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How to get from Hoi An to Mui Ne

In this in-depth route guide, you’ll find the best ways to travel the 725 kilometres (450 miles) distance from Hoi An to Mui Ne. By the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Mui Ne as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.

Written by Ela - Senior Travel WriterReviewed by Maarten - Trip Planning Expert

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Why visit Mui Ne?

Mui Ne is a coastal town and traditional fishing village on Vietnam’s southeast coast. It is famous for its red and white sand dunes, spread out just beside soft sand beaches and lush trees.

Wind conditions are perfect on this side of the country, so kitesurfing is popular from October to April in Mui Ne. Other exciting activities include sailing, windsurfing, sandboarding, and quad biking on the sand dunes.

What are the 2 ways to travel from Hoi An to Mui Ne?

There are 2 ways to travel the 725 kilometres (450 miles) from Hoi An to Mui Ne. You can choose between the bus and train. The journey takes 15 hours to 19 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by bus. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 664,000 VND ($25.50).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Bus

15h - 19h 30m

From 664,000 VND ($25.50)

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Train

17-19h

From 780,000 VND ($29.50)

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Where to stay in Mui Ne?

Still looking for accommodation? Don't forget to check out our favourite places to stay in Mui Ne at the bottom of this page.

Hoi An to Mui Ne by Bus

Duration: 15h - 19h 30m

Costs: 664,000 VND ($25.50)

Duration: 15h - 19h 30m

Costs: 664,000 VND ($25.50)

There are eight companies offering daily bus trips from Hoi An to Mui Ne.

Hanh Cafe offers comfortable buses for affordable fares. However, it has gotten more than a few complaints about rude staff and delayed bus departures.

The advantage of the bus is that it brings you from the centre of Hoi An to the centre of Mui Ne. The disadvantage is that it will be a long and exhausting journey of around 15 hours to 19 hours 30 minutes. Also, buses are neither as safe nor as comfortable as trains.

Bus fares from Hoi An to Mui Ne start from 664,000 VND ($25.50).

Departure and arrival station

Hanh Cafe departs from its terminal in Hoi An centre, within walking distance of many hotels in the Old Town. It arrives at its headquarters in Mui Ne centre, just a short taxi ride to Mui Ne Beach.

Bus schedule from Hoi An to Mui Ne

Hoi An Office

Sleeping

Mui Ne Beach Office

18:00

18h 15m

12:15

Hanh Cafe

664,000 VND ($25.50)

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Hoi An Office

Sleeping

Mui Ne Market

18:00

17h 45m

11:45

Hanh Cafe

664,000 VND ($25.50)

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Hoi An An Phu

Sleeping

Mui Ne An Phu

17:30

18h 20m

11:50

17:45

18h 20m

12:05

18:00

18h 20m

12:20

Techbus VN JSC

795,000 VND ($30.50)

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Hoi An An Phu

Sleeping

Mui Ne An Phu

16:45

18h

10:45

Grouptour - obsolete

816,000 VND ($31)

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Hoi An Full Moon Bus

Sleeping

Mui Ne Full Moon Bus

17:50

19h 20m

13:10

18:00

19h 20m

13:20

Full Moon Party

837,000 VND ($32)

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23 Nguyen Tat Thanh

VIP

Mui Ne Hanh Cafe

17:55

17h

10:55

Grouptour

843,000 VND ($32)

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23 Nguyen Tat Thanh

VIP Sleeping

64 Huynh Thuc Khang

17:25

16h 40m

10:05

17:35

16h 40m

10:15

Luxury Van Limousine

848,000 VND ($32.50)

Get Your Tickets

23 Nguyen Tat Thanh

VIP 34 Seats

Mui Ne

17:00

18h 30m

11:30

17:15

18h 30m

11:45

17:30

18h 30m

12:00

Duc Duong Bus

932,000 VND ($35.50)

Get Your Tickets

214 Nguyen Duy Hieu

Luxury

Phan Thiet along National Route 1A

12:40

15h

03:40

14:30

15h

05:30

Cocovip Limousine

1,089,000 VND ($41.50)

Get Your Tickets

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Hoi An to Mui Ne by Train

Duration: 17-19h

Costs: 780,000 VND ($29.50)

Duration: 17-19h

Costs: 780,000 VND ($29.50)

Both Hoi An and Mui Ne don’t have their own railway stations. You can only take the train from Da Nang (1 hour away from Hoi An) to Binh Thuan (1.5 hours away from Mui Ne).

Despite the extra transfers to get to/from the railway stations, the train is a safer way to get from Hoi An to Mui Ne. You can travel overnight on a comfortable train bunk and arrive fully-recharged at your destination. For us, all these make train travel worth the extra cost compared to taking a bus.

Step 1: Hoi An to Da Nang Railway Station by Minivan

Duration: 1 hour

Costs: 155,000 VND ($5.90)

Duration: 1 hour

Costs: 155,000 VND ($5.90)

To get from Hoi An to Da Nang, you can take either a minivan for 155,000 VND ($5.90) or a private transfer for around 440,000 VND ($16.80).

