3 ways to get from Nha Trang to DaLat
There are three ways to travel the distance of 135 km (84 miles) from Nha Trang to DaLat: by bus (4 hours), limo van (3 hours) and private transfer (3 hours). The journey takes between 3-4 hours and the quickest way is by limo van. The lowest priced tickets start from 140,000 VND ($5.50) for the bus.Nha Trang to DaLat by Bus
Travelling by bus from Nha Trang to Dalat takes 1 hour longer compared to taking a minivan.
With ticket prices from 220,000 VND ($9.00), 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, Futa Bus operates 8 trips 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 schedules from Nha Trang to Da Lat
Nha Trang to DaLat by Limo Van
We recommend travelling by limo van from Nha Trang to Dalat. Limo van tickets are slightly more expensive than the bus. But in return, you get a luxurious ride in a van with great seats.
Lac Hong and Cuc Tung are 2 trusted companies operating limo vans from Nha Trang to Dalat. Fares start from 240,000 VND ($9.50) for the 3-hour journey.
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 Dalat.
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 DaLat by Private Transfer
It is also possible to get your own private transfer from Nha Trang to Dalat.
BookAway offers a variety of vehicles from small groups of 3 to big groups of 12. Rates start from 1,623,000 VND ($66.00) for a 3-seater car from Nha Trang to Dalat.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nha Trang to DaLat
What is the distance from Nha Trang to DaLat?
The distance from Nha Trang to DaLat is 135 km (84 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Nha Trang to DaLat?
The fastest way to get from Nha Trang to DaLat is by limo van and takes 3 hours.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nha Trang to DaLat?
The cheapest way to get from Nha Trang to DaLat is by bus with ticket costs starting from 140,000 VND ($5.50).
Rounding it up
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Dear GeckRoutes-Team
Thank you for your informative website!
I just like to inform you that we just had a very bad experience with BookAway and Catthienhai Travel.
We waited more than two hours in the hotel in Nha Trang for the pick-up of the Catthienhai Travel luxury Mini-Van to Da Lat. During that time I tried to reach BookAway by Chat, What’s up and email, but couldn’t reach anyone and got no answer until 8pm at night, which means 6 hours later.
As we had to sit then in the last row of the car and there was the luggage in the end too, we couldn’t change our backrest and there was no water, as promised, in the car.
In addition the driver could not speak any English. When we arrived in Da Lat he just kicked us out of the Minivan somewhere on a street, so that we had to take a taxi to reach our hotel.
We paid for a luxury Minivan but received the poorest service ever in Vietnam! Now I just received an email from BookAway saying that he had called Catthienhai Travel and heard we had to wait a bit for the transfer! That’s really a very bad service and we think people should be warned not to book anything through BookAway or Catthienhai Travel.
Best regards,
Peter&Claudia from Switzerland
Hello Claudia! Many thanks for sharing your experience and I’m sorry to hear that. Like we stated in the text, we already received a complaint about Catthienhai before and that’s why we recommended to book with another company. However, after reading your experience we decided to change the text from a gentle warning to an explicit recommendation of not to book with them.
Unfortunately, it happens from time to time that travellers need to wait more than 1 hour on the pick-up, but waiting 2 hours is unacceptable. Especially in combination with your other complaints. Regarding BookAway, I’m sorry to hear about the disappointing communication with them. I personally had very good experience with BookAway and I know they are determined to deliver the best customer service. In the past, they already removed companies from their platform after receiving too many complaints and I’m sure they take this case serious as well. I just sent them a personal email to make sure this case will get the deserved attention.
Again, thanks for sharing your experience and I hope you still have a wonderful trip despite the inconvenience of this bus trip.
Safe Travels!
Maarten
Thank you very much for the useful information
You’re very welcome! Thanks for leaving a comment and safe travels!
Thanks for this post, it will help us in reducing cost and travel in budget. Being a ground transportation owner. I can understand how it feels to pay extra by taking the wrong route.
You are very welcome. I’m glad this page helped you to plan your trip!