Quick answer: Travelling from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat can be done by direct flight, or by combining a ferry from Phu Quoc with onward travel from Rach Gia. Flying is by far the fastest and most convenient option, while ferry + bus or ferry + taxi are much longer but budget-friendly alternatives.
Quick overview:
- 📍 Travel distance: approx. 670 km by ferry + bus | approx. 450 km by plane.
- ⏱️ Travel time: Flight ~1 hour (direct) | Ferry + bus ~18–20 hours | Ferry + taxi/car ~16–18 hours.
- 💰 Price range: Flight US$90–130 per person | Ferry + bus US$25–45 per person | Ferry + taxi/car US$200–700.
- ✈️ Flight: Fastest and easiest way to reach Da Lat.
- 🚢 Ferry + bus: Budget-friendly but very long journey via Rach Gia.
- 🚕 Ferry + taxi/car: More comfortable long-distance alternative with door-to-door flexibility.
Last updated in November 2025.
From Phu Quoc to Da Lat you can travel by ferry + bus, van, taxi or plane.
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- Travel distance from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat is totally about 670-700 km and traveling by land takes a lot of time. You have a few ways how to get from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat. The most fastest way is to travel by plane – direct flight or flight with stop in Ho Chi Minh City. Travel by plane from Phu Quoc to Da Lat – direct flight, takes about 1 hour. Another way is to travel by ferry from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien or Rach Gia and then continue to travel by bus (via Ho Chi Minh City). There are various tourist buses or comfortable minivans or direct flights to Da Lat from Saigon.
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- Travel by ferry + bus/van via Ha Tien and Saigon takes about 18-20 hours and totally it costs about $25-45 (depends on the type of bus or ferry). There are a lot of bus connections from Ha Tien / Rach Gia to Saigon and to Da Lat. Travel by tourist bus/minivan from Saigon to Da Lat takes about 7-9 hours. There are also private taxi companies from Rach Gia to Saigon and to Da Lat from Saigon, so you can book private car or vehicle – minivan for a group of people. Private transfer is the most expensive option of transport to Da Lat. From Da Lat you can travel by bus/van or private taxi to Nha Trang or take a bus to Buon Ma Thuot. You can book ferry + bus tickets / car and flights from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat easily online. Read carefully all the instructions how to reach Da Lat below.
Da Lat is one of the most beautiful sites in southern Vietnam.
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- The pleasant mountain climate of Da Lat, the memories of the French colonial past and the beautiful scenery will enchant you so much that you will no longer want to go back down to the hot Vietnamese lowlands. Wandering around the town of Da Lat at an altitude of approximately 1,500 m above sea level, the captivating scent of pine trees rolling on green hills and endless greenhouses full of colorful flowers from roses to orchids, whose cultivation thrives in unique climatic conditions, are indelibly engraved in your memory. A pleasant year-round 25 ° C during the day and an unusually cold 10 ° C at night at Vietnam is an ideal invitation for those who were discouraged by the tiring tropical heat from more demanding trips to the beauties of Vietnamese nature. Rent a motorbike in Da Lat and travel on your own. Before you go to Da Lat, read this article: Weather in Da Lat.
| Transfer Mode – Phu Quoc to Da Lat | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Plane | 1 hour (direct flight), 5-10 hours flights via Saigon | $90-130 per person |
| Ferry + Bus via Rach Gia or Ha Tien | 18-20 hours | $25-45 per person |
| Ferry / Taxi via Rach Gia or Ha Tien | 16-18 hours | $200-700 |
How do I get from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat?
1. FERRY + BUS from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat
A) FERRY from Phu Quoc Island to Rach Gia (or Ha Tien)
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- from Phu Quoc you have to travel by ferry/boat to Ha Tien or Rach Gia
- travel by ferry from Phu Quoc to Rach Gia takes about 3 hours
- ferry tickets from Phu Quoc to Rach Gia cost about $14-25 (depends on the type of ferry)
- it is recommneded to print your ferry e-tickets, read carefully all the instructions
- you can also travel by ferry from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien border town
- Book ferry tickets from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien on 12go.asia ➜
B) BUS from Rach Gia to Da Lat
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- from Rach Gia you can take a bus / van to Da Lat
- bus companies from Rach Gia to Da Lat: Thanh Phong, Tan Nien
- travel by bus from Rach Gia to Da Lat takes about 11-14 hours
- bus tickets from Rach Gia to Da Lat cost about $30-45/pp
- there are also various buses from Rach Gia / Ha Tien to Ho Chi Minh City and from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat
- Book bus tickets from Rach Gia to Da Lat on 12go.asia ➜
2. FLIGHTS from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat
There is already a direct flight from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat, but the flight schedule is very limited. Or you can take a flight from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City and flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat. Sometimes there are very cheap flights on this route via Ho Chi Minh City.
