1. Bus – Danang to Da Lat
2. Train + Bus to Da Lat
3. Flights to Da Lat
🎫 Book a Tour in Da Lat
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From Da Nang to Da Lat you can travel by bus, train + bus or plane.
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- Da Lat (Đà Lạt) is very interesting, popular and the capital of Lam Dong province in Vietnam. It offers various tourist activities in beautiful nature, in a mountain area with a pleasant cooler climate. It is located approx. 140 km from the coastal city of Nha Trang and is also easily accessible from there by tourist bus or private modern minivan. It is important to know that there is no railway to Da Lat, so you cannot get there by train, but you can take a train to Nha Trang city. Many travelers also come to Da Lat from central Vietnam, for example from Da Nang or Hue, and they have 3 popular transport options to get to Da Lat.
Travel to Da Lat from Da Nang by train + bus/van via Nha Trang City.
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- There are long-distance sleeper buses operated by various companies between these locations and the travel time is approximately 14-15 hours and tickets cost an average of $16-45/person. However, a sleeper bus may not be a comfortable option for such a distance, so it is more appropriate to travel by Vietnam Railways train (or you can use a more comfortable tourist sleeper train) from Da Nang to Nha Trang and from Nha Trang to Da Lat using bus connections or private transfers. Travel time by train and bus from Da Nang to Da Lat can be up to 16 hours with a transfer in Nha Trang. The third way to travel to Da Lat from Da Nang is to use an air connection, which is the most convenient, but at the same time more expensive transport option.
- There are also direct flights, but they can be limited, so it is necessary to use a flight with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City, for example, but consider whether it even makes sense to travel via Saigon by air. In theory, you can also use direct flights from Da Nang to Nha Trang (Cam Ranh airport) and from there continue by buses or private transfers to Da Lat. There are many transport options, but since it is a long route, it is better to combine this trip with a visit to another place, for example Nha Trang or the interesting coastal area near the city of Quy Nhon in central Vietnam. You can search and buy tickets from Da Nang to Da Lat or airline tickets easily online and in advance.
| Transfer Mode – Da Nang to Da Lat: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Sleeper Bus | 14-15 hours | $16-52/pp |
| Train + Bus/Van (via Nha Trang) | 15 hours | $17-40/pp |
| Direct Flight / Flight with stopover | 1 hour (6-8 hours with stopover) | $40-140/pp |
How do I get from Da Nang to Da Lat?
1. SLEEPER BUS from Da Nang to Da Lat
The cheapest way to travel from Da Nang to Da Lat is to travel by long-distance sleeper bus. Various private companies operate on this route, offering you older as well as some really modern and very comfortable sleeper buses. However, you should know that taking a sleeper bus for such a long route is not very comfortable, and the buses also make other stops before arriving at their destination.
Some companies that operate long-distance bus services from Da Nang to Da Lat are: Vietnam Travel Bus, Phuong Trang (Futabus), CocoVip, Thanh Thuy, Techbus VN. The journey is long and the travel time by sleeper bus from Da Nang to Da Lat takes approximately 14-15 hours, but you have to consider that there may be delays at times, so the time may change depending on traffic and other situations. Bus tickets from Da Nang to Da Lat cost about $16-52/person.
However, sleeper buses are still used in Vietnam and some cities and destinations are inaccessible without a bus or minibus. This is also Da Lat, there is no railway to this city. You can find timetables and schedule for buses from Da Nang to Da Lat online and book bus tickets in advance. The bus schedule is not too long, most buses leave in the afternoon and arrive in Da Lat the next day in the morning or early morning.
Before booking bus tickets to Da Lat, always read all additional information regarding to transfer. Buses to Da Lat arrive at different locations, you will always see this information before ordering tickets, and they also depart from different locations in Da Nang, read carefully these instructions.
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- Book and buy bus e-tickets from Da Nang to Da Lat online on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
- You will receive your bus e-ticket by email, ready to print or carry in your smart phone or tablet and present at the ticket counter of the station or at the bus before boarding the bus in Da Nang City
🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Da Nang to Da Lat + Bus Tickets:
| Bus Schedule – Da Nang to Da Lat: | Departs in Da Nang | Arrival in Da Lat | Bus Ticket |
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| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 13:20 | 03:20 | From $24.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 14:30 | 05:30 | From $20.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 15:50 | 06:20 | From $22.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 17:00 | 07:00 | From $22.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 19:00 | 09:00 | From $22.00 |
| Techbus VN | 14:25 | 05:55 | From $22.00 |
| Techbus VN | 15:30 | 07:00 | From $33.00 |
| Futabus – Phuong Trang | 13:30 | 03:30 | From $16.00 |
| Futabus – Phuong Trang | 15:00 | 05:00 | From $16.00 |
| Futabus – Phuong Trang | 16:30 | 06:30 | From $16.00 |
| Futabus – Phuong Trang | 17:30 | 07:30 | From $16.00 |
| Viet Nam Travel Bus | 15:25 | 05:55 | From $22.00 |
| Cocovip | 16:00 | 06:00 | From $52.00 |
| Thanh Thuy | 14:00 | 05:30 | From $15.00 |
| Thanh Thuy | 16:00 | 06:00 | From $17.00 |
2. TRAIN + BUS from Da Nang to Da Lat (via Nha Trang)
A) TRAIN from Da Nang to Nha Trang
Another option and a relatively more convenient way to travel from Da Nang to Da Lat by land is to travel by train from Da Nang to Nha Trang and from there by bus or private transfer to Da Lat. So this option has 2 steps and is ideal for solo travelers who also want to visit Nha Trang city and then continue to Da Lat.
