How to travel from Tam Cốc to Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam

The distance between Tam Cốc and Buon Ma Thuot is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tam Cốc to Buon Ma Thuot by taxi, plane, 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 Buon Ma ThuotTam Cốc if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Tho Xuan (THD) then fly from Tho Xuan (THD) to Buonmethuot (BMV).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₫3,251,765($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Da Nang and then to Buon Me Thuot.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,076,125($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫912,365($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Buôn Ma Thuột.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Distance1,207km (750 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tam Cốc and Buon Ma Thuot

There are several options for getting from Tam Cốc to Buon Ma Thuot by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₫912,365 ($39) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫3,251,765 ($140).

The distance between Tam Cốc and Buon Ma Thuot is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 868km (539 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Tam Cốc and Buon Ma Thuot by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tam Cốc to Buon Ma Thuot is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ₫3,251,765 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Tam Cốc and Buon Ma Thuot, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫912,365 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tam Cốc and Buon Ma Thuot. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tho Xuan (THD) then fly from Tho Xuan (THD) to Buonmethuot (BMV). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tam Cốc and Buon Ma Thuot. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tam Cốc to Buon Ma Thuot. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ninh Binh, Da Nang and Buon Me Thuot. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Hoang Long and Mai Linh Express run regular bus services between Tam Cốc and Buon Ma Thuot. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tam Cốc to Buon Ma Thuot. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tho Xuan (THD) then fly from Tho Xuan (THD) to Buonmethuot (BMV). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Tam Cốc and Buon Ma Thuot. The distance is around 1,207km (750 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tam Cốc to Buon Ma Thuot is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ₫3,251,765 ($140).

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Transport options from Tam Cốc to Buon Ma Thuot
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
₫3,251,765($140)
on demand960km (596 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 25m
₫2,082,065($89)
every 4 hours1,122km (697 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
₫1,824,730($78)
every 20 mins953km (592 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
₫1,076,125($46)
twice daily1,235km (767 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 4h
₫912,365($39)
twice daily1,404km (873 miles)
Drive
17h 10m
₫3,298,555($140)
on demand1,207km (750 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