Mui Ne is the famous tourist destination in Southern Vietnam. As there’s no Mui Ne Airport and one of the closest airports to Mui Ne is Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN), the most convenient way to get there is to fly to Ho Chi Minh Airport and transfer to the beach town. There are several ways to transfer from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne, Phan Thiet.
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Mui Ne is famous for its vast sand dunes, beautiful beaches, picturesque fishing village, and peaceful atmosphere. The name "Mui Ne" came from the fact that fishermen get here to hide from the storms during their fishing days.
Closest Airport to Mui Ne
If you are looking for the closest airport to Mui Ne, you should find at least 3 airports that are at least technically closer to Mui Ne than Ho Chi Minh Airport:
- Dalat Airport
- Cam Ranh Airport
- Vung Tau Airport
The nearest airport to Mui Ne is Lien Khuong International Airport (DLI) in Dalat, which is located 125 km from Mui Ne. Dalat Airport receives domestic flights from Hanoi, Vinh, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho, as well as several international flights from nearby countries. However, traveling to Mui Ne via this airport is not that popular as the selection of flights is limited; traveling includes a trip from Dalat Airport to the city and then a transfer from Dalat to Mui Ne, which is time-consuming due to the hilly location.
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) in Cam Ranh is located 184 km from Mui Ne. This airport mainly serves the city of Nha Trang. Getting from there to Mui Ne can be complicated if you are not looking to take a taxi from Cam Ranh Airport to Mui Ne.
Vung Tau Airport (VTG) is located 185 km from Mui Ne, so it might also show up in search results. However, this small airport is not used for regular flights, so even travelers to the seaside city use transfers from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Vung Tau.
Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne
Despite being a bit farther from Mui Ne (197 km), most travelers choose to fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City to get to Mui Ne. Some of the tourists make a stopover in the largest city of Vietnam; others don’t.
If you are not planning to spend time visiting Ho Chi Minh City, you can use various types of transportation for getting from Saigon Airport to Mui Ne, Phan Thiet. Detailed information about different options for Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne transfer is provided below.
To stay connected while traveling from Saigon Airport to Mui Ne, purchase online a Vietnamese SIM card and pick it up at the airport on arrival. SIM cards will also be significantly cheaper when pre-booked online!
Otherwise, if your mobile phone is eSIM compatible, you can get eSIM Vietnam by instant email delivery and use it right after landing in Ho Chi Minh.
Private Transfer Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne
The most comfortable way to get to the seaside town directly from the airport is private transfer from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne, offering door-to-door service. You can choose the most suitable time, and the driver will be waiting for you at the airport to ensure a hassle-free trip.
The difference between taking a taxi and traveling by a private transfer is that the private transfer is pre-booked for a fixed price, and you don’t need to worry about being overcharged. If you are traveling in a large group, booking transportation prior to arrival is recommended as you will get a vehicle that suits your needs the best.
Details of a direct private transfer from SGN Airport to Mui Ne, Phan Thiet:
- Private Transfer Type: Standard Car 3 PAX, SUV 5 PAX, Minibus 13 PAX
- Departure Time from Saigon: any
- Pick-up point: Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City
- Drop-off point: Any hotel in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet
- Duration: Approximately 3.5-4 hours
Online Bookings: Private Transfer from SGN Airport to Mui Ne
Another good place to book a transfer from Saigon Airport to Mui Ne that is worth using for comparison is Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne by private car.
Taxi from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne
Taking a taxi from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne directly is also possible. Taxis are located in front of the exits of the arrivals halls in both Tan Son Nhat Airport Terminals 1 and 2. Traveling by taxi is convenient as you'll arrive at your destination in comfort, and you'll get a chance to see some amazing views of the city on the way.
However, as the taxi fare is normally based on a meter, the journey from Saigon Airport to Mui Ne can be very expensive. Quite often taxi drivers might even insist on setting a fixed price that would be higher than you would pay for a pre-booked private transfer. To avoid being overcharged, book a taxi online here: Taxi from Tan Son Nhat Airport to Mui Ne.
Bus from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne
Even if there is no direct bus from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne, you can book online a limousine bus to Mui Ne with a pickup point at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Online bookings can be made here: Ho Chi Minh City-Phan Thiet-Mui Ne Limousine Bus.
Otherwise, to get from the airport to the beach town, you need to reach Ho Chi Minh City center or the bus station first.
