Nha Trang Bus Routes: Airport, City Lines, VinBus, Fares
From Cam Ranh Airport, bus route 18 costs 50,000 VND for the whole route on the airport's own page. VinWonders listed a reference fare of 7,000 VND per city trip on 11/08/2025. VinBus 16-2 to Vinpearl Nha Trang costs 50,000 VND, and its own notice lists the last airport departure at 21:15.
The bus most newcomers need first runs from Cam Ranh Airport. The airport’s own transport page lists route 18 at 50,000 VND per person for a trip of 50 to 60 minutes. Inside the city, VinWonders listed six routes run by Quyet Thang Khanh Hoa Co. Ltd and two VinBus electric routes on 11/08/2025.
Pick by trip:
Trip
Bus
Hours
Airport to the city
Route 18
04:30 to 20:55, per Xanh SM
Airport to Vinpearl
VinBus 16-2
07:00 to 21:15 from the airport, 08:30 to 23:00 from Vinpearl, per VinBus’s notice
Po Nagar or Cau Da pier
City route 04
5:10 to 19:10
Dam Market
City route 03
5:50 to 17:55
Vinpearl by electric bus
VinBus 23
06:20 to 23:00
Phan Rang and back
Route 11
Decision effective 30/6/2025
Nha Trang buses at a glance: route 18 and VinBus 16-2 from the airport, city routes 03, 04, 05, 01 and 06, and the reference city fare.
Cam Ranh Airport to the city: route 18 and VinBus 16-2
Route 18 is run by Dat Moi Joint Stock Company, which Xanh SM calls the only operator on this link as of 21/02/2025. Xanh SM lists one trip every 30 minutes and about 60 minutes per trip. VinWonders lists a bus about every 20 to 30 minutes on 11/08/2025.
The covered forecourt outside the terminal at Cam Ranh International Airport.
Fares by distance, as VinWonders listed them on 11/08/2025:
Distance
Fare
0 to 10 km
VND 10,000
10 to 20 km
VND 20,000
20 to 30 km
VND 30,000
Whole route
VND 50,000
Monthly pass, whole route
VND 1,200,000
The whole-route fare differs between sources, so compare the three below.
Source
Date
Whole route
Airport transport page
undated
VND 50,000
VinWonders guide
11/08/2025
VND 50,000
Xanh SM airport guide
21/02/2025
VND 65,000
Xanh SM lists the first departure at 04:30 and the last at 20:55. VinWonders says one bus averages about 24 trips a day, 48 counting both directions.
From the city side, the airport’s page lists these stops:
Nha Trang station (19/8 Stadium)
10 Tran Hung Dao (provincial library)
Nguyen Thien Thuat
1 Tran Quang Khai, in front of Lang Viet restaurant
Phuoc Loc junction
Cam Lam roundabout
Cong ty 71
Cam Ranh Airport
VinWonders gives a street-by-street route. It starts at the station gate at 10 Yersin. It runs along Hoang Hoa Tham, Le Thanh Ton, Nguyen Thien Thuat, Tran Quang Khai and Tran Phu. It then follows Hoang Dieu, Nguyen Duc Canh and Nguyen Tat Thanh to the airport station.
VinBus 16-2 also serves the airport. VinBus’s launch notice of 24/12/2024 lists a bus every 45 minutes, at VND 50,000 a trip. It lists airport departures from 07:00 to 21:15 and Vinpearl departures from 08:30 to 23:00. Pick-up is at poles 8-9 on the airport’s waiting lane.
VinBus’s route map lists the same route at 05:50 - 23:00 and VND 50,000. The two VinBus pages agree on the fare and differ on the hours. Count on the narrower notice times and check the VinBus app or hotline 1900 866 663 for today’s times. VinWonders describes it as running via Nguyen Tat Thanh, Nguyen Duc Canh, Hoang Dieu and Tran Phu.
VinWonders lists six inner-city routes run by Quyet Thang Khanh Hoa Co. Ltd, with a reference fare of VND 7,000 per trip. Its table lists these routes.
Dam Market - Nguyen Chanh - Le Hong Phong - Song Lo
5:50 - 17:55
30
04
Hon Xen - Tap Ba - Le Thanh Ton - Cau Da - Vinpearl port
5:10 - 19:10
45
05
Tran Phu bridge - Phan Chu Trinh - Le Thanh Ton - Da Tuong - Hon Ro
5:20 - 18:35
35
06
Vinh Diem Trung - Yersin - Luong Son market
5:20 - 19:00
45
The earliest city bus in this table leaves at 5:10 on route 04. The last runs to 19:15 on route 01. Route 03 stops earliest, at 17:55.
