How to travel from Châu Đốc to Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam

The distance between Châu Đốc and Buon Ma Thuot is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 15m.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Buon Ma ThuotChâu Đốc if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Phnom Penh then fly from Phnom Penh (PNH) to Buonmethuot (BMV).

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₫4,210,920($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay and then to Dak Lak Buon Me Thuot.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₫444,485($19)
Operated by

Phuong Trang

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Drive

Drive to Buôn Ma Thuột.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance546km (339 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Châu Đốc and Buon Ma Thuot

There are several options for getting from Châu Đốc to Buon Ma Thuot by bus, car, plane, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫444,485 ($19) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫4,023,770 ($170).

The distance between Châu Đốc and Buon Ma Thuot is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)

It takes around 16hrs to get from Châu Đốc and Buon Ma Thuot by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Châu Đốc to Buon Ma Thuot is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ₫4,023,770 ($170).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Châu Đốc and Buon Ma Thuot. We recommend that you take the bus to Can Tho then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Dalat (DLI) then take a taxi to Buôn Ma Thuột. instead which will take 7h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Châu Đốc and Buon Ma Thuot. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Châu Đốc to Buon Ma Thuot. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay and Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Phuong Trang and Mai Linh Express run regular bus services between Châu Đốc and Buon Ma Thuot. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Châu Đốc to Buon Ma Thuot. We recommend that you take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Buonmethuot (BMV). instead which will take 8h 10m.

The closest major airport to Buon Ma Thuot is Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV) (BMV) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Buon Ma Thuot. Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) and Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) 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 Châu Đốc and Buon Ma Thuot. The distance is around 546km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Châu Đốc to Buon Ma Thuot is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16hrs and will usually cost around ₫444,485 ($19).

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Transport options from Châu Đốc to Buon Ma Thuot
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar
7h 20m
₫4,210,920($180)
once daily636km (395 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 10m
₫1,707,760($73)
every 2 hours513km (319 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi7h 15m
₫4,023,770($170)
every 4 hours694km (431 miles)
Bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, plane and taxi10h 35m
₫3,953,585($170)
every 2 hours637km (396 miles)
Bus
16hrs
₫444,485($19)
every 4 hours578km (359 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
₫1,497,215($64)
on demand546km (339 miles)

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Airports near Buon Ma Thuot

The following major airports near Buon Ma Thuot offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

BMV
Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Buon Ma Thuot
DLI
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
109km (68 miles) from Buon Ma Thuot
CXR
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Buon Ma Thuot