How to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat, Vietnam
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat by plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dalat → Ho Chi Minh City if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Dalat (DLI).
- Duration1h 30m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost₫1,239,880($53)
Vietjet Air
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Da Lat Bus Station.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₫327,515($14)
Thinh Phat Limousine
+ 5 others1 similiar route
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Thap Cham then take a taxi to Ðà Lạt.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost₫1,988,490($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat by plane, taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫187,150 ($8) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,239,880 ($53).
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ₫1,239,880 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫187,150 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. We recommend that you fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Dalat (DLI). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6hrs.
Thinh Phat Limousine and Kumho Samco run regular bus services between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. Flights depart from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) and arrive at Dalat (DLI). The flight takes around 55min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.
Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines fly between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. Flights depart from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) and and arrive into Dalat (DLI). These flights usually take around 55min.
The flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) and and arrive into Dalat (DLI).
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ₫1,239,880 ($53).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 1h 30m | ₫1,239,880($53) | every 30 mins | 247km (154 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 3h 40m | ₫3,672,860($155) | every 30 mins | 459km (285 miles) |
| Fly to Buonmethuot (BMV), Taxi | 4h 10m | ₫4,257,710($180) | every 30 mins | 465km (289 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | ₫327,515($14) | every 20 mins | 300km (187 miles) |
| Bus to Da Lat | 6h 50m | ₫187,150($8) | every 4 hours | 299km (186 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 6h 55m | ₫1,988,490($85) | every 4 hours | 421km (261 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | ₫538,060($23) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat
Bus companies
Thinh Phat Limousine
The Sinh Tourist
Thanh Buoi
3S Limo
FUTA Bus Lines
Airlines
Vietjet Air
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
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