Route 7 is listed from the Quyet Thang bus station along Quang Trung and Thai Nguyen to Tram Thanh, 5:15 - 19:15, at VND 7,000 per trip. Route 8 carries on from Tram Thanh to Khanh Vinh town, 4:45 - 19:10, at VND 8,000 - 16,000 per trip.
City buses parked at the Quyet Thang bus station in Nha Trang.
For the railway station, Xanh SM says route 07 has a stop on Thai Nguyen Street, a short walk from the station. Train times and fares are in Nha Trang Train Station.
The station building.
Which bus to the main sights
Match your stop to a route from the table above. The sights below are the registered places on this site.
Getting to Po Nagar
Route 04 lists Tap Ba, the local name for the Po Nagar towers, between Hon Xen and Le Thanh Ton. It runs 5:10 - 19:10, about 45 minutes per trip. Opening hours and tickets are in Po Nagar Cham Towers.
A Po Nagar tower seen from the entrance area.Po Nagar Cham Towers (Tháp Bà Ponagar) 61 Hai Thang Tu, Bac Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa 650000, Vietnam · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Route 03 is listed from Dam Market through Nguyen Chanh and Le Hong Phong to Song Lo, 5:50 - 17:55. VinWonders also lists the Long Phu port buses as passing Dam Market. See Dam Market Nha Trang for what to buy.
The market hall seen from an upper level.Dam Market (Chợ Đầm) Duong D. Phan Boi Chau, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa 650000, Vietnam · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Route 04 lists Cau Da, then Vinpearl port, as its last stops. Boat prices and bay fees are in Nha Trang Island Hopping.
The arch over the pier entrance.Nha Trang Tourist Pier, Cau Da (Bến tàu du lịch Nha Trang) 388 Vo Thi Sau, Nam Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
VinWonders lists a Hon Xen - Vinpearl bus station route, first trip 5:20 and last 18:00, at VND 7,000 per trip. VinBus 23 is listed at VND 15,000, 06:20 - 23:00. VinBus is free for guests with a VinWonders ticket or a Vinpearl Nha Trang hotel booking. Ticket prices are in VinWonders Nha Trang.
The sea-crossing cable car and its pylon above the bay.VinWonders Nha Trang Dao Hon Tre, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Long Phu port for Monkey Island and Hoa Lan stream
VinWonders says the buses to Long Phu port start at 86 Tran Phu, pass Dam Market and the North Bus Station, and cost VND 10,000 per trip. It lists them as Nha Trang - Van Gia and Nha Trang - Ninh Tay buses.
The covered entrance of the Quyet Thang bus station in Nha Trang.
VinBus electric routes 16-2 and 23
VinBus’s own network page lists route 23, Ana Marina Cruise Port to Vinpearl Nha Trang, under Nha Trang. Its route map lists route 23 at 06:20 - 23:00 and VND 15,000, and route 16-2 at 05:50 - 23:00 and VND 50,000.
VinBus’s launch notice for route 23 (08/11/2024) lists 07:20 - 23:15 at VND 15,000. It gives the path as Vinpearl Nha Trang, Tran Phu, Pham Van Dong and Ana Marina. The fares match between the notice and the map, but the opening hours do not, so confirm in the app. Luggage on route 16-2 is limited to 10 kg and 30x40x60 cm.
The two sources name different ends for route 23. VinWonders describes it as Do Theatre, 2/4 Square and the Imperial Hotel on the way to Vinpearl. The route map names Ana Marina.
VinBus is free for guests holding a VinWonders, Vinpearl Harbour, Aquafield Nha Trang or Hon Tam mud bath ticket, or a Vinpearl Nha Trang hotel booking. VinBus’s own notice gives guests of Vinpearl, VinWonders or Vinpearl Harbour Nha Trang 2 free trips, outbound and return, on route 16-2. The route map has tabs for VinBus electric buses and city buses.
Buses out of town
VinWonders lists these routes from the Quyet Thang bus station and the North Bus Station.
Route
Hours
Fare per trip
Minutes per trip
Phuong Trang, North Bus Station to Cam Ranh Bus Station
The Phuong Trang line runs along 2 Thang 4 Street and 23 Thang 10 Street. It then follows National Highway 1 past Cam Tan, Cam Hoa and Cam Duc markets to Cam Ranh Bus Station.
