Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang: Bus, Taxi and Shuttle Compared
Cam Ranh Airport is 35 km south of central Nha Trang. The airport's own page lists bus route 18 at 50,000 VND a trip and fixed taxi prices of 300,000 to 400,000 VND. VinBus route 16-2 costs 50,000 VND, and its notice lists the last airport departure at 21:15. Fares change, so confirm the price before you ride.
On this page
- From the gate to the kerb
- Comparison of the options
- Bus route 18
- Taxi and airport shuttle
- Which to pick
- Quick pick by situation
- From the gate to the kerb
- Cash, SIM and trolleys before you leave the terminal
- Comparison of the options
- Bus route 18
- VinBus route 16-2: the late-night bus
- Taxi: the airport’s own fare board
- Ride-hailing: Grab at the airport
- Airport shuttle and private car
- Which to pick
- Going to the airport from Nha Trang
- If a ride goes wrong
- Common questions
Cam Ranh International Airport is 35 km south of the centre of Nha Trang. The cheapest scheduled option is bus route 18, which as of 21/02/2025 Xanh SM lists at 65,000 VND for the whole route.
From the gate to the kerb
The airport’s own arrival guide lists the steps in order. First, follow the signs to the immigration area with your boarding pass and passport ready. Then wait at the carousel listed under your flight and check your bags against the baggage tag.
Next, follow customs instructions to have your baggage checked. After that you leave through the public arrivals area, where the ride into town begins.
For passport, visa and e-visa rules at the immigration desk, see the arrival guide linked at the end of this page.
Comparison of the options
The prices and times below are Xanh SM reference figures from February 2025, not operator timetables.
| Option | Price | Time | Where to board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus route 18 | Sources differ: VND 65,000 whole route (21/02/2025) vs VND 50,000 - 60,000 (25/02/2025) | About 60 minutes | Cam Ranh Airport is the first listed stop |
| Taxi | About VND 250,000 - 550,000 | 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the vehicle | Not published |
| Airport shuttle | About VND 250,000 (4-seat), VND 500,000 (16-seat) | 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the vehicle | Not published |
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Bus route 18
As of 21/02/2025, Xanh SM states that Dat Moi Joint Stock Company is the only operator of route 18 between the airport and central Nha Trang. It lists one trip every 30 minutes, 32 trips a day.
- First departure at 04:30 and last at 20:55.
- Journey of about 60 minutes each way.
- Stops: Cam Ranh Airport, Cong ty 71, Cam Lam roundabout, Phuoc Loc junction.
- Then 1 Tran Quang Khai (in front of Lang Viet restaurant), Nguyen Thien Thuat and 10 Tran Hung Dao (provincial library).
- Last stop: Nha Trang bus station (19/8 Stadium).
Route 18 fares
For route 18, Xanh SM lists fares by distance: 10,000 VND for 0-10 km, 20,000 VND for 10-20 km and 30,000 VND for 20-30 km. The whole route is 65,000 VND.
Sources differ: Xanh SM listed 65,000 VND for the whole route on 21/02/2025, and 50,000 - 60,000 VND per trip on 25/02/2025. The second article also names three bus lines on this road: route 18, Phuong Trang bus and Dat Moi bus. Check the fare on board before you pay.
Taxi and airport shuttle
As of 25/02/2025, Xanh SM says a taxi from the airport to Nha Trang costs about 250,000 - 550,000 VND, depending on car type, taxi company and booking time.
As of 21/02/2025, Xanh SM says its airport taxi uses VinFast electric cars, with no surge pricing at peak hours or in bad weather. Bookings go through hotline 1900 2088.
The shuttle is listed at about 250,000 VND for a 4-seat car and 500,000 VND for a 16-seat vehicle. Xanh SM says it suits groups of 4 or more.
Which to pick
- Travelling alone on a budget: route 18, if your flight lands between the first and last departures of 04:30 and 20:55.
- Landing outside those hours: a taxi or shuttle, since the bus times end at 20:55.
- A group of 4 or more: the shuttle, listed at about 250,000 VND for a 4-seat car.
For immigration and passport rules on arrival, see Cam Ranh Airport arrival: e-visa, exemption and passport rules. For taxi fares inside the city, see getting around Nha Trang.
Cam Ranh International Airport is 35 km south of the centre of Nha Trang. The cheapest scheduled option is bus route 18, which the airport’s own transport page lists at 50,000 VND per person.
For a taxi, the same page gives fixed prices by company, from 300,000 VND for a 4-seat Quoc Te taxi to 400,000 VND for a GSM Premium car. It also says fares may change, so confirm the price before you ride.
