How to get from Nha Trang city center to Doc Let beach and North beach (Bai Dai) – is there public transport or do you need a taxi?
Based on 1 discussion with 6 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
There's no direct public bus to Doc Let beach — the easiest way is by taxi/Grab (about 40-50 min drive) or a rented scooter; North beach (Bai Dai) is also best reached by taxi or Grab bike (15-20 min, roughly 50,000-70,000 VND).
What the community said
Travelers often split a taxi to Doc Let beach when leaving from the northern part of Nha Trang, which cuts the per-person cost.
1 day ago Shared taxi, north Nha Trang
There's no regular public transport to North beach; it's easiest to get there by taxi or Grab motorbike, which takes about 15-20 minutes.
17 days ago Grab bike, 15-20 min
There isn't really a dedicated bus stop right at Doc Let beach — locals recommend a taxi or Grab from central Nha Trang since regular bus routes don't reach it.
27 days ago Taxi/Grab from center
When asked about a bus stop for Doc Let beach, others in the chat confirmed there's no direct bus — booking a taxi or renting a scooter is simpler.
34 days ago Rental scooter
A traveler who went to Doc Let independently shared that the taxi ride took about 40 minutes from Nha Trang, and the beach is fine even with a 3-year-old — quiet and calm.
34 days ago ~40-minute taxi ride
People living near North beach note that getting to central Nha Trang in the morning isn't an issue — a taxi or Grab bike gets you there in 15-20 minutes without delays.
37 days ago North beach — 15-20 min to center