THE SHORT VERSION
Da Lat to Buon Ma Thuot at a glance.
- From
- Da Lat Đà Lạt
- To
- Buon Ma Thuot Buôn Ma Thuột
- Road distance
- About 206 km
- Straight line
- 96 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Buon Ma Thuot to Da Lat →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Da Lat
Da Lat in the Central Highlands is reached only by road or air, so buses are the main way in. The inter-provincial bus station is about 2 km south of the centre, and some companies drop at their own offices in town.
- Da Lat Inter-provincial Bus Station · Bến xe Liên tỉnh Đà Lạt
On Tô Hiến Thành street, south of the centre. Services to Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Da Nang and more.
Arriving in Buon Ma Thuot
Use a taxi or ride-hail from the station to the centre.
- Dak Lak Central Bus Station · Bến xe Trung tâm Đắk Lắk
About 3 km from the centre. The main long-distance terminal. - Southern Bus Station · Bến xe phía Nam Buôn Ma Thuột
Services towards the south and Ho Chi Minh City.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Book through official sellers or a trusted platform. Wikivoyage warns about fake booking hotlines in the region.
KEEP GOING
From Buon Ma Thuot, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Buon Ma Thuot
More buses from Da Lat
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Da Lat from Buon Ma Thuot by road?+
About 206 km by road (96 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Da Lat to Buon Ma Thuot take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Da Lat?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Da Lat include Da Lat Inter-provincial Bus Station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Buon Ma Thuot to Da Lat?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Buon Ma Thuot to Da Lat guide.
Where does the bus from Da Lat arrive in Buon Ma Thuot?+
It depends on the operator. In Buon Ma Thuot, services use Dak Lak Central Bus Station, Southern Bus Station. Use a taxi or ride-hail from the station to the centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Buon Ma Thuot?+
Use a taxi or ride-hail from the station to the centre.
What kind of bus runs from Da Lat to Buon Ma Thuot?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Da Lat to Buon Ma Thuot bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Buon Ma Thuot by bus?+
Direct buses from Buon Ma Thuot include Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An. See all connections on our Buon Ma Thuot bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
12Go: Da Lat to Buon Ma Thuot bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Da Lat (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Buon Ma Thuot (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →