1. Flight – Da Lat to Hanoi
2. Bus + Train to Hanoi
3. Bus – Da Lat to Hanoi
4. FAQ + Travel Tips
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From Da Lat to Hanoi you can travel by plane, bus+train or sleeper bus.
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- Spanning approximately 1400 km by land and 950 km by air, the journey from Da Lat to Hanoi offers multiple travel options to suit your preferences. Opting for a direct flight from Da Lat to Hanoi presents the quickest and most convenient route. These flights, departing from Lien Khuong International Airport located approximately 30 km south of Da Lat city, typically take around 2 hours and cost between $60-150 per person. For travelers seeking an alternative, land travel from Da Lat to Hanoi is also feasible.
- One can embark on a bus journey from Da Lat to Nha Trang, approximately 4 hours long, followed by a train ride to Hanoi from Nha Trang. The train journey from Nha Trang to Hanoi spans about 25 hours and offers sleeper options for comfort. While traveling by train is generally recommended over bus travel, some opt for sleeper buses, albeit with longer travel times (around 35 hours) via Da Nang, with possible stops in central Vietnam cities such as Da Nang, Hue, and Dong Hoi. From Hanoi, travelers can further explore Vietnam, with options including a visit to Sapa in Lao Cai or Cat Ba Island. Tickets for buses, trains, and flights from Da Lat to Hanoi can be conveniently booked online.
Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam and the most important transport hub.
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- The journey from Da Lat to Hanoi spans the length of Vietnam, connecting the southern and northern regions. Hanoi, serving as the political, economic, and cultural epicenter of Vietnam since 1976, boasts a rich history dating back to the 3rd century BC. Formerly known as Thang Long until 1831, Hanoi’s charm lies in its blend of modernity and historical significance, shaped by French colonial influences. Notably, Hanoi’s city center features iconic landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake, known as the „Lake of the Returned Sword,“ and the French Quarter housing landmarks like the Prison Museum and the majestic Opera House.
- Ba Dinh Square, located in western Hanoi, hosts significant events and is home to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, surrounded by lush parks and monuments. Visitors are also drawn to the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh Museum in close proximity. Before embarking on your journey to Hanoi, familiarize yourself with the city’s weather conditions by reading our comprehensive guide: Weather in Hanoi.
| Transfer Mode – Da Lat to Hanoi: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Plane (Direct Flight to Noi Bai Airport) | 2 hours | $60-150/pp |
| Bus + Train (via Nha Trang) | 31-33 hours | $27-90/pp |
| Sleeper Bus (via Da Nang, Hue) | 26-34 hours | $25-30/pp |
How do I get from Da Lat to Hanoi?
1. FLIGHT from Da Lat to Hanoi
If you’re looking for the fastest and most comfortable way to get from Da Lat to Hanoi in northern Vietnam, a direct flight is clearly the best choice. This option will save you a lot of travel time compared to traveling by train and bus via Nha Trang or Da Nang. Direct flights are operated from Lien Khuong International Airport, which is approximately 30 km from Da Lat City, and planes arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Noi Bai Airport is the main and largest airport in northern Vietnam, approximately 30 km north of Hanoi.
These direct flights are operated by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways and Hanh Air Systems. The best-rated airline is Vietnam Airlines, it is the largest airline in Vietnam, Hanh Air Systems, on the other hand, is a smaller company that also offers you smaller private planes. The cheapest direct flights from Da Lat to Hanoi are usually offered by the well-known low-cost airline VietJet Air, which is also well-rated among other travelers.
Direct flight time from Da Lat to Hanoi is approximately 2 hours and flight prices range from $60-150/pp. If we also include the transfer to the airport and waiting for check-in, the total time of this transfer to Hanoi can be approx. 5 hours. You can search and book tickets for direct flights from Da Lat to Hanoi online even in advance. Always read all flight conditions and transfer instructions to avoid any complications.
An alternative option is also an air connection with a transfer in, for example, Da Nang, which is also a very popular and interesting tourist spot and area in central Vietnam. From Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, you can go to the city center by e.g. public bus or other shuttle buses and private cars and taxis.
There are plenty of different transport links between Noi Bai Airport and the city centre. A direct flight is the best transport option in terms of speed and price of some low-cost flights.
2. BUS + TRAIN from Da Lat to Hanoi (via Nha Trang)
The most popular low-cost land transport option from Da Lat to Hanoi is by bus and train via the city of Nha Trang. There is no direct train from Da Lat to Hanoi, so you must first take a bus or minivan to Nha Trang and from there you can use Vietnam Railways trains to Hanoi.
