✈️🚉🚌 How to Get to and from Da Lat, Vietnam – Updated Travel Guide 2025

Whether you’re flying in, hopping on a bus, or just stopping by from nearby cities, Da Lat is an easy-to-access destination surrounded by pine-covered hills and cool highland air. Here’s everything you need to know about arriving in and departing from Da Lat in 2025. 🗺️🇻🇳

✈️ By Plane – Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)

📍 Location: 29 km south of Da Lat City
📞 Contact: (+84 263) 384 3373

Da Lat is served by Lien Khuong Airport, which connects the city with major hubs in Vietnam like HCMC, Hanoi, Da Nang, and more. The airport is conveniently located just off the highway from Ho Chi Minh City, making it a quick 30–40 minute drive into town.

🚌 Airport Transfer Options:

  • Shuttle Bus: Available after each flight arrival, these buses or connecting vans will drop you off at most central hotels or landmarks in the city center.

  • Hotel Pick-Up: Many hotels in Da Lat now offer free or discounted airport transfers if you book directly with them—check ahead! 🏨

  • Taxi: Expect to pay around 250,000–300,000 VND for a taxi ride to the city. Always negotiate a fixed price before boarding to avoid higher meter charges. 🚖

✈️ Flight Destinations & Duration:

  • 🛫 Ho Chi Minh City: 5–6 flights daily • ~50 minutes

  • 🛫 Hanoi: Up to 6 flights daily • ~1 hour 45 minutes

  • 🛫 Da Nang: 1–2 flights daily • ~1 hour 15 minutes

📍Departure tip: If you’re heading back to the airport, shuttles leave from outside the Ngoc Phat Hotel (near Xuan Huong Lake) around 2 hours before flight time.

🚉 By Train – A Ride for the Experience

📍 Station: Da Lat Railway Station – 1 Quang Trung Street
🎟️ Note: This is not a transit hub, but a local heritage stop

While Da Lat has a charming colonial-era train station, it’s not used for long-distance travel. The only available route is a short scenic train ride to Trai Mat Village, about 7 km away.

  • 🚂 Schedule: Around 5 daily departures, but trains usually only run with 20 or more passengers

  • 📸 Tip: Great for photos and a light local excursion, especially to visit Linh Phuoc Pagoda near Trai Mat

🚌 By Bus – Budget-Friendly & Scenic

📍 Da Lat Bus Station: Located on 3 Tháng 4 Street, about 1 km south of the city center

Most visitors arrive in Da Lat via intercity buses from Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Nang, and more. Reliable tour companies provide both sleeper and seated bus options, often including hotel drop-offs in Da Lat.

🚍 Top Bus Operators:

  • The Sinh Tourist (formerly Sinh Cafe): Great for routes from HCMC 🚐

  • Futa (Phuong Trang): Offers high-frequency trips with shuttle transfers

  • An Phu Travel & Kumho Samco: Other trusted choices for comfort and safety

  • Orange Bus: A popular option for Nha Trang – Da Lat route 🧡

🗺️ Approximate Bus Travel Times:

  • 🚌 HCMC: ~7 hours

  • 🚌 Nha Trang: ~4 hours

  • 🚌 Phan Rang: ~3 hours

  • 🚌 Buon Ma Thuot: ~4.5 hours

  • 🚌 Da Nang: ~15 hours

🚕 Local Tip: If your bus doesn’t include hotel transfer, it’s easy to get a short taxi or motorbike taxi (xe ôm) from the bus station to your accommodation.

🧳 Final Travel Tips:

  • 💡 Book airport transfers early, especially during Tet holidays and weekends

  • 🕗 Arrive at bus stations or shuttle pickup points at least 30 minutes early

  • 📶 Some bus companies now offer Wi-Fi and charging ports—check when booking

  • 🧥 Da Lat can be cool, especially in the evening, so pack a light jacket!

With easy access by air, road, or even rail (if you’re in it for the experience), getting to Da Lat is part of the adventure. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, enjoying cool mountain air, or exploring French villas, the journey starts with the right route. 🌄🌸