How to get from Hoi An to Dalat

There are 3 ways to travel the 635 kilometers (395 miles) from Hoi An to DaLat. You can choose between the bus, train and flight. The journey takes 3 to 17 hours and the quickest way is by flight. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 540,000 VND ($21).

We don’t recommend taking a bus from Hoi An to DaLat. The bus journey from Hoi An to DaLat takes around 13 hours 30 minutes to 17 hours.

Still want to take the bus? You have two options. Read on for a step-by-step guide.

Personal Experience: When we travelled this route ourselves, we booked a bus that left at 19:00 from Hoi An and was supposed to arrive around 10:00 in Dalat. Somehow, the bus driver managed to arrive 3 hours earlier (at 7:00) in Dalat.

Luckily, we arrived all well and safe, but bear in mind that this is definitely not the safest option. For this reason, we recommend travelling by plane or train instead. The reason we travelled by bus was that it was ‘Tet Holiday’ and all train tickets and flights to Dalat were fully booked.

A direct bus is an affordable way to get from Hoi An to DaLat. Bus fares start from 540,000 VND ($21), but be prepared for a long journey that takes around 10h 30m - 14h.

Bus options from Hoi An to Dalat

Hoi An An Phu

Sleeping

Dalat An Phu

16:40

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Techbus VN JSC

From 540,000 VND ($21)

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540,000 VND ($21)

16:40

14h

06:40

16:47

14h

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16:58

14h

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14h

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• 24/7 customer support

545,000 VND ($21)

17:30

14h

07:30

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Hoi An An Phu

Sleeping

An Phu Travel

17:00

14h

07:00

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07:15

17:25

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07:25

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Techbus VN JSC

540,000 VND ($21)

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540,000 VND ($21)

17:00

14h

07:00

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17:25

14h

07:25

17:45

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07:45

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14h

08:00

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• 24/7 customer support

545,000 VND ($21)

17:30

14h

07:30

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Hoi An An Phu

Sleeping

Da Lat 26 Pham Ngu Lao

17:00

14h

07:00

17:15

14h

07:15

17:25

14h

07:25

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Techbus VN JSC

540,000 VND ($21)

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540,000 VND ($21)

17:00

14h

07:00

17:15

14h

07:15

17:25

14h

07:25

17:45

14h

07:45

18:00

14h

08:00

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• 24/7 customer support

545,000 VND ($21)

17:30

14h

07:30

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103 Ton Duc Thang

VIP Sleeping

26 Pham Ngu Lao Street

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13h

05:00

16:10

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05:20

Luxury Van Limousine

685,000 VND ($26.50)

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685,000 VND ($26.50)

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05:10

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758,000 VND ($29)

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If there are no direct buses for this route, you can take a bus from Da Nang, which is 1 hour away from Hoi An.

From Hoi An, you can take a taxi for 1 hour to Da Nang Central Bus Station. Rates start from 440,000 VND ($17) when you book your ride online through BookAway.

Travelling light? You can also take a motorbike taxi from Hoi An to Da Nang Bus Station. Fares start from 150,000 VND ($5.80).

Different bus companies have varying bus stations in Da Nang. Know which terminal you’re headed for before departing from Hoi An.

IMPORTANT: Previously, there were cheap public buses operating direct trips from Hoi An to Da Nang Bus Station. But the last time we checked (November 2024), these were no longer available.

From Da Nang, it’s a 12h 30m - 16h bus ride to Dalat. Buses in Vietnam are practical for short trips, but for this long journey, it might be quite exhausting. The bus makes a few stops along the way, though, for toilet and food breaks.

You can choose from 2 companies: Futa Bus and Thanh Thuy. Futa Bus offers the cheapest fares at 509,000 VND ($19.60). But we think you’ll be more comfortable with Thanh Thuy’s VIP cabin bus, which gets good reviews for this route.

We recommend taking a flight from Hoi An to DaLat when travelling off-peak season and airfares are not that expensive.

Hoi An does not have its own airport, but you can take a flight from Da Nang, 30 km north of the Old Town. Including airport transfers, this flight journey from Hoi An to DaLat takes only 3 hours — much faster than any of the other options for this route.

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

Travelling solo? If yes, you can take a shuttle bus from Hoi An centre to Da Nang Airport. Ticket prices start from 155,000 VND ($6).

