How to travel from Huế to Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam

The distance between Huế and Buon Ma Thuot is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Huế to Buon Ma Thuot 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 Buon Ma ThuotHuế if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hue (HUI) to Buonmethuot (BMV).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,777,945($76)
Operated by

Vietjet Air

+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Da Nang Central Bus Station then Pleiku Gia Lai and then to Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₫584,850($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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train
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nha Trang then take the bus to Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫561,455($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Buôn Ma Thuột.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Huế and Buon Ma Thuot

There are several options for getting from Huế to Buon Ma Thuot by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫467,880 ($20) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,777,945 ($76).

The distance between Huế and Buon Ma Thuot is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (263 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Huế and Buon Ma Thuot by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huế to Buon Ma Thuot is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₫1,777,945 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Huế and Buon Ma Thuot, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫467,880 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Huế and Buon Ma Thuot. We recommend that you fly from Hue (HUI) to Buonmethuot (BMV). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huế and Buon Ma Thuot. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Huế to Buon Ma Thuot. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Da Nang Central Bus Station, Pleiku Gia Lai and Buon Ma Thuot Dak Lak. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Danang Bus, Hoang Long, VeXeRe Joint Stock Company and Mai Linh Express run regular bus services between Huế and Buon Ma Thuot. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Huế and Buon Ma Thuot. Flights depart from Hue (HUI) and arrive at Buonmethuot (BMV) - via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Huế to Buon Ma Thuot. There is however a flight that goes via Tan Son Nhat (SGN). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Huế to Buon Ma Thuot typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Hue (HUI) and and arrive into Buonmethuot (BMV).

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 Huế and Buon Ma Thuot. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huế to Buon Ma Thuot is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₫1,777,945 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Huế and Buon Ma Thuot

Transport options from Huế to Buon Ma Thuot
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
₫1,777,945($76)
on demand917km (570 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 15m
₫1,918,310($82)
every 15 mins495km (308 miles)
Plane and Taxi4h 10m
₫4,959,530($210)
on demand718km (446 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
₫584,850($25)
every 20 mins658km (409 miles)
Bus via Da Nang Central Bus Station16h 20m
₫467,880($20)
every 20 mins657km (409 miles)
Train and Bus
17h 25m
₫561,455($24)
twice daily824km (512 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
₫1,777,945($76)
on demand650km (404 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