About the journey from Da Lat to Nha Trang
After the hikes and heights of misty, mountainous Da Lat, you might be ready for something a little more sunny and serene. With Nha Trang, that’s exactly what you get, with great beaches, a tropical climate and some of the nation’s best chilled-out hang-out spots.
Traveling from Da Lat to Nha Trang allows you to enjoy two very different Vietnamese travel vibes. But although they’re very different, Da Lat and Nha Trang are very close to one another, making for a short, comfortable and convenient journey between two of Vietnam’s most exciting destinations.
For the short and scenic 135 km (84 mile) journey to Nha Trang from Da Lat, you have three options:
- Bus from Da Lat to Nha Trang - typically around 4 hours
- Minivan from Da Lat to Nha Trang - typically around 3.5 hours
- Private car from Da Lat to Nha Trang - typically around 3 hours
However you like to travel, and no matter your budget, there are many fantastic ways to get to Nha Trang from Da Lat.
What to see when traveling from Da Lat to Nha Trang
For travelers and locals alike, the journey from Da Lat to Nha Trang is known as one of the nation’s most beautiful journeys.
Vietnam is full of great journeys and jaunts, from the Ha Giang Loop to Sapa’s cliffside roads to the peaks of the Hai Van Pass. But the trip from Da Lat to Nha Trang might just be even better. A verdant and vertiginous journey which runs through soaring peaks and misty roads, you’ll enjoy some of Vietnam’s greatest views.
It’s an adventurous and exciting trip, and it’s a fantastic way to make your way to Nha Trang’s sumptuous shores.
How to get from Da Lat to Nha Trang
Taking a bus
If you’re looking for an affordable way to travel to Nha Trang from Da Lat, taking a bus is the perfect option. But in spite of their fantastic low prices, these buses offer a pretty good amount of comfort and convenience.
All buses from Da Lat to Nha Trang offer AC, while some offer WiFi, snacks, drinks and blankets.
Taking a minivan
Taking a minivan to Nha Trang from Da Lat leaves you with two options: you can either buy one ticket for one individual seat in a public minivan, or you can hire an entire private minivan. If you choose the latter, you hire the entire vehicle at a set price before splitting the cost of that minivan between the people in your traveling party.
All minivans have AC, while others also have charging points, WiFi, snacks and drinks.
With all private minivans from Da Lat to Nha Trang, you can choose your own pick up point, drop off point and departure time.
Taking a private car
With a private car from Da Lat to Nha Trang, you have a huge amount of freedom and flexibility - you can choose your own pick up point, arrival point and departure time.
With a private car from Da Lat to Nha Trang, you hire the entire vehicle and split the cost of the vehicle between your traveling party. Some cars from Da Lat to Nha Trang seat up to 6 passengers.
All cars from Da Lat to Nha Trang have AC, while others offer drinks and snacks.