Most of the bus companies working on the route Ho Chi Minh City–Mui Ne have offices in the city center and pick passengers up from Pham Ngu Lao or Duong De Tham streets in District 1. To get into the city center from the airport, you can use Saigon Airport Bus route No. 109.
Buses to Mui Ne also depart from Mien Dong Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City. To get to this bus station from the airport, you would need to change public buses, which might be quite a difficult task if you are not familiar with local public transportation.
On holidays, airport buses can be quite crowded, and you might need to stand all the way as the number of seats on the bus is limited. This option is recommended only for those who travel without big luggage and want to experience the local way of traveling. If you are not that adventurous, take a taxi or, even better, book a private transfer from Ho Chi Minh Airport to the departing point of your chosen bus to Mui Ne.
Before traveling from the airport into the city, you should choose the bus company to continue your trip to Mui Ne as buses depart from different locations.
Bus departure points as well as Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne bus schedule and bus tickets can be found here:
Bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne
Taking a sleeper bus is a popular way for traveling from Saigon to Mui Ne. This popular type of transportation in Vietnam can be booked online here: Ho Chi Minh Sleeper Bus to Mui Ne
Train from Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne
There is no direct train from SGN Airport to Mui Ne. You need to get from the airport to Saigon Railway Station first and then take a train to Phan Thiet Railway Station or Binh Thuan Railway Station.
If you want to travel from the airport to the train station by public transportation, you need to take Saigon Airport Bus route 109 to the city center and then public bus 65 or 07 to get to Saigon Railway Station.
Another option is taking a taxi or booking a private transfer from Ho Chi Minh Airport to the railway station.
Train from Saigon to Phan Thiet
Depending on the time of your arrival at Saigon Railway Station, you can choose the railway station to take the train to. Phan Thiet Railway Station is located closer to Mui Ne, but the number of trains stopping there is very limited.
There is currently only one train from Saigon to Phan Thiet (Mui Ne):
- SPT2 train departing from Saigon at 6:10 and arriving in Phan Thiet at 10:10
Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne train tickets can be booked online here: Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Thiet Train Ticket
Phan Thiet Railway Station is located about 20 km from Mui Ne. From Phan Tiet, you will need to take a local bus or taxi to your hotel.
Train from Saigon to Binh Thuan
There are more trains that make a stop at Binh Thuan Railway Station (Muong Man Railway Station), which is located about 40 km from Mui Ne.
Trains from Saigon to Binh Thuan (Mui Ne):
- SE8 train departing from Saigon at 06:00 and arriving in Binh Thuan at 09:45
- SPT2 train departing from Saigon at 06:10 and arriving in Binh Thuan at 09:53
- SE22 train departing from Saigon at 10:25 and arriving in Binh Thuan at 14:11
- SE10 train departing from Saigon at 14:30 and arriving in Binh Thuan at 18:21
- SE6 train departing from Saigon at 15:25 and arriving in Binh Thuan at 19:02
- SE4 train departing from Saigon at 19:00 and arriving in Binh Thuan at 22:27
- SE2 train departing from Saigon at 20:50 and arriving in Binh Thuan at 00:12
From Binh Thuan Railway Station, you need to take a taxi to Mui Ne. Otherwise, you can take a motorbike taxi or taxi to Phan Thiet City and change to the local bus there.
Train stations
Saigon Railway Station: 01 Nguyen Thong, Ward 9, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Phan Thiet Railway Station: 1 Hoang Hoa Tham, Phu Trinh Ward, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province
Binh Thuan Railway Station: Muong Man, Ham Thuan Nam District, Binh Thuan Province
Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne train tickets
Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne train tickets can be booked here:
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne (Binh Thuan)
How to get from Hanoi to Mui Ne
As there are no flights from Hanoi to Phan Thiet, you need to book a flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and continue your trip from the airport to Mui Ne by bus, taxi, or train, as instructed above.
Flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City can be booked here:
Flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Other transportation options for traveling from Hanoi to Mui Ne are detailed here: Hanoi to Mui Ne.
Booking Ho Chi Minh Airport to Mui Ne Tickets
You can book tickets for transportation between Saigon Tan Son Nhat Airport and Mui Ne at a tour company in Ho Chi Minh City or Mui Ne. However, we would recommend booking tickets online on a reliable website where you can check travel details such as schedules, pick-up/drop-off points, prices, and facilities of all companies and choose the most suitable transportation for yourself.
Tickets for trains, buses, limousines, or private transfers can be easily booked online. To compare different options for getting from the airport to Mui Ne, use the search form below.
