THE SHORT VERSION
Nha Trang to Buon Ma Thuot at a glance.
- From
- Nha Trang
- To
- Buon Ma Thuot Buôn Ma Thuột
- Road distance
- About 197 km
- Straight line
- 145 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Buon Ma Thuot to Nha Trang →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Nha Trang
Nha Trang is a stop for almost every long-distance sleeper bus on the coast and has frequent links to Da Lat. Its main bus stations are outside the beach area, although tourist buses often drop near the centre.
- Southern (Central) Bus Station · Bến xe phía Nam Nha Trang
West of the centre on 23 Tháng 10 road. Many long-distance and Da Lat services. - Northern Bus Station · Bến xe phía Bắc Nha Trang
Services heading north along the coast.
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 Nha Trang
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Nha Trang from Buon Ma Thuot by road?+
About 197 km by road (145 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Nha Trang to Buon Ma Thuot take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 15 min 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 Nha Trang?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Nha Trang include Southern (Central) Bus Station, Northern 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 Nha Trang?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Buon Ma Thuot to Nha Trang guide.
Where does the bus from Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang 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 Da Lat, 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: Nha Trang to Buon Ma Thuot bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Nha Trang (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Buon Ma Thuot (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →