How to Get From Nha Trang to Da Lat
Bus · Limo Van · Private Transfer
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In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 135 kilometre (84 miles) distance from Nha Trang to Da Lat. By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Da Lat as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.
What are the 3 ways to travel from Nha Trang to Da Lat?
There are three ways to travel the 135 km distance from Nha Trang to Da Lat. You can choose between the bus, minivan, and private.
The journey takes between 2h 55m–3h and the quickest way is by private (2h 55m). If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 263,000 VND ($10).
3h - 4h 30m
263,000 VND ($10)
3h - 3h 30m
263,000 VND ($10)
2h 55m - 4h
1,513,000 VND ($58)
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Nha Trang to Da Lat by Bus
Travelling by bus from Nha Trang to Da Lat takes 1 hour longer compared to taking a minivan.
With ticket prices from 263,000 VND ($10), the bus is only slightly cheaper. We don’t think the savings is worth the comfort and speed you’ll otherwise get with a minivan ride.
But if you still want to take the bus, several companies operate on this route every day.
Departure and arrival station
Buses depart from Nha Trang Central Bus Station, which you can find 7 km west of the city centre.
They park at Dalat Interprovincial Bus Terminal, some 3 km southeast of the town centre.
Bus schedule from Nha Trang to Da Lat
Nha Trang to Da Lat by Limo Van
We recommend travelling by limo van from Nha Trang to Da Lat. Limo van tickets are slightly more expensive than the bus. But in return, you get a luxurious ride in a van with great seats.
iHome Transfer, Nasa Travel, Gorotrip Limousine, Khanh Phong, Lac Hong, Catthienhai Travel, GoEz Travel and S Travel are eight trusted companies operating limo vans from Nha Trang to Da Lat. Fares start from 263,000 VND ($10) for the journey that takes 3h - 3h 30m.
Which limo van to take?
We recommend travelling with Lac Hong Luxury Minivan because it gets very good reviews. Their drivers are highly-praised for good and safe driving, while their vans are known to be clean and comfortable. Also, they offer free hotel pick-up in Nha Trang.
Lac Hong offers 4 trips daily. And on weekends, tickets sell out fast. So it’s best to book a ticket with Lac Hong at least a week in advance!
We’ve only heard about good experiences with Lac Hong so far and that’s why we recommend booking with Lac Hong if you want to travel by van from Nha Trang to Da Lat.
Note: One other popular company operating on this route is Catthienhai Travel. However, we have received several complaints about this company and that is why we DO NOT recommend booking with Catthienhai Travel.
Departure and arrival station
Lac Hong offers free hotel pick-up in Nha Trang and parks at its office in Dalat, 2km west of Xuan Huong Lake in the city centre. You can walk or take a short taxi ride to your hotel.
Cuc Tung departs from Nha Trang Central Bus Station, 7 km west of the main beach. It arrives at Dalat Interprovincial Bus Station, which you can find 2km south of Xuan Huong Lake.
Limo van schedules from Nha Trang to Dalat
Nha Trang to Da Lat by Private Transfer
It is also possible to get your own private transfer from Nha Trang to Da Lat.
Rates start from 1,513,000 VND ($58) for a 3-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s just about 504,000 VND ($19) per person.
Rounding it up
We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Nha Trang to Da Lat. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.
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The distance from Nha Trang to Da Lat is 135 km.
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