Quick answer: If you’re travelling from Da Lat to Phnom Penh, your best option is to combine a flight (usually via Ho Chi Minh City) with land travel segments. A direct overland route is impractical due to distance and terrain, so flying plus ground transport offers the best balance of speed and convenience.
At a glance:
- 📍 Distance: ~600–700 km (approximate air + land route)
- ⏱️ Travel time: ~5–8 hours (flight via Ho Chi Minh City plus transfer) | ~20+ hours (bus + train overland, if possible)
- 💰 Price range: ~US$100–250 for the flight + ground segments | ~US$30–80 or more for long-distance bus/train
- ✈️ Best for speed & convenience: Flight from Da Lat → Ho Chi Minh City → Phnom Penh
- 🚌 Best for budget & adventure: Long-distance bus/train through Vietnam and Cambodia (more complex)
Last updated in October 2025
From Da Lat to Phnom Penh you can travel by plane, train + bus.
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- Travel distance from Da Lat in Vietnam to Phnom Penh in Cambodia is about 550 km by bus via Ho Chi Minh City. The best and comfortable option how to travel to Phnom Penh from Da Lat is to take a flight via Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport). Flight from Da Lat to Phnom Penh takes totally about 6-10 hours, but it depends on the stopover in Ho Chi Minh City, flight schedule to Phnom Penh is limited. Travel by plane from Da Lat to Phnom Penh via Ho Chi Minh City costs about $80-200/pp. Another option is to travel by bus to Phnom Penh from Da Lat, also via Ho Chi Minh City. There is no direct bus. Travel by bus from Da Lat to Phnom Penh takes about 15-20 hours via Saigon and it costs about $20-35/pp. There are various bus companies to Saigon and to Phnom Penh. The last option is to travel by bus+train via Nha Trang and Saigon. You can take a bus or taxi to Nha Trang, train from Nha Trang to Saigon and bus from Saigon to Phnom Penh. There is no train from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, you can take a train from Nha Trang. You can search and book tickets or flights from Da Lat to Phnom Penh in Cambodia easily online.
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- Phnom Penh in Cambodia is the most frequented and capital of Cambodia. It is one of the most important transport hub in Cambodia. Why this city is the most frequented? Because it lies in the center of Cambodia and from this city you can travel to by bus or plane to Siem Reap, by bus/train or plane to Sihanoukville (+Koh Rong) or by bus/train to Battambang. So you can travel to the north, east or west/south of Cambodia. Phnom Penh is easily accessible by tourist bus or minivan or plane from Ho Chi Minh City and we take a look in this article, how to get there from Da Lat in Vietnam. There are 3 ways how you can travel to Phnom Penh from Da Lat – take a flight with stopover in Saigon, travel by bus via Saigon or travel by bus+train via Nha Trang and Saigon. The most fastest option is to travel by plane, but it depends on the stopover, how long you will stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Before you arrive to Phnom Penh – the capital of Cambodia, read carefully this article: Weather in Phnom Penh.
| Transfer Mode – Da Lat to Phnom Penh | Travel Time | Cost Range |
|---|---|---|
| Flight (via Saigon) | 6–10 hours | $110–300 per person |
| Bus / Van (via Saigon) | 15–20 hours | $30–60 per person |
| Bus + Train (via Nha Trang, Saigon) | 20–25 hours | $25–100 per person |
| Tourist Bus | Not specified | $20–35 per person |
How do I get from Da Lat to Phnom Penh?
1. FLIGHT from Da Lat to Phnom Penh (via Saigon)
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- flight with stopover is the most fastest and comfortable way of transfer to Phnom Penh from Da Lat
- there are flights with stopover in Ho Chi Minh City (or another city in southeast Asia)
- airlines from Da Lat to Phom Penh: Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air…
- flight from Da Lat to Phnom Penh in Cambodia via Saigon takes about 6-10 hours
- one-way flight from Da Lat to Phnom Penh (with stopover in Saigon) costs about $80-200/pp
- flights from Lien Khuong Airport, flights to Techo International Airport (KTI) in Phnom Penh (opened in September 2025)
- Book your flight from Da Lat to Phnom Penh online on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
- you can also change your travel route, e.g. Da Lat > Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh > Phnom Penh…
2. BUS + TRAIN from Da Lat to Phnom Penh (via Nha Trang)
1. Bus or Taxi from Da Lat to Nha Trang
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- travel by bus from Da Lat to Nha Trang takes about 4 hours
- bus ticket from Da Lat to Nha Trang costs about $5-11/pp
- you can also travel by private taxi or car to Nha Trang
- read this article > Da Lat to Nha Trang – Bus Schedule
2. Train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
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- travel time by train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City is about 7-9 hours
- there are seat or sleeper trains
- there are about 5-6 trains every day from Nha Trang to Saigon Railway Station
- train ticket from Nha Trang to Saigon Railway Station costs about $9-60/pp
- trains depart from Nha Trang Railway Station (17 Thai Nguyen)
- trains arrive to Saigon Railway Station (01 Nguyen Thong)
- Book train tickets from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
- you will receive your train e-ticket to Ho Chi Minh City by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the train in Nha Trang Railway Station
3. Bus or minivan from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
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- from Saigon to Phnom Penh you can travel by tourist bus / minivan
- travel by bus / minivan from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh takes about 6 hours
- bus ticket from Saigon to Phnom Penh in Cambodia costs about $10-20/pp
- there are various bus companies between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh
- there are seat, sleeper buses or private modern minivans
- read this article: How to get to Phnom Penh from Saigon?