On 20/06/2025 the Khanh Hoa Department of Construction published a decision adjusting the unsubsidised route Nha Trang to Phan Rang-Thap Cham, route 11, effective 30/6/2025. It is 116 km. It leaves Nha Trang North Bus Station via 2/4 Street, Quang Trung, Ly Thanh Ton, Thai Nguyen and 23/10 Street. It then runs to Cam Ranh Bus Station and on to Ninh Thuan Bus Station.
The buses are Tracomeco vehicles with 23 seats and 17 standing places, orange-red, 18 vehicles in all. The tourism portal lists a one-way ticket at 15,000 to 65,000 VND, depending on the distance. It gives the FUTA City Bus hotline as 1900 638 494 and the Nha Trang office as 176 Tran Quy Cap. Day trips are in Phan Rang Day Trip From Nha Trang.
A planned open-top bus
As of 26/05/2026, Khanh Hoa authorities have approved plans for an open-top double-decker service in Nha Trang. It is a loop of about 12 km from Vega City (Do Theatre) to the area near alley 86 on Tran Phu Street. The buses are expected to run daily from 9 am to midnight, excluding peak traffic hours. Agencies must still complete legal procedures and surveys.
How to find your route
VinWonders says routes can be looked up on maps.vinbus.vn/nt, in the VinBus app or through the VinBus hotline 1900 866 663. VinBus’s home page has a route search, a ticket tab and a link to download the VinID app. For the Phuong Trang line, call the FUTA City Bus hotline 1900 638 494.
A city bus at the depot of the Quyet Thang bus station in Nha Trang.
Before you ride
Route 18: the first departure is listed at 04:30 and the last at 20:55.
Route 18 fare: ask before you pay, because sources list 50,000 VND and 65,000 VND.
City routes finish early: route 03 is listed to 17:55.
After dark: VinBus 16-2 and 23 are listed to 23:00.
VinBus is free with a VinWonders ticket or a Vinpearl hotel booking.
The open-top bus is a plan, not a running service.
1Pick the routeMatch your stop to a route: route 04 lists Cau Da and route 03 lists Dam Market.
2Check it on the VinBus map or hotlineLook the route up on maps.vinbus.vn/nt, in the VinBus app or on hotline 1900 866 663.
3Check the hoursCity routes start between 4:45 and 5:50 and stop between 17:55 and 19:15.
4Ask the fare on boardThe whole-route fare for route 18 is listed at 50,000 VND on the airport page and 65,000 VND on Xanh SM.
Not confirmed: No official city tariff page was found; city fares and hours come from a VinWonders guide dated 11/08/2025. How to pay on a city bus is not stated. Route 18 is 50,000 VND on the airport page but 65,000 VND on Xanh SM.
Common questions
How much is the bus from Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang?
The airport's transport page lists the Dat Moi bus, route 18, at 50,000 VND per person, 50 to 60 minutes. Xanh SM listed 65,000 VND on 21/02/2025.
How often does the airport bus run?
Xanh SM lists one trip every 30 minutes on 21/02/2025. VinWonders lists a bus about every 20 to 30 minutes on 11/08/2025.
What is the first and last airport bus?
Xanh SM lists the first route 18 departure at 04:30 and the last at 20:55. VinBus's notice for 16-2 lists airport departures from 07:00 to 21:15, while its route map lists 05:50 to 23:00.
How much is a city bus ticket in Nha Trang?
VinWonders lists a reference fare of 7,000 VND per trip for the inner-city routes, dated 11/08/2025.
Which bus goes to Po Nagar and Cau Da pier?
VinWonders lists route 04 as Hon Xen, Tap Ba, Le Thanh Ton, Cau Da and Vinpearl port, running 5:10 to 19:10.
Is VinBus free in Nha Trang?
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.
Where can I look up a VinBus route?
VinWonders says routes can be looked up on maps.vinbus.vn/nt, in the VinBus app or on hotline 1900 866 663.
Is there a bus from Nha Trang to Phan Rang?
The Khanh Hoa tourism portal lists route 11, Nha Trang to Phan Rang-Thap Cham, at 15,000 to 65,000 VND one way depending on distance.
How far is the Phan Rang bus route?
The Department of Construction decision gives route 11 as 116 km, from Nha Trang North Bus Station to Ninh Thuan Bus Station.
Is there an open-top tourist bus in Nha Trang?
As of 26/05/2026, Khanh Hoa authorities have approved plans for an open-top double-decker bus, and agencies must still complete legal procedures.
General information checked against the sources listed above, not legal advice for your situation. Rules and office practice change; confirm with the immigration office or a licensed adviser before you act. See how guides are checked.
