Ho Chi Minh to Dalat

How to Get From Ho Chi Minh to Dalat

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ElaMaartenWritten by Ela · Reviewed by Maarten ·

Bus · Minivan · Flight · Private Transfer

Dalat is a cool-climate hill town in Vietnam's Central Highlands, 229 kilometres (142 miles) northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. Pine forests, flower farms and French colonial villas give it a look nothing like the coast below. Flying is the quickest option, taking 2h 35m. By road, the bus is the cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat at $9.90 (255,000 VND), and the minivan costs more for a similar ride.

DISTANCE

Distance from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat

Ho Chi Minh and Dalat are about 229 km (142 miles) apart, and the journey itself covers around 299 km by road. The quickest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat is by taking the flight, which takes around 2h 35m.

~229 km
Straight-line distance
~299 km
Route distance
2h 35m
Fastest
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4 ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat

There are four ways to travel from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat. You can choose between the bus, minivan, flight, and private transfer. The journey takes 2h 35m – 8h and the quickest way is by flight. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at $9.90 (255,000 VND).

Busfrom$9.906h 30m – 8h18 options to bookBus6h 30m–8h$9.90Cheapest

Ho Chi Minh to Dalat by Bus

Travel time by bus from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat takes around 6h 30m - 8h — longer than a plane ride, but you can travel overnight so that you won’t lose an entire day on the journey.

Some of the main companies operating on this route are Thanh Buoi, Binh Minh Tai Limousine, An Anh Limousine, Trong Minh, Tu Tien Express, Tien Oanh, iHome Transfer, VietNam Travel Bus and Viet Nam Travel Bus. Their buses depart and arrive close to the city centre, but you might need a short taxi ride to get to/from their bus stations.

Bus fares from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat start from $9.90 (255,000 VND).

Departure and arrival stations

Futa Bus departs from the new Eastern Bus Station. Its arrival point in Da Lat is at the Intercity Bus Station, some 3 km south of the tourist centre.

Thanh Buoi departs from its Ho Chi Minh office in District 5, 3 km west of Pham Ngu Lao. It parks at its headquarters in Da Lat, 4 km east of the tourist centre.

An Anh Limousine leaves from the Nhà xe An Anh Limousine office in Ho Chi Minh. It arrives at its office at 86 Khe Sanh in Da Lat.

Bus schedule from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat

Thanh Buoi · Sleeping$17
7h
2 pickup points → Da Lat ThanhBuoi
00:3002:0005:30
Tickets
Binh Minh Tai Limousine · VIP Single Cabin$17
7h 30m
119 Nguyen Cu Trinh → A5 KQH Pham Hong Thai
05:0011:0023:00
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An Anh Limousine · VIP 34 Seats$19
8h
2 pickup points → 86 Khe Sanh
21:4523:05
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Minivanfrom$176h 30m – 7hTimes and ticketsMinivan6h 30m–7h$17

Ho Chi Minh to Dalat by Minivan

Minivans are faster and more comfortable than the bus. A minivan journey from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat takes only 6h 30m - 7h — 2 hours faster than a bus trip.

However, their departure and arrival points are a bit far from the centre of both cities. You’ll need to spend extra costs and time to get to/from their terminals.

If you still want to take a minivan, you can choose from two companies: Dan Anh. Rates start from $17 (425,000 VND).

Departure and arrival stations

Dan Anh departs from its office at 204 Cao Lo in District 8. You can get there by taxi for around $5.90 (150,000 VND). It arrives at its headquarters in Da Lat, 5 km north of Xuan Huong Lake. A taxi to your hotel should cost around $3.90 (100,000 VND).

Lac Hong leaves from its District 10 office, 5 km northwest of Pham Ngu Lao. That’s about 15 minutes by taxi with fares from $4.90 (125,000 VND). It parks at its terminal in Da Lat, some 2 km west of the city centre.

Minivan schedule from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat

Dan Anh · Limo$29
7h
2 pickup points → Da Lat - Any hotel in the city center
10:0022:0023:00
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Flightfrom$25630,000 VND2h 35m·Via Da Lat·incl. transfersTimes and ticketsFlightVia Da Lat · incl. transfers2h 35mFastest$25

Ho Chi Minh to Dalat by Flight

With a flight, you can get from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat in just around 2h 35m. We recommend this option if you are short on time and don’t mind spending a few more bucks.

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

Step 1: Ho Chi Minh Centre to Ho Chi Minh Airport by Bus

45m · $0.20 (6,000 VND)

You can find Tan Son Nhat Airport some 9 km north of Ho Chi Minh city centre.

The cheapest way to get there is by bus for around $0.20 (6,000 VND). Take Public Bus #152, which you can find across Ben Thanh Market, just a 10-minute walk from Pham Ngu Lao.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi which will bring you for about $5.90 (150,000 VND) to the airport.

See our guide on Ho Chi Minh Airport for more transport options.

Step 2: Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat by Flight

50m · $23 (580,000 VND)

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, and Jetstar offer several daily flights from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat. Vietjet Air usually offers the cheapest fares for this journey that takes 50 minutes.

Airfares start from $23 (580,000 VND). It’s best to book your tickets early. Prices soar to over $39 (1,000,000 VND) when you book close to your travel date or during the busy season.

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Step 3: Lien Khuong Airport to Da Lat City Centre by Bus

1h · $1.60 (40,000 VND)

There are 2 ways you can get to Da Lat city centre from Da Lat Airport (Lien Khuong Airport): a bus (1 hour) and a taxi (45 minutes).

Buses operate from 06:00 to 18:00 daily and will take you from the airport to the city centre for $1.60 (40,000 VND).

If your arrival in Da Lat falls beyond the operating hours of the bus, you can also take a taxi. Rates start from $11 (290,000 VND).

For more details, check out our page on Da Lat Airport.

Private Transferfrom$105per car6h – 8h7 options to bookPrivate Transfer6h–8h$105per car

Ho Chi Minh to Dalat by Private Transfer

Travelling in a group? You can choose from a variety of cars to take you door-to-door from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat.

Rates start from $105 (2,700,000 VND) for a 3-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s just about $35 (900,000 VND) per person. Larger vehicles are also available for bigger groups of up to 12 people.

Book your private transfer through BookAway, which offers comfortable cars that come with trusted drivers.

Taxigo.vn · Economy Car 3 PAX$105
6h 30mper car
Any time you choose
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Taxigo.vn · SUV Car 5 PAX$120
6h 30mper car
Any time you choose
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G5Car · Comfort Car 3 PAX$135
6hper car
Any time you choose
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Rounding it up

That's the full picture for getting from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat, roughly 229 kilometres (142 miles) apart. In all, there are 4 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $9.90 (255,000 VND). The quickest trip takes 2h 35m.

Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distance from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat?

The distance from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat is 229 kilometres (142 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat?

The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat is by flight and takes 2h 35m.

What is the cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat?

The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat is by bus with ticket costs starting from 255,000 VND.

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Route Update History

  • New bus operators: Kumho Samco, Canh Hoa, Futa Bus, GoEz Travel, Long Van Limousine, Da Lat Oi.
  • Updated bus prices.
  • Updated bus departure times.
  • New minivan operator: Lac Hong.
  • Updated minivan prices.
  • Updated minivan departure times.
  • Updated private prices.

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Ela
Ela

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Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she's not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines. Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she'll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.

Maarten
MaartenReviewer

Founder & Trip Planning Expert

Based in Bali, Maarten's passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you'll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.

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