Visiting Mui Ne is a must-do if you are already in Ho Chi Minh City. Many holiday seekers arriving in Ho Chi Minh City plan to visit this charming resort town in Southeast Vietnam famous for its spectacular beaches with crystal clear waters. The consistent wind conditions, especially in the dry season make Mui Ne a haven for water sports enthusiasts who indulge in windsurfing and sailing etc. enticing them to visit Mui Ne. Here are some tips on how best to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne.

Background

Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is the largest and the most populous city in Vietnam, and a busy metropolis. Many travellers arrive here to experience the French Colonial architecture, the buildings of that era and the charm of Vietnam before they proceed to Mui Ne. The distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne is approximately 200 km, and there is no way to fly from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne. And given the infrastructure and the mode of travel one may use in Ho Chi Minh the time taken will vary between a minimum of 3 hours to a maximum of 6 hours to arrive at the chosen Mui Ne resort when you start from Ho Chi Minh.

Using Limousine Bus Service

This is one of the preferred choices by visitors travelling from Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne such as those staying at properties like Anantara Mui Ne Resort. They prefer this service as it is comfortable with a plush interior, good seating, and is hassle-free. This is an excellent service that is reasonably priced for a non-stop ride with the client selecting the preferred seat. Many departures take place during the day and night. When doing this ride during the day visitors also experience the scenic countryside they pass through. Payment can be made online once the booking is made. Clients are picked up from a central point in Ho Chi Minh.

Travel by Bus

This is a choice made by many visitors proceeding to Mui Ne from Ho Chi Minh. The ticket price is nearly half of what is charged for Limo Bus Service, and many bus companies are operating good schedules during the day leaving from Mien Dong bus station in Ho Chi Minh. These buses take you up to Mui Ne so taking another bus or taxi is not necessary. The duration is approximately 5 hours as these buses pick up passengers on the way unlike in the case of Limo Buses.

The scenic train ride

With the train journey taking approximately 4 hours, if you choose to travel during the daytime, the fascinating landscape you pass through will be a treat to experience. Commencing at Saigon railway station the distance from Saigon to Phan Thiet (the closest railway station to Mui Ne) is approximately 185 km. The ticket rates are reasonable and there is a choice of compartment to select. Once you disembark in Phan Thiet a short taxi or bus ride can be used for the 7 km ride from Phan Thiet station to Mui Ne. The train tickets can be easily booked from the official website of Vietnam Railways.

Using a Private Rental Car or Minibus

This is another good option for travel between Ho Chi Minh and Mui Ne mostly used by Business Travellers and families doing an additional side trip to Mui Ne. It is comfortable and saves time as you will be picked up from the airport or the hotel in Ho Chi Minh and driven to Mui Ne. En route, a couple of attractions or visiting a shopping mall are accommodated with prior agreement with the rental company.