Ho Chi Minh to Da Lat: Travel Options and Tips

To have the most complete trip to the flower city of Da Lat from Saigon, choosing the right means of transportation is quite important.

To choose a convenient means of transportation to Da Lat, a bus is not a bad choice for you. Currently, there are comfortable cars with 18 to 45 seats. Some famous bus companies include Phuong Trang, Xuan Hung, Phong Phu, Anh Tuyen, and some other bus companies.

Traveling to Da Lat in a personal or rented car can be highly advantageous. It allows for flexibility in scheduling your journey and the freedom to select your destinations within Da Lat. However, it's important to prioritize safety due to the twisty, steep nature of the roads, and frequent traffic congestions. Setting off early, around 5 am, is recommended to relish the crisp morning air and ensure you reach your homestay by the typical midday check-in time.

Traveling by plane, the flight time from Tan Son Nhat airport to Lien Khuong airport (Da Lat) is about 50 minutes. You will save travel time and can start your journey to explore romantic Da Lat right away. However, when traveling by plane, you should arrive 1 hour in advance to line up and arrange your schedule. A small note is that when you get to Lien Khuong airport, you have to catch a bus or taxi to get to Da Lat.

 

In addition, As a traveler, embarking on a motorbike adventure to discover Da Lat, the city shrouded in mist, is an experience not to be missed. The journey typically spans 8–10 hours, making it a reasonably convenient mode of travel. The most direct route starts from Ho Chi Minh City, taking the Ho Chi Minh Highway to Long Thanh (Dong Nai), then through Lam Dong on Highway 10, and finally crossing Prenn Pass to enter Da Lat.