How to travel from Buon Ma Thuot to Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Quảng Ngãi by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Quảng NgãiBuon Ma Thuot if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tamky (VCL).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,731,155($74)
Operated by

Vietjet Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Da Nang and then to Quang Ngai.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫608,245($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station then take the train to Quang Ngai.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₫444,485($19)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Quảng Ngãi.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi

There are several options for getting from Buon Ma Thuot to Quảng Ngãi by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫444,485 ($19) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,731,155 ($74).

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (163 miles)

It takes around 11h 40m to get from Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Quảng Ngãi is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₫1,731,155 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫444,485 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tamky (VCL). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi. It typically takes around 18h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buon Ma Thuot to Quảng Ngãi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buon Me Thuot, Da Nang and Quang Ngai. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 18h 5m.

Mai Linh Express and Phuong Trang run regular bus services between Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 18h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi. Flights depart from Buonmethuot (BMV) and arrive at Tamky (VCL) - via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Buon Ma Thuot to Quảng Ngãi. There is however a flight that goes via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Buon Ma Thuot to Quảng Ngãi typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Buonmethuot (BMV) and and arrive into Tamky (VCL).

The closest major airport to Quảng Ngãi is Chu Lai Airport (VCL) (VCL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Quảng Ngãi. Phu Cat Airport (UIH) (UIH) and Pleiku Airport (PXU) (PXU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Quảng Ngãi is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 40m and will usually cost around ₫444,485 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Buon Ma Thuot and Quảng Ngãi

Transport options from Buon Ma Thuot to Quảng Ngãi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
₫1,731,155($74)
every 20 mins872km (542 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
₫1,497,215($64)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train6h 25m
₫4,210,920($180)
every 4 hours803km (499 miles)
Bus
18h 5m
₫608,245($26)
every 20 mins707km (439 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 40m
₫444,485($19)
every 4 hours581km (361 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
₫1,146,305($49)
on demand416km (258 miles)

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Airports near Quảng Ngãi

The following major airports near Quảng Ngãi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

VCL
Chu Lai Airport (VCL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Quảng Ngãi
UIH
Phu Cat Airport (UIH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Quảng Ngãi
PXU
Pleiku Airport (PXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Quảng Ngãi