MUI NE to DALAT — Bus, Taxi, Car, Motorbike? ☀️
7 min readAug 24, 2020
Da Lat — visit this city, because it is only about 160 km from Mui Ne / Phan Thiet.
- Da Lat is located in Lam Dong province and it is a good idea to go there from Mui Ne. It is very easily accessible and now it is very popular place for tourists. Make a refreshing stop on your way to Vietnam in the mountains about 300 kilometers northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The pleasant mountain climate of Da Lat, memories of the French colonial past and beautiful sceneries will enchant you so much that you will no longer want to go back down to the hot Vietnamese lowlands. The local landscape abounds in beautiful waterfalls and some of them are interesting not only natural scenery. For example, Datanla waterfall, you can reach a special roller coaster leading through a valley down a steep hill. All lovers of adventure, fun and light adrenaline will enjoy his visit.
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- A completely different experience of pure nature without tourist attractions awaits you at the famous Elephant Falls, about 28 kilometers from the city of Da Lat. The still visible remains of colonial architecture do not deny that Da Lat served as the summer residence of the French colonizers at the time of their greatest glory. Proof of this are the beautiful stately villas. However, the city was and is popular with the Vietnamese themselves. There are 3 popular ways how you can travel to Da Lat from Mui Ne in Phan Thiet-by bus/minivan, private taxi/car or motorbike. It is not possible to travel by plane, Mui Ne has no airport. There are only direct flights to Da Lat from Ho Chi Minh City.
From Mui Ne to Da Lat you can travel by tourist bus, minivan, private taxi/car or motorbike.
- Travel distance from Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) to Da Lat in Lam Dong province is only about 160 km by land. There are 2 most popular ways for tourists how you can go from Mui Ne to Da Lat - you can travel by bus/van. Travel by tourist bus (seat or sleeper bus) from Mui Ne or Phan Thiet to Da Lat takes about 4–5 hours and bus tickets cost about $4–7/pp. Travel by tourist bus is the best option how you can travel on this route.
- Another option how to reach Da Lat is to travel by private taxi/car. Travel by taxi/car from Da Lat to Mui Ne takes about 3–4 hours and it costs about $80–130 (car, vehicle). There are also private minivans to Da Lat, it is a good option if you are traveling in the group of people. There is no railway between Mui Ne and Da Lat, so it is not possible to travel by train and there are no flights from Mui Ne to Da Lat. You can book and buy bus e-tickets from Mui Ne to Da Lat easily online. The most experienced motorbike drivers can also travel on motorbike, but IDP in Vietnam is necessary. Driver carefully and slowly. From Da Lat you can travel by bus to Nha Trang - the most visited coastal town in southern Vietnam. Read carefully all the instructions how to go to Da Lat below.
How do I get from Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) to Da Lat?
1. BUS or MINIVAN from Mui Ne to Da Lat
- yes, there are some tourist buses on the route from Mui Ne (Binh Thuan, Phan Thiet) to Da Lat
- bus companies from Mui Ne to Da Lat: Hanh Café, The SinhTourist, An Phu Travel
- travel distance from Mui Ne to Da Lat by bus is about 160 km
- travel by bus from Mui Ne to Da Lat takes about 4–6 hours
- one-way cheap bus ticket from Mui Ne to Da Lat costs about $4–7/pp
- arrive 30–60 minutes before departure and present voucher to board bus at the stations or in the bus
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- you will get your bus e-ticket to Da Lat by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present at the ticket counter of the station before boarding the bus in Mui Ne or Phan Thiet.
2. PRIVATE TAXI/CAR from Mui Ne to Da Lat
- from Mui Ne to Da Lat you can also travel by private taxi, car or minivan
- private taxi companies from Mui Ne to Da Lat: Dichung Taxi, Ouros Travel, Mui Ne Sky Travel
- travel distance from Mui Ne to Da Lat by taxi is about 160 km
- new modern cars or minivans, private vehicles, SUV
- travel by taxi/car from Mui Ne to Da Lat takes about 3–4 hours
- it is the most fastest option of transport between Mui Ne and Da Lat
- private taxi from Mui Ne to Da Lat costs about $80–130 (vehicle)
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3. TRAVEL BY MOTORBIKE from Mui Ne to Da Lat
- from Mui Ne to Da Lat you can also travel by motorbike
- you have to own your IDP in Vietnam, do not drive without your IDP
- travel by motorbike from Mui Ne to Da Lat takes about 6 hours
- you will be traveling to Da Lat on the roads QL20 and QL288
- it is a good option of transport only if you are an experienced motorbike driver
Frequently Asked Questions — Transport from Mui Ne to Da Lat:
How to book bus tickets or private taxi from Mui Ne to Da Lat?
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(You can search another routes, e.g. Mui Ne > Nha Trang, Nha Trang > Da Lat…)
How long does it take to get from Mui Ne to Da Lat?
- Travel by bus/minivan from Mui Ne to Da Lat takes about 4–6 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Mui Ne to Da Lat takes about 3–4 hours.
- Travel on motorbike from Mui Ne to Da Lat takes about 5–6 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Mui Ne to Da Lat?
- Travel by bus/minivan from Mui Ne to Da Lat costs about $4–7/pp.
- Travel by private taxi or car, minivan from Mui Ne to Da Lat costs about $80–130 (vehicle).
- To rent a motorbike in Vietnam costs about $7–15/per day (semi-automatic bike).
How far is Da Lat from Mui Ne/Phan Thiet?
- Travel distance from Mui Ne to Da Lat is about 160 km by bus/minivan/motorbike.
Is it possible to travel by train from Mui Ne to Da Lat?
- No, it is not possible to travel by train from Mui Ne to Da Lat, because there is no railway between these towns.
Is there a direct flight from Mui Ne to Da Lat?
- No, there are no direct flights between Mui Ne to Da Lat in Vietnam. There are direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat - Lien Khuong Airport.
What is the fastest way of transport from Mui Ne to Da Lat?
- The most fastest option how to get to Da Lat from Mui Ne or Phan Thiet is to travel by private taxi or car.
Where you can go from Da Lat?
- From Da Lat you can travel by bus, van or minivan to Nha Trang, it takes about 4 hours by bus or car. If you want to travel to northern Vietnam, e.g. to Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam, you can take a direct flight or you can go to Nha Trang and from Nha Trang you can travel by sleeper train.
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