Transportation in Phan Thiet - Mui Ne
The route to Mui Ne starts with a road that runs to the east of Phan Thiet through dragon fruit plantations to the long, shimmering crescent of sand that is Mui Ne Bay. Tour buses ply between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang, with a stopover at lunch at Mui Ne. Moreover, public buses also ply from these cities to Mui Ne. Saigon and Mui Ne are also connected by train - or you can hire a taxi from Phan Thiet. Trains stop at Muong Man and from there you can take a connecting train to Phan Thiet. All major tour operators have Mui Ne on their itineraries. Mui Ne does not have a local airport.
Once you have decided the mode of transport, Mui Ne beach is easily accessible.
Below in our Mui Ne Transportation Guide we provide helpful information about travelling to and getting around Mui Ne. For some great ways to enjoy all it has to offer, we have some great Mui Ne tour options. General Vietnam transport information can be found in more detail on our Vietnam Transportation Guide.
Mui Ne Transportation Guide
Getting to Mui Ne
Phan Thiet is 198 km east of Ho Chi Minh City along Highway 1. From Phan Thiet, you have to take Route 706 and go further east for 22 km to reach Mui Ne Beach. Both Phan Thiet and Mui Ne can be reached by bus or car and requires a minimum of three hours. Nha Trang and Dalat are nearby cities. Nha Trang is five hours away while Dalat can be reached in three to five hours depending on the road that you take. Mui Ne will have most of the major tour companies running their services here. There is no airport in Mui Ne or the other nearby cities.
By Bus
Most tourists prefer to go to Mui Ne on one of the tour buses that ply between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. These buses leave Ho Chi Minh City in the early hours of the morning, around 7:30 am, and reach Mui Ne at approximately 1 pm. On the way, the bus may stop at a petrol station equipped with a shop or snack outlets for the benefit of the passengers. The price of the ride is around 6 USD each way and tickets are available everywhere in the tourist destinations of Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang.
By Taxi
You can reach Mui Ne by hired taxis available at Ho Chi Minh City. The rates are approximately 60 U.S. dollars. It will take around three and half hours to reach Mui Ne. Do not board the taxi without confirming the price.
By Train
The train may have carriages booked by private travel companies apart from the regular carriages. The private carriages are somewhat more comfortable than the usual ones as they are more spacious but they are not luxurious. The regular carriages may not be able to accommodate the average build of a Westerner. Sometimes, the railway authorities will try to pack all the passengers into one carriage in order to free up other carriages for more passengers. These tickets are sold at a premium. The trains are jam packed during holidays.
All in all, the train journey is less convenient compared to a tour bus but you get to avoid traffic and get a good view of the countryside - so there are some advantages!
Getting Around Mui Ne
Mui Ne is a small place and getting around is easy. The town consists of one main street, Nguyen Dinh Chieu. Motorbike taxis are also available but remember to haggle (20000 dong is more than adequate per trip). Motorbikes or bicycles can be rented and are a good way to get around. Rates vary between 60000 to 150000 dong per day, depending on the number of hours and type of vehicle.
Getting Out of Mui Ne
A number of travel agencies operate along the Mui Ne strip and organise daily trips in and around Mui Ne and other cities. You can book airline, railway or tour bus tickets at these places. Take care to look around before deciding on a travel agency as whilst most are honest and fair, there are some unscrupulous agencies that will often rip off an unwary tourist by overcharging fares.
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Transportation Companies
Saigon Train Station
From Ho Chi Minh City, a train leaves daily at 6:30 am and reaches Phan Thiet five hours later. The return journey begins in Phan Thiet at 1 pm. At a modest 60000 dong per person for each trip, this is a fairly inexpensive way to travel to Mui Ne. The station in Ho Chi Minh City (Ga Sai Gon) is located in District 3, which is about 3 kilometres from the centre.
Trains depart from the Saigon Train Station at 10:05 am and 13:05pm, 14:30pm, 15:45pm, 19:40pm during the week, arriving in Phan Thiet in just under 5hrs. Hotels can arrange pick-ups from the train station, or you can catch any of the many Mai Linh Taxis waiting there for at least $8.
The train station in Muong Man, 45 minutes northwest of Phan Thiet, has connecting trains to all locations serviced by Vietnam Railways. See www.vr.com.vn for a complete schedule and prices.
Train
1 Nguyen Thong Street, District 3, Saigon
(08) 8245585
Mien Dong Interprovince Bus Station
Public buses are also available from Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang, but visitors might find it hard to make sense of the schedules. It is not advisable to take these buses unless you wish to travel at different times than that of the tour buses. Since most travel agencies don't make anything from the public transport services, they are not likely to help you either.
Public bus tickets can be bought at Ben Xe Mien Dong (Mien Dong Interprovince Bus Station) in Sai Gon.
Bus
292 Dinh Bo Linh Street, Ward 26, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
08 3898 4442
Mai Linh Taxi
Taxi
344 - 350 9/04 Street, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan
062 3739 888
062 3739 999
Xe Om
Motorbike taxi is the easy choice for many travellers in Mui Ne. But remember to bargain and be ready to walk away if the charge is high. An appropriate rate from the Mui Ne resort area to downtown would be 20,000 Dong. Remember to carry helmets, particularly if you have children travelling with you. You can also hire a motorbike or bicycle to go around independently. Most resorts will have them available for hire.
Motorbike Taxi
please contact with motorbike taxi drivers or hotels, resorts in Mui Ne for more information.
Tam Hanh Bus Company
In Saigon, especially in Pham Ngu Lao area, it's very easy for you to take the bus to Mui Ne. You can come visit the Tam Hanh Bus Company office at 199 Pham Ngu Lao Street, District 1 to get the route and price.
In Mui Ne, you can also take the same buses at the Ton Duc Thang cross-road, near Phu Gia Hotel to leave for some provinces in the mid coast and in the north of Vietnam such as Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hue, Ha Noi.
Open Bus
Ton Duc Thang cross-road, near Phu Gia Hotel, Phan Thiet City.
062 3833 277
Phan Thiet Train Station
The Phan Thiet Train Station is about 5 kilometres away from Mui Ne - so you will have to hire a taxi to get you there. The taxi would cost around 80000 dong or so for a ride and they are available in plenty. Taxis are also run by the railway itself and cost a modest 25000 dong per person to Mui Ne. Tickets for these taxis are sold on the train itself but keep your eyes peeled for the ticket sellers as it's easy to miss them and the announcements are in Vietnamese!
Train
1 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, Phan Thiet City
062 3 821 161
Rental car
Rental cars can be rented from travel agencies
Take Highway 1, which connects Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet, and travel East on it for 198 kilometres. From there, follow Route No 706 and travel east for another 22 kilometres to reach Mui Ne beach.
Car
Please contact travel agencies or car rental providers in Saigon for more information
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