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Dalat sits 89 kilometres (55 miles) inland from Nha Trang, up in the Central Highlands. Pine forests, flower farms and French-era villas fill the cool hill town. The limo van gets you from Nha Trang to Dalat in 3h - 3h 30m for $10 (263,000 VND). The bus costs the same but can take longer. A private transfer costs a lot more.
Distance from Nha Trang to Dalat
Nha Trang and Dalat are about 89 km (55 miles) apart, and the journey itself covers around 136 km by road. Depending on the option, the trip takes between 2h 55m and 4h 30m.
3 ways to travel from Nha Trang to Dalat
There are three ways to travel from Nha Trang to Dalat. You can choose between the bus, minivan, and private transport. The journey takes 2h 55m–3h and the quickest way is by private transport. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at $10 (263,000 VND).
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1Nha Trang to Dalat by Bus
Travelling by bus from Nha Trang to Dalat takes 1 hour longer compared to taking a minivan.
With ticket prices from $10 (263,000 VND), the bus is only slightly cheaper. We don’t think the savings is worth the comfort and speed you’ll otherwise get with a minivan ride.
But if you still want to take the bus, several companies operate on this route every day.
Departure and arrival station
Buses depart from various locations in the city, including Nha Trang Southern Bus Station (13 km from the city) and Nha Trang Northern Bus Station (6 km from the city).
They park at Dalat Interprovincial Bus Terminal, some 3 km southeast of the town centre.
Bus schedule from Nha Trang to Dalat
Bus tickets are available on Bookaway.
Nha Trang to Dalat by Limo Van
We recommend travelling by limo van from Nha Trang to Dalat. Limo van tickets are slightly more expensive than the bus. But in return, you get a luxurious ride in a van with great seats.
iHome Transfer, Nasa Travel, Gorotrip Limousine, Khanh Phong, Lac Hong, Catthienhai Travel, GoEz Travel and S Travel are eight trusted companies operating limo vans from Nha Trang to Dalat. Fares start from $10 (263,000 VND) for the journey that takes 3h - 3h 30m.
Which limo van to take?
We recommend travelling with Lac Hong Luxury Minivan because it gets very good reviews. Their drivers are highly-praised for good and safe driving, while their vans are known to be clean and comfortable. Also, they offer free hotel pick-up in Nha Trang.
Lac Hong offers 4 trips daily. And on weekends, tickets sell out fast. So it’s best to book a ticket with Lac Hong at least a week in advance!
We’ve only heard about good experiences with Lac Hong so far and that’s why we recommend booking with Lac Hong if you want to travel by van from Nha Trang to Dalat.
Note: One other popular company operating on this route is Catthienhai Travel. However, we have received several complaints about this company and that is why we DO NOT recommend booking with Catthienhai Travel.
Departure and arrival station
Limo vans operating on this route depart from various stations in Nha Trang city centre. Their last stop is often their own headquarters in Da Lat.
Limo van schedules from Nha Trang to Dalat
Limo Van tickets are available on Bookaway.
Nha Trang to Dalat by Private Transfer
It is also possible to get your own private transfer from Nha Trang to Dalat.
Rates start from $58 (1,513,000 VND) for a 3-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s just about $19 (504,000 VND) per person.
Private Transfer tickets are available on Bookaway.
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Nha Trang to Dalat, roughly 89 kilometres (55 miles) apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $10 (263,000 VND). The quickest trip takes 2h 55m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance from Nha Trang to Dalat?
The distance from Nha Trang to Dalat is 89 kilometres (55 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Nha Trang to Dalat?
Journey times from Nha Trang to Dalat overlap: bus 3h - 4h 30m, limo van 3h - 3h 30m, private transfer 2h 55m - 4h. Depending on the departure, no single option is always the fastest.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nha Trang to Dalat?
The cheapest way to get from Nha Trang to Dalat is by bus with ticket costs starting from 263,000 VND.
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