How to get to Quy Nhon, Vietnam

Located halfway between Hoi An and Nha Trang, Quy Nhon is a tropical coastal city which remains Vietnam's best-kept secret. The coastline stretches to around 42 km that is lined with incredible immaculate beaches which are surrounded by rice fields, well-preserved ancient towers of past kingdoms and vivid mountains. This relatively untouched and unseen region is worth your time! The place is serviced by domestic airlines, buses and trains, making exploring this coastal city relatively easy. Here are some top tips that have been put together to help you figure out your way.

Via Air

If you opt to fly to the city, you will be dazzled by the bird's eye view that you will witness of the spectacular surrounding landscape. International visitors will have to come through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to Quy Nhon. Right at this moment, there are about 10 direct flights that fly between Ho Chi Minh city and around three or four direct flights that come in from Hanoi. You can check out Jetstar, Vietnam airlines or VietJet Air. Just make sure you book your accommodation well in advance before you step into this beautiful city. It can get very busy during the holiday season and it will be hard to book accommodation at the last minute. For instance, you can check out properties like Avani Quy Nhon Resort for a comfortable stay.

Via Train

There are many things to do in Quy Nhon and you can reach these places via trains. The Quy Nhon Railway station is a part of the 15 km branch of the re-unification express line. It receives only just one train from Ho Chi Minh City every day, which can roughly take around 13 hours overnight. Therefore, your best bet would be to check trains to the Dieu Tri Railway Station, which is only a 25-minute drive away from the town centre in Quy Nhon. From here, you can easily hop onto buses and taxis and reach the coastal city.

Via bus

The bus station in the city is found in the southern end by the Big C supermarket. You will be surprised to find that there are several bus companies that operate between Quy Nhon and other surrounding cities. This is definitely going to be the best affordable option. However, you must know that rides can get a lot longer than you might expect. You can also check out the sleeper buses that depart from the Ho Chi Minh City every single day. There are also other buses from major cities coming into Quy Nhon.

Private cars

Private cars give you the freedom to travel. You will have the ultimate comfort and privacy. You can easily arrange private cars from the hotel you are staying at. However, this might be a little bit too expensive if you’re on a budget.

Getting around

The most convenient and popular way to get around to the beaches and other tourist sites in the city will be via a motorbike. Tourists enjoy the tropical weather and the unfolding sceneries as they travel through the picturesque routes to get from one beach to another. You can easily head out to a rental shop or even ask your hotel concierge to arrange a motorbike for you. You can expect to pay somewhere between 200,000 to 300,000 VND for a day. You can also hire motorbike taxis to get around which will be a lot cheaper! Besides, if you’re not familiar with riding a motorbike, it will better for you not to risk it and spoil your holiday! Let the experts take you around!