1. Flight – Hanoi to Da Lat
2. Train + Bus to Da Lat
3. Bus – Hanoi to Da Lat
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From Hanoi to Da Lat you can get by direct flight, train + bus or bus.
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- Traversing the 1400 km distance from Hanoi to Da Lat in Lam Dong province offers travelers 3 distinct options. Opting for a direct flight stands out as the best and quickest method, with numerous daily flights connecting the cities for as low as $55–70 per person. These flights, operated by 4 Vietnamese airlines, whisk passengers from Hanoi to Da Lat in just 2 hours. Particularly for those solely focused on exploring Da Lat, taking a direct flight is highly recommended to maximize time efficiency. However, for travelers keen on exploring additional destinations in central Vietnam, such as Hue or Da Nang, an alternative route involves taking a train from Hanoi to Nha Trang, followed by a scenic journey by tourist bus or private car/taxi to Da Lat.
- Traveling by train + bus via Nha Trang extends the journey duration to approximately 30–32 hours. This route, serviced by Vietnam Railways trains or tourist sleeper trains, offers a diverse travel experience. Although an alternative option exists in the form of traveling by sleeper tourist bus, it’s worth noting that this mode of transportation, while cheaper, is less comfortable due to the extensive distance involved. Travelers can also embark on a sleeper bus journey from Hanoi to Da Nang, followed by another leg via sleeper intercity bus to Da Lat. However, given the extended travel time of approximately 30–35 hours and total bus ticket costs ranging from $30–50 per person, opting for trains is generally preferred for comfort and convenience. From Da Lat, travelers can further journey to Ho Chi Minh City, the bustling metropolis of southern Vietnam.
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- Da Lat (Đà Lạt), nestled in Lam Dong province, serves as the capital of the region. Positioned approximately 310 kilometers northeast of Ho Chi Minh City and just 26 km south of Lien Khuong Airport, Da Lat exerts a magnetic pull on tourists worldwide. Blessed with a temperate climate courtesy of its elevated location (1500 m above sea level), it earns the moniker „city of eternal spring,“ boasting temperatures ranging from 18–25 °C. Additionally, from Da Lat, travelers can embark on journeys via tourist bus, private car/taxi, or motorbike to Mui Ne and beyond.
| Transfer Mode – Hanoi to Da Lat: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Direct Flight | 2 hours | $55-150/pp |
| Train + Bus (via Nha Trang) | 30-32 hours | $40-80/pp |
| Sleeper Bus (via Da Nang) | 30-35 hours | $30-50/pp |
How do I get from Hanoi to Da Lat?
1. DIRECT FLIGHTS from Hanoi to Da Lat
Looking for the fastest and most convenient transfer to Da Lat from Hanoi? Then you should definitely take advantage of direct air connections between these cities. This option of transport will save you many hours of your travel time, which you will be able to devote to exploring this beautiful area.
Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Hanh Air Systems, Bamboo Airways offer direct flights from Hanoi to Da Lat. Vietnam Airlines is the largest Vietnamese airline, VietJet Air is a low-cost airline that usually offers the lowest prices for Economy flights.
Most of these airlines are also well rated by other travelers and will offer you a hassle-free and comfortable transfer. Direct flights are operated from Noi Bai Airport to Lien Khuong Airport in Da Lat, see airport map of Vietnam. Lien Khuong International Airport is about 30 km south of the city of Da Lat, and you can use shuttle buses, public buses or other private transfers like taxi between the airport and the city.
A direct flight is the fastest transportation option, the flight time from Hanoi to Da Lat is approximately 2 hours, and tickets range from $55-150/pp. The most expensive are usually flights from the small private company Hanh Air Systems, which however offers small private planes for a limited number of passengers.
However, it is also good to know that the prices of these flights can change during the seasons and are not fixed. You can easily search and book flights from Hanoi to Da Lat online even in advance. You must always read the flight instructions and conditions to avoid possible complications.
Sometimes these direct flights to Lien Khuong Airport may have a carry-on weight limit. The air connection is suitable for all travelers, low-cost travelers can sometimes take advantage of relatively cheap flights, more demanding travelers can also choose higher class flights from, for example, Vietnam Airlines.
