How to travel from Dalat to Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

The distance between Dalat and Vũng Tàu is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dalat to Vũng Tàu by taxi, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dalat (DLI) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,122,910($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong and then to Vung Tau.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₫304,120($13)
Operated by

Kumho Samco

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Thap Cham then take the train to Long Khanh then take a taxi to Vũng Tàu.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,485,705($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Vũng Tàu.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dalat and Vũng Tàu

There are several options for getting from Dalat to Vũng Tàu by taxi, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫304,120 ($13) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,122,910 ($48).

The distance between Dalat and Vũng Tàu is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Dalat and Vũng Tàu by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dalat to Vũng Tàu is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ₫1,122,910 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Dalat and Vũng Tàu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫304,120 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dalat and Vũng Tàu. We recommend that you fly from Dalat (DLI) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dalat and Vũng Tàu. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dalat to Vũng Tàu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Kumho Samco, Hoa Mai, FUTA Bus Lines and The Sinh Tourist run regular bus services between Dalat and Vũng Tàu. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 20m 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 Vũng Tàu. We recommend that you fly from Dalat (DLI) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take the bus to Vung Tau. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Vũng Tàu is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Vũng Tàu. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Co Ong Airport (VCS) (VCS) 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 Vũng Tàu. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dalat to Vũng Tàu is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ₫3,485,705 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dalat and Vũng Tàu

Transport options from Dalat to Vũng Tàu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 40m
₫1,122,910($48)
hourly354km (220 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus5h 55m
₫3,509,100($150)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
8h 20m
₫304,120($13)
every 4 hours386km (240 miles)
Bus via Pham Ngu Lao10h 10m
₫374,305($16)
every 30 mins390km (242 miles)
Bus via Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office10h 30m
₫327,515($14)
twice daily389km (242 miles)
Taxi and Train
6h 45m
₫3,485,705($150)
4 times a day421km (261 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
₫561,455($24)
on demand312km (194 miles)

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Airports near Vũng Tàu

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

SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Vũng Tàu
VCA
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
International Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Vũng Tàu
VCS
Co Ong Airport (VCS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Vũng Tàu