How To Get To Dalat From Ho Chi Minh

 

 

Many tourists travel to Da Lat from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) as there are several ways how to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat.

 

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

 

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi is the most expensive option, take a taxi it will cost you about 6.900.000vnd. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a sleeper bus or limousine bus ticket.

 

Frequent day and night sleeper buses depart to Da Lat from Ho Chi Minh. Luxury vans and limousines are alternative choices that offer luxury services at affordable prices.

 

 

The best way to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat is taking a flight between two cities. This is the fastest and most comfortable way for getting to Dalat as the flight takes only 50 minutes.

 

 

Dalat Airport is officially called Lien Khuong Internatinal Airport (DLI) and is located not in the city but in Duc Trong district, which is about 30 km from Dalat.

 

 

 

There are several means of transportation that can be used for getting from Lien Khuong Airport to Dalat City. The fastest and easiest way to get from the airport to your hotel or resort is with a private transfer as it will take you straight to your hotel door ensuring a hassle free journey.

 

 

 

Taking a bus from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat is the popular way and cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and lunch stops along the way.

 

 

Taking a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat is also a popular choice to travel on this route because it is cheap and quite convenient. Some bus companies even offer a transfer from the bus terminal to hotels in the center of Dalat city.

 

 

The high quality bus is the best choice for tourists who want to travel to Dalat by road. The service here is fair, there are always ready bus to pick tourists up to the station. The main bus station is located at No. 1 To Hien Thanh street which is 1km far from the city center. At the station, tourists can book tickets for Dalat – HCMC route.

 

– The ticket cost of the high-quality bus is rather higher than other coaches but the service is fair. In the peak period, tourists should book return ticket as soon as you have the plan to travel to Dalat.

 

 

If possible, make sure to choose higher class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wifi, bathrooms.

 

As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.

 

While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Remember to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

 

There are plenty of companies offering bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat and from Dalat back to HCMC so you will never be short of choice on this route. Some of the most popular bus companies connecting two cities Saigon and Dalat:

 

 

Bus type: Sleeper bus

 

Departure time from Saigon: 00:30, 06:30, 7:30, 9:30, 17:30, 19:30, 21:30, 22:30, 23:30

 

 

Pick up point in Saigon: Eastern Bus Station (Ben xe Mien Dong), 292 Dinh Bo Linh, Phuong 26, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City

Drop off point in Dalat: Dalat Intercity Bus Station (Ben xe lien tinh Dalat), 01 Duong To Hien Thanh, Ward 3, Dalat City, Lam Dong

 

Ticket price: starting at 350,000 VND per person

 

 

There is also VIP cabin bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat service offered by several companies. These buses offer you more comfortable facilities such as luxury single berths with massage function, air-conditioning, blanket, personal TV & headphones, and charger sockets. VIP cabin bus services are offered by these bus companies:

 

 

Bus Type: Cabin Bus

 

Departure time from Saigon: 08:00, 08:20, 23:00, 23:20

 

 

Pick up point in Saigon: 184 Nguyen Van Troi, Phuong 8, Phu Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

 

Drop off point in Dalat: 2 Le Dai Hanh, Ward 1, Dalat, Lam Dong, Vietnam

 

Ticket price: starting at 450,000 VND per person

 

 

 

Bus Type: Cabin Bus

 

Departure time from Saigon: 09:30, 23:00

 

 

Pick up point in Saigon: Kumho Samco Buslines, 263 Pham Ngu Lao, Phuong Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

 

Drop off point in Dalat: Kumho Da Lat, Duong 3/4, Ward 3, Dalat, Lam Dong

 

Ticket price: starting at 350,000 VND per person

 

 

 

Bus Type: Cabin Bus

 

Departure time from Saigon: 23:15, 23:45

 

 

Pick up point in Saigon: 275F Pham Ngu Lao, Phuong Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

 

Drop off point in Dalat: 17 Duong Luong The Vinh, Ward 3, Dalat, Lam Dong

 

Ticket price: starting at 480,000 VND per person

 

 

 

When taking a limousine from Ho Chi Minh city to Dalat, you will travel like a VIP in a full size limousine van between these two cities. Limousine is suitable for maximum of 9 travelers and is equipped with reclining seats and various modern amenities, best interior design and high-class decorative lighting.

 

Limousine from Ho Chi Minh City to Dalat is more suitable for group travelers and those who want to enjoy the comfort, convenience and luxury way of traveling to Dalat from HCMC. Your driver will meet you at a specified location at your preferred time. You will feel the smoothness of the long journey. The duration of such a transfer is about 6-7 hours.

 

You can choose between Minh Tri Limousine and Hoang Vu Limousine, two of the most trusted limousine transfer operators in the city.

 

 

- Hoang Vu Limousine: 8:00, 22:00, 22:30, 22:59, daily

- Minh Tri Limousine: 8:00, 11:00, 16:00, 21:00, 22:00, 22:58, daily

 

 

- Hoang Vu Limousine: 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 17:00, daily

- Minh Tri Limousine: 8:30, 11:30, 12:30, 15:30, 22:30, 23:28, daily

 

 

Catching a cab is the easier way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Dalat. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable.

Things to remember: It”s a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

 

 

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat? By private transfer is the good way to get to Dalat from HCMC. The private car or limousine with driver will allows you to tailor make your trip, plan all the sightseeing tour and see all the places you want.

 

 

Private transfer by car with driver is a good option to consider for this route. Book a car/ limousine to take you from Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat any time of the day.