2. Flight + Bus to Hoi An
3. Bus – Hanoi to Hoi An
4. Private Tour in Hoi An
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Traveling from Hanoi to Hoi An by train, plane or sleeper bus.
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- Hoi An stands as one of the most visited historical towns in central Vietnam, situated approximately 20 km from Da Nang, the region’s largest city. It serves as a small ancient town teeming with tourists, primarily coming from Da Nang. The area also boasts pristine beaches and a variety of budget-friendly and luxurious accommodations. With an international airport in Da Nang, Hoi An is easily accessible from Hanoi via a quick one-hour flight.
- Transport options abound between Da Nang City and Hoi An ancient town, including various private taxis and Grab services. Travelers have three primary transportation methods to reach Hoi An from Hanoi in Vietnam: by plane + bus via Da Nang Airport, by sleeper train to Da Nang Railway Station + bus/taxi, or sleeper tourist bus. Opting for a direct flight to Da Nang proves the most comfortable and economical, with occasional low-cost flights available. From Hoi An or Da Nang, travelers can continue their journey to destinations like Quy Nhon or Nha Trang by train or tourist bus, or even head to Saigon in southern Vietnam.
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The most fastest way to reach Hoi An is to travel by plane + bus.
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- The travel distance from Hanoi to Hoi An spans about 800 km by road and approximately 630 km by plane. Opting for the fastest and most efficient route, traveling by plane + bus/taxi via Da Nang Airport proves optimal. Direct flights from Hanoi to Da Nang, coupled with buses, minivans, or taxis from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An, offer a journey lasting about 5-6 hours, with costs ranging from $40-100 per person. Low-cost flights are frequently available, and with Da Nang Airport merely 30 km from Hoi An ancient town, accessibility is seamless. Alternatively, another popular and economical transfer method to Hoi An involves traveling by sleeper train + bus/taxi via Da Nang.
- Vietnam Railways operates regular and luxury sleeper trains from Hanoi to Da Nang, with bus or taxi connections to Hoi An. The journey by train + bus/car from Hanoi to Hoi An typically lasts about 20-25 hours and costs approximately $25-150 per person. Reserving a sleeper berth in these trains is highly recommended. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a sleeper tourist bus from Hanoi to Hoi An via Da Nang, offering the most budget-friendly option. This journey spans about 17-20 hours, with bus tickets priced around $15-17 per person. Grab services are also available from Da Nang city to Hoi An. Secure your tickets and flights to Hoi An from Hanoi online. Additionally, travelers can consider traveling by train to Saigon, the largest city in southern Vietnam, from Hanoi. Before arriving in Hoi An from Da Nang city, it’s advisable to review the local weather conditions in Hoi An.
| Transfer Mode – Hanoi to Hoi An: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Plane + Bus | 5-6 hours | $40-100/pp |
| Train + Bus | 20-25 hours | $25-150/pp |
| Sleeper Bus | 15-17 hours | $17-32/pp |
How do I get from Hanoi to Hoi An?
1. TRAIN + BUS / TAXI from Hanoi to Hoi An
Traveling by train and bus from Hanoi to Hoi An via the city of Da Nang, which is only 20 km from Hoi An, is the most used transport option among solo travelers heading to Central Vietnam. It is a transport that has 2 steps – by train to Da Nang and by bus from Da Nang to Hoi An. This is a popular and busy railway route, trains depart from Hanoi Railway Station and arrive at Da Nang Railway Station in the city center.
Trains from Hanoi do not go directly to Hoi An city, but go to Da Nang city and from there you can continue by e.g. bus / minibus or taxi to Hoi An. So if you want to explore Da Nang city as well, these transports can be ideal and are among the cheapest options, but they will take a lot of time. Train tickets from Hanoi to Da Nang vary, ordinary trains from Vietnam Railways about $20-50/per person (2nd class seats or sleeper beds) and tourist luxury sleeper trains are more expensive, about $60-80/per person, according to the type of train.
Of course, the most expensive are always the sleeping berths, which can definitely be recommended, because the train journey time to Da Nang from Hanoi is approximately 15-17 hours, depending on the type of train. Sleeping tourist and more comfortable trains Laman Express, Violette Train, Livitrans Express, Damitrans or Lotus Train are classified as trains of the Vietnam Railways and are always marked with either an inscription or a logo of the operating company.
