TP.HCM is about 300 km from Đà Lạt via the Long Thành – Dầu Giây expressway and then National Highway 20, taking 6 to 8 hours depending on the vehicle type and departure time. This route offers both day and night trips, so you can choose a departure time that fits your schedule.
How many km from Sài Gòn to Đà Lạt and how long does it take?
- Distance: about 300 km from the center of TP.HCM to the center of Đà Lạt.
- Duration: 6–8 hours. Sleeper cabin and private cabin buses running at night are usually faster than day buses due to lighter traffic.
- Route: TP.HCM → Long Thành – Dầu Giây expressway → National Highway 20 → Bảo Lộc → Bảo Lộc pass → Di Linh → Đức Trọng → Đà Lạt.
- Slowest sections: TP.HCM gateway during peak hours and Bảo Lộc pass.
How long to reach each milestone?
Milestones calculated from when the bus leaves the center of TP.HCM, day trip:
| Section | Cumulative km | Time from departure |
|---|---|---|
| End of expressway, exit at Dầu Giây interchange | about 70 km | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Định Quán, enter National Highway 20 | about 120 km | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Bảo Lộc city — familiar rest stop | about 190 km | 3 hours 45 minutes |
| Past Bảo Lộc pass, arrive at Di Linh | about 230 km | 4 hours 45 minutes |
| Đức Trọng, near Liên Khương airport | about 270 km | 5 hours 45 minutes |
| Center of Đà Lạt | about 300 km | 6 hours 30 – 8 hours |
Bảo Lộc pass is about 10 km long, steep and winding, prone to landslides during the rainy season, so it is sometimes temporarily closed. Buses will take a detour when closed, adding 1–2 hours to the journey.
Comparing travel options from Sài Gòn to Đà Lạt
| Travel option | Duration | Suitable for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeper bus | 6–8 hours | Budget travelers, night trip | Most frequent trips, lowest price |
| Sleeper cabin / private cabin bus | 6–8 hours | Travelers wanting undisturbed sleep and private space | Each passenger gets a closed cabin, higher price than sleeper bus |
| Flight Tân Sơn Nhất → Liên Khương | 50 minutes flight | Time-pressed travelers | Add airport procedures and 30–40 minutes from Liên Khương to the center, total actual time 3.5–4 hours |
| Train | none | — | No railway line to Đà Lạt; nearest station is Tháp Chàm, still 100 km by road |
| Private car 4–16 seats | 6–7 hours | Families, groups | Flexible schedule, can stop at Bảo Lộc or Dambri waterfall |
Should you take a day or night trip?
The night trip (departing around 22:00) is the choice of most weekend travelers: sleep on the bus, arrive in Đà Lạt early in the morning and start exploring right away, saving a full night of hotel costs. In return, the bus arrives at 5–6 AM while hotels usually only allow check-in from 14:00 — so ask about luggage storage in advance.
The day trip suits those who have trouble sleeping on buses and want to enjoy the scenery along the Bảo Lộc – Di Linh section, where tea hills and pine forests stretch along both sides of National Highway 20.
Tips for this route
Đà Lạt is much colder than Sài Gòn, with nighttime temperatures often around 15–18 degrees, so keep your jacket in your carry-on. The bus runs air conditioning throughout the journey and usually makes one rest stop in Bảo Lộc for about 20 minutes. If you get motion sickness, the Bảo Lộc pass section requires the most attention — around the fourth hour of the day trip. On weekends and holidays, night trip tickets sell out very quickly, so book a few days in advance rather than buying at the station.
Fares and Go365 departure schedules
| Vehicle type | Price | Departure schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 34-seater sleeper bus | 400.000 ₫/passenger | 10:00 · 12:00 · 14:00 · 17:00 · 22:20 · 22:30 · 23:30 |
| 24-seater Cabin bus | 520.000 ₫/passenger | 10:00 · 12:00 · 14:00 · 17:00 · 22:20 · 22:30 · 23:30 |
| Sleeper cabin bus | 600.000 ₫/passenger | 10:00 · 12:00 · 14:00 · 17:00 · 22:20 · 22:30 · 23:30 |
| Private 4-7 seater car (whole vehicle) | 3.000.000 ₫/vehicle | Time chosen by customer |
| Private 16-seater car (whole vehicle) | 5.500.000 ₫/vehicle | Time chosen by customer |
| Private Limousine 9-11 seater (whole vehicle) | 7.000.000 ₫/vehicle | Time chosen by customer |
Prices and schedules taken from the Go365 booking system, updated 21/09/2026. Prices may change on holidays and during peak season — the price displayed at booking is the final price.
Pick-up and drop-off points
Pick-up in Hồ Chí Minh: 95 Nguyễn Duy Dương.
Drop-off in Đà Lạt: 86 Khe Sanh.
The exact pick-up point depends on the trip and vehicle type you choose; for private cars, pick-up is at your door based on the address you provide when booking.
Departure times, vehicle types, and actual fares for this route are available on the Sài Gòn to Đà Lạt buses page on Go365. If you choose to fly, see next how to get from Liên Khương airport to the center of Đà Lạt.
