How to go → DA NANG to HOI AN? ☀️

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How to get from Da Nang to Hoi An? You can travel to Hoi An by tourist bus, minivan, private taxi/car, motorbike or Grab.

1. Bus/Minivan to Hoi An
2. Taxi / Car to Hoi An
3. Grab Taxi to Hoi An
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From Da Nang to Hoi An you can get by bus, minivan, taxi, car, Grab.

    • The travel distance from Da Nang to Hoi An ancient town is only about 30 km by road. There are 4 ways to reach Hoi An from Da Nang: bus/minivan, private taxi/car, Grab, or motorbike. The most popular and affordable way of transfer to Hoi An is by tourist bus/minivan or minibus. Transportation by bus or minivan from Da Nang to Hoi An takes about 1-1.5 hours, with tickets costing approximately $2-17 per person. You can catch a modern minivan, sleeper tourist bus, or minibus from Da Nang town, Da Nang Airport, or Da Nang train station to Hoi An ancient town. Another option to reach Hoi An from Da Nang is to book a private taxi/car.
    • Transportation by private taxi/car from Da Nang to Hoi An costs about $10-40 (vehicle) and the transfer takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour. There are modern cars, luxury minivans, or SUVs available for this transfer from Da Nang town, Da Nang airport, or Da Nang train station. Grab also offers private taxi or mototaxi services, which can be used for transportation to Hoi An from Da Nang. Additionally, you can book a private tour from Da Nang or travel by motorbike/scooter to reach Hoi An ancient town.

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Traveling to Hoi An: A Popular Tourist Route in Central Vietnam

    • Hoi An ancient town does not have a railway station; the closest train station is Tra Kieu Train Station (Ga Trà Kiệu), approximately 20 km from the town center. However, traveling by train does not make much sense; it’s more convenient to travel by bus, minivan, or car from Da Nang City. The proximity of Hoi An to Da Nang City, about 30 km to the south, makes transportation easy. The closest airport is Da Nang International Airport.
    • Being a historical site, Hoi An attracts numerous tourists from around the world every day. From Hoi An, travelers can journey via Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City, or visit Quy Nhon in southern Vietnam. Refer to the instructions below in this article to learn how to reach Hoi An ancient town from Da Nang and easily book your bus tickets or private taxi online. Before your arrival in Hoi An from Da Nang city, it’s recommended to check the article on Weather in Hoi An.
Transfer Mode – Da Nang to Hoi An: Travel Time Cost Range
Tourist Bus / Minivan 1-1.5 hours $2-16/pp
Private Taxi / Car 30 minutes – 1 hour $10-40 (car)
Grab 30 minutes – 1 hour $7-13/pp

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How do I get from Da Nang to Hoi An?


1. BUS / MINIVAN from Da Nang to Hoi An

The cheapest and most used transport option from Da Nang to Hoi An in central Vietnam is by bus or small minivan, minibus. On this shorter route, between the cities of Da Nang and Hoi An, there are many different buses or minivans of different companies. Some of them are Barri Ann Travel, April Adventure, Techbus VN, Queen Cafe, Luxury Van Limousine, VietNam Travel Bus, Vietnam Explore Travel, Hoi An Food Tour, Duc Duong, Green Trips, Hanh Cafe.

Most of these companies will offer you smaller comfortable minivans, but some also have classic smaller buses with seats or even classic sleeper buses. A smaller and faster minivan will suffice for this route, which is also relatively very comfortable and the tickets are cheap.

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Transfer by bus or minivan from Da Nang to Hoi An city costs between $2-17/pp, classic larger buses are usually cheaper than minivans. These buses and minivans depart from various locations in Da Nang, such as the airport, train station, and city center, and also arrive at various locations in Hoi An.

The travel time by bus / minivan from Da Nang to Hoi An is approx. 1-1.5 hours, depending on the travel route it may vary slightly. Everyone is sure to choose a suitable connection for their preferred route and time of departure. The schedule of these buses and minivans to Hoi An is very long and there are dozens of connections between these cities every day.

You can search and buy bus tickets to Hoi An from Da Nang easily online and in advance. Always read all transfer and ticket information and instructions carefully to avoid any complications. Traveling by bus or minivan is suitable for most travelers, even for solo low-cost travelers.

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From Da Nang to Hoi An you can travel by van, minibus or bus (photo: 12go.asia).


2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Da Nang to Hoi An

The most convenient, fastest, but at the same time more expensive transport option from Da Nang to Hoi An is by private car / taxi with a driver. If you are looking for an easy and hassle-free trip, with a transfer from the place of your choice to the place you are looking for in Hoi An, this is the right choice for you.

Various private companies operate their transfers between the cities of Da Nang and Hoi An and offer you modern and comfortable classic cars, SUVs and even minivans for groups of travelers. These companies, which usually have good references, include, for example, Dichung Taxi, Ouros Travel, Tiim Group, Mui Ne Sky Travel, VTS Taxi, April Adventure, Saigon DMC, VM Travel, VietNam Travel Bus, Vietnam Easy Go Travel.

If we compare the cheapest taxi with bus transfers, there may not always be a big difference in price, and some of the cheapest taxis can actually pay off. Transfer by private car / taxi from Da Nang to Hoi An costs in the range of $10-40 (vehicle), smaller classic cars are usually a cheaper option compared to larger minivans for more people.

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However, if you are traveling in a group of people at once, a trip in a larger minivan can also be worthwhile. Private cars also leave from busy places such as Da Nang Airport or the train station in the city. The travel time may therefore vary slightly depending on the route you choose, but it is approximately in the range of 30-60 minutes.

You can easily find and book a private car from Da Nang to Hoi An online. Always read the company’s transfer terms and conditions and follow them to avoid any complications. A private transfer is a great transport option for everyone, and as a result, it can also be advantageous in terms of price.

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Private taxi/car by Ouros Travel from Da Nang to Hoi An (photo: 12go.asia).


3. GRAB from Da Nang to Hoi An

Another option that may be suitable for solo travelers is a trip with the Grab service. Grab is a company that will offer you private transfers to Hoi An from Da Nang city or from Da Nang airport. Grab will also offer you transfers by motorbike or classic car transfers, similar to a classic taxi.

The advantage is that you can order and search for a transfer thanks to the application, and you will also have an overview of the transport price, which will not change. The drivers are mostly experienced because they come from this place.

The travel time from Da Nang to Hoi An using Grab is approximately the same as a private taxi, i.e. approx. 1 hour, depending on where you are coming from and where you are going.

Transfer by Grab (motorbike or private car) from Da Nang to Hoi An costs about $7-13/pp. It can be said that Grab is actually a kind of competition for classic taxis that run on this route.

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From Da Nang to Hoi An you can also use Grab taxi.


4. Book a Private Tour / Tickets in Hoi An

One of the options for visiting the city of Hoi An from Da Nang is a private trip or tour, perhaps with a local guide. A number of local tour operators offer various trips to this city or visits to local attractions and other attractions in the vicinity.

For this purpose, you can use the Klook platform, which will show you all possible trips or other activities suitable for tourists in a clear menu. It is also possible to find various private transfers between cities or to Da Nang airport.

Most of these activities and trips are offered by local companies and you will usually have an English-speaking guide on the hikes. The advantage is that you will have all these activities clearly displayed, all at once.

So you don’t have to look for different travel tickets for these activities  in Da Nang, so you save time as a result.

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Travel by train from Da Nang to Hoi An?

Traveling by train from Da Nang directly to Hoi An is not possible, there is no railway. The nearest train station is Tra Kieu Train Station (Ga Trà Kiệu), but it is about 20 km from the city center (look at the railway map of Vietnam). So you have to forget about the train journey and make the best use of the transfer by bus or minivan. However, if you would like to travel from Hoi An to, for example, southern Vietnam, you can use this stop and thus avoid the trip to the city of Da Nang.


🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Da Nang to Hoi An + Bus Tickets:

Bus Schedule - Da Nang to Hoi An

Departs in Da Nang

Arrival in Hoi An

Bus Ticket

Barri Ann Travel

07:00

08:00

From $6.00

Barri Ann Travel

08:15

09:15

From $6.00

Barri Ann Travel

10:15

11:15

From $6.00

Barri Ann Travel

11:15

12:15

From $6.00

Barri Ann Travel

13:15

14:15

From $6.00

Barri Ann Travel

14:15

15:15

From $6.00

Barri Ann Travel

16:15

17:15

From $6.00

Barri Ann Travel

17:15

18:15

From $6.00

Barri Ann Travel

19:15

20:15

From $6.00

Barri Ann Travel

21:00

22:00

From $6.00

April Adventure

06:00

07:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

07:00

08:30

From $7.00

April Adventure

08:00

09:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

08:15

09:45

From $7.00

April Adventure

09:00

10:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

10:00

11:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

10:15

11:45

From $7.00

April Adventure

10:30

12:00

From $7.00

April Adventure

11:00

12:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

11:15

12:45

From $7.00

April Adventure

12:00

13:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

13:00

14:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

13:30

15:00

From $7.00

April Adventure

14:00

15:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

15:00

16:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

16:00

17:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

17:00

18:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

18:00

19:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

19:00

20:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

20:00

21:30

From $16.00

April Adventure

21:00

22:30

From $16.00

Techbus VN

05:15

06:30

From $9.00

Techbus VN

06:15

07:30

From $9.00

Techbus VN

07:15

08:30

From $9.00

Techbus VN

08:15

09:30

From $9.00

Techbus VN

09:15

10:30

From $9.00

Techbus VN

10:15

11:30

From $9.00

Techbus VN

11:15

12:30

From $9.00

Techbus VN

12:15

13:30

From $9.00

Techbus VN

13:15

13:30

From $9.00

Hoi An Food Tour

07:30

08:30

From $2.00

Hoi An Food Tour

12:30

13:30

From $2.00

Hoi An Food Tour

16:00

17:00

From $8.00

Hoi An Food Tour

16:30

17:30

From $7.00

Hoi An Food Tour

16:30

17:30

From $7.00


🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Da Nang to Hoi An + Taxi Companies:

Taxi Schedule - Da Nang to Hoi An

Travel Time

Departs

Price

April Adventure

45 min.

Da Nang Airport

From $15.00

April Adventure

45 min.

Da Nang Airport

From $17.00

Saigon DMC

40 min.

Da Nang

From $15.00

Saigon DMC

40 min.

Da Nang

From $17.00

Saigon DMC

40 min.

Da Nang

From $27.00

Tiim Group

1:00

Da Nang Airport

From $25.00

Tiim Group

1:00

Da Nang Airport

From $30.00

Tiim Group

1:00

Da Nang Train St.

From $25.00

Tiim Group

1:00

Da Nang Train St.

From $30.00

Mui Ne Sky Travel

45 min.

Da Nang Airport

From $15.00

Mui Ne Sky Travel

45 min.

Da Nang Airport

From $18.00

Ouros Travel

40 min.

Da Nang Airport

From $16.00

Ouros Travel

40 min.

Da Nang Airport

From $23.00

Ouros Travel

40 min.

Da Nang Airport

From $34.00

Ouros Travel

40 min.

Da Nang Center

From $15.00

VTS Taxi

35 min.

Da Nang City

From $16.00

VTS Taxi

35 min.

Da Nang City

From $18.00

VTS Taxi

35 min.

