Da Lat Railway Station
Da Lat Railway Station is a distinctive 1930s Art Deco building with a stepped roofline echoing the surrounding mountains, built as the terminus of a now-mostly-defunct rail line down to the coast. Most of the original line was destroyed or dismantled decades ago, but a short 7km stretch still runs a slow tourist train to the nearby village of Trai Mat, passing through pine forest and farmland.
The station building itself, with its old steam locomotives parked outside, is worth a look even if you skip the train ride, and it's one of the better-preserved pieces of French colonial-era architecture in the city.
Da Lat Railway Station FAQs
It's a pleasant, slow half-hour or so each way through the countryside to Trai Mat, ending near Linh Phuoc Pagoda — a nice combination if you have the time.
Tickets can usually be bought on the spot, though booking ahead is safer during peak tourist season.
There's typically a small fee to enter the platform area and see the old locomotives, separate from the train ticket.
About 25-30 minutes each way to Trai Mat village.
Yes, the train drops you within walking distance of Linh Phuoc Pagoda, making them a natural pair.
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