How to Get from Da Lat to Can Tho
How to get from Da Lat to Can Tho by sleeper bus or private transfer, with prices and travel times for the trip to the Mekong Delta.
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Few trips in Vietnam change the scenery as sharply as this one: the cool, pine-scented air of the Central Highlands gives way to the humid waterways of the Mekong Delta. You go from strawberries and coffee plantations to floating markets and tropical fruit orchards, down winding mountain passes and onto the flat plains of the south.
Da Lat to Can Tho by Bus
Sleeper buses are the most common way to make the trip. FUTA Bus Lines sells Da Lat to Can Tho for 480,000 VND, covering 464 km in 11 hours.[1] On booking platforms, VIP sleeper buses cost about $22 to $24 (November 2026) and also take from about 11 hours.[2] An overnight departure saves a hotel night and puts you in Can Tho in the early morning, in time for the Cai Rang floating market.
The first hours out of Da Lat run down winding mountain roads. If you are prone to motion sickness, take precautions before boarding.
Da Lat to Can Tho by Private Transfer
A private car goes straight to your hotel in Can Tho. On booking platforms, a 3-seat sedan, a 5-seat SUV or an 8-seat minivan costs about $191 to $287 (November 2026), and the drive takes from about 8 hours 30 minutes. It pays off for small groups and families, and you can ask for stops on the way.[2]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeper bus (FUTA) | 480,000 VND[1] | 11h |
| VIP sleeper bus (booking platforms) | $22 to $24[2] | From about 11h |
| Private transfer | $191 to $287[2] | From about 8h 30min |
Tips for Traveling from Da Lat to Can Tho
- Take the night bus: Arrive in the early morning, drop your bags at the hotel and head to the Cai Rang floating market, which is busiest around sunrise.
- Bring a jacket: Air conditioning on Vietnamese buses can be cold even when it is hot outside.
- Keep valuables close: Large bags travel in the hold. Keep your passport and electronics in a daypack at your seat.
- Book ahead: Weekends and public holidays fill the buses.
Timetable
| Bus Da Lat - Can Tho $ 21.52–23.59 11h | |
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| Taxi Da Lat - Can Tho $ 190.10–285.74 8h 30m | |
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| Bus Da Lat - Vinh Long $ 21.86 11h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Da Lat to Can Tho, including current prices and schedules.
The sleeper bus. FUTA Bus Lines charges 480,000 VND, and booking platforms list VIP sleeper buses from about $22 (November 2026).
A private transfer, which takes from about 8 hours 30 minutes, against about 11 hours by bus.
About 11 hours by sleeper bus and from about 8 hours 30 minutes by private car.
FUTA Bus Lines charges 480,000 VND for the 464 km trip, which takes 11 hours.
It is a good idea, especially at weekends and on Vietnamese public holidays when sleeper buses can sell out.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Phuong Trang - FUTA Bus Lines: FUTA Bus Lines: popular routes and fares. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Da Lat to Can Tho. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.