Nha Trang is about 220 km from Mũi Né, and the bus takes 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours. The first half of the journey follows the coast of Khánh Hoà and Ninh Thuận, while the second half takes the Vĩnh Hảo – Phan Thiết expressway — this is the route connecting the two most famous beaches in the South Central Coast.
How many km from Nha Trang to Mũi Né and how long does it take?
- Distance: about 220 km to the Mũi Né resort area, about 200 km if stopping in central Phan Thiết.
- Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours by bus.
- Route: Nha Trang → Cam Ranh → Phan Rang → Cà Ná → Vĩnh Hảo – Phan Thiết expressway → Phan Thiết → Mũi Né.
- Most scenic stretch: Cà Ná, where National Highway 1 runs right along the shoreline, with rocky mountains on one side and waves crashing right below the road on the other.
How long does it take to reach each stop?
Times are calculated from when the bus leaves central Nha Trang:
| Leg | Cumulative km | Time from departure |
|---|---|---|
| Cam Ranh | about 60 km | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Phan Rang | about 105 km | 2 hours |
| Cà Ná, coastal road section | about 135 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Entering Vĩnh Hảo – Phan Thiết expressway | about 150 km | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Central Phan Thiết | about 200 km | 4 hours |
| Mũi Né resort area | about 220 km | 4 hours 30 – 5 hours |
Are there other options besides the bus?
| Transport mode | Duration | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared sleeper bus | 4 hours 30 – 5 hours | 1 or 2 travelers | Only a few departures per day, book in advance |
| Private 4–16 seater car | 4 – 4 hours 30 | Groups of 5+, families | Flexible schedule, can take the Vĩnh Hy coastal road instead of the highway |
| Train to Bình Thuận station | about 4 hours | Those prone to motion sickness | The station is outside Phan Thiết, it is still about 30 km by taxi from the station to Mũi Né |
Is a shared bus or a private car cheaper?
On this route, shared buses only have a few departure times per day, so many groups opt for a private car to avoid being tied to a schedule. Calculated per person, a private 4–7 seater car starts to be cheaper than a shared bus when the group has about 5 or more people — see specific prices in the table below. If taking a private car, ask the driver to detour onto the Ninh Chữ – Vĩnh Hy coastal road; it is slightly longer than the highway but is one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Vietnam.
Tips for this journey
The midday trip arrives in Mũi Né around 17:00, just in time to catch the sunset at the sand dunes; the evening trip arrives after midnight, which is only suitable if the resort accepts late check-ins. The Phan Rang – Cà Ná stretch has very strong sun and wind from January to April; if taking a private car and stopping for photos, bring a hat and sunglasses.
Fares and departure times currently running on Go365
| Vehicle type | Price | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| 34-bed sleeper bus | 350.000 ₫/passenger | 12:15 · 22:00 |
| Private 4-7 seater car (whole car) | 1.700.000 ₫/car | Customer's choice of time |
| Private 16 seater car (whole car) | 3.500.000 ₫/car | Customer's choice of time |
| Private 9-11 seater Limousine (whole car) | 5.000.000 ₫/car | Customer's choice of time |
Prices and times are taken from the Go365 booking system, updated 21/09/2026. Prices may change on holidays and during peak season — the price shown at the time of booking is the final price.
Pick-up and drop-off points
Pick-up in Nha Trang: Venti Coffee.
Drop-off in Mũi Né/ Phan Thiết: 121a Nguyễn Đình Chiểu.
The exact pick-up point depends on the trip and vehicle type you choose; for private cars, pick-up is at your door according to the address you provide when booking.
Departure times, vehicle types, and actual fares for this route are available on the Nha Trang to Mũi Né, Phan Thiết bus page on Go365. Read more about how to travel from Nha Trang to Mũi Né and the 3-day 2-night Nha Trang – Mũi Né itinerary.
Photo: Vietnam, Mui Ne sand dune.jpg — Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
