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Leaving the mist-covered pine forests and cool air of Da Lat for the beaches and marble mountains of Da Nang takes you from Vietnam's romantic highland town down to the coast, through winding mountain passes toward the South China Sea.
The sleeper bus is the way to do it: you drift off in the highlands and wake up as the salt air of Da Nang fills the cabin. You can browse schedules and book on GoAsia.cc.
Da Lat to Da Nang by Bus
On booking platforms, bus tickets cost about $24 to $42 (October 2026), depending on the level of luxury. The trip takes from about 13 hours, and up to about 15 hours 30 minutes with traffic and stops. Departures run from the early afternoon to the early evening, between about 13:30 and 18:30, so you arrive in Da Nang the next morning and save a night of accommodation.[1]
Standard Sleeper Buses
Standard sleeper buses have three rows of bunk-style reclining beds. The space is cozy, but you get a blanket and a pillow, and the fare is the lowest on the route. They suit backpackers and anyone who sleeps easily in a small berth.
VIP Cabin and Royal Cabin Buses
Cabin buses, sold as VIP 22, VIP 24, Royal Cabin and similar classes, are often called land hotels. Each berth sits in its own compartment with a curtain or sliding door, which gives you much more privacy. A single cabin works well for solo travelers who want their own enclosed space for the long ride.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeper, VIP and cabin buses | About $24 - $42[1] | From about 13h[1] | 13:30 - 18:30[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Da Lat to Da Nang
- Book a Cabin for Better Sleep: If you are tall, standard sleeper berths can feel short. A cabin bus gives you more room to stretch out.
- Prepare for Temperature Changes: Vietnamese buses run powerful air conditioning, and the descent from the highlands to the coast is a big change in climate. Keep a light jacket or hoodie in your carry-on.
- Keep Valuables Close: You take your shoes off when boarding and carry them in a plastic bag. Keep your passport, phone and wallet in a small daypack in your berth, not in the luggage hold.
- Snack Strategy: Rest stops are brief and the choice is limited, so bring water and light snacks from Da Lat.
- Arrival: Ask your operator where the bus drops you in Da Nang. From there a short taxi or ride-hail trip takes you to the beachfront or the city center.
Timetable
| Bus Da Lat - Da Nang $ 24.13–41.65 13h – 15h 30m | |
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| Bus Lam Dong - Da Nang $ 21.76–32.44 13h – 15h 30m | |
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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 Da Nang, including current prices and schedules.
On booking platforms, tickets cost about $24 to $42 (October 2026). Standard sleeper buses are cheapest, and VIP and royal cabins cost the most.
The bus takes from about 13 hours, and up to about 15 hours 30 minutes depending on traffic, stops and the operator.
Departures run between about 13:30 and 18:30, so you arrive in Da Nang the next morning.
Yes. VIP 22, VIP 24, Royal Cabin and single cabin buses offer individual compartments with more space and privacy than standard sleepers.
Book ahead for the cabin buses, which fill first, and especially around Vietnamese public holidays, when buses across the country get busy.
Take a light jacket for the air conditioning, water and snacks for the rest stops, and a small daypack with your passport, phone and wallet.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Da Lat - Da Nang. Retrieved October 28, 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.