How to get from DaNang Airport 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 4 ways to travel the 30 kilometre (19 miles) distance from DaNang Airport to Hoi An. You can choose between the airport shuttle, minivan, taxi and Public bus*. The journey takes 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes and the quickest way is by minivan. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by public bus* with tickets starting at 30,000 VND ($1.10).

There used to be cheap public buses that operated between Da Nang and Hoi An. But according to travellers who have recently taken this route, Bus #1 is not available anymore at Da Nang Bus Station and Hoi An Bus Station. This is the same bus that passes by Da Nang Airport.

Passengers who didn’t know that they had better options have been lured by touts to take an expensive taxi instead. This is why we advise that you pre-book your minivan or private transfer via BookAway when travelling from DaNang Airport to Hoi An and vice versa.

With BookAway, prices are fixed. You won’t have to haggle, and you can expect a professional driver.

Bus #1 from Da Nang to Hoi An (Not available as of February 2023)

Bus #1 used to run between Da Nang and Hoi An every 30 minutes from 05:30-17:50 daily. The ticket price was only 30,000 VND ($1.10), although ticket vendors would often charge up to 50,000 VND ($1.90) for tourists. Travel time was 1 hour 30 minutes.

The local bus was a cheap way to travel from DaNang Airport to Hoi An. But mainly used by locals, it wasn’t very spacious and did not have enough room for luggage.

The nearest bus stop to the airport was at 33 Dien Bien Phu in Than Khe District. You can reach it by taking a short motorbike taxi or a regular taxi ride from Da Nang Airport.

The bus arrival point was at Hoi An Bus Station, 2 km from the Old Town.

Vietnam Explore Travel, April Adventure, Duc Duong Bus and Techbus VN JSC operate daily shuttle buses from DaNang Airport to Hoi An and vice versa.

In theory, you can book a shuttle bus ride at the airport upon arrival. But with limited trips and an increasing number of people travelling this route, we highly advise that you pre-book your ride with BookAway.

Shuttle buses are cost-efficient for solo travellers who want a comfortable but affordable ride. For 149,000 VND ($5.70), you will be picked up at the airport and brought straight to your hotel in Hoi An town centre.

A minivan ride from DaNang Airport to Hoi An costs around 178,000 VND ($6.80). The minivan journey takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

When you’re travelling in a group of three or more people, we suggest booking a taxi. You can hail a taxi at the airport, use Grab, or book a private transfer with BookAway.

We prefer to use BookAway when booking airport transfers because they offer good rates, as well as comfortable cars with trusted drivers. Rates start from 381,000 VND ($14.60) for a 2-seater private transfer. Divide the cost and that’s just about 191,000 VND ($7.30) per person.

The advantage of booking your private ride online is you’ll get a fixed price at a reasonable rate. This eliminates the chance of you getting ripped off by drivers at the airport.