Nha Trang University (NTU) main campus is located on the long beach of Nha Trang city. It is the capital city of Khanh Hoa province, a rich land of history and culture. The city is situated in the southern part of central Vietnam, approximately 440 kilometres north of Ho Chi Minh city, 1280 kilometres south of Ha Noi, capital of Vietnam.
1. Reaching Nha Trang University by air plane
- Arrival Airport: The nearest airport to Nha Trang University is Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), located about 35 - 46 km south of Nha Trang city.
- International Flights: Most international flights enter Vietnam via Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang. From these cities, local airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific, and Bamboo Airways operate daily flights to Cam Ranh Airport. Increasing demand has prompted some direct international routes to Cam Ranh from countries including China, Russia, and South Korea.
* From the Airport to Nha Trang University:
- By taxi or town car, the 46 km journey takes approximately 45-50 minutes. Taxi fares range from $50 to $65 (~1.3 - 1.5 million VND), with reputable companies like Mai Linh and Quoc Te recommended.
- Shuttle buses are also available, typically costing around 50,000 to 100,000 VND ($2 - 4 USD), with travel times around 45 - 60 minutes.
- Private town cars can be booked on demand, costing roughly $10-19 depending on vehicle size, with about 49 minutes travel time.
- Flight and Transportation bookings can be managed via platforms like Traveloka or local providers such as Grab, Be and so on.
2. Reaching Nha Trang University by train
Vietnam Railways provides services connecting major cities to Nha Trang Railway Station, located centrally in Nha Trang city.
* Travel times to Nha Trang station:
- From Hanoi: approximately 24 hours
- From Da Nang: approximately 10 hours
- From Ho Chi Minh City: approximately 7 hours
- From Nha Trang Railway Station, Nha Trang University is reachable by taxi or bus in about 15 minutes. For schedules and tickets, visit the official Vietnamese Railway website: https://dsvn.vn/#/
3. Reaching Nha Trang University by bus express
Nha Trang is served by multiple express bus lines connecting it with other cities and Cam Ranh Airport.
From Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang city or NTU, you can take airport shuttle buses or local buses costing about 50,000 VND with travel times of roughly 1 hour.
From Nha Trang Southern Bus Station, there are multiple options including bus, taxi, towncar, and shuttle services to Cam Ranh Airport, with travel times around 45-50 minutes.
4. Transportation within the city
4.1. By bus
Generally, the bus system in Nha Trang city is cheap, air-conditioned, and pleasant. Currently, there are 6 lines. Lines 4, 5, and 6 can drop you close to the University.
Bus line No. 4: Duong Hien Quyen – Nguyen Thien Thuat – Vinpearl
- Operating time: 5:10 to 19:10
- Journey duration: 45 minutes/ time.
- Route: Duong Hien Quyen (near University of Telecommunication) → Pham Van Dong (Khanh Hoa University) → Hon Chong → Thap Ba → 2/4 street → Quang Trung (General Hospital) → Ly Thanh Ton → Crossroads (Mountain Church) → Le Thanh Ton → Nguyen Thien Thuat → Tran Quang Khai → 86 Tran Phu → 96 Tran Phu (At the alley head to Queen Hotel) → Cau Da (Institute of Oceanography) → Vinpearl Port and Vice versa.
Bus line No. 5: Tran Phu Bridge - To Hien Thanh - Hon Ro
- Operating time: 5:20 to 18:35
- Journey duration: 35 minutes/ time.
- Route: The North side of Tran Phu Bridge (Near Nha Trang University → Nguyen Binh Khiem → Ngo Quyen → Phan Chu Trinh (Return way: Hoang Van Thu - Le Loi) → Hoang Hoa Tham → Nguyen Chanh → Le Thanh Ton (Return way: Dinh Tien Hoang ) → Tô Hiến Thành → Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai → 96 Tran Phu (At the alley head to Queen Hotel) → Da Tuong → Vo Thi Sau → Phuoc Long → Le Hong Phong → Nguyen Tat Thanh Boulevard → Binh Tan Bridge → Hon Ro 1 and Vice versa.
Bus line No. 6: Big C Supermarket - Northern Bus Station - Luong Son Market
- Operating time: 5:20 to 19:00
- Journey duration: 45 minutes/ time.
- Route: Big C Supermarket → 23/10 street → Yersin → Quang Trung → 2/4 Street → Northern Bus Station → Nguyen Xien → Nha Trang National College of Pedagogy → Fiber Factory → 1A Highway → Luong Son market and Vice versa.
4.2. By Grab
Get a safe and reliable ride in minutes with Grab (formerly GrabTaxi). With the largest pool of drivers in Nha Trang, Grab offers the fastest booking service for taxis, private cars or motorbikes.
There are lots of options for you to choose when you want to go anywhere in Nha Trang City.
* GrabTaxi: Book a budget or premium taxi from Southeast Asia’s largest network of drivers.
* GrabCar: Ride in comfort in a private car and pay a fixed fare that is agreed upfront.
* GrabBike: Get around the city in simply the quickest way possible.
4.3. By Taxi
Taxi in Nha Trang is usually metered, the price is generally fair. There are some outstanding companies:
- Mai Linh (Green taxi): (0258) 38 38 38 38
- Quoc Te (Blue taxi): (0258) 3 52 52 52
- Asia (Yellow taxi): (0258) 35 35 35 35
- Vinasun (White and green taxi): (0258) 38 27 27 27
