How to travel from Dalat to Cao Bang, Vietnam
The distance between Dalat and Cao Bang is around 1,424km (885 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dalat to Cao Bang by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cao Bang → Dalat if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Dalat (DLI) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Cao Bằng.
- Duration9h 55m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost₫2,386,190($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Nha Trang Phia Nam, Thai Nguyen then My Dinh Bus Station and then to Cao Bằng.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,427,035($61)
Multiple bus operators
Taxi and Train
Take a taxi to Thap Cham then take the train to Ha Noi and then to Dong Dang then take a taxi to Cao Bằng.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫4,842,560($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dalat and Cao Bang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dalat to Cao Bang by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,169,700 ($50) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,386,190 ($100).
The distance between Dalat and Cao Bang is around 1,424km (885 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,232km (765 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Dalat and Cao Bang by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dalat to Cao Bang is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 55m and will set you back approx ₫2,386,190 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Dalat and Cao Bang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,169,700 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dalat and Cao Bang. We recommend that you fly from Dalat (DLI) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Cao Bằng. instead which will take 9h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dalat and Cao Bang. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dalat to Cao Bang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nha Trang Phia Nam, Thai Nguyen and My Dinh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
FUTA Bus Lines, Hoang Long, Hung Thanh and Khánh Hoàn run regular bus services between Dalat and Cao Bang. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dalat to Cao Bang. We recommend that you fly from Dalat (DLI) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Cao Bằng. instead which will take 9h 55m.
The closest major airport to Cao Bang is Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) which is approximately 175km (108 miles) from Cao Bang. Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) and Van Don International Airport (VDO) (VDO) 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 Dalat and Cao Bang. The distance is around 1,663km (1,033 miles) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dalat to Cao Bang is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around ₫2,386,190 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dalat and Cao Bang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 9h 55m | ₫2,386,190($100) | every 20 mins | 1,424km (885 miles) |
| Fly to Haiphong (HPH), bus | 12h 50m | ₫3,368,735($145) | every 20 mins | 1,512km (940 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 11h 60m | ₫4,655,405($200) | every 20 mins | 1,542km (958 miles) |
| Taxi to Buonmethuot (BMV), plane and bus | 12h 25m | ₫5,240,255($225) | every 20 mins | 1,490km (926 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 18h | ₫1,427,035($61) | once daily | 1,850km (1,150 miles) |
Taxi and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | ₫4,842,560($205) | once daily | 1,787km (1,111 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | ₫1,169,700($50) | twice daily | 1,743km (1,083 miles) |
Drive | 23hrs | ₫2,947,645($125) | on demand | 1,663km (1,033 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dalat and Cao Bang
Bus companies
Hung Thanh
Khánh Hoàn
Phuc Xuyen
The Sinh Tourist
FUTA Bus Lines
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietjet Air
Vietnam Airlines
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Cao Bang
The following major airports near Cao Bang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Distance
- 175km (108 miles) from Cao Bang
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
- Distance
- 229km (143 miles) from Cao Bang
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
- Distance
- 235km (146 miles) from Cao Bang