From Da Nang to Nha Trang, you can use Vietnam Railways trains marked as SE, as well as the Violette Train sleeper tourist train, which is arranged as a separate carriage in Vietnam Railways trains. The journey time by train from Da Nang to Nha Trang is approximately 10-11.5 hours and it is advisable to choose a sleeping bed for this journey that will ensure you good comfort.
Train tickets from Da Nang to Nha Trang cost between $15-40/pp (seats or beds), the tourist train Violette Train is more expensive and a sleeper bed costs around $50-70/pp, prices may vary slightly during the seasons. There are approximately 5-6 trains from Da Nang to Nha Trang every day, both during the day and overnight.
Nha Trang Railway Station is a short distance from the city center. Train tickets to Nha Trang can be easily searched and booked in advance online.
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- Book and buy train, bus e-tickets or flights to Nha Trang on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
- You will receive your e-ticket by email, ready to print or carry in your smart phone or tablet and present when boarding the train in Da Nang Railway Station.
B) BUS / MINIVAN from Nha Trang to Da Lat
The next step after arriving in Nha Trang is to travel to Da Lat. However, once you are in Nha Trang, it is advisable to stay here for 1-2 days and then take a bus or minibus or private taxi to Da Lat. There is no railway from Nha Trang to Da Lat and it is necessary to go by bus or minivan. Some tourists also rent a motorbike and go to Da Lat on their own. It is also possible, but you must have an International Driving Permit with a valid license for the motorcycle in question.
The bus journey from Nha Trang to Da Lat is approximately 140 km long and takes approximately 4-5 hours by bus, depending on the type of bus you choose. There are various bus companies operating between Nha Trang and Da Lat, among the well-known ones you can name, for example, Phuong Trang (Futabus), iHome Transfer, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Techbus VN, Duc Duong Bus or Hanh Café.
Bus tickets from Nha Trang to Da Lat cost around $7-15/pp and you can book them online and check the timetables. There are plenty of buses or private minivans and minibuses, but it is advisable to check well in advance. Please arrive at the departure point in Nha Trang at least 30-60 minutes before the bus departs. These buses depart from different locations, you will see this information when ordering tickets.
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- Book and buy bus e-tickets from Nha Trang to Da Lat on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
3. FLIGHTS from Da Nang to Da Lat
The air connection from Da Nang to Da Lat is of course the most convenient and fastest transport option that is also offered to you between these destinations. There are occasional direct flights – here, however, the flight schedule is limited and sometimes these direct flights are not in operation at all, so another option are flights with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City. There are direct flights also from Saigon to Da Lat.
Rather, flights with a transfer in Saigon are in operation, so consider whether it is at all appropriate to implement 2 flights between these places. The direct flight time from Da Nang to Da Lat is approximately 1 hour, and the connecting flight in Saigon can take 6-9 hours, depending on the connecting flight to Da Lat and the layover in Saigon.
Flight prices from Da Nang to Da Lat range from $40-150/pp and flights are mainly operated by companies such as Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways or low-cost airline VietJet Air. Da Nang Airport is 3 km from the city center and is easily accessible by bus or private transfer, while the airport in Da Lat – Lien Khuong, is about 30 km south of Da Lat (see the article with a map of airports: Airports in Vietnam).
From Lien Khuong Airport in Da Lat, there are various shuttle buses, buses or private cars and minivans to the city. You can easily find the current flight schedule together with special low-cost flights to Da Lat online.
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- Search and book your flights from Da Nang to Da Lat online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Da Nang to Da Lat:
1. How to book and buy tickets + flights from Da Nang to Da Lat?
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- You can book and buy tickets from Da Nang to Da Lat on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
2. How long does it take to travel from Da Nang to Da Lat?
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- Travel by bus/minivan from Da Nang to Da Lat takes about 12-17 hours.
- Travel by train+bus from Da Nang to Da Lat takes about 15 hours.
- Travel by plane from Da Nang to Da Lat takes about 1 hour.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Da Nang to Da Lat?
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- Travel by bus/minivan from Da Nang to Da Lat costs about $12-20/pp.
- Travel by train+bus from Da Nang to Da Lat costs about $17-40/pp.
- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Da Nang to Da Lat costs about $40-140/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Da Nang to Da Lat?
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- Travel distance from Da Nang to Da Lat is about 660 km by train + bus/minivan or about 400 km by plane. However, this travel distance can change, it depends on which route you choose and where the buses also go, this can also change according to the companies.
5. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Da Nang to Da Lat?
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- The cheapest option of transfer to Da Lat from Da Nang is to travel by tourist bus or train + bus via Nha Trang.
6. Is there a direct train from Da Nang to Da Lat?
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- No, there is no direct railway to Da Lat, because there is no railway between Nha Trang and Da Lat. You can travel by train from Da Nang to Nha Trang and from this city you can travel by bus, minivan, car or motorbike to Da Lat.
7. What is the best way of transport from Da Nang to Da Lat?
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- The best and fastest way how to get to Da Lat from Da Nang is to travel by plane. There are direct flights between Da Nang and Da Lat and travel by plane takes only about 1 hour and 10 minutes. You will save a lot of time.
8. We are traveling to Nha Trang, how to get from Nha Trang to Da Lat?
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- If you are traveling by train from Da Nang to Nha Trang – from Nha Trang to Da Lat you can travel by various tourist buses and minivans (+private taxi). Check it: How to get from Nha Trang to Da Lat?
9. Where to travel from Da Lat?
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- From Da Lat you can continue to travel by bus to Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) in southern Vietnam, it takes about 4-6 hours by bus. Read this guide > How to get from Da Lat to Mui Ne? You can also travel by bus/plane to Ho Chi Minh City.
10. 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.
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