✈️ Flight Schedule / Timetable – Hanoi to Da Lat + Airlines:
| Flight Schedule – Hanoi to Da Lat: | Departs in Hanoi | Arrival in Da Lat | Price |
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| VietJet Air | 10:20 | 12:10 | From $80.00 |
| VietJet Air | 16:05 | 17:55 | From $75.00 |
| VietJet Air | 18:05 | 19:55 | From $70.00 |
| VietJet Air | 18:40 | 20:30 | From $65.00 |
| Vietnam Airlines | 07:00 | 08:50 | From $130.00 |
| Vietnam Airlines | 12:05 | 14:00 | From $120.00 |
| Vietnam Airlines | 19:15 | 21:10 | From $80.00 |
| Bamboo Airways | 08:20 | 10:15 | From $80.00 |
| Hanh Air Systems | 10:20 | 12:10 | From $145.00 |
| Hanh Air Systems | 16:05 | 17:55 | From $120.00 |
| Hanh Air Systems | 18:05 | 19:55 | From $120.00 |
| Hanh Air Systems | 18:40 | 20:30 | From $110.00 |
2. TRAIN + BUS from Hanoi to Da Lat (via Nha Trang)
A popular low-cost transportation option from Hanoi to Da Lat, but it takes a lot of time, is to travel by train and bus / minivan via Nha Trang city. There is no direct railway to Da Lat city, so you must first take the train to Nha Trang and from there use bus services or other private transfer to Da Lat city. So this option has 2 steps and you have to prepare for a very long route. It is rather better to divide this trip into 2 parts and visit another place before arriving in Nha Trang or Da Lat.
The first step is to travel by train from Hanoi to Nha Trang, this is a very long route that takes between 25-30 hours. Vietnam Railways trains and the tourist sleeper train Violette Train run on this route. Regular trains will offer you seats or sleepers, these beds are in cabins for 4-6 passengers and are always a more expensive option than seats.
The tourist sleeper train Violette Train is the most expensive option, but it offers better comfort and services and is sought after mainly by foreign tourists. You should definitely use a sleeper on this trip. Train tickets from Hanoi to Nha Trang range from $30-70/pp, the tourist train is more expensive.
Trains depart from Hanoi Railway Station (120 Đường Lê Duẩn) and arrive at Nha Trang Railway Station, see Vietnam Railway Map. Trains also stop in other cities in central Vietnam such as Vinh, Hue, Da Nang, Quy Nhon and others. A train transfer is the cheapest option to get to Nha Trang from Hanoi and you can easily buy train tickets online.
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The second step is to travel by bus or minivan from Nha Trang to Da Lat. There is no railway between these cities, so you have to go by bus or other private transfer. There are many companies operating between these cities that offer classic buses or smaller and more comfortable minivans or minibuses.
Some of the transport private companies you can use are Phuong Trang (Futabus), iHome Transfer, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Techbus VN, Duc Duong Bus and others. Bus tickets to Da Lat from Nha Trang cost between $7-18/pp, depending on the type of bus or minivan.
These buses can depart from various locations in Nha Trang and also arrive at various locations in Da Lat, you will always see this information when ordering tickets online. So you can easily buy bus tickets to Da Lat online, always read all the information and instructions for these transfers to avoid any complications.
3. BUS from Hanoi to Da Lat (via Da Nang)
Another low-cost transport option to Da Lat from Hanoi is a sleeper bus with a transfer in Da Nang. The city of Da Nang is the largest city in central Vietnam and is roughly halfway between Hanoi and Da Lat. It is also an interesting place for a short stop that offers a number of attractions and beaches nearby. So this transfer by bus has 2 steps, the first is a sleeper bus from Hanoi to Da Nang and then a bus from Da Nang to Da Lat. It is a very long route and it is advisable to consider whether to travel such a long distance by bus at all.
The first step is to travel by sleeper bus from Hanoi to Da Nang. There are many modern sleeper buses on this route from companies such as Techbus VN, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Duc Duong, Sapa Discovery Travel, Queen Cafe, To Vietnam Travel, Green Trips, Phuong Trang (Futabus), Hoang Long, Grouptour and others.
Expect a very long and tiring journey, the travel time by sleeper bus from Hanoi to Da Nang is approximately 12-16 hours, depending on the company. Bus transfer to Da Nang costs approximately $16-33/per person.
