Key hubs
Nha Trang airport and railway station
- Airport
- Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), about 30 km south of town; Wikivoyage gives about 50 minutes by shuttle bus and a fixed taxi fare
- Railway station
- Nha Trang Station on the North-South (Reunification) line, about 1 km north of the centre; trains run to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi
- Getting around
- Metered taxis (Mai Linh and Vinasun are recommended by Wikivoyage), the Grab app and city buses; the seafront is walkable. Check fares locally.
How to reach Nha Trang by air
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) is about 30 km south of town; Wikivoyage gives about 50 minutes by shuttle bus. Wikipedia lists no Indian cities, so most travellers from India connect through Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. Confirm routes with airlines.
How to reach Nha Trang by train
Nha Trang Railway Station is about 1 km north of the centre on the North-South Reunification line, with trains to Ho Chi Minh City (six to eight hours per Wikivoyage) and Hanoi. Book through the official railway site or a reputable agent, and allow for delays.
How to reach Nha Trang by road
National Route 1, the main north-south road, runs by the city. Long-distance buses come from Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Da Lat, Quy Nhon and Mui Ne, arriving at the central bus station about 7 km west of the centre. A car with a driver is simplest for older travellers.
Getting around Nha Trang
Use metered taxis (Mai Linh and Vinasun are recommended by Wikivoyage) or the Grab app. City buses are cheap but cash only, and the seafront promenade is the easiest place to walk. Avoid hiring motorbikes: traffic is heavy and travel insurance may not cover riding.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Nha Trang
- Use metered taxis or Grab and agree long-trip prices in advance; Wikivoyage warns about touts and unmetered taxis.
- Travel insurance matters. Ask your hotel for the nearest international-standard clinic or hospital and carry prescriptions and a letter in English.
- Cross roads at a steady pace and let scooters flow around you; pavements are often blocked, so the seafront is the easiest place to walk.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.