Buses from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City

Buses from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City

Da Lat
Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City Destination Reviews

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Jason I
This bus is very comfortable, includes a toilet, and there is a stop for food. No matter which company you choose, the actual travel time if you travel in the daytime is 9-10 hours. Traffic going in and out of HCM is horrible during the day. At night it’s closer to 7 hours. So keep that in mind if you have a flight or onward bus to catch.
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus VIP Cabin, Trong Minh, May 13, 2026
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Keira S
We arrived 5/6 hours early so was left alone at 2:30am in a new city with no where to stay as I thought we weren’t arriving til 7:30am
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus VIP Cabin 22, Tan Quang Dung Buslines (Nhà xe Tân Quang Dũng Limousine), May 10, 2026
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Taffy S
Minivan to bus terminal was very late. No help at bus terminal
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus VIP 34, An Phu Hoi An Travel, May 9, 2026
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Patrick M
This was the worst overnight experience. They LIE about when you will arrive when booking. The Booking says leave at 22:30 (10:30pm) and arrive at 6am. But when I arrived I was told we would arrive between 4am-5am??? When I showed the agent that we are supposed to arrive at 6am he said that was an estimate???? We Arrived At 3:50am when they were playing music on the bus and tell us to get off!!!! If I knew we were arriving at 4am I would have booked a different bus. Clearly all the taxi drivers knew we were applying at 4am because they were all there. Read the other reviews, 4am arrival is KNOWN not an unexpected estimated time. I had to sit in a McDonalds until 9am when the hotel I had arranged an early arrival for opened. So 2 hours less sleep meant I was EXHAUSTED and then had to find a safe place in a city I was never at before at 4AM!!!
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus VIP 22 Single Cabin, Binh Minh Tai Limousine, May 8, 2026
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Meilinda M
Arrive in other point and delay 2 hours. I must be arrive in 266 at 21:00 PM but just arrive at 23:00 PM and feels some bad
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus Single Cabin 22, Tien Oanh Express (Tien Oanh Express), Apr 25, 2026
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Erratic driving (80km/h in some corners in the mountains while overtaking a truck). However bus is nice and comfortable, we arrived 2h early but wouldn’t let us sleep in the bus…
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus Single Cabin 22, Tien Oanh Express (Tien Oanh Express), Apr 20, 2026
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Kilian
Probably the best night bus experience that I had. Clean and modern bus, water and snacks and for once nice drivers. Only downside was that we arrived 2 hours early (3:50 instead of 6) which mess with our planning a bit.
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus VIP 22 Single Cabin, Binh Minh Tai Limousine, Apr 15, 2026
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Andrew E
The driver drove crazy fast, we arrived over 3hours early. This meant the bus was bouncing over the road a lot - and there is very little open at 4:30am. The driver also tested amber on his alcohol level before driving which may explain things!! The bed was comfy, but had bread crumbs on, showing hygiene was poor. We were informed toilets were on board - they were not.
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus VIP 22, An Phu Hoi An Travel, Apr 14, 2026
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Lauge H
Booked a trip, that would arrive at 6 am in the morning. Upon arriving at the departure point, we were told we would arrive from 4-5am. We arrived at 4 am. This defeats the purpose of an overnight bus, as you are set off the side of a street at 4 am, without a hotel booking, because the arrival time was vastly different than what happened. Maybe it was just a fast trip, but when they can tell you already at the departure point, that the arrival time is wrong, it seems deliberate. Had to book an extra night. Bus was fine, but toilet ill functioning.
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus VIP 22 Single Cabin, Binh Minh Tai Limousine, Apr 10, 2026
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Dan C
Easily the best sleeper bus I’ve ever got.
Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, Bus VIP 22 Single Cabin, Binh Minh Tai Limousine, Apr 9, 2026
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Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper 36
00:00
07:25
$12.35
Duc Duong Bus
Sleeper 36
00:20
06:35
$12.14
Phong Phu
Limousine 24 Double
00:45
08:05
$28.46
Dien Linh Limousine
Limousine 36 Sleeper
01:15
09:20
$9.49
Futa Bus
VIP Cabin
01:35
09:35
$11.58
  4.1
Futa Bus
VIP Cabin
02:00
10:00
$11.58
  2.0
Lac Hong
VIP 9 Express
03:00
09:35
$17.07
  5.0
Phong Phu
Limousine 24 Double
03:30
10:50
$28.46
Phuong Trang
Sleeper 34
04:00
12:00
$11.38
  4.5
Dien Linh Limousine
Limousine 36 Sleeper
04:45
13:50
$9.49
Lac Hong
VIP 9 Express
05:01
11:36
$17.07
  5.0
Dien Linh Limousine
Limousine 36 Sleeper
05:25
13:25
$9.49
Dien Linh Limousine
Limousine 36 Sleeper
05:45
14:20
$12.90
Lac Hong
VIP 9 Express
06:01
13:36
$17.07
  3.8
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper 33
06:30
14:30
$13.41
Dien Linh Limousine
Limousine 36 Sleeper
06:46
14:51
$12.90
Phuong Trang
Sleeper 34
07:05
15:05
$11.38
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper 33
07:30
15:30
$13.41
Duc Duong Bus
Sleeper 36
07:50
14:05
$12.14
Dien Linh Limousine
Limousine 36 Sleeper
08:15
15:20
$9.49

How to get from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City is about 6h. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Da Lat and Ho Chi Minh City may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City by Bus?

The ticket price from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City

Facts about the bus from Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City

Cheapest Bus$15
Fastest Bus6h
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes292
Distance450 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAn Anh Limousine, An Phu Hoi An Travel, Binh Minh Tai Limousine, Dichung, FUTA Bus Lines, LH Minh Tri Limousine, Long Van Limo, Tan Quang Dung Buslines, Thanh Buoi, Tien Oanh Express, Trong Minh, Tu Tien Express, VietNam Travel Bus