🚉🚍 Arrival and Departure Guide for Phan Rang and Surroundings

📍 Important Note: Although Phan Rang and Thap Cham are now connected by several roads, they remain around 7 km apart.
👉 Trains arrive at Thap Cham, located to the west, while buses pull into Phan Rang, on the eastern side.
🔎 Smart travelers should plan ahead:

  • The train station is conveniently close to the Cham towers 🏯.

  • The bus station is nearer to the majority of hotels 🏨 and Tuan Tu Village 🌾.


🚂 Arriving by Train

The Thap Cham Railway Station (Ga Tháp Chàm) 🚉 lies on the main North–South railway line. Nearly all trains running along this route make a stop here.

✈️ Popular Train Routes:

  • Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)7 trains daily | ⏱️ Approx. 6.5 hours

  • Nha Trang6 trains daily | ⏱️ Approx. 2 hours

💡 Tip: If you’re heading directly to the Cham towers, arriving by train is especially convenient!


🚌 Arriving by Bus

The Phan Rang Bus Station 🚍 is situated just 300 meters north of the town center, making it easy to access local amenities.

  • Local buses to Ca Na Beach 🏖️ depart from just outside the Ho Phong Hotel 🏨.

  • Minibuses to Da Lat 🏞️ are available daily, typically leaving from small garages in Thap Cham.
    ➡️ If you ask your hotel to book a seat, you’ll often receive door-to-door pickup for a small extra fee 🚐.

🚏 Key Bus Destinations:

  • Ca Na – ⏱️ Approx. 1 hour

  • Da Lat – ⏱️ Approx. 3 hours

  • Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – ⏱️ Approx. 7 hours

  • Nha Trang – ⏱️ Approx. 2 hours

  • Phan Thiet – ⏱️ Approx. 3 hours


Travel Tip: 🚖 Taxis and xe ôm (motorbike taxis) are readily available at both the train and bus stations, so arranging onward transport to your accommodation or the beach is usually quick and affordable!