How do I fly to Quy Nhon?

Fly to Phu Cat Airport (35km north of the city). Vietnam Airlines and VietJet operate multiple daily flights from Hanoi (1.5 hours) and HCMC (1 hour). Airport taxi to the city costs 200,000-350,000 VND ($8-14).

Can I reach Quy Nhon by train?

Yes. The Reunification Express stops at Dieu Tri Station (10km northwest of the city). Journey times: 4-5 hours from Da Nang, 3-4 hours from Nha Trang, 11-12 hours overnight from HCMC. Taxi from the station costs 80,000-150,000 VND.

How do I get around Quy Nhon?

Motorbike hire (150,000-200,000 VND / $6-8 per day) is standard for visiting Eo Gio, Bai Xep, and the Cham tower sites. Grab works in the city. The city centre is flat and compact enough for cycling.

Getting to Quy Nhon | The Vietnam Guides

Quy Nhon is accessible by air, train, and bus. The regional airport (Phu Cat) is 35km from the city; the train station is in the city centre.

By air (fastest)

Phu Cat Airport: 35km north of the city centre. Vietnam Airlines and VietJet operate flights from:

Hanoi: 1.5 hours. Multiple daily flights.
HCMC: 1 hour. Multiple daily flights.

Airport to city: Taxi ₫200,000–350,000 ($8–14). The drive takes 40–50 minutes. Pre-arranged transfer from accommodation is available.

By train (Reunification Express)

Dieu Tri Station: 10km northwest of the city centre - Quy Nhon’s train station is at Dieu Tri, not in the city itself. The Reunification Express North-South line stops here.

From Da Nang: 4–5 hours. From Nha Trang: 3–4 hours. From HCMC: 11–12 hours (overnight option). From Hanoi: 20+ hours (overnight, 2 nights).

Train tickets: ₫100,000–600,000 ($4–24) depending on class and segment.

From Dieu Tri station to Quy Nhon city: Taxi ₫80,000–150,000 ($3.20–6), or local bus.

By bus

From Da Nang: 4–5 hours by express bus. Multiple operators. ₫150,000–250,000 ($6–10).

From Nha Trang: 4–5 hours. ₫150,000–250,000 ($6–10).

From HCMC: 10–12 hours by sleeper bus. Multiple overnight operators. ₫200,000–350,000 ($8–14).

From Hoi An/Da Nang: Open-tour bus operators include Quy Nhon on their coastal route tickets. The Quy Nhon stop is a natural addition to the Da Nang–Nha Trang coastal journey.

Getting around in Quy Nhon

Motorbike hire: ₫150,000–200,000 ($6–8) per day. Standard for visiting Eo Gio, Bai Xep, and the Cham tower sites.

Grab: The app is available and functional in Quy Nhon city. Xe om (motorbike taxi) readily available near the beach and market areas.

Bicycle: The city is flat and compact. Several guesthouses provide free bicycle use. Good for the city beach and nearby areas.

Arriving by coastal route

Quy Nhon is a natural stop on the Vietnam coastal route between Da Nang and Nha Trang. Open-tour bus operators include Quy Nhon on their coastal tickets. The standard backpacker routing is Da Nang → Hoi An → Quy Nhon → Nha Trang, with 2–3 nights in each city.

From Da Nang/Hoi An: 4–5 hours by bus. ₫150,000–250,000 ($6–10) as of 2026.

From Nha Trang: 4–5 hours by bus. ₫150,000–250,000 ($6–10) as of 2026.

Leaving Quy Nhon

South to Nha Trang: Express buses depart from Quy Nhon bus station (4–5 hours). The train from Dieu Tri station is an alternative (3–4 hours). Several daily departures.

North to Da Nang or Hoi An: Bus (4–5 hours) or train from Dieu Tri (4–5 hours to Da Nang). Open-tour buses can drop at Hoi An directly.

To HCMC: Overnight sleeper bus (10–12 hours, ₫200,000–350,000 / $8–14 as of 2026) or flight from Phu Cat Airport (1 hour).

Practical tips

Airport taxi coordination: Phu Cat Airport is 35km north and the taxi to the city costs ₫200,000–350,000 ($8–14). Pre-arrange a pickup through your accommodation to avoid the airport taxi negotiation.

Dieu Tri station transport: The train station is 10km from the city centre. Taxis and xe om are available at the station. Some guesthouses offer station pickup if notified in advance.

Carry cash: While Quy Nhon has ATMs, smaller guesthouses and local restaurants in Bai Xep operate on cash only. Bring Vietnamese dong for the daily food and transport expenses.

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