Quick pick by situation
| Your situation | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One traveller, light bags, daytime | Bus route 18 | 50,000 VND per person on the airport’s page |
| Landing late evening | VinBus route 16-2 | Last airport departure 21:15 per VinBus’s notice; route 18’s last trip is 20:55 |
| Family or heavy bags | Taxi at a fixed price | 300,000 VND for 4 seats and 360,000 VND for 7 seats at Quoc Te |
| Group of 4 or more | Airport shuttle | About 250,000 VND for a 4-seat car, booked ahead |
| Staying at Vinpearl | VinBus route 16-2 | The route ends at Vinpearl Nha Trang |
| Wants the price before booking | Grab | Upfront fares, except GrabTaxi |
From the gate to the kerb
The airport’s own arrival guide lists the steps in order. First, follow the signs to the immigration area with your boarding pass and passport ready. Then wait at the carousel listed under your flight and check your bags against the baggage tag.
Next, follow customs instructions to have your baggage checked. After that you leave through the public arrivals area, where the ride into town begins.
For passport, visa and e-visa rules at the immigration desk, see Cam Ranh Airport arrival: e-visa, exemption and passport rules.
Two terminals: T1 domestic, T2 international
Cam Ranh has two passenger terminals. T1 serves domestic flights and T2 serves international flights. Taxis wait at the arrivals hall of both.
If you land on an international flight and fly on domestically, you pass immigration, collect your bags and clear customs first. Then you leave through the public arrivals area and follow the signs to the domestic terminal. Ask your airline for the minimum connection time.
Cash, SIM and trolleys before you leave the terminal
The terminal offers free luggage trolleys on the second floor beside entrances A and B, and at the baggage carousels in the arrivals hall. Use one at the carousel to reach the kerb.
The airport lists an ATM in the international terminal T2, open 24/7. A currency exchange is listed in the same terminal, by flight schedule. A SIM card service is listed at several locations, also by flight schedule.
Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the terminal, which helps with booking a ride. A medical clinic is open 24/7, with hotline +84(0)852-400-001.
For the SIM rules and registration steps, see the SIM card guide for Nha Trang.
Comparison of the options
The route 18, taxi and shuttle figures are Xanh SM reference figures from February 2025. The airport and VinBus figures come from their own pages.
| Option | Price | Time | Where to board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus route 18 | Sources differ: 65,000 VND whole route (21/02/2025); 50,000 VND on the airport page | About 60 minutes; 50 to 60 minutes on the airport page | Cam Ranh Airport is the first listed stop |
| VinBus 16-2 | 50,000 VND | Not published | Cam Ranh Airport is the first named stop |
| Taxi | 300,000 - 400,000 VND on the airport board; about 250,000 - 550,000 VND per Xanh SM | 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the vehicle | Not published |
| Airport shuttle | About 250,000 VND (4-seat), 500,000 VND (16-seat) | 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the vehicle | Not published |
| Private car hire | 350,000 - 500,000 VND | 45 to 60 minutes | Booked ahead |
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Bus route 18
As of 21/02/2025, Xanh SM states that Dat Moi Joint Stock Company is the only operator of route 18 between the airport and central Nha Trang. It lists one trip every 30 minutes, 32 trips a day. VinWonders, on 11/08/2025, lists a trip every 20 - 30 minutes.
- First departure at 04:30 and last at 20:55.
- Journey of about 60 minutes each way.
- Stops: Cam Ranh Airport, Cong ty 71, Cam Lam roundabout, Phuoc Loc junction.
- Then 1 Tran Quang Khai (in front of Lang Viet restaurant), Nguyen Thien Thuat and 10 Tran Hung Dao (provincial library).
- Last stop: Nha Trang bus station (19/8 Stadium).
The airport’s page lists the same stops in the opposite order, starting from the Nha Trang station, for boarding in the city.
Route 18 fares
For route 18, Xanh SM lists fares by distance: 10,000 VND for 0-10 km, 20,000 VND for 10-20 km and 30,000 VND for 20-30 km. VinWonders lists the same bands and puts the whole route at 50,000 VND, with a monthly pass at 1,200,000 VND.
Sources differ on the whole-route fare. Xanh SM listed 65,000 VND on 21/02/2025 and 50,000 - 60,000 VND per trip on 25/02/2025. The airport’s page and VinBus’s route map both show 50,000 VND. Check the fare on board before you pay.
Which end do the first and last trips start from?
Xanh SM does not say whether the 04:30 and 20:55 trips leave from the airport or from the city. For a late landing, treat 20:55 as a city-side time and plan a backup. A taxi or VinBus 16-2 covers the gap.
