official website supports English and allows you to check real-time seat availability for each train. If possible, always choose the lower berth in the 4-bed cabin.
The upper berths are too cramped, so be sure to pay a little more for the lower berth. Are the 4-bed cabins / sleeper seats sold out? Then we recommend taking the bus instead.
How to Board the Train
In
Da Nang Station (GaDa Nang ): 791 Hải Phòng, Tam Thuận, Thanh Khê, Đà Nẵng- Nha Trang Station (Ga Nha Trang): 17 Thái Nguyên, Phước Tân, Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa
In our Vietnam Guide, when explaining how to travel across Vietnam, we always recommend excluding trains from your options for long-distance travel.
Only board if you have a strong adventurous spirit and want to test your luck.
Airplane
While
Reference article: How to visit Nha Trang city from the airport
By plane, it takes 1 hour and 15 minutes from
Just taking a plane is very tiring, so be sure to compare it with the sleeper bus.
Airlines operating on the
| Airline | Frequency | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Airlines | 1 flight / day | 07:10 ~ 08:25 |
