How to get from Hoi An to Quy Nhon

Why visit Quy Nhon?

Quy Nhon is a luxury resort town in central Vietnam. With its beautiful beaches, picturesque cliffs, and tidy streets, it is popular with the country’s rich and famous. If you’re looking for a more laidback experience, head on to Bai Xep, a remote fishing village with a lovely coast and pristine waters.

Apart from natural beauty, there is a colourful history in Quy Nhon. You will find here the biggest and most well-preserved remnants of the indigenous Champa Kingdom, which ruled Quy Nhon and the surrounding region in the 11th century.

There are 3 ways to travel the 290 kilometre (180 miles) distance from Hoi An to Quy Nhon. You can choose between the bus, taxi and train. The journey takes 5 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes and the quickest way is by taxi. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 429,000 VND ($16.40).

There are two ways to travel from Hoi An to Quy Nhon by bus:

• Direct bus from Hoi An to Quy Nhon
• Indirect bus via Da Nang

We give you more details about both options below.

Direct buses are available if you’re travelling from Hoi An to Quy Nhon. Bus fares start from 429,000 VND ($16.40) and the journey takes around 5h 30m - 6h 45m.

Bus options from Hoi An to Quy Nhon

When taking the indirect bus, you can first take a taxi to Da Nang and then transfer to another bus from there to Quy Nhon.

From Hoi An, a taxi is the most convenient way to get to Da Nang Bus Station. Fares start from 440,000 VND ($16.80) and the journey takes about 1 hour.

Travelling light? You can take a motorbike taxi with rates from 150,000 VND ($5.70). You can hail one from the street or book a moto taxi via Grab.

IMPORTANT: Public Bus #1, which used to be the cheapest option for this route, has stopped operations the last time we checked (November 2024). Book your private transfer online via BookAway so as to not fall victim to drivers offering overpriced taxis.

From Da Nang Central Bus Station, you can choose from a few buses to take you to Quy Nhon.

Bus fares start from 348,000 VND ($13.30) for the journey that takes 5h 40m - 7h 15m.

There are no direct trains from Hoi An to Quy Nhon. When you want to travel this route by train, you will take one from Da Nang (30 km north of Hoi An) to Dieu Tri (10 km west of Quy Nhon).

Despite the transfers, we recommend taking the train for comfort and safety.

There are 2 ways you can get from Hoi An to Da Nang Train Station: by minivan for around 155,000 VND ($5.90) or by taxi with fares from 440,000 VND ($16.80).

Minivans depart from Hoi An every hour or two daily from 06:00 to 20:00. It’s best to purchase your minivan or private transfer beforehand through BookAway so that you can expect a ride at your desired time.

See our guide on Da Nang Railway Station for more details.

IMPORTANT: There used to be cheap local buses operating from Hoi An to Da Nang. But the last time we checked (November 2024), these were no longer available.

From Da Nang, you will take a train to Dieu Tri Railway Station, 10 km northwest of Quy Nhon. Don’t confuse this with Quy Nhon Railway Station, which is not part of the Reunification Line and only receives one train a day from Ho Chi Minh.

There are 5 trains operating daily from Da Nang to Dieu Tri. Travel time is 5h 25m - 6h 25m, depending on which train you take.

Ticket prices start from 256,000 VND ($9.80) for a soft seat. If you’re looking to catch up on some sleep, you can also get a sleeper berth with fares from 365,000 VND ($14).

From Dieu Tri Railway Station, the cheapest way to get to Quy Nhon is by bus. A bus ticket costs around 20,000 VND ($0.80) for the journey that takes 30 minutes. Take local bus T22, which will bring you up to the CoopMart in the centre of Quy Nhon.

For a direct ride to your hotel, you can also take a 20-minute taxi with rates from 200,000 VND ($7.60).

If you’re looking for a direct and private ride from Hoi An to Quy Nhon, taxis are available.

We recommend booking your ride through BookAway for long-distance journeys like this. It offers excellent customer service and spacious cars with trusted drivers.

Rates start from 4,290,000 VND ($165) for a 2-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s about 2,145,000 VND ($82) per person.

Taxi options from Hoi An to Quy Nhon