Nha Trang to Da Lat: Bus Times, Fares, Khanh Le Pass

The Nha Trang to Da Lat road is about 140 km over the Khanh Le Pass on National Highway 27C. One dated guide lists Futabus departures from 08:00 to 16:00, from US$7.10, with bus travel of about 4 to 5 hours. Landslides closed the pass in late 2025.

By Vincent Nguyen

The road from Nha Trang to Da Lat is about 140 km, over the Khanh Le Pass on National Highway 27C. One dated guide lists bus travel at about 4 to 5 hours, with fares from US$6.90 to US$14.00.

Nha Trang to Da Lat bus times, fares and ways to go

Bus and limousine timetable

The Northern Vietnam travel guide, updated in October 2026, lists these departures. Times are from a booking aggregator, so confirm with the operator.

The guide names Phuong Trang (Futabus), iHome Transfer, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Techbus VN, Duc Duong Bus and Hanh Cafe as companies on the route. Buses depart from different places in Nha Trang and arrive at various places in Da Lat.

Limousines and vans leave from places such as Nha Trang Southern Bus Station or Nasa Bus Station. Most companies accept mobile e-tickets. Limousine and van tickets are about US$12 to 22 per person.

Khanh Phong and Futabus on their own booking pages

Khanh Phong’s own booking page, checked on 13/10/2026, lists a limousine with 9 seats. The journey time shown is 3h20’.

On Saturday 17/10 it showed seven departures, from 07:30 to 15:30. On Wednesday 14/10 it showed only four, from 07:30 to 13:30. The timetable changes by day, and it does not match the aggregator rows above.

The list price is VND 270,000 per seat. The page showed it at VND 210,000 on 14/10 and VND 230,000 on 17/10.

Pickup starts at the Nha Trang office, Kiosk No. 2 in the Muong Thanh Hotel, 4 Tran Phu Street. The page also offers a transfer pickup in the centre of Nha Trang within 3 km of the office.

In Da Lat you can get off at the Da Lat Office, the Da Lat Bus Station gate, or by transfer. The office is at 37 Nguyen Van Cu Street. The trips list home pickup and drop-off, wifi and air conditioning.

Futabus’s own route list shows a Nha Trang - Da Lat limousine route of 135 km at VND 200,000. Its departure times need the app or a ticket desk.

Fares in dong from other lists

Vinpearl’s 2026 list of Da Lat - Nha Trang companies gives reference fares in VND. It lists a Phuong Trang sleeper at VND 200,000, phone 1900 6067.

Vinpearl says Phuong Trang mainly runs 45-seat sleeper buses on this route. Its other reference fares, in VND:

The spread is wide, from VND 120,000 to VND 599,000. Ask whether the fare is for a sleeper bus or a limousine.

Green SM lists a Cuc Tung Limousine from the station to Da Lat from VND 270,000. These are reference fares on lists that are not the operators’ own, so they differ from the aggregator table above.

Private car and car hire

Private car prices on the guide range from US$33 to 220 per car, depending on the vehicle. It lists Ngan Linh Trans. at 3 h from US$34, Mixi Travel at 2 h from US$40 and Ouros Travel at 3 h from US$33.

Go365 gives a 16-seater with driver from Nha Trang to Da Lat from VND 1,900,000. Its in-province day rate (about 10 h or 100 km) is VND 900,000 for 4 seats and VND 1,200,000 for 7 seats.

Go365 says 16-seaters suit groups of 8 to 14, and 4 to 7 seaters suit couples and small families. Go365’s figures exclude peak and holiday surcharges of 20 to 40% and overtime or extra-km fees. It advises booking 1 to 2 days ahead in summer and on holidays. No source gave a one-way self-drive price.

Motorbike

The guide gives about 5 hours by motorbike and US$8 to 15 per day for rental. It advises bringing an international licence and riding carefully in mountain terrain.

For rental shops and licence rules, read motorbike rental in Nha Trang.

The expressway plan

No expressway is open yet. The planned Nha Trang - Da Lat expressway starts at the North-South eastern expressway at Dien Tho commune. It ends at the Lien Khuong - Prenn expressway at the foot of Prenn Pass.

Its preliminary investment is about VND 25,058 billion under a BOT public-private partnership. Once open, it is expected to cut travel to about 1.5 to 2 hours instead of the 3.5 to 4 hours of today.

What to see on the Khanh Le Pass road

The pass sits on National Highway 27C. A sign at the foot on the Khanh Vinh side gives its length as 29 km.

The pass

MIA.vn says the pass first opened in late 2006. It says the pass shortened Nha Trang to Da Lat to 140 km, previously 220 km.

One report calls it 29 km long, excluding the foot of the pass, and one of the longest passes in the country.

MIA.vn gives the car route from Nha Trang as To Huu street, DT657, National Highway 27C, then the pass.

Driving it yourself

MIA.vn says the pass is also called Omega, a name that hints at its many bends. It advises driving slowly enough to see the sharp bends.

