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Da Lat as a day trip
Quick answer
The highland town of Da Lat lies 134-140 km inland from Nha Trang on National Road 27C, which climbs from the coast through Dien Khanh and Khanh Vinh over the Omega (Khanh Le) pass - the second-longest mountain pass in Vietnam - into Lac Duong and Da Lat. Buses and vans take roughly 3.5 to 5 hours each way depending on the service. The alternative inland route is National Road 27B.
Practical
| From the beachfront | 134 km · 240 min |
|---|---|
| Entrance | Free (individual Da Lat attractions charge separately) |
| Best time | Year-round; the pass is often in cloud in the afternoon, so travel in the morning |
| Allow | Long day (7-10 hours of travel and stops); an overnight is far better |
| Foreign visitors | Allowed |
Why go
- A 20-degree temperature drop and pine forest in a few hours of driving
- The QL27C pass is one of the most scenic road journeys in southern Vietnam, with long views back towards the coast
- French-era villas, the flower gardens, Xuan Huong lake and the coffee country around the town
- Wide road with relatively light traffic, which makes it a favourite motorbike run
How to get there
Sleeper bus, limousine van or private car on QL27C via Dien Khanh, Khanh Vinh, the Omega/Khanh Le pass and Lac Duong; 3.5-5 hours each way for roughly 134-140 km.
Tips
- A day return means seven to ten hours on the road for a few hours in town - stay a night if you can
- The pass is a genuine mountain road with sharp turns; motion-sickness sufferers should sit at the front
- Take a jacket. Da Lat is at altitude and is cold in the evening even when Nha Trang is 32 degrees
- Afternoon cloud and rain on the pass is common; the morning crossing has the views
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to visit Da Lat as a day trip?
Da Lat as a day trip: Free (individual Da Lat attractions charge separately). Fees change, so treat this as the last published figure rather than a guarantee.
How far is Da Lat as a day trip from the beachfront?
Da Lat as a day trip is about 134 km from the Tran Phu beachfront by road, roughly 240 minutes by taxi.
When is the best time to visit Da Lat as a day trip?
Best time for Da Lat as a day trip: Year-round; the pass is often in cloud in the afternoon, so travel in the morning.
How long do I need at Da Lat as a day trip?
Allow Long day (7-10 hours of travel and stops); an overnight is far better for Da Lat as a day trip, not counting the journey each way.
Can foreign visitors go to Da Lat as a day trip?
Yes, foreign visitors are permitted at Da Lat as a day trip under the current rules. Carry your passport.
How do I get to Da Lat as a day trip?
Sleeper bus, limousine van or private car on QL27C via Dien Khanh, Khanh Vinh, the Omega/Khanh Le pass and Lac Duong; 3.5-5 hours each way for roughly 134-140 km.
Sources
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