Da Nang City

From $35.00

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FAQ + Travel Tips – How to go from Da Nang to Hoi An:

1. How to book and buy tickets / taxi, car from Da Nang to Hoi An?

    • Book bus tickets or private taxi /car from Da Nang to Hoi An on 12go.asia ➜.
    • You can search and book another tickets, e.g. Hoi An to Phong Nha, Da Nang to Hanoi…

2. What is the travel time from Da Nang to Hoi An?

    • Travel by tourist bus / minivan from Da Nang to Hoi An takes about 1-1.5 hours.
    • Travel by private taxi / car from Da Nang to Hoi An takes about 30 minutes – 1 hour.
    • Travel by Grab from Da Nang to Hoi An takes about 30 minutes – 1 hour.

3. How much does it cost to get from Da Nang to Hoi An?

    • Transfer by tourist bus / minivan from Da Nang to Hoi An costs about $2-16/pp.
    • Transfer by private taxi / car from Da Nang to Hoi An costs about $10-40 (car).
    • Transfer by Grab taxi from Da Nang to Hoi An costs about $7-13/pp.

4. What is the travel distance from Da Nang to Hoi An?

    • Travel distance from Da Nang to Hoi An ancient town is about 30 km by road (bus, minivan, car, motorbike).

5. What is the most cheapest option of transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An?

    • The most cheapest option of transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An is to travel by tourist bus, bus tickets start at $2-4/pp.

6. What is the best and comfortable way of transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An?

    • The best and fastest way of transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An is to travel by tourist minivan or private car/taxi.

7. Is there a train from Da Nang town to Hoi An ancient town?

    • No, there is no train station in Hoi An Ancient town. The closest train station to Hoi An is Ga Trà Kiệu, it is about 20 km from Hoi An town center. But this way of transfer does not make a sense, railway schedule is limited, it is better to take a minivan / minibus from Da Nang town center.

8. How to travel from Da Nang International Airport to Hoi An?

    • From Da Nang Airport to Hoi An ancient town you can travel by private minivan / minibus, shuttle bus or private taxi, Grab. The best and cheap way is to travel by private minivan. You can search and book tickets or car easily online.

9. We would like to travel from Hoi An to Saigon, how?

    • If you want to travel from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam, you have 3 options. The best way is to take a direct flight from Da Nang Airport to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon. But you can also travel by sleeper train from Da Nang Railway Station, there are also tourist sleeper buses from Da Nang to Saigon.

10. Where to travel and go from Hoi An?

    • From Hoi An you can travel to southern Vietna, e.g. by train or bus to Quy Nhon, you can also visit Nha Trang, or you can travel to popular beach site Mui Ne in Phan Thiet.

11. Where you can also travel from Da Nang?

    • From Da Nang you can also travel by train, bus or car to Hue or you can go to southern Vietnam and visit Da Lat. There are also some direct flights from Da Nang Airport to Da Lat.

12. Where to rent a motorbike / scooter in Vietnam?

    • You can rent a motorbike or scooter in Vietnam in various motorbike rentals in the big cities. But it is also possible to search + book your motorbike, scooter and also bicycle online with Bikesbooking ➜.

13. Is there an airport in Hoi An ancient town?

    • No, Hoi An ancient town has no airport, the closest airport is in Da Nang, located about 30 km from Hoi An.

14. How to travel solo in Vietnam?

    • Discover the wonders of solo travel in Vietnam as you explore ancient temples, cruise through scenic landscapes or karst sceneries, hike various national parks and ethnic villages and connect with the warm-hearted locals, creating a personalized journey of cultural immersion and breathtaking experiences.

15. What is the weather in Vietnam and what to expect?

    • Weather in Vietnam varies with a tropical climate featuring distinct wet and dry seasons. In the north, the dry season (October to April) brings cooler temperatures, while the wet season (May to September) is marked by higher humidity and heavy rainfall. Central Vietnam experiences a dry period (January to August) with lower humidity and a wet season (September to December) characterized by increased rainfall. In southern Vietnam, the dry season (December to April) offers warm temperatures, while the wet season (May to November) brings higher humidity and occasional heavy rainfall. For accurate information, check local forecasts.

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