How to Get from Da Nang to Pleiku?

Pleiku, nestled in Vietnam's Gia Lai Province, is a captivating destination in the Central Highlands, boasting lush forests, serene lakes, and majestic mountains. Situated 340 km south of Da Nang, Pleiku is easily accessible by road or air, making it an ideal offbeat destination for tourists.

1. From Da Nang to Pleiku by flight

The airplane is the fastest and most convenient vehicle for your Da Nang to Pleiku trip. Currently, only Vietnam Airlines is exploiting this flight route.

• Travel time: 1 hour
• Departure Airport: Da Nang International Airport
• Arrival airport: Pleiku Airport
• Advantages: fast, safe
• Disadvantages: not many choices, not proactive in date and flight time

>>> Reference to book air ticket at any agency or online atvietnamairlines.com

2. From Da Nang to Pleiku by taxi

Taxi is a convenient vehicle for tourists to choose from when transferring from Da Nang to Pleiku.

• Travel time: 6 – 7 hours
• Price: it is really high. Based on matter. Normally around 3.500.000 VND
• Advantages: fast, convenient. You could take a taxi anywhere in Da Nang.
• Disadvantages: high cost

Some taxi companies for reference:
Taxi Mai Linh: (0236)3565656 - 0236 6257888
Taxi Tiên Sa: 0236.3.79.79.79
Taxi Sông Hàn: 0236.3.72.72.72

3. From Da Nang to Pleiku by bus

With a distance not too far, only about 340 km between Da Nang and Pleiku, the bus is considered a top priority with its flexibility in time and affordable price. To catch a bus, you must move to the central bus station of Da Nang at 185 Ton Duc Thang, Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City.

• Departure time: from 5.00 PM to 9.00 PM daily
• Frequency running: Every 15 – 30 minutes
• Travel time: 7 – 8 hours
• Price: 200.000 – 400.000 VND
• Advantages: many buses with different times to choose from, low cost.
• Disadvantages: Mostly for Locals, the quality is not really good for foreign tourists. When tourists arrive in Pleiku early in the morning, it will be difficult to find a hotel if they have not booked a hotel.

>>> Reference to book bus ticket at vexere.com or directly at bus companies

Thuan Tien bus
Departure time: 7.00 AM – 9.00 PM Daily
Price: 240.000 – 300.000 VND
Tel: 0935 497 666 -  0968 744 777

Duc Dat bus
Departure time: 19.30 – 20.00 daily
Price: 200.000 VND
Tel: 0931 187 187

4. From Da Nang to Pleiku by motorbike

For those interested in adventure, you can take a motorbike to travel from Da Nang to Pleiku. It is really the first choice. However, the long distance will be a big challenge for you if you choose this vehicle

• Motorbike for rent: 120.000 – 200.000 VND/day. Depends on type of motorbike, not including gasoline
• Travel time: 8 – 9 hours
• Advantages: Proactive in time, save cost, could stop anytime, anywhere to relax and photos
• Disadvantages: It will be very tiring to travel long distances, and not as safe as other transportation, especially when riding on the pass, winding roads.

Some Motorbike rental shops for reference:

Binh Minh motorbike rental
Add: 36 Ta My Duat, Son Tra, Da Nang
Tel: 0986 862 986
Web: dichvuthuexedanang.com

Song Han motorbike rental
Add: 86/26 Thi Sach, Hoa Thuan Nam, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
Tel: 0935 304 050

5. From Da Nang to Pleiku by private car

Besides the mentioned vehicles, a private car is also a good choice for the journey from Da Nang to Pleiku.

• Travel time: 6 – 7 hours
• Price: Around 4.000.000 VND (sedan, SUV car)
• Advantages: private space, free to stop to relax and enjoy the landscapes, friendly driver
• Disadvantages: long distance, long travel time, maybe tired, price is higher than other transportations

>>> Reference to book private car in Vietnam