Getting There and Around in Quy Nhon

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Quy Nhon is on the central coast, about halfway between Da Nang and Nha Trang. It is easy to reach by plane, train or road. Since July 2025 the city belongs to Gia Lai province, after Binh Dinh province merged with Gia Lai. This guide covers the airport, the train stations, the roads and how to move around once you arrive.

By air: Phu Cat airport

The nearest airport is Phu Cat (code UIH), about 30 to 35 km north of the city. The drive into town takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour. There are daily domestic flights from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and some flights from other Vietnamese cities in certain seasons. Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and Bamboo Airways fly here. A second, longer runway is being finished in 2026. After it opens, the province plans to start international charter flights, with regular international flights planned from 2027. For now, most international visitors connect through Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Taxis and airport shuttles wait outside the terminal.

By train: Dieu Tri station

Quy Nhon is on the main north-south railway. Most long-distance trains stop at Dieu Tri station, about 10 km from the city centre. A taxi or ride-hailing car from Dieu Tri to the centre takes about 15 to 25 minutes. There is also a Quy Nhon station in the city, at the end of a short branch line, but only a few trains use it. Check your ticket to see which station your train uses. Trains run from Da Nang, Hue, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Sleeper berths make long trips comfortable, and the coastal views are pleasant.

By road: expressway, coastal road and buses

Highway 1 runs past Quy Nhon from north to south. New sections of the North-South expressway near Quy Nhon opened in April 2026, which makes road trips from the north faster. Long-distance buses and sleeper buses link Quy Nhon with Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang and other cities. For the most scenic drive, use the coastal roads. National Route 1D runs south from the city along the coast past Bai Xep towards Song Cau. To the north, a coastal road runs over the Thi Nai bridge and up the Phuong Mai peninsula to Nhon Hai and Nhon Ly.

Getting around the city

The city centre is flat and compact, and the seafront is easy to walk. For longer trips, use metered taxis or ride-hailing apps such as Grab, which work well here. Many hotels and shops rent motorbikes and bicycles. Ride a motorbike only if you have a valid licence and experience, and always wear a helmet. The roads to Ky Co and over the peninsula are steep and winding. For day trips, a car with a driver is a safe and simple choice, especially for a group. Agree on the route and the price before you start.

Where to base yourself

Most visitors stay near the city beach, close to restaurants, the promenade and the Twin Towers. This is the easiest base if you want to walk to food and the sea. For a quieter stay, Bai Xep, about 12 km south, has small guesthouses by the water. Some larger resorts sit on the beaches south of the city and on the Phuong Mai peninsula. A peninsula stay puts you closer to Ky Co, Eo Gio and Hon Kho, but farther from city food. Book early for Vietnamese holidays and summer weekends, when many domestic travellers visit.

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