Vietnam
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A beach town where the sand and the city sit side by side, so you can walk between them.
Updated August 2, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
- Best season
- Jan–Aug
- Time zone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Sights covered
- 9 places
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Temples & religious sites
Po Nagar
Po Nagar is a Cham temple tower founded sometime before 781 and located in the medieval principality of Kauthara, near modern Nha Trang in Vietnam. It is dedicated to Yan Po Nagar, the goddess of the country, who came to be identified with the Hindu goddesses Bhagavati and Hariti, and who in Vietnamese is called Thiên Y Thánh Mẫu.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Nha Trang
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nha Trang covers an area of 9,486 km² in the Provinces of Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa in Vietnam and is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Huế. The creation of the diocese in present form was declared November 24, 1960.
Temples & religious sites
Christ the King Cathedral
The Christ the King Cathedral, also called Nha Trang Cathedral, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nha Trang in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa in Central Vietnam.
Temples & religious sites
Long Sơn Pagoda
Long Sơn Temple is a Buddhist temple in the city of Nha Trang on South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is regarded as one of the main sites in the city, along with Hai Duc Temple.
Museums & galleries
Yersin Museum
The Alexandre Yersin Museum, or simply known as Yersin Museum, is a museum in Nha Trang, Vietnam. It is dedicated to Alexandre Yersin, the French-Swiss bacteriologist.
Nature
Hòn Đỏ
Nature
Nha Trang Bay
Nature
Cái Nha Trang River
The Cái River is a river of Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam. The river has a basin area of 1904 km².
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Getting there
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Getting around the city
What you will actually use to get around Nha Trang, and whether you need a car.
- Metro & rail
- No metro. The city stretches along the beach, so walking plus taxis works well.
- Buses & trams
- City buses run along the beach road. Cheap, but infrequent.
- Transit cards & payment
- Cash or the Grab app. No transit card.
- Airport to city
- Cam Ranh Airport is 30–40 minutes from town. Airport buses, taxis and Grab are available; a resort pickup is convenient.
- Car rental
- You do not need a car in town. For trips to Da Nang or Da Lat, hire a car with a driver.
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Fares and timetables change often, so we don't list them here. Check the operator or the booking site for current prices and schedules.
Getting to other cities
Useful when you're combining several cities. Times are approximate; fares and timetables change often, so we don't list them.
At about 438 km, this is too far for a comfortable direct bus or train ride to be most travellers' first choice, so flying between Da Nang and Cam Ranh (Nha Trang's airport) is the default for anyone short on time. Travellers with more flexibility often take the overnight train or sleeper bus along the coast instead, since both run direct and let them skip a hotel night.
- flight · about 1 hour in the air, plus airport time Direct flights connect Da Nang International Airport (DAD) and Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), which is roughly a 30 to 45 minute transfer from central Nha Trang.
- train · about 9 to 10 hours Reunification Express trains run directly between Da Nang and Nha Trang along the coast, with overnight sleeper berths a common choice.
- bus · about 10 to 11 hours Overnight sleeper buses run direct between the two cities and are a common budget option, departing from each city's main bus stations.
- car · about 8 to 9 hours Private car or hired driver follows the coastal highway; used mainly by those wanting to stop along the way rather than as a direct point-to-point option.
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