So this option has 2 steps and will take you a lot of time, expect a very long journey through all of Central Vietnam. In the end, it is therefore better, for example, to divide the trip and visit other places during the trip.
The first step is to travel by bus or comfortable minivan from Nha Trang to Da Lat. This journey takes about 4 hours using this type of transport and fares range from $7-14/pp. More modern minivans are usually more expensive, and classic buses with beds or seats are a cheaper option.
You can use a number of different companies on this route such as Phuong Trang (Futabus), Cat Thien Hai Travel, iHome Transfer, Techbus VN, Khanh Phong, Minh Tri Limousine, Duc Duong, Sapa Discovery Travel, VietNam Travel Bus, Hanh Café and next. An alternative option may be a private car/taxi, but this is a significantly more expensive form of transport.
Buses and minivans depart from and arrive at various locations in Nha Trang and/or Cam Ranh Airport. You will see all this information when ordering tickets, so read all transfer and ticket instructions carefully. You can find and book bus tickets from Da Lat to Nha Trang online even in advance.
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The second step is to travel by train from Nha Trang to Hanoi. It is a very long railway route that can take approximately 26-31 hours, depending on the type of train, the time may vary. Trains depart from Nha Trang Railway Station, which is a short distance from the city center, and arrive at Hanoi Railway Station (120 Le Duan), which is in turn a short distance from the popular Hoan Kiem district (check the Vietnam Railway Map).
Regular Vietnam Railways trains run on this route, and you can use seats or sleeping beds in cabins for 4-6 passengers. Be sure to choose a sleeping bed, because the driving time is very long, you can relax and sleep. Seats are the cheapest option on the train, sleepers are more expensive but offer better comfort.
Train tickets from Nha Trang to Hanoi cost around $30-60/pp. There are several trains between these cities each day, approximately 6-8 connections, although these numbers may change over time.
You can search and buy train tickets from Nha Trang to Hanoi easily online, you can also present your train tickets on your mobile phone / tablet as e-tickets, so there is no need to print them.
3. BUS from Da Lat to Hanoi (via Da Nang)
The last way you can travel from Da Lat to Hanoi is to travel by intercity sleeper bus, e.g. via the city of Da Nang. This is again a very long journey consisting of 2 steps. First a sleeper bus from Da Lat to Da Nang and then a sleeper bus from Da Nang to Hanoi. It is good to consider whether to use this mode of transport at all, as it may not be a convenient option for all travelers. On the other hand, it is good to say that there are already a lot of very modern and comfortable buses with quality service in Vietnam.
So the first step is to travel by sleeper bus from Da Lat to Da Nang, which takes approximately 12-17 hours, depending on the type of bus. A long route with several companies such as Futabus, Hanh Cafe, Thanh Thuy, VietNam Travel Bus, Techbus VN, An Phu Travel and they will offer you classic older and newer sleeper buses.
Transport by bus is a cheap way of travel between these cities and bus tickets from Da Lat to Da Nang cost between $15-40/pp. By bus you can depart from different places in Da Lat and arrive at different places in Da Nang, you will always see this information when ordering tickets on online platforms. You can find and book bus tickets to Da Nang online.
The second step is to travel by sleeper intercity bus from Da Nang to Hanoi. Again, this is a long route that takes approximately 11-18 hours, i.e. about the same as the trip from Da Lat to Da Nang. This popular route from central Vietnam is again served by modern buses and a little more bus companies.
Some companies operating services to Hanoi that you can choose from are Futabus, Hey Travel, Grouptour, Duc Duong, Queen Cafe, Techbus VN, To Vietnam Travel, VietNam Travel Bus, Green Trips, Cocovip, Sapa Discover Travel and others. Bus tickets from Da Nang to Hanoi cost between $15-35/pp, more modern and very comfortable buses are usually a more expensive option.
If you would not like to travel from Da Nang to Hanoi by train, you can also use Vietnam Railways trains and some tourist sleeper trains. Sleeper trains can be a more comfortable option than sleeper buses. You can again search and book tickets for all transport options from Da Nang to Hanoi online.
❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel route from Da Lat to Hanoi:
1. How to book and buy tickets + flights from Da Lat to Hanoi?
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- You can book tickets/flights from Da Lat to Hanoi on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
- You can search and book another tickets, e.g. Da Lat > Nha Trang, Nha Trang > Hanoi…
- You can book tickets/flights from Da Lat to Hanoi on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
2. What is the travel time from Da Lat to Hanoi?
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- Travel by plane from Da Lat to Hanoi takes about 2 hours.