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Tourist sleeping berths are usually more comfortable, better and also offer light refreshments and cabins, which are usually for 4 passengers. Train timetables from Hanoi to Da Nang usually offer 5-6 train connections every day and even on holidays, however, the number of trains may change during the seasons. You can find and book tickets to Da Nang easily online and in advance, which is recommended.
After you arrive in the city of Da Nang, it is possible to continue the transfer to Hoi An by e.g. buses, minivans, minibuses, taxis or you can also use Grab taxi. But if you go here, it is definitely advisable to explore the city of Da Nang first and then go on a trip to Hoi An.
From Da Nang to Hoi An by bus or taxi, it takes about 30-60 minutes depending on the bus and carrier, Hoi An is about 20 km away. Various companies operate here, such as Barri Ann Travel, April Adventure, Techbus VN, Queen Cafe, Hoi An Express and others, and tickets from Da Nang to Hoi An cost about $6-17/person, depending on where you go from and what type of bus you choose , modern private minivans are usually more expensive.
On the route between Da Nang and Hoi An, there are very modern luxury minivans or minibuses, but also ordinary seater and sleeper buses. You can use the same mode of transport on the return trip from Hoi An to Da Nang or directly from Hoi An to Da Nang Airport. Again, you can easily find tickets for these bus routes to Hoi An online.
2. FLIGHT + BUS / TAXI from Hanoi to Hoi An
By far the fastest and most convenient way to get to Hoi An from Hanoi is to take a direct flight to Da Nang and a bus or private transfer to Hoi An from the airport. This method of transport therefore has a total of 2 steps, but is significantly more comfortable. However, this option is more expensive than traveling by train or bus to Da Nang, but on the other hand, you will save more of your time, enjoy the comfort, and sometimes the flights are relatively cheap.
Flights are operated from Noi Bai Airport to Da Nang International Airport, which is approximately 30 km from Hoi An and approximately 3 km from the center of Da Nang (you can see Vietnam Airport Map). Noi Bai Airport is accessible from Hanoi by public buses, shuttle buses or private taxis. From Da Nang Airport to the city center you can use shuttle buses, private minivans, taxis or Grab.
Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines and Vietravel Airlines offer direct flights from Hanoi to Da Nang. These are Vietnamese airlines and sometimes there are cheap promotional low-cost flights (such as flights from VietJet Air), by default these direct flights cost about $50-200/pp, sometimes they can be cheaper and the flight time from Noi Bai airport is approximately 1.5 hours.
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For such a short flight, you will need Economy class on the plane. From Da Nang Airport, you can travel to Hoi An by bus, minivan or private taxi. Various private transport services operate between Da Nang Airport and Hoi An, and bus or minibus transfer tickets cost approx. $4.50-7.00/per person, depending on the type of bus or minivan, prices can sometimes be a little higher, e.g. a private taxi costs approx. $15- 20/car.
This trip will fly by quickly, the transport to Hoi An from the airport takes about 1 hour and some verified companies that offer these transfers are April Adventure, Hoi An Express or iHome Transfer. The timetables of these private minibuses to Hoi An can be found easily online and you can book tickets in advance. Before booking tickets to Hoi An, always carefully read all instructions related to the transfer.
3. SLEEPER BUS from Hanoi to Hoi An
Another way to get to Hoi An in central Vietnam from Hanoi is to travel by sleeper tourist bus, of which there are plenty in both directions. Most of these tourist sleeper buses also go through Da Nang city and then continue to Hoi An, some even go further into southern Vietnam. By tourist bus to Hoi An, this is a cheap transport option, but it may not be very comfortable for such a long route.
And it takes a lot of time. There are modern tourist sleeper buses from Hanoi to Da Nang and Hoi An, travel time is approximately 15-19 hours and bus tickets cost approximately $17-32/pp, depending on the type of bus and services offered. Older buses are the cheapest and luxury buses are the most expensive. Various transport companies travel from Hanoi to Hoi An, among which the following are more well-known: Techbus VN, To Vietnam Travel, Sapa Discovery Travel, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Queen Café, Grouptour, Futabus or Duc Duong Bus.
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The disadvantages of bus transportation in Vietnam can be that the buses may not be comfortable for longer journeys and that the buses often stop at other places before arriving at the destination. Buses depart from various locations in Hanoi and arrive at various locations in Hoi An or Da Nang as well.
You will always see this information when ordering bus tickets online, so you can book tickets in advance and be sure of your transfer. Always read all additional information regarding these bus transfers to Hoi An when ordering your tickets.
4. BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR + Tickets in Hoi An
If you want to search for and book a trip, hike or other tourist activity together with tickets to attractions, the Klook platform is ideal. On this platform, you will find a whole range of interesting local trips and activities in the Hoi An and Da Nang area, as well as elsewhere in Vietnam.
Various tickets for boat trips, tours of farms or gardens, visits to historical places around Hoi An and Da Nang, or even various transfers with tickets to the popular areas of Ba Na Hills, Marble Mountains and or My Son. Most of these tours in Hoi An are very well rated on this platform, run by local guides or agencies, and there are many references.
It is also possible to book private transfers between Da Nang – Hoi An and Da Nang Airport. There are also some food tours in the city of Hoi An or Da Nang, which are sought after by foreign tourists. If you don’t want to deal with arranging tours and tickets on the spot, save yourself time and easily book these activities online in advance.
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❓ FAQ + TIPS — Travel route from Hanoi to Hoi An:
1. How to book + buy tickets / flights from Hanoi to Hoi An?
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- Book bus/train tickets + flights or car from Hanoi to Hoi An on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- You can also change your travel route, e.g. Hanoi to Da Nang, Da Nang to Hoi An…
2. What is the travel time from Hanoi to Hoi An?
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- Travel by train + bus from Hanoi to Hoi An (via Da Nang) takes about 20-25 hours.
- Travel by plane + bus from Hanoi to Hoi An (via Da Nang) takes about 5-6 hours.
- Travel by sleeper tourist bus from Hanoi to Hoi An (via Da Nang) takes about 17-20 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Hanoi to Hoi An?
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- Travel distance from Hanoi to Hoi An is about 800 km by train + bus and about 630 km by plane.
4. How and where to book a tour or private trip to Hoi An?
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- You can search and book your private tour to Hoi An ancient town online with KLOOK ➜.
5. How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Hoi An?
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- Transport by plane + bus from Hanoi to Hoi An (via Da Nang) costs about $40-100/pp.
- Transport by train + bus from Hanoi to Hoi An (via Da Nang) costs about $25-150/pp.
- Transport by sleeper bus from Hanoi to Hoi An (via Da Nang) costs about $15-17/pp.
6. What is the best way of transfer from Hanoi to Hoi An?
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- The best and fastest option how to reach Hoi An ancient town from Hanoi is to travel by plane + bus/taxi via Da Nang International Airport. This airport is about 30 km from Hoi An. There are some buses, minivans or taxis from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An, it takes about 1 hour from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An.
7. What is the cheapest option of transport from Hanoi to Hoi An?
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- The cheapest option how you can travel to Hoi An from Hanoi is to travel by sleeper tourist bus. It is a cheap, bus ticket costs about $15-17/pp, but travel time is about 17-20 hours and it is not so comfortable way of transfer.
8. Is it possible to travel by luxury tourist train to Hoi An from Hanoi?
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- You can travel by these sleeper tourist trains to Da Nang: Laman Express (2-4 berths in cabin), Lotus Train (2-4 berths in cabin), Violette Train or New Livitrans Express. You can book train ticktets from these trains easily online. Lotus Train and Laman Express have also 2-berths cabins.
9. Is there a train from Hanoi to Hoi An?
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- Hoi An ancient town has no railway station. The closest railway station is in Da Nang and there are trains of Vietnam Railways + tourist luxury sleeper trains. Da Nang railway station is about 30 km by road from Hoi An.
10. Where you can travel from Hoi An?
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- There are various interesting places of southern Vietnam where you can go from Hoi An and Da Nang. You can travel to Nha Trang, Mui Ne or Ho Chi Minh City. There are also direct flights from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City.
11. How you can go from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?
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- If you will be traveling by plane to Da Nang International Airport, you can travel from this airport to Hoi An by bus, minivan or private car/taxi. Travel time is about 1 hour, the most cheapest option is to travel by private minivan / minibus, bus ticket costs about $4.50-7.00/pp.
12. Which beaches can you visit in central Vietnam?
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- Central Vietnam is known for its stunning coastline and beautiful beaches. The best places for visit these beaches are in Cam Ranh coast, Nha Trang area, Quy Nhon or Hue. Read this article: The Best Beaches in Central Vietnam.
13. What is the best time to visit Hoi An?
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- The best time to visit Hoi An is from February to April and from September to November. During these months, the weather is mild, and there is less chance of rain, allowing for comfortable exploration of the town and its surroundings.
14. What are the must-visit attractions in Hoi An?
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- Hoi An is known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Key attractions include the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Assembly Halls, and traditional wooden houses. Additionally, exploring the lantern-lit streets at night and the vibrant Central Market are highly recommended.
15. What is Hoi An’s famous Full Moon Lantern Festival?
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- The Full Moon Lantern Festival, or Hoi An Lantern Festival, is a monthly event that takes place during the full moon. The town turns off its electric lights, and the streets are illuminated by thousands of colorful lanterns. Visitors can release lanterns on the Thu Bon River, partake in traditional performances, and enjoy the magical atmosphere.
16. How to travel solo in Vietnam?
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- 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.
17. What is the weather in Vietnam and what to expect?
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- 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.
🚆 Train from Hanoi to Da Nang – Schedule / Timetable + Train Tickets:
Train Schedule - Hanoi to Da Nang | Departs in Hanoi | Arrival in Da Nang | Train Ticket |
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Train SE1 (seats, sleeper) | 20:55 | 12:32 | From $25.00 |
Train SE3 (seats, sleeper) | 19:20 | 11:14 | From $25.00 |
Train SE7 (seats, sleeper) | 06:10 | 23:07 | From $25.00 |
Train SE5 (seats, sleeper) | 15:30 | 08:30 | From $25.00 |
Train SE9 (seats, sleeper) | 13:05 | 06:06 | From $25.00 |
Train SE11 (seats, sleeper) | 21:20 | 15:58 | From $25.00 |
Train SE19 (seats, sleeper) | 19:40 | 11:58 | From $25.00 |
Violette Trains SE1 (sleeper) | 20:55 | 12:32 | From $74.00 |
Violette Trains SE3 (sleeper) | 19:20 | 11:14 | From $74.00 |
Violette Trains SE19 (sleeper) | 19:40 | 11:58 | From $74.00 |
Laman Express SE19 (sleeper) | 19:40 | 11:58 | From $78.00 |
Livitrans Express SE1 (sleeper) | 20:55 | 12:32 | From $66.00 |
Livitrans Express SE3 (sleeper) | 19:20 | 11:14 | From $66.00 |
Damitrans SE3 (sleeper) | 19:20 | 11:14 | From $70.00 |
Damitrans SE19 (sleeper) | 19:40 | 11:58 | From $70.00 |
Lotus Train SE19 (sleeper) | 19:40 | 11:58 | From $72.00 |
🚍 Bus from Hanoi to Hoi An – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Hanoi to Hoi An | Departs in Hanoi | Arrival in Hoi An | Bus Ticket |
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Queen Cafe | 17:30 | 12:20 | From $19.00 |
Green Trips | 18:00 | 12:00 | From $18.00 |
Techbus VN | 16:15 | 10:15 | From $22.00 |
Techbus VN | 16:30 | 10:30 | From $22.00 |
Techbus VN | 17:00 | 11:00 | From $22.00 |
Techbus VN | 17:30 | 10:10 | From $18.00 |
Grouptour | 17:00 | 11:20 | From $18.00 |
Grouptour | 17:15 | 11:35 | From $24.00 |
Grouptour | 17:50 | 09:50 | From $31.00 |
Duc Duong Bus | 16:15 | 11:30 | From $27.00 |
Duc Duong Bus | 17:30 | 10:30 | From $27.00 |
Viet Nam Travel Bus | 16:50 | 07:20 | From $32.00 |
Viet Nam Travel Bus | 17:55 | 12:10 | From $28.00 |
Viet Nam Travel Bus | 19:00 | 10:00 | From $41.00 |
To Vietnam Travel | 15:45 | 04:45 | From $27.00 |
To Vietnam Travel | 17:00 | 09:00 | From $18.00 |
Sapa Discovery Travel | 16:00 | 06:00 | From $35.00 |
Sapa Discovery Travel | 17:00 | 08:15 | From $40.00 |
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