VinBus route 16-2: the late-night bus
VinBus’s launch notice of 24/12/2024 lists route 16-2, Cam Ranh Airport to Vinpearl Nha Trang, with a bus every 45 minutes at 50,000 VND. Airport departures run 07:00 to 21:15. Vinpearl departures run 08:30 to 23:00.
Pick-up is at poles 8-9 on the airport’s waiting lane. Luggage is limited to 10 kg and 30x40x60 cm.
VinBus’s route map lists the same route at 05:50 to 23:00. The fare matches and the hours do not, so plan on the narrower notice times. VinWonders, on 11/08/2025, describes the route as Cam Ranh Airport, Nguyen Tat Thanh, Nguyen Duc Canh, Hoang Dieu, Tran Phu, then Vinpearl Nha Trang.
The bus is useful if your hotel sits along Tran Phu or near the Vinpearl end. The airport page also lists a Vinbus at 50,000 VND and 50 to 60 minutes.
VinWonders says VinBus is free for guests with a VinWonders, Vinpearl Harbour, Aquafield Nha Trang or Hon Tam mud bath ticket, or a Vinpearl Nha Trang hotel booking. The VinBus hotline is 1900 866 663.
Taxi: the airport’s own fare board
The airport’s transport page lists taxi brands with a price for a trip from the airport to Nha Trang city.
| Brand and car | Price to Nha Trang city |
|---|---|
| Quoc Te, 4 seats | 300,000 VND |
| Quoc Te, 7 seats | 360,000 VND |
| GSM (Xanh SM), 4 seats | 350,000 VND one way |
| GSM Premium, 4 seats | 400,000 VND one way |
The page adds that fares may change with the time of use, and asks passengers to confirm the price with the driver first.
Xanh SM’s own article of 25/02/2025 gives a wider range of 250,000 - 550,000 VND, depending on car type, taxi company and booking time. Its hotline is 1900 2088. Xanh SM says its airport taxi uses VinFast electric cars, with no surge pricing at peak hours or in bad weather.
Bai Dai and Vinpearl
Bai Dai is 12 km from the airport, about 15 to 20 minutes. Vinpearl Nha Trang is 40 to 45 km away, by taxi or VinBus route 16-2. The airport fare board lists only Nha Trang city, so no fixed taxi price for Bai Dai or Vinpearl is published. Ask the driver for a price first, or check the price in the app.
Local taxi firms and rush hour
Xanh SM’s page lists hotlines for local taxi firms: Binh Minh 0258 3 899 899, Tram Huong (0258) 3 561 561 and Vinh Tuan (0258) 3 529 529. It says a solo traveller can save money by sharing a taxi.
It also says rush hours of 7 - 9 am and 5 - 7 pm raise demand and can lift taxi prices 10 - 30% above normal. A fixed-price booking avoids that gap.
Ride-hailing: Grab at the airport
Grab says Cam Ranh has two main terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights. For international arrivals it lists the pick-up point “International Arrival Terminal - Cam Ranh International Airport”. Follow the pin in the app.
Grab says fares are upfront and fixed, so the rider knows the price before booking, except GrabTaxi. It lists GrabCar 7 for up to 7 passengers. GrabBike suits only a solo traveller with a light backpack or hand luggage.
Grab’s page gives an average of VND 250,000-350,000, about 45 minutes and about 35 km on the Nha Trang to airport direction. It also says a ride can be scheduled in advance for airport transfers. A pre-booked car suits an early flight.
Airport shuttle and private car
As of 25/02/2025, Xanh SM tabulates one-way airport fares: 250,000 - 350,000 VND for a 4-seat taxi, 350,000 - 450,000 VND for a 7-seat taxi and 200,000 - 400,000 VND for a shuttle. The page says the table is for reference only.
The shuttle is listed at about 250,000 VND for a 4-seat car and 500,000 VND for a 16-seat vehicle. Xanh SM says it suits groups of 4 or more. Dat Moi, Binh Phuong and Thu Hien are named as shuttle operators.
A pre-booked shuttle needs at least 1 - 2 days’ notice to be sure of a vehicle. The airport’s page lists private car hire at 350,000 - 500,000 VND for 45 to 60 minutes, booked through a website, hotel or travel agent.
Which to pick
- Travelling alone on a budget: route 18, if your flight lands between the first and last departures of 04:30 and 20:55.
- Landing late: VinBus 16-2, whose last airport departure is 21:15, or a taxi or shuttle after that.
- A group of 4 or more: the shuttle, listed at about 250,000 VND for a 4-seat car.