- Travel by bus + train from Da Lat to Hanoi (via Nha Trang) takes about 31-33 hours.
- Travel by sleeper bus from Da Lat to Hanoi (via Da Nang, Hue) takes about 26-34 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Da Lat to Hanoi?
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- Travel by plane – direct flight from Da Lat to Hanoi costs about $60-150/pp.
- Travel by bus + train from Da Lat (via Nha Trang) costs about $27-90/pp.
- Travel by sleeper bus from Da Lat to Hanoi (via Da Nang, Hue) costs about $25-30/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Da Lat to Hanoi?
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- Travel distance from Da Lat to Hanoi is about 1400 km by bus/train via Nha Trang or about 950 km by plane.
5. What is the best way of transport from Da Lat to Hanoi?
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- The best and fast comfortable way of transport from Da Lat to Hanoi is to travel by plane. There are direct flights every day. Sometimes these direct flights to Hanoi are cheap.
6. Is there a direct train from Da Lat to Hanoi?
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- There is no direct railway from Da Lat to Hanoi. If you want to travel by train, first you have to travel by bus to Nha Trang and from Nha Trang you can travel by train of Vietnam Railways to Hanoi via Da Nang.
7. Is there a direct flight from Da Lat to Hanoi?
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- Yes, there are direct flights to Hanoi – Noi Bai International Airport from Lien Khuong Airport in Da Lat.
8. What is the cheapest way of transport from Da Lat to Hanoi?
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- The cheapest way of getting to Hanoi from Da Lat is to travel by combination of tourist bus or train by Vietnam Railways via Nha Trang or Da Nang.
9. What you should not miss if you travel from Nha Trang to the north?
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- The 3rd biggest city of Vietnam – Da Nang. There are various trains and buses from Nha Trang to Da Nang. Read this: Nha Trang to Da Nang – Schedule. It takes about 10 hours from Nha Trang to Da Nang by train.
10. Where you can go and travel from Hanoi?
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- There are various interesting places for tourist what you can visit. One of the most popular railway route is from Hanoi to Lao Cai (Sapa), Lao Cai is the border town with China, or you can travel by bus/train to Ha Long Bay.
11. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.
12. What are the most interesting things or facts about Vietnam?
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- Vietnam, a country with a captivating allure, is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, including the mesmerizing limestone karsts of Halong Bay, the terraced rice fields of Sapa, and the bustling waterways of the Mekong Delta. Its rich history unfolds through ancient temples in Hanoi, the imperial city of Hue, and the Cu Chi Tunnels, providing a glimpse into Vietnam’s resilience during wartime. The country’s vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality further enhance the allure of this Southeast Asian gem. Read this: 15 Interesting Things of Vietnam.
13. What is the weather in Vietnam and what to expect?
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- Weather in Vietnam varies with a tropical climate featuring distinct wet and dry seasons. In the north, the dry season (October to April) brings cooler temperatures, while the wet season (May to September) is marked by higher humidity and heavy rainfall. Central Vietnam experiences a dry period (January to August) with lower humidity and a wet season (September to December) characterized by increased rainfall. In southern Vietnam, the dry season (December to April) offers warm temperatures, while the wet season (May to November) brings higher humidity and occasional heavy rainfall. For accurate information, check local forecasts.
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✈️ Flight Schedule / Timetable – Da Lat to Hanoi + Airlines:
Flight Schedule - Da Lat to Hanoi | Departs in Da Lat | Arrival in Hanoi | Price |
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Vietjet Air | 12:35 | 14:25 | From $80.00 |
Vietjet Air | 18:30 | 20:15 | From $75.00 |
Vietjet Air | 20:20 | 22:10 | From $75.00 |
Vietjet Air | 20:55 | 22:40 | From $75.00 |
Vietnam Airlines | 14:45 | 16:45 | From $100.00 |
Vietnam Airlines | 21:50 | 23:45 | From $90.00 |
Bamboo Airways | 10:45 | 12:35 | From $75.00 |
Hanh Air Systems | 12:35 | 14:25 | From $145.00 |
Hanh Air Systems | 18:30 | 20:15 | From $130.00 |
Hanh Air Systems | 19:05 | 21:05 | From $145.00 |
Hanh Air Systems | 20:20 | 22:10 | From $130.00 |
Hanh Air Systems | 20:55 | 22:40 | From $130.00 |
Hanh Air Systems | 21:30 | 23:15 | From $130.00 |