How to take a local bus from North Nha Trang to the pier for boat trips to the islands (Monkey Island)?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Catch bus #3, 6, 7 or 12 near the market stop in North Nha Trang (the sign doesn't list the number) and tell the driver 'Monkey' — they'll drop you right at the pier entrance; during local events roads may be closed, forcing a detour via the ring road.
What the community said
On days with city races or events, the southern part of town gets closed off; buses still start around 6am but drivers have to detour around downtown via the ring road to get from south to north, so allow extra travel time.
3 days ago Detour via ring road
Look for the stop in North Nha Trang near the market, closer to downtown — the sign may not list the exact route number, only the neighboring lines 3, 6, 7, 12. Tell the driver 'Monkey' (Monkey Island) when boarding and they'll drop you right at the island-tour ticket entrance. On the way back, ask to be dropped at the same market stop.
3 days ago Bus routes 3, 6, 7, 12 near the market
The carrier's official website used to sell round-trip tickets from Nha Trang, but the return leg has recently become a paid add-on — check current ticket terms in advance when planning an island trip.
3 days ago