Transport Guide
Da Lat to Mui Ne: Bus Times, Prices & Tips (and Mui Ne to Da Lat)
About 4 hours from the highlands to the beach, from 300,000 VND, with free pickup from our hostel.
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From 300,000 VND
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About 4 hours
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Free hostel pickup
Quick answer: Da Lat to Mui Ne by bus
The bus from Da Lat to Mui Ne takes about 4 hours and costs from 300,000 VND (roughly $12 USD). There are several departures every day, split between a small 12-seat limousine van and larger sleeper buses. Limousine vans leave at 8:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 15:00. The 34-seat VIP sleeper leaves at 7:30 and 13:30, and the 44-seat sleeper at 9:00 and 17:00.
Mooka's Home is at 02 Co Loa, Da Lat. We book these tickets at reception, and pickup from the hostel is free, about 1 hour before departure. Payment is at reception and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before you travel. Prices may rise on Vietnamese public holidays.
Book your bus from Da Lat to Mui Ne — pickup from the hostel
Live departures. Choose a date and passengers, then confirm in one tap on WhatsApp.
Pick your date and seats once — then tap Book on any departure. Free pickup from the hostel ~1 hour before.
1️⃣ Tap Book
2️⃣ We confirm on WhatsApp within minutes (08:00–22:00)
3️⃣ Pay at reception · pickup from the hostel
Free cancellation up to 24 h before departure.
Not sure which departure? Ask us on WhatsApp.
Limousine van vs sleeper bus
Three vehicle types run Da Lat to Mui Ne. All take roughly the same time.
12-seat limousine van
320,000 VND
Departs 8:00, 11:30, 14:00, 15:00
Small van with the most departures. Best if you want flexibility in your day.
34-seat VIP sleeper (3 rows)
300,000 VND
Departs 7:30, 13:30
Reclining sleeper berths in three rows. The cheapest option, with room to stretch out.
44-seat sleeper
300,000 VND
Departs 9:00, 17:00
The larger sleeper coach, and the one with a 17:00 departure for a later start.
For a 4-hour daytime ride the difference is small. The limousine van costs 20,000 VND more but gives you four departure times, so it is the easiest to fit around a late breakfast or a checkout. The sleepers are cheaper and have space to lie back, which is nice if you slept badly. Because Mui Ne is a short trip, you do not need to pay for anything fancier; the standard options are fine.
What the road is like
Da Lat sits at about 1,500 m, and Mui Ne is at sea level. That means most of the trip is a long descent. You leave the pine forests and coffee farms behind, wind down a mountain pass with wide views over the valleys, and finish on the flatter coastal plain. The scenery changes fast: green and cool in the first hour, dry, sunny and sandy as you near the sea.
The pass has many bends, so if you get carsick, sit near the front and take medication before you board. Bring a jacket or hoodie too. Buses run strong air conditioning, and you will go from chilly highland air to beach heat within a couple of hours. Keep your phone charger, water and valuables in a small day bag, because your main bag goes in the hold. Expect a short comfort stop along the way.
What to do when you arrive in Mui Ne
Mui Ne is a long beach strip with a laid-back fishing-village feel at one end and resorts and cafes along the rest. Most visitors come for a few things:
- Sand dunes. The red and white dunes are popular at sunrise and sunset, when the light is soft and the heat is lower.
- Fishing village. Early morning is when colourful boats come in and the catch is sorted on the beach.
- Kitesurfing and wind sports. The coast is known for steady wind, so lessons and rentals are easy to find.
- Seafood and slow evenings. After the cool of Da Lat, many travellers are happy to swim and do very little.
If you are planning a longer route, our guide to getting to Da Lat and our Da Lat itinerary can help you decide how many nights to spend in the highlands before you head to the coast. Going on to Saigon afterwards? See Da Lat to Ho Chi Minh City, or Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat for the opposite direction.
Mui Ne to Da Lat
Heading back up? The same partner bus companies run Mui Ne to Da Lat, again taking about 4 hours, this time climbing from the coast into the mountains. Bring that jacket, since you arrive in cool air.
You can book the return through us too. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and where you are staying in Mui Ne, and we will arrange the seat. If you want a bed waiting for you, book a room at our Da Lat hostel and tell us your arrival time.
Prefer a motorbike? Easy Rider alternative
Some travellers choose an Easy Rider, where a local rider takes you by motorbike with stops along the way, instead of a bus. It takes much longer than 4 hours but is more of an adventure. Read about our Easy Rider tours, and ask us about a one-way Easy Rider transfer from Da Lat to Mui Ne. If you only want the quickest, cheapest option, the bus is the better choice.
How booking and pickup work
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Pick your departure in the booking widget above and tap Book on WhatsApp, or message us with your date and number of passengers.
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We confirm the seat and tell you the exact pickup time, usually about 1 hour before departure.
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Wait at Mooka's Home reception at pickup time. We send you to the bus, no bus-station trip needed.
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Pay at reception. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
See every destination on the Da Lat bus schedule, or read the Da Lat travel guide. Questions? Contact us.
Bus tickets
🚌 Leaving Da Lat? We book your bus.
Sleeper buses and limousine vans every day, with free pickup from Mooka's Home about 1 hour before departure and free cancellation up to 24 h before. Tap a destination to see times and book on WhatsApp in one tap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the bus from Da Lat to Mui Ne?
About 4 hours. The road drops from roughly 1,500 m in the highlands to the coast, so allow a little extra for traffic and a short comfort stop.
How much does the bus from Da Lat to Mui Ne cost?
Sleeper buses cost 300,000 VND (34-seat VIP sleeper and 44-seat sleeper) and the 12-seat limousine costs 320,000 VND. Prices may rise on Vietnamese public holidays.
Limousine or sleeper bus: which should I choose?
For a 4-hour daytime trip the 12-seat limousine van has the most departures (8:00, 11:30, 14:00, 15:00). The 34-seat VIP and 44-seat sleepers are 20,000 VND cheaper and let you stretch out. Both are comfortable; pick the departure time that suits you.
Where does the bus drop off in Mui Ne?
Drop-off points depend on the bus company and the vehicle. Tell us where you are staying in Mui Ne when you book and we will confirm the closest drop-off with our partner bus companies.
Is there a bus from Mui Ne to Da Lat?
Yes. The same partner bus companies run the route in reverse, also about 4 hours (uphill this time). Message us on WhatsApp to arrange a seat.
Can I book the same day?
Often yes, especially for the limousine departures, but seats can sell out. Booking the day before is safest. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure and you pay at reception.
Staying in Da Lat? Book direct for our best price
Booking direct means our best available rate with no booking fees — you pay at check-in, can change plans by messaging us, and every dong goes to the hostel instead of a booking site. Capsule dorms from 150,000 VND, private en-suite rooms from 350,000 VND — a 15-minute walk from Xuan Huong Lake, tours and bus tickets booked at reception.
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