Nha Trang to Da Lat Bus 2026
Day coach 3.5-4 hours via Highway 27B mountain route. Sea level to 1,500m elevation. Daytime only.
Quick answer
Day sleeper coach Nha Trang → Da Lat: VND 180-320K (USD 8-13), 3.5-4 hours via Highway 27B mountain switchbacks. Futa Bus Lines + Hanh Cafe are the popular options. Limousine van (Camel Travel): VND 250-380K (USD 10-15), 3.5-4 h with hotel pickup. Daytime only — the road is dangerous after dark.
Operators compared
| Operator | Type | Price | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futa Bus Lines (Phuong Trang) | Day sleeper coach | VND 200K–320K (USD 8–13) | 3.5–4 h | Largest operator. Nha Trang Long Van + Da Nang South terminals. |
| Hanh Cafe | Day open-tour bus | VND 180K–280K | 3.5–4 h | Backpacker favourite. Central Nha Trang hotel pickup. |
| The Sinh Tourist | Day open-tour bus | VND 200K–300K | 4 h | Open-tour combo continuing to Mui Ne / HCMC. |
| Camel Travel | 9-seat limousine van | VND 250K–380K | 3.5–4 h | Premium seats, door-to-door hotel pickup + drop. |
| Local morning bus (Da Lat direct) | Standard coach | VND 130K–180K | 4.5 h | Cheapest option, Nha Trang bus station only. |
FAQ
How long is the bus from Nha Trang to Dalat?
3.5-4 hours by day sleeper coach or limousine van via Highway 27B — the winding mountain route through Khanh Vinh + Lac Duong districts. The route climbs from sea level (Nha Trang) to 1,500m (Dalat) — dramatic scenery + significant temperature drop. Day-time only recommended (sunrise-to-3pm departures) — the road has multiple hairpin bends + is dangerous after dark.
How much is the Nha Trang to Dalat bus?
Futa Bus Lines: VND 200-320K (USD 8-13) — mid-range sleeper coach. Hanh Cafe: VND 180-280K — backpacker fare. Camel Travel limousine: VND 250-380K — 9-seater premium van with hotel pickup. Local morning coach: VND 130-180K — cheapest but from Nha Trang bus station only. All buses accept Vietnamese dong cash + most now take card.
Day or night bus Nha Trang to Dalat?
Day only. Highway 27B is a winding mountain road with hairpin bends that's dangerous after dark. All commercial operators run daytime schedules (07:00-15:00 departures). If you're backpacking and want overnight travel to save a hotel night, you'd be better off taking the Nha Trang → HCMC → Dalat sleeper route (18h total but scheduled for overnight sleep).
Nha Trang to Dalat by motorbike (Easy Rider)?
Classic route — 3-4 hours by motorbike via Highway 27B with Easy Rider guides. USD 40-70/day includes bike + guide + luggage handling. Often done as part of a multi-day scenic loop (Nha Trang → Dalat → Mui Ne → back to Nha Trang or HCMC). Book via Da Lat Easy Rider or Real Easy Rider operators in Nha Trang.
What to do in Dalat when I arrive?
Dalat is Vietnam's highland coffee + flower capital at 1,500m elevation. Top experiences: Crazy House (Hang Nga Guesthouse — surreal architecture), Linh Phuoc Pagoda (mosaic temple), Datanla Waterfall + Alpine Coaster, coffee tours at Me Linh Coffee Garden, canyoning (USD 60-90), and Easy Rider motorbike tours of the coffee plantations + K'Ho hill tribe villages. Budget 2-3 nights. See our full Da Lat guide + homestay guide for booking with local families.
Onward from Dalat — Mui Ne or Hoi An?
Dalat → Mui Ne: 4-5 hours by limousine van (dramatic descent from 1,500m to sea level, coastal beach + sand dunes). Dalat → Hoi An: 14 hours by sleeper bus or 1h flight DLI → DAD. Most travellers do Mui Ne next (warmer, faster) before continuing north to Hoi An via HCMC or by direct sleeper. Alternatively fly from Lien Khuong (DLI) to Da Nang (DAD) for the fast Hoi An route.
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