How to get from Quy Nhon to Hoi An

Why visit Hoi An?

Hoi An is a charming city on Vietnam’s central coast. Once a major port, the mixed influences of Japanese, Chinese, and European merchants are still visible here.

Its Old Town is a well-preserved fusion of foreign and indigenous architecture, laid out in a small-scale model of a 15th to 19th-century trading hub. No wonder it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Travelling to Hoi An feels like walking back in time.

There are 3 ways to travel the 290 kilometers (180 miles) from Quy Nhon to Hoi An. You can choose between the bus, private transfer and train. The journey takes 5 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours and the quickest way is by private transfer. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by with tickets starting at .

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

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

For more info on both options, check out our step-by-step guide below.

Direct buses are available if you’re travelling from Quy Nhon to Hoi An. Bus fares start from and the journey takes around 5h - 5h 15m.

Bus options from Quy Nhon to Hoi An

You can also take the bus up to Da Nang, from where you can transfer to a local bus bound for Hoi An.

The advantage of this option is that buses operate overnight so you may be able to save one night on hotel costs.

When taking a bus from Quy Nhon to Da Nang, you can travel overnight and save a night on accommodation. We cannot guarantee, though, that you will get a good night’s sleep.

Ticket prices start from for the journey that takes 5h 45m - 8h.

From Da Nang Bus Station, you can take a taxi to Hoi An. Rates start from 440,000 VND (€15.80) for the ride that takes 1 hour. It’s best to pre-book your private transfer through BookAway, which offers a variety of vehicle choices depending on the number of people in your group.

Another option is to take a motorbike taxi for around 150,000 VND (€5.40). Do this only if you’re not carrying bulky luggage. You can book a moto taxi through Grab (better when travelling at night), or you can just get one outside the bus station.

IMPORTANT: Public Bus #1, which used to operate direct trips from Da Nang Bus Station to Hoi An, has stopped its services the last time we checked (November 2024).

A private transfer is the quickest option from Quy Nhon to Hoi An. Travel time is around 5 hours 30 minutes — 2 hours faster than the train or the bus.

Rates start from for a 2-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s about per person.

Larger vehicles are also available when you book with BookAway.

Private Transfer options from Quy Nhon to Hoi An

There are no train stations in either Quy Nhon or Hoi An, meaning you’ll need extra transfers to get to and from the nearest stations. Despite that, we recommend taking the train because they are generally safer and more comfortable when travelling in Vietnam.

Trains operating from Quy Nhon to Da Nang depart from Dieu Tri Railway Station, 10 km west of the city centre.

To get to Dieu Tri on a budget, you can take the local bus T22 from CoopMart in Quy Nhon centre. A ticket costs 20,000 VND (€0.70) and the bus journey takes around 30 minutes.

Another option is to take a 20-minute taxi with rates from 200,000 VND (€7.20).

From Dieu Tri, you will take a train to Da Nang, the nearest train station to Hoi An.

There are 5 trains operating daily for this route — with departures from early morning to past midnight. Travel time is 5h 25m - 6h 20m.

Train fares start from for a soft seat. Hoping to catch up on some sleep? You can also get a sleeper berth with rates from 307,000 VND (€11).

From Da Nang Railway Station, you can take a minivan or taxi to Hoi An for about 1 hour.

Minivans are the cheaper choice with fares from 155,000 VND (€5.60). Note that they are only available from 07:00-21:00. If you’re arriving in Da Nang outside this timeframe, you can instead take a taxi for around 440,000 VND (€15.80).

Book your minivan or taxi ride beforehand so you can easily deflect touts offering overpriced transfers. BookAway offers comfortable vehicles at fixed prices. See our page on Da Nang Railway Station for more details.

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