From central Da Lat, head along Phan Chu Trinh to National Highway 27C and straight on toward Lac Duong to reach the pass. On that side the road passes Than Tho Lake, Thai Phien flower village and Zoodoo zoo.

MIA.vn says the pass joins two climates, so the weather is hard to predict. It advises a rain jacket and protective gear, and a careful check of the vehicle, especially brakes and tyres.

Landslides, closures and rain notices

On 20/12/2024 VOV reported a provincial order for checkpoints on National Highway 27C and a ban on vehicles, especially passenger vehicles, on heavy-rain days. It said the road was subsiding at many places, with a landslide risk if heavy rain continued.

After the 15/12 landslide that year, one lane reopened at 2:30 am on 19/12.

VietnamPlus reports severe landslides on the route in late 2025. The Km45 incident on the night of 16/11/2025 killed 6 people and injured 19.

Repairs and the latest statement

On 15/9 the Khanh Hoa Department of Construction said 9 damaged sites on National Highway 27C were being repaired for nearly VND 125 billion. It aimed to finish in early October 2026, before the usual storm season.

The project began on 8/6 and covers Km26+000 to Km65+543. The local commune set up checkpoints at overflow bridges and landslide-risk points.

No completion notice was found. Check road status before you leave.

Fog

MIA.vn warns of fog on the pass in autumn and winter, especially from 2 pm. It advises limiting travel on the pass in heavy rain or storms because of landslides and cloud.

Who it suits (and who should skip it)

• Budget travellers: bus fares start at US$6.90.
• Groups of 4 to 7: a day rate of VND 900,000 for 4 seats or VND 1,200,000 for 7 seats is listed by Go365.
• Travellers who want comfort: limousines and vans run at about US$12 to 22.
• Early starters: Duc Duong departs from 05:30 and Techbus VN from 06:00.
• Skip it in heavy rain: the province banned vehicles on the road on heavy-rain days.
• Skip the motorbike if you lack an international licence or mountain experience.
• Skip a late bus if you want daylight: the last Futabus on the guide leaves at 16:00.

How to get to the Nha Trang Southern Bus Station

Nha Trang Southern Bus Station is on Vo Nguyen Giap Boulevard. MIA.vn puts it about 8 km from the city centre. Google Maps shows it open 24 hours, phone +84 258 3902 888. Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab).

The station moved to the new site on 1/4/2024 and kept the old departure times for fixed routes. A taxi and motorbike-taxi area is in front of the gate.

For taxis, Grab and the airport, see getting around Nha Trang and Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang.

Some limousines leave from other points, such as Nasa Bus Station, so check where your ticket says to board.

When to go and how long

The guide puts bus travel at about 4 to 5 hours and a taxi or car at about 3 to 3.5 hours. A press report gives 3.5 to 4 hours for the trip today.

MIA.vn advises limiting travel on the pass in heavy rain or storms. The Department of Construction aimed to finish repairs before the usual storm season. Read Nha Trang storm and flood season before you pick a travel day.

Fog on the pass is more likely from 2 pm in autumn and winter, says MIA.vn. A morning departure avoids that hour. The first Futabus leaves at 08:00.

Bring a light jacket, since the temperature drops noticeably approaching Da Lat.

Nearby and how to combine it

MIA.vn suggests combining the drive with Yang Bay waterfall, Hon Ba or the Hon Giao stream. Read Yang Bay waterfall for the stop nearest Nha Trang.

• Cam Ranh Airport to Nha Trang: the transfer if you arrive by air before the bus.
• Motorbike rental in Nha Trang: licence and fine rules for the ride.
• Nha Trang in 3 days: where a trip to Da Lat fits in a longer plan.

A simple plan: take the 08:00 bus, arriving about 12:00, and check the pass status the evening before.

Before you go

• Check road status for National Highway 27C: repairs aimed to finish in early October 2026.
• Confirm times and fares with the operator, since the guide’s figures come from an aggregator.
• Carry a light jacket.
• Use a mobile e-ticket: most companies accept them.
• Check which station your ticket names.
• Drivers and riders: pack a rain jacket and check brakes and tyres.
• Add 20 to 40% to a car quote at peak times.
• Skip the pass on heavy-rain days.

Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Khanh Le Pass on Google Maps (opens in a new tab), Nha Trang Southern Bus Station on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by @Đức Huy Trần (#Đen), @Ricky Chea, @Dr. Aquarius, @Hữu Nghiệp Trần, @chu văn hợp, @Papago ปุ้มปุ้ย, @Pori Vo, @Trọng Kim Ng.

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Not confirmed: Futabus departure times: its site shows a price but no times, so check the app or the ticket desk. Pass status: the latest statement found aimed to finish repairs by early October 2026, so check before you travel. Self-drive hire: the prices found include a driver, so ask for a quote.

General information checked against the sources listed above, not legal advice for your situation. Rules and office practice change; confirm with the immigration office or a licensed adviser before you act. See how guides are checked.

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