There are 1 way(s) to get from Buon Ma Thuot to Kon Tum
Select an option below to see the route details and compare prices. Secure booking via our partner 12go.asia.
🛣️ The journey experience
The Buôn Ma Thuột to Kon Tum bus route is one of the most scenic journeys through Vietnam's Central Highlands. Over 3 hours, you'll pass sweeping coffee plantations, dense mountain forests, and villages of the Bahnar and Jarai ethnic minorities — landscapes rarely covered in mainstream travel guides. Buses depart from Buôn Ma Thuột's main bus station (Bến xe Buôn Ma Thuột) on Nguyễn Tất Thành street, easily reachable by Grab from your accommodation. Stick to reliable operators like Phương Trang (FUTA Bus) or Hoàng Long, which run air-conditioned minibuses with a solid track record among independent travellers. Tickets cost around 130,000–150,000 VND (approximately 5€) and can be purchased at the station counter or online via FUTA's website. There are no overnight buses on this route, but with a 3-hour journey it's not needed — a morning departure gets you to Kon Tum with a full afternoon to explore. Avoid touts outside the station selling overpriced tickets: the official counter is always your safest and cheapest option.
Frequently asked questions
A bus ticket from Buôn Ma Thuột to Kon Tum costs between 130,000 and 150,000 VND, around 5€. This is the official fare at the station counter. Tickets offered above 200,000 VND by unofficial sellers include a pointless intermediary fee — always buy directly from the official window to pay the right price.
The journey takes approximately 3 hours depending on traffic. The road winds through the Central Highlands with mountain bends. During the rainy season (May to October), allow an extra 30 minutes for potential roadworks or landslides affecting sections of the mountain route.
The bus is the only direct and affordable option between these two cities. There is no train or flight on this route. A motorbike is an option for experienced riders wanting to stop freely in highland villages, but the bus is significantly safer, less tiring, and fast enough for the vast majority of travellers.
In low season, buying your ticket at the counter in the morning works fine. During high season or Vietnamese public holidays (Tet, April 30, September 2), it is strongly advisable to book 1–2 days ahead on futabus.vn to secure your seat and avoid any unpleasant last-minute surprise.
Buses to Kon Tum depart from Bến xe Buôn Ma Thuột, the city's main bus station on Nguyễn Tất Thành street. It is easily reachable by Grab for around 30,000 VND from the town centre. Avoid in-town agencies offering hotel pick-up — prices are often inflated and departure times less reliable.
Related searches