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- there are direct flights or flights with stopover in Ho Chi Minh City
- airlines to Da Lat: VietJetAir, Pacific Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways
- flight from Phu Quoc to Da Lat (with stop in Ho Chi Min City) takes about 5-6 hours
- price of these flights from Phu Quoc to to Da Lat cost about $90-130/pp
- the best and comfortable way how to get from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat
- international airport in Phu Quoc Island – Duong Dang International Airport
- international airport in Da Lat – Lien Khuong Airport – this airport is about 30 km south of city
- you can check this article: Airports in Vietnam
- Book your flight from Phu Quoc to Da Lat on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
3. FERRY + TAXI from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat
A) FERRY / BOAT from Phu Quoc Island to Rach Gia (or Ha Tien)
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- from Phu Quoc you have to travel by ferry/boat to Ha Tien or Rach Gia
- travel by ferry from Phu Quoc to Rach Gia takes about 3 hours
- ferry tickets from Phu Quoc to Rach Gia cost about $14-25 (depends on the type of ferry)
- it is recommneded to print your ferry e-tickets, read carefully all the instructions
- you can also travel by ferry from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien border town
- Book ferry tickets from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien on 12go.asia ➜
B) TAXI / CAR from Rach Gia to Ho Chi Minh City
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- from Rach Gia you can travel by private taxi/car with a driver to Ho Chi Minh City
- taxi companies from Rach Gia to Saigon: Ouros Travel, Mui Ne Sky Travel, Mui Ne Go Travel, Mui Ne Private Car, Saigon DMC
- travel by taxi/car from Rach Gia to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 4-5 hours
- transfer by private car from Rach Gia to Ho Chi Minh City costs about $80-300/car
- you can choose from various types of cars, SUV or modern minivans
- book private car/taxi from Rach Gia to Ho Chi Minh City on 12go.asia ➜
C) TAXI / CAR from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat
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- from Ho Chi Minh City you can travel by private taxi/car with a driver to Da Lat
- taxi companies from Saigon to Da Lat: Ouros Travel, Viet Technologies Travel, Mui Ne Sky Travel, Saigon DMC, Mixi Travel, Taxigo vn, Mui Ne Go Travel, Vietnam Transfers or Dichung Taxi
- travel by taxi/car from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat takes about 6-7 hours
- transfer by private car from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat costs about $95-300/car
- you can choose from various types of cars, SUV or modern minivans
- book private car/taxi from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat on 12go.asia ➜
Is there a train on the route from Phu Quoc to Da Lat?
If you want to travel by train from Phu Quoc to Da Lat, it is only possible on the route from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang. Nha Trang is the closest train station to Da Lat. So first you would have to take a ferry to Rach Gia, then a bus from Rach Gia to Saigon, then a train from Saigon to Nha Trang, and then a bus or taxi from Nha Trang to Da Lat. However, this journey involves several transfers and takes a relatively long time. It is therefore advisable to avoid the train and use a bus transfer, for example, if you want to go directly from Saigon to Da Lat and do not want to visit other places in southern Vietnam.
❓ FAQ – Travel route from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat:
1. How to book tickets and flights from Phu Quoc to Da Lat?
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- You can book tickets + flights from Phu Quoc to Da Lat on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can also search another route, e.g. Ha Tien > Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh > Da Lat
2. What is the travel time from Phu Quoc to Da Lat?
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- Travel by plane from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat takes about 1 hour – direct flight.
- Travel by ferry + bus from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat via Rach Gia takes about 18-20 hours.
- Travel by ferry + taxi/car from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat via Rach Gia takes about 16-18 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Phu Quoc to Da Lat?
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- Travel distance from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat is about 670 km by ferry+bus and about 450 km by plane.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Phu Quoc to Da Lat?
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- Travel by plane from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat (with stop in Saigon) costs about $90-130/pp.
- Travel by ferry/bus from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat costs about $25-45/pp.
- Travel by ferry + taxi/car from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat via Rach Gia costs about $200-700.
5. How to get from Lien Khuong Airport to Da Lat City?
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- From Lien Khuong Airport to Da Lat City you can travel by bus, shuttle bus or you can use private taxi. Travel by bus from the airport to the city costs about $2-2.50, travel by taxi to the city costs about $10-15/pp.
6. What is the best and fast way of transport from Phu Quoc to Da Lat?
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- The best and comfortable way of transport from Phu Quoc Island to Da Lat is definitely a direct flight or flight with stop in Saigon. Flight is also the most fastest option how to reach Da Lat from Phu Quoc or Saigon.
7. What is the cheapest way of travel from Phu Quoc to Da Lat?
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- The cheapest way how to reach Da Lat from Phu Quoc is to travel by combination of boat and tourist bus via Ha Tien and Ho Chi Minh City. But this option takes a lot of time, about 20 hours.
8. Is it possible to travel by train from Ha Tien/Rach Gia to Da Lat?
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- No, there is no railway between Ha Tien/Rach Gia and Ho Chi Minh City and no train between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat. If you want to travel by train, you can take a train to Nha Trang and from Nha Trang to Da Lat you can travel by bus or taxi. Travel by train to Nha Trang takes about 7-9 hours and travel by bus from Nha Trang to Da Lat about 4 hours.
9. Where to travel from Da Lat? You can travel to Nha Trang.
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- From Da Lat you can travel by bus/van to Nha Trang, it is only about 150 km and it takes about 4 hours to get there by bus. You can also travel to Da Nang + Hoi An, from Nha Trang you can take a train to Da Nang and also to Dong Hoi.
10. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- Embarking on a solo adventure in Vietnam involves securing the necessary visa, meticulous budgeting for accommodation, meals, and activities, prioritizing health with vaccinations and a well-equipped first aid kit, familiarizing yourself with basic Vietnamese phrases for effective communication, and staying connected through translation apps to navigate the diverse landscapes and vibrant culture seamlessly.