If you’re in a group, it will be better to take a taxi with fares from 320,000 VND ($12.30).

Pre-book your ride online through BookAway or visit our page on Da Nang Airport for more details

There are 2-3 flights available daily from Da Nang to Da Lat (Lien Khuong Airport). These are operated by Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines. Flight time is around 1 hour.

Airfares start from 580,000 VND ($22.50). But if you’re travelling during peak season (June to September), rates could go beyond 1,110,000 VND ($43).

If possible, always book your flight in advance to get the best rates.

From Lien Khuong Airport, you will find Dalat city centre 30 km north. There are 2 ways to get there: a 1-hour taxi and a 1 hour bus.

Taxi rates start from 290,000 VND ($11.20). You can get a taxi at the airport, but we recommend pre-booking your ride via BookAway. This way, you can expect a spacious car with a professional driver waiting for you at the airport as soon as you arrive.

A cheaper alternative would be to take the airport bus, which has two drop-off points in Dalat city centre: Ngoc Phat Hotel near Xuan Huong Lake and Le Thi Hong Gam Street near Dalat Market. A bus ticket costs 40,000 VND ($1.50).

Visit our page on Dalat Airport for more details.

Both Hoi An and Dalat do not have a working railway station. Although Dalat has a beautiful train station of its own, it only serves as a tourist attraction.

This means that when taking the train from Hoi An to DaLat, you actually only travel by rail from Da Nang to Nha Trang.

This train journey looks like this: from Hoi An, you can get to Da Nang via 1-hour bus or taxi; transfer to a 10-hour train to Nha Trang; and then hop on a 4-hour bus to Dalat.

To get to Da Nang Railway Station from Hoi An, you can take either a minivan or a taxi. Rates start from 155,000 VND ($6) and 440,000 VND ($17), respectively. Pre-book your ride online through BookAway so that you can expect a ride on your desired day and time.

Minivans are available daily from 06:00-20:00. Take the minivan that will arrive at the station closest to your train’s departure time. There are a few cafes and restaurants near the railway station in case you have to wait awhile.

See our page on Da Nang Railway Station for more details.

IMPORTANT: There used to be cheap local buses available from Hoi An to Da Nang. But the last time we checked (November 2024), these were no longer operating.

When taking a train from Da Nang, we recommend getting off at Nha Trang, 130 km northeast of Dalat. It’s not the nearest working train station to Dalat, but it’s the most convenient transfer point for this route. We tell you why in the next section.

There are several trains operating daily from Da Nang to Nha Trang. But because this is a journey that takes 12h, it’s best to take the only overnight train so that you don’t waste a day on travelling. You can save one night on hotel costs, too!

You can get a second-class seat for around 1,007,000 VND ($39). But for this long journey, we recommend booking a 4-sleeper cabin for more comfort.

If you don’t mind sharing a train room with 5 other people, you can also get a cheaper 6-berth cabin with rates from 592,000 VND ($23).

Da Nang Train Station

Second Class AC Seat

Nha Trang Train Station

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11h 50m

23:19

12:47

11h 50m

00:37

23:25

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11:15

Vietnam Railway

From 615,000 VND ($23.50)

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615,000 VND ($23.50)

11:29

11h 50m

23:19

12:47

11h 50m

00:37

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• 24/7 customer support

667,000 VND ($25.50)

23:25

11h 50m

11:15

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Da Nang Train Station

Second Class Sleeper AC

Nha Trang Train Station

08:15

11h 50m

20:05

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11:29

11h 50m

23:19

12:47

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Vietnam Railway

934,000 VND ($36)

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934,000 VND ($36)

08:15

11h 50m

20:05

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20:40

11:29

11h 50m

23:19

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11h 50m

00:37

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1,137,000 VND ($44)

23:25

11h 50m

11:15

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If you take the overnight train, you have the option to spend a few hours in Nha Trang before continuing on your journey to Dalat.

From Nha Trang Railway Station, it’s just a 20-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride to the beach. This will be a good time to stretch your legs after the train ride. You can even get brunch in the city or take a dip at the beach for a few hours.

Keep in mind that the last bus/limo van bound for Dalat departs at 17:00. We recommend booking your tickets in advance so that you can also confirm the last trip for the day. The bus journey from Nha Trang to Dalat takes around 4 hours.

See our page for Nha Trang to Dalat to see the bus schedule and more details.