How to get from Dalat to Quy Nhon

Why visit Quy Nhon?

Quy Nhon is a luxury resort town in central Vietnam. With its beautiful beaches, picturesque cliffs, and tidy streets, it is popular with the country’s rich and famous. If you’re looking for a more laidback experience, head on to Bai Xep, a remote fishing village with a lovely coast and pristine waters.

Apart from natural beauty, there is a colourful history in Quy Nhon. You will find here the biggest and most well-preserved remnants of the indigenous Champa Kingdom, which ruled Quy Nhon and the surrounding region in the 11th century.

There are 3 ways to travel the 340 kilometres (211 miles) from Da Lat to Quy Nhon. You can choose between the bus, train and flight. The journey takes 6 hours to 8 hours 40 minutes and the quickest way is by bus. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 345,000 VND ($13.20).

The bus is the only direct option when travelling from Da Lat to Quy Nhon.

There are five bus operators for this route. Ticket prices start from 345,000 VND ($13.20) for a sleeper bus. If you want more comfort and privacy, you can also take a VIP bus for 435,000 VND ($16.60).

Travel time is around 6 hours to 7 hours 30 minutes, depending on which bus you take.

Departure and arrival station

Buses depart from Nguyen Tu Luc Street, located 5 km north of Da Lat’s backpacker area. You can get to the bus station by taxi for about 95,000 VND ($3.60) or by motorbike taxi with rates from 40,000 VND ($1.50).

In Quy Nhon, the busses arrive at the Big C, about 4 km south of Quy Nhon city centre. You can reach your hotel by taxi with fares from 70,000 VND ($2.70) or by motorbike taxi for around 25,000 VND ($1).

You can also take a combined van/bus and train from Da Lat to Quy Nhon. However, we recommend this option only if you plan to explore the beach city of Nha Trang.

Because there are no direct trains operating from Da Lat to Quy Nhon, you’ll first need to take a van or bus to Nha Trang. From here, you can then transfer to a train bound for Quy Nhon.

We recommend taking a van from Dalat to Nha Trang. Vans operating this route are faster and much more comfortable than the bus. Van fares start from 240,000 VND ($9.20) for the journey that takes 3h-4h.

With a bus, travel time takes up to 4 hours. Ticket prices start from 222,000 VND ($8.50).

TIP: Take one of the early morning trips so that you can have a few hours to enjoy Nha Trang before taking one of the afternoon trains bound for Quy Nhon.

From Nha Trang, you can take one of the afternoon trains to Quy Nhon. The trains depart at 13:49 and 18:14 and the journey takes about 4h 09m - 4h 41m.

An advantage of this schedule is that it gives you a bit of time to explore the beauty of Nha Trang, as long as you take a morning van or bus from Dalat.

Train fares from Nha Trang to Quy Nhon start from 225,000 VND ($8.60).

Taking a flight from Da Lat to Quy Nhon doesn’t really make much sense because there are no direct flights for this route. All flights make a stop in Ho Chi Minh.

Also, total travel time takes around 7 hours, just as long as taking a much cheaper direct bus.

But if you really prefer to take a flight from Da Lat to Quy Nhon, read on for more details.

TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to reduce your impact on the environment.

You can find Dalat Airport (Lien Khuong) some 30 km south of Dalat city centre. To get to the airport, you can take a 1-hour bus or a 45-minute taxi.

Buses depart from Ngoc Phat Hotel near Xuan Huong Lake in the centre. It’s best to be there at least 3 hours before your flight to make sure you arrive at the airport on time. A ticket costs 40,000 VND ($1.50).

Alternatively, a taxi ride costs around 288,000 VND ($11). The taxi is a better option if you’re already short on time or if you’re travelling in a group.

See the page on Dalat Airport for more info.

There are several indirect flights operating from Dalat to Quy Nhon via Ho Chi Minh daily. Vietjet Air usually offers the cheapest fares, with rates starting with 1,500,000 VND ($57).

Other carriers include Vietnam Airlines and Bamboo Airways.

The fastest indirect flight from Dalat to Quy Nhon takes around 5 hours.

From Quy Nhon Airport (Phu Cat), the city centre is still 30 km away. You can take a 1-hour bus or a 45-minute taxi to reach your accommodation in Quy Nhon.

The more budget-friendly option is the shuttle bus at only 50,000 VND ($1.90) per ticket. Do note that the bus can only take you up to 1 Nguyen Tat Thanh in the city centre. Depending on your hotel’s location, you can walk or take a short taxi ride from the bus drop-off point.

For more comfort and convenience, you can also just take a taxi straight to your hotel. Taxi rates from Quy Nhon Airport to the city centre start from 350,000 VND ($13.40).