Facts about the bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat
| Cheapest Bus | $14 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h |
| Earliest Bus | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 73 |
| Distance | 400 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Phuong Trang, Techbus VN JSC, Thanh Buoi |
Buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat
Best Options
$14
$21
Other Options
Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat
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Buses$ 13.92
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Flights$ 11.27
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Taxis$ 11.27
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat Destination Reviews
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Sophie VUnreliable schedule, no one informing about the time of arrival of the bus. Put us at the end on an another bus, rude personal.
Bus Sleeper 36, Duc Duong Bus, Apr 6, 2024
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Iara OViP Bus was actually a VIP bus (it's not uncommon that you book VIP amd get an old bus with tiny seats which would cost a fraction of the VIP). Unfortunately the driver honked even for vietnamese standards way too much (e.g. honking 4 times when one car on the other side of the street is driving normally) which didn't allow any of us to sleep. However, after telling and remining him he honked less. Other than that good driver and service, we arrived 30min before schedule.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Apr 5, 2024
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Luke AComfortable enough bus and journey with many stops for food and toilet breaks.
Punctuality an issue however. Set off 45 mins late and arrived nearly 3 hours late.
Bus Sleeper 36, Duc Duong Bus, Mar 24, 2024
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Claudine PThe Drive was okay but I’m not sure if it’s better than the normal bus. We started earlier so really go on time. The chairs were very confortable but really not adapted to tall people. We got there very quickly. However, there was music on the whole time which was annoying and the driver drove the passengers to their addresses so once we arrived we drove for one hour just letting people go. I would recommend to look at google maps upon arrival to go out with other passengers. I managed to go out at the perfect time for the sunrise on the lake which was nice !
Bus VIP 9 Express, Lac Hong, Mar 16, 2024
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Jake VWas slightly behind on time but super comfy and clean bus.
Bus VIP 20, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Mar 11, 2024
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Trecia OPretty much great, but the bus arrive late at DaLat it's supposed to be 8 hour to arrive but it comes out to be 12 hours but overall everything is perfect.
Bus VIP 21, Duc Duong Bus, Jan 27, 2024
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Maria DGood communication via WhatsApp and we left and arrived more or less on time. There were sufficient breaks. The only negative points were being told a later time to come back after check-in by the local office and then being told via the messenger, i had to be there at the original time and may miss the bus (leading to useless stress since we left at the time indicating by the local office). The second point being the aggressive driving style of the driver. There was constant overtaking with zero visibility leading to many abrupt full stops due to oncoming traffic (which also had to sometimes do a full stop). I saw no other (long-distance) bus drive like this (we overtook many). Other than that, staff was curteous.
Bus Sleeper 36, Duc Duong Bus, Jan 14, 2024
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Francisca MIt was a good experience, the bus was very comfortable. The air conditioning was a little high so I recommend bringing warm clothes. The bus was delayed half an hour which wasn't that bad.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 29, 2023
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Torsten TOther passages where drunk and talking loudly the entire ride.
They didn't care about our complaints,
neither did taking to the bus operators help.
They where disturbing the sleep of the entire bus.
The bus operator should have taken action!
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 29, 2023
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Zakariya When we arrived to the station the lady through google translation told us the bus already left come back tomorrow, although our bus was at 1 am and we arrived at 00:40. We had to wait and then another bus came at 1:15 am. Also no one spoke a word of english in the bus , we just wanted to confirm it going to the right place because they just said go go inside the bus without telling us to where.
Bus VIP 24, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 28, 2023
Popular Routes
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How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat by Bus
Taking a bus to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat?
Traveling by bus, the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat by Bus?
The estimate travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat is about 7h. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat by Bus?
The ticket price from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat 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.
Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat timetable
To help you plan your trip, here is the Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
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