Minivans depart from Hoi An every day from 06:00 to 20:00. This means that even if you take the last minivan to the train station, you will have a 2-hour wait for the only night train operating from Da Nang to Mui Ne. You can use this time to have a late dinner or snacks at a nearby cafe. There are not a lot of food choices inside the station.

If you don’t want to arrive too early at the train station, you can also take a more expensive yet more convenient private transfer. Book your ride through BookAway, which offers comfortable vehicles that come with trusted drivers.

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

IMPORTANT: Cheap buses used to be available for this route. But the last time we checked (October 2024), they were no longer operating from Hoi An to Da Nang.

Step 2: Da Nang to Binh Thuan by Train

Duration: 14h 30m - 16h 30m

Costs: 564,000 VND ($21.50)

Duration: 14h 30m - 16h 30m

Costs: 564,000 VND ($21.50)

There are several trains available every day from Da Nang to Binh Thuan Railway Station, but there is only one train that operates overnight.

We recommend that you take the lone night train for this journey that takes 14h 30m - 16h 30m. This way, you can save a night on accommodation and you also won’t lose an entire day on the journey.

Train ticket prices start from 564,000 VND ($21.50) for a second class seat. But for the most comfort for this long journey, we recommend getting a bunk in a 4-berth cabin. That’s more expensive than a bus ticket, but will allow you to get a good night’s sleep.

Da Nang

Second Class Seat

Binh Thuan

08:00

15h 31m

23:31

08:51

16h 23m

01:14

11:29

14h 24m

01:53

12:47

14h 19m

03:06

23:27

14h 29m

13:56

Vietnam Railways

From 564,000 VND ($21.50)

Da Nang

Second Class Sleeper

Binh Thuan

08:51

16h 23m

01:14

11:29

14h 24m

01:53

12:47

14h 19m

03:06

23:27

14h 29m

13:56

Vietnam Railways

961,000 VND ($36.50)

Da Nang

First Class Sleeper

Binh Thuan

08:00

15h 31m

23:31

08:51

16h 23m

01:14

11:29

14h 24m

01:53

12:47

14h 19m

03:06

23:27

14h 29m

13:56

Vietnam Railways

1,063,000 VND ($40.50)

Da Nang

Shared Cabin for 4

Binh Thuan

11:29

14h 47m

02:16

12:47

14h 36m

03:23

Violette Express Train

1,680,000 VND ($64)

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Da Nang

Cabin 2x

Binh Thuan

12:47

14h 19m

03:06

Vietnam Railways

2,363,000 VND ($90)

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We recommend booking your tickets online through BookAway. Their site is intuitive, provides a clear picture of what you can expect, and offers great customer service. If you’re eyeing the best deals, you might occasionally find slightly cheaper tickets on Baolau.

Step 3: Binh Thuan to Mui Ne by Bus

Duration: 1.5 hours

Costs: 35,000 VND ($1.30)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Costs: 35,000 VND ($1.30)

From Binh Thuan Railway Station, the cheapest way to get to Mui Ne is by bus. A bus ticket only costs 35,000 VND ($1.30) and the journey takes around 1.5 hours.

You can hail Bus #9 (coloured red) from T-Junction, about 5 minutes away on foot from the train station. See our guide for Mui Ne Railway Station to know the bus route and the nearest bus stop to your hotel.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi from Binh Thuan to Mui Ne for around 500,000 VND ($19).

Best places to stay in Mui Ne

Le Huynh Mui Ne Hotel - Budget Friendly

Le Huynh Hotel is directly located on the main street of Mui Ne. You’ll reach restaurants, bars, and the beach within walking distance. The spacious rooms are clean and the staff is always happy to answer your questions – what else to ask for?

Standard King Room from $16

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MAY Bungalow - Mid Range

The comfortable and clean rooms at MAY Bungalow come with air conditioning and a patio.

The place is located right next to the foodcourt and close to the beach, but also has a swimming pool if you feel like staying in!

Double rooms from $25

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Bamboo Village Beach Resort & Spa - Treating Yourself

Looking for a tropical getaway on Phan Thiet Beach? Bamboo Village Beach Resort & Spa is surrounded by gardens and greenery. Rooms feature stylish wooden & bamboo furnishings and the resort offers plenty of facilities. Guests can chill out at the pool, spend some quiet time at the library, or exercise at the yoga room and ﬁtness centre.

Deluxe garden view room storm from $85 incl. breakfast

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Rounding it up

We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Hoi An to Mui Ne. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hoi An to Mui Ne

What is the distance from Hoi An to Mui Ne?

The distance from Hoi An to Mui Ne is 725 kilometres (450 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Hoi An to Mui Ne?

The fastest way to get from Hoi An to Mui Ne is by bus and takes 15 hours.

What is the cheapest way to get from Hoi An to Mui Ne?

The cheapest way to get from Hoi An to Mui Ne is by bus with ticket costs starting from 664,000 VND ($25.50).

About the author(s)

Ela

Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she’s not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines… Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she’ll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.

Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.