3. BUS from Da Lat to Phnom Penh (via Saigon)
1. Bus from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City
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- travel by bus from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 7-8 hours
- there are tourist sleeper buses or private minivans from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City
- bus ticket from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $8-20/pp
- read this article > Da Lat to Saigon – Bus Schedule
2. Tourist Bus or minivan from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh
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- there is no train to Phnom Penh from Ho Chi Minh City, so you have to travel by bus
- travel by bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh in Cambodia takes about 6-7 hours
- bus ticket to Phnom Penh from Saigon costs about $10-20/pp
- there are various bus companies from Saigon to Phnom Penh
- there are seat, sleeper buses or private modern minivans
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Da Lat to Phnom Penh:
1. How to book tickets or flights from Da Lat to Phnom Penh?
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- You can book flights or tickets from Da Lat to Phnom Penh on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can search another routes and tickets, e.g. Da Lat > Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh > Phnom Penh…
2. What is the travel time from Da Lat to Phnom Penh?
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- Flight from Da Lat to Phnom Penh takes about 6-10 hours with stopover in Saigon.
- Travel time by bus from Da Lat to Phnom Penh (via Saigon) takes about 15-20 hours.
- Travel time by bus + train from Da Lat to Phnom Penh (via Nha Trang, Saigon) takes about 20-25 hours.
3. How far is Phnom Penh from Da Lat in Vietnam?
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- Travel distance from Da Lat to Phnom Penh is about 550 km by bus via Ho Chi Minh City.
4. How much does it cost to get from Da Lat to Phnom Penh?
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- Flight from Da Lat to Phnom Penh (via Saigon) costs about $110-300/pp.
- Travel by train + bus from Da Lat to Phnom Penh (via Saigon) costs about $25-100/pp.
- Travel by tourist bus from Da Lat to Phnom Penh (via Saigon) costs about $20-35/pp.
5. What is the best and fast option of travel from Da Lat to Phnom Penh?
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- The best and fastest way how to reach Phnom Penh from Da Lat is to take a flight via Ho Chi Minh City. Flight from Da lat to Saigon takes about 1 hour and flight from Saigon to Phnom Penh takes also about 1 hour.
6. What is the most cheapest option of travel from Da Lat to Phnom Penh?
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- The most cheapest option of transfer to Phnom Penh from Da Lat is to travel by tourist bus or minivan via Ho Chi Minh City. The most cheapest tickets should cost about $20/pp.
7. Accommodation in Phnom Penh, where to stay?
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- There are a lot of hotels, guesthouses or hostels for tourists. You can search and book from this selection of the best hotels in Phnom Penh: Cheap hotels in Phnom Penh and the Luxury hotels in Phnom Penh.
8. Where you can go and travel from Phnom Penh?
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- Phnom Penh is an important transport hub of this country. You can travel by train/bus or plane to Sihanoukville, or by train/bus or plane to Battambang. From Sihanoukville you can travel to Koh Rong or Koh Kong. From Phnom Penh you can also go by bus or car to Mondulkiri in the east of Cambodia or you can visit Koh Kong by bus or private car in the west of Cambodia.
9. How you can go to Lien Khuong Airport from Da Lat city center?
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- From Da Lat city center you can reach Liên Khương Airport in several ways: the cheapest is the shuttle bus costing 40,000–50,000 VND with a ride of about 45 minutes. The fastest and most convenient option is taking a taxi or Grab for 250,000–300,000 VND, which takes around 30–40 minutes, or booking a private transfer with a fixed price and hotel pickup. The absolute cheapest option is a local bus for about 20,000 VND, but it requires walking roughly one kilometer to the stop.
10. Is there a direct train from Da Lat to Phnom Penh?
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- No, there is no direct train to Phnom Penh from Da Lat because there is no train from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City. There is only a train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City. Nha Trang is accessible by bus or taxi from Da Lat (about 4 hours).
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