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How Far Is Nha Trang to Vung Tau & How Long? Route & Tips 2026

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Coastal road from Nha Trang to Vung Tau

Nha Trang is about 420km from Vung Tau by road. By sleeper bus, the journey takes around 8–9 hours depending on stops and traffic. This guide covers the route, rest stops and tips for the long ride.

Distance & time


Route it follows

The trip runs along the south-central coast: Nha Trang → Cam Ranh → Phan Rang – Thap Cham (Ninh Thuan) → Ca Na → Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan) → Ba Ria → Vung Tau. Most of it follows National Highway 1 and sections of the North – South Expressway, which shorten the time compared with before.

Rest stops


Tips for the long ride


Book the Nha Trang – Vung Tau bus

Book the Nha Trang – Vung Tau bus on Go365 (go365.vn) — pay in VND via 9pay or bank transfer, 24/7 support on hotline 0789.9000.77. Need the return leg? See the Vung Tau – Nha Trang bus.

Câu hỏi thường gặp

How far is Nha Trang from Vung Tau?
About 420km by road.
How long does Nha Trang to Vung Tau take?
By sleeper bus, around 8–9 hours depending on stops and traffic.
What does the route pass through?
Along the coast: Cam Ranh, Phan Rang – Thap Cham (Ninh Thuan), Ca Na, Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan), Ba Ria, then Vung Tau — mainly via National Highway 1 and the North – South Expressway.
Should I take the night bus?
The 21:00 night bus lets you sleep on board and save one hotel night, arriving in the morning.
Is self-driving feasible?
Yes, but ~420km is fairly long, so plan rest breaks; many travellers choose the sleeper bus to avoid fatigue.

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