How to travel from Buon Ma Thuot to Sầm Sơn, Vietnam

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Sầm Sơn is around 905km (562 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Sầm SơnBuon Ma Thuot if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Sầm Sơn.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,549,945($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Pleiku Gia Lai then Da Nang and then to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration22h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,216,490($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nha Trang Southern Bus Station then take the train to Thanh Hoa.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,076,125($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sầm Sơn.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Distance1,160km (721 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Sầm Sơn

There are several options for getting from Buon Ma Thuot to Sầm Sơn by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,076,125 ($46) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,549,945 ($110).

The distance between Buon Ma Thuot and Sầm Sơn is around 905km (562 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 818km (508 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Buon Ma Thuot and Sầm Sơn by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Sầm Sơn is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₫2,549,945 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Sầm Sơn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,076,125 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Buon Ma Thuot and Sầm Sơn. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Sầm Sơn. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Buon Ma Thuot and Sầm Sơn. It typically takes around 22h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Buon Ma Thuot to Sầm Sơn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak, Pleiku Gia Lai, Da Nang and Thanh Hoa. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 45m.

VeXeRe Joint Stock Company, Hoang Long and Mai Linh Express run regular bus services between Buon Ma Thuot and Sầm Sơn. Buses run twice daily and take around 22h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Buon Ma Thuot to Sầm Sơn. We recommend that you fly from Buonmethuot (BMV) to Tho Xuan (THD) then take a taxi to Sầm Sơn. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Sầm Sơn is Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Sầm Sơn. Vinh Airport (VII) (VII) and Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) 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 Sầm Sơn. The distance is around 1,160km (721 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Sầm Sơn is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₫2,549,945 ($110).

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Transport options from Buon Ma Thuot to Sầm Sơn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 50m
₫2,549,945($110)
on demand919km (571 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
₫1,871,520($80)
every 20 mins905km (562 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 45m
₫1,216,490($52)
twice daily1,165km (724 miles)
Bus via Da Nang1 day 1h
₫1,099,520($47)
twice daily1,165km (724 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 4h
₫1,076,125($46)
every 20 mins1,355km (842 miles)
Drive
16h 25m
₫3,158,190($135)
on demand1,160km (721 miles)

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Airports near Sầm Sơn

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

THD
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Sầm Sơn
VII
Vinh Airport (VII)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Sầm Sơn
HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Sầm Sơn