How to travel from Sa Pa to Dalat, Vietnam
The distance between Sa Pa and Dalat is around 1,414km (879 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sa Pa to Dalat by bus, plane, 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 Dalat → Sa Pa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Dalat (DLI).
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost₫2,549,945($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh then Nha Trang Khanh Hoa and then to Da Lat.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₫1,824,730($78)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Nha Trang then take the bus to Da Lat.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₫1,380,245($59)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sa Pa and Dalat
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sa Pa to Dalat by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₫1,076,125 ($46) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,549,945 ($110).
The distance between Sa Pa and Dalat is around 1,414km (879 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,254km (780 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Sa Pa and Dalat by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sa Pa to Dalat is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ₫2,549,945 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Sa Pa and Dalat, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,076,125 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sa Pa and Dalat. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Dalat (DLI). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sa Pa and Dalat. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sa Pa to Dalat. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh and Nha Trang Khanh Hoa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Sao Viet, Inter Bus Lines, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport, Hoang Long, FUTA Bus Lines, The Sinh Tourist and Hanh Cafe run regular bus services between Sa Pa and Dalat. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sa Pa to Dalat. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Dalat (DLI). instead which will take 7h 15m.
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 Sa Pa and Dalat. The distance is around 1,704km (1,059 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sa Pa to Dalat is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ₫2,549,945 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sa Pa and Dalat
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 15m | ₫2,549,945($110) | every 3 hours | 1,414km (879 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 9h 10m | ₫4,819,165($205) | every 3 hours | 1,531km (951 miles) |
| Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane and taxi | 9h 45m | ₫5,404,015($230) | every 3 hours | 1,481km (920 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 11h | ₫1,824,730($78) | once daily | 1,743km (1,083 miles) |
| Bus via Hanoi Hoan Kiem | 1 day 12h | ₫1,122,910($48) | once daily | 1,744km (1,084 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 10h | ₫1,380,245($59) | every 20 mins | 1,792km (1,114 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 13h | ₫1,076,125($46) | twice a week | 1,788km (1,111 miles) |
| Train and Taxi | 1 day 13h | ₫2,737,100($115) | twice a week | 1,842km (1,145 miles) |
Drive | 22h 45m | ₫3,017,825($130) | on demand | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sa Pa and Dalat
Bus companies
Sao Viet
Inter Bus Lines
FUTA Bus Lines
Ninh Binh Excursion Transport
Hoang Long
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietjet Air
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