Results from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat on Thursday, 28 September 2023

There are two ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat: by plane and by bus.

How far is Da Lat from Ho Chi Minh?

The travel distance from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat is 308 km. There are two options to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat: taking a flight or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat?

It takes 50 minutes to get from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat by plane and 5-6 hours by bus.

Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled. The plane usually depart and arrive on time.

What types of airlines operate the route from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat?

There are four domestic airlines operating the route Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat: Vietnam Airlines (VN), Bamboo Airways (QH), Pacific Airlines (BL) and VietJet Air (VJ).

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat by plane?

The price of the flight ticket from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat varies depending on the airline and how long you book in advance. It starts from 600,000 VND.

Full-service carriers are more expensive but usually depart on time. Meanwhile, low-cost carriers are cheaper but often suffer delay.

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Vietnam.

What types of buses operate the route from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat?

There are two types of bus running the route Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat.

Sleeper Bus: double-deck coaches equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 40–46 passengers. These are quite comfortable so you can sleep during most part of the journey.

Limousine Van: minivans that have the interior refurbished with three rows of seats accommodating 9 passengers, or one row of seats at the back and four individual seats in the center accommodating up to 7 passengers. Additionally, there is space for 1 extra passenger in the front of the van, seating next to the driver.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat by bus?

The price of the bus ticket from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat varies depending on the type of vehicle that you choose. It starts from 200,000 VND.

Keep in mind that some bus companies in Vietnam increase the price on weekends and national holidays.

Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat depart?

Most buses from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat depart from Mien Dong Bus Station, Mien Tay Bus Station or at the the representative offices of the bus companies located in District 5, 10, Binh Thanh and Phu Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh.

Please arrive to the point of departure at least 30-60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where does the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat arrive?

Most buses from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat arrive at Da Lat Interprovince Bus Station or at the the representative offices of the bus companies located in Hoang Dieu and Lu Gia Street, Da Lat.

Where to travel next from Da Lat?

From Da Lat, you can go by bus to Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Buon Ma Thuot or fly to Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, and Can Tho.