How to get from Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang city — taxi, shuttle bus or public transport?
Based on 2 discussions with 6 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
TL;DR
From Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang you can take a direct shuttle bus (~40,000 VND), grab a taxi via InDrive (~30,000 VND), or book a private transfer (~300,000 VND). Taxi and bus cost roughly the same.
What the community said
If pushy taxi drivers approach at the airport exit, you can negotiate the price down to around 300,000 VND by telling them you're already waiting for a Maxim app ride.
13 days ago Negotiating tactic: down to 300,000 VND
The airport bus runs about every 30 minutes, with a timetable posted at a stand by the airport exit. It has air conditioning, and passengers can ask to be dropped off at a suitable stop along the route.
18 days ago Bus frequency: about every 30 minutes
Grab taxi is a solid option from Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang — the fare came to around 1,200 RUB, cars are decent quality, and wait time is 5–7 minutes. Short rides within the city cost 100–150 RUB.
12 days ago Grab: ~1,200 RUB to Cam Ranh
Booking a transfer via Trip.com costs around 1,200 RUB to central Nha Trang — a convenient way to pre-arrange a taxi from the airport.
12 days ago Trip.com transfer: ~1,200 RUB
A direct shuttle bus runs from Cam Ranh Airport straight into central Nha Trang. It takes only slightly longer than a taxi and is a hassle-free option after long flights.
12 days ago Shuttle: ~40,000 VND
A taxi via InDrive from the airport costs around 30,000 VND — roughly the same as a bus ticket. Other taxi services are unlikely to match this price.
12 days ago InDrive taxi: ~30,000 VND
For groups or families, renting a 7-seater taxi is worth the slightly higher cost — comfortable, private, and far more pleasant than a shared minibus.
12 days ago Private 7-seater taxi (shared cost)
Pre-booked airport transfers are widely advertised at around 300,000 VND. Checking the Maxim app confirmed a similar price.
12 days ago Private transfer: ~300,000 VND
A taxi ride to a hotel in northern Nha Trang (about 42 km from the airport) cost around 400,000 VND — a reasonable fare for that distance.
12 days ago Taxi ~42 km: ~400,000 VND
The airport bus costs 40,000 VND and is a perfectly fine option. Those who don't want to wait can share a taxi — splitting the cost among several people comes to around 500,000 VND total.
12 days ago Bus: 40,000 VND; shared taxi: ~500,000 VND