- Heavy bags or small children: a taxi from the airport board, where the price is posted per brand.
- Wanting a fixed price from your phone: Grab, with upfront fares.
Landing early or very late
Route 18’s first departure is 04:30 and VinBus 16-2 starts at 07:00 from the airport. A flight landing before then needs a taxi or a booked car. Route 18’s last departure is 20:55 and VinBus 16-2’s last airport departure is 21:15, so a landing after 21:15 also needs a taxi or booked car.
With a family or lots of luggage
Take a trolley from the carousel area and a 7-seat taxi, listed at 360,000 VND at Quoc Te. GrabCar 7 carries up to 7 passengers. A bus suits light bags.
Going to the airport from Nha Trang
Check-in counters open 3 hours before departure and close 50 minutes before departure. Plan the ride so you arrive well before the counters close.
Route 18 boards in the city at Nha Trang station (19/8 Stadium) and calls at 10 Tran Hung Dao and Nguyen Thien Thuat before the airport. Allow 50 to 60 minutes on the bus. A taxi from the city is listed at 40 to 50 minutes.
Grab says about 45 minutes and VND 250,000-350,000 from Nha Trang. Rush hours of 7 - 9 am and 5 - 7 pm can lift taxi prices. Book ahead for an early flight.
Meeting someone or driving yourself
The airport car park is open 24/7 in front of the terminal, and the fee is collected at the toll booth when you leave. For a car up to 9 seats, the first 30 minutes cost 9,000 VND and each further 30 minutes 4,000 VND. The fees apply from 1 June 2025 until further notice.
A car of 10 to 16 seats pays 14,000 VND for the first 30 minutes and 9,000 VND for each further 30 minutes.
If a ride goes wrong
Confirm the price with the driver before you set off, as the airport’s page asks. In an emergency, call 113 for the police. The airport has a clinic open 24/7 with hotline +84(0)852-400-001.
For immigration and passport rules on arrival, see Cam Ranh Airport arrival: e-visa, exemption and passport rules. For taxi fares inside the city, see getting around Nha Trang.
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Not confirmed: Bus 18 fare: the airport's page and VinBus show 50,000 VND, Xanh SM's February 2025 page 65,000 VND; check on board. Which end the 04:30 and 20:55 trips leave from is not stated. Taxi prices to Bai Dai and Vinpearl are not published; agree the fare first.
Common questions
How far is Cam Ranh Airport from Nha Trang?
The airport is 35 km south of the centre of Nha Trang and 10 km north of Cam Ranh city.
How long does the trip take?
The airport's transport page lists 50 to 60 minutes for the bus and 45 to 60 minutes for a private car. Xanh SM states 40 to 50 minutes depending on the vehicle, and Grab gives about 45 minutes.
What is the cheapest way from the airport to Nha Trang?
Bus route 18, listed at 50,000 VND per person on the airport's own transport page. VinWonders lists the same full-route fare, with 10,000 VND for 0-10 km.
Why do sources give different bus fares?
Xanh SM's page of 21/02/2025 lists 65,000 VND for the whole route, and its page of 25/02/2025 lists 50,000 - 60,000 VND. The airport page, VinWonders and VinBus show 50,000 VND, so confirm on board.
What are the first and last airport buses?
As of 21/02/2025, Xanh SM lists route 18 from 04:30 to 20:55. VinBus's notice lists route 16-2 airport departures from 07:00 to 21:15, while its route map lists 05:50 to 23:00.
How much is a taxi from the airport to Nha Trang?
The airport's transport page lists 300,000 VND for a 4-seat Quoc Te taxi and 360,000 VND for a 7-seat one. A 4-seat Xanh SM car is 350,000 VND one way. Xanh SM's own page says about 250,000 - 550,000 VND.
Does Grab work at Cam Ranh Airport?
Grab lists a pick-up point at the International Arrival Terminal and says fares are upfront, except GrabTaxi. Its page gives an average price of VND 250,000-350,000 from Nha Trang.
Is the airport shuttle worth it for a group?
As of 21/02/2025, Xanh SM says the shuttle suits groups of 4 or more, at about 250,000 VND for a 4-seat car and 500,000 VND for a 16-seat vehicle. Book 1 - 2 days ahead.
Can I get cash or a SIM card at the airport?
The airport lists an ATM and a currency exchange in the international terminal T2. It also lists a SIM card service at several locations, by flight schedule.
How much is airport parking?
For a car up to 9 seats, 9,000 VND for the first 30 minutes and 4,000 VND for each further 30 minutes, from 1 June 2025.
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