Buses depart from various locations in Hanoi and also arrive at various locations in Da Nang, you will see this information when searching for tickets, so check everything carefully. On this route, there are mainly sleeper classic buses that also make other stops before arriving at the final station.
The second step is again a transfer by sleeper bus from Da Nang to Da Lat, this is again a very long route that takes approximately 13-15 hours. On this route to Da Lat, you can use the services of companies such as Vietnam Travel Bus, Phuong Trang (Futabus), CocoVip, Thanh Thuy, Techbus VN and others.
These companies offer classic sleeper buses, but some are already very new and modern with perfect comfort or even, for example, LCD TVs in the vehicle. Ticket prices from Hanoi to Da Lat range from $16-52/person, new and modern buses are of course always a more expensive option.
Cheaper bus tickets are offered, for example, by the verified company Phuong Trang – Futabus. Again, you can leave and arrive at different places with these sleeper intercity buses, so again, check everything carefully to avoid complications before you leave Da Nang. You can easily search and buy bus tickets to Da Lat online.
❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel route from Hanoi to Da Lat:
1. How to book and buy tickets / flights from Hanoi to Da Lat?
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- You can book e-tickets + flights from Hanoi to Da Lat on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can book another tickets and route, e.g. Hanoi > Da Nang, Da Nang > Da Lat…
2. What is the travel time from Hanoi to Da Lat?
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- Transport by plane from Hanoi to Da Lat takes about 2 hours (direct flight).
- Transport by train + bus from Hanoi to Da Lat (via Nha Trang) takes about 30–32 hours.
- Transport by sleeper tourist bus from Hanoi to Da Lat (via Da Nang) takes about 30-35 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Hanoi to Da Lat?
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- Travel distance from Hanoi to Da Lat is about 1400 km by land or about 950 km by plane from Noi Bai Airport.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Hanoi to Da Lat?
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- Travel by plane from Hanoi to Da Lat costs about $55–150 (direct flight).
- Travel by train + bus from Hanoi to Da Lat (via Nha Trang) costs about $40–80/pp.
- Travel by tourist sleeper bus from Hanoi to Da Lat (via Da Nang) costs about $30–50/pp.
5. What is the best and fast way of transfer from Hanoi to Da Lat?
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- The best and fastest way of transport from Hanoi to Da Lat is to travel by plane. There are various direct flights every day of 4 vietnamese airlines. Sometimes these flights to Da Lat are cheap (there are also low-cost flights).
6. What is the cheapest option of travel to Da Lat from Hanoi?
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- The cheapest option of travel to Da Lat from Hanoi is to travel by combination of bus or train via Da Nang / Nha Trang. If you can – it is better to travel by train, there are also sleeper trains, buses are not so comfortable.
7. Is there a train / railway from Nha Trang to Da Lat?
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- No, there is no train from Nha Trang to Da Lat, the only way how to go from Nha Trang to Da Lat is to travel by bus, private taxi / car or motorbike.
8. How to explore Da Lat on your own?
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- Da Lat offers various interesting sites around the city and nearby. The best way how to explore this area is to rent a motorbike (or your private motorbike driver – Easy Rider, e.g. Da Lat Easy Riders)
9. What you should visit if you travel via central or southern Vietnam to Da Lat?
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- There are various interesting places in central and southern Vietnam. Da Nang is the biggest city of central Vietnam, but you can travel to Quy Nhon from Hanoi (not so visited and attractive place by foreign tourists). From Quy Nhon you can travel by bus to Da Lat.
10. Where you can also go from Da Lat?
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- From Da Lat you can also travel to Nha Trang by bus / taxi or you can go to Mui Ne in Phan Thiet or Vung Tau in southern Vietnam. All these 3 places are popular beach sites by tourists.
11. Where to stay in Da Lat, what are the accommodation options?
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- Da Lat offers various cheap and luxury hotels, guesthouses or hostels for low-cost travelers and also private apartments. You can book your accommodation in Da Lat online with Agoda > Book your hotel / stay in Da Lat.
12. What is the climate like in Dalat and the best time to visit?
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- Dalat has a temperate climate due to its high elevation. The city enjoys cool and mild weather throughout the year. The best time to visit Dalat is from December to March when the temperatures are cooler and rainfall is lower. However, it’s important to note that Dalat can experience sudden changes in weather, so it’s advisable to pack accordingly with both warm and light clothing.
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