How to travel from Hạ Long Bay to Dalat, Vietnam
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Dalat is around 1,138km (707 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hạ Long Bay to Dalat by ferry, plane, taxi, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dalat → Hạ Long Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Dalat (DLI).
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost₫6,059,045($260)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Cat Ba and then to Ninh Binh then take the train to Nha Trang then take the bus to Da Lat - Sinh Tourist Office.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫2,152,250($90)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay then take the bus to Ninh Bình then Nha Trang Khanh Hoa and then to Da Lat.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫2,479,765($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hạ Long Bay and Dalat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hạ Long Bay to Dalat by ferry, plane, taxi, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₫2,152,250 ($90) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫6,059,045 ($260).
The distance between Hạ Long Bay and Dalat is around 1,138km (707 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,008km (626 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Hạ Long Bay and Dalat by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Dalat is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ₫6,059,045 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Hạ Long Bay and Dalat is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫2,152,250 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Dalat. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Dalat (DLI). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hạ Long Bay and Dalat. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Dalat (DLI). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hạ Long Bay to Dalat. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Dalat (DLI). instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Dalat is Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Dalat. Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) and Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV) (BMV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hạ Long Bay to Dalat. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cat Ba then fly from Haiphong (HPH) to Dalat (DLI). instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hạ Long Bay to Dalat is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around ₫6,059,045 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hạ Long Bay and Dalat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 40m | ₫6,059,045($260) | 4 times a day | 1,138km (707 miles) |
| Ferry to Cat Ba, plane and taxi | 7h 30m | ₫7,392,505($315) | 4 times a day | 1,247km (775 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 8hrs | ₫8,094,325($345) | 4 times a day | 1,205km (749 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 10h | ₫2,152,250($90) | twice daily | 1,548km (962 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 8h | ₫2,479,765($105) | once daily | 1,510km (938 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 7h | ₫2,339,400($100) | every 20 mins | 1,637km (1,017 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 8h | ₫3,836,615($165) | 4 times a day | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hạ Long Bay and Dalat
Bus companies
Xe Luxury
FUTA Bus Lines
Hoang Long
The Sinh Tourist
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Dalat
The following major airports near Dalat offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Dalat
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Dalat
Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Dalat