How to get from DaNang Railway Station to the city centre

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 30 kilometers (19 miles) from DaNang Railway Station to the city centre. You can choose between the bus, minivan and private transfer. The journey takes 45 minutes - 1 hour and the quickest way is by minivan. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 20,000 VND ($0.80).

If you’re travelling solo or with just one other person, it’s best to take a minivan from DaNang Railway Station to the city centre to Hoi An or vice versa. Rates start from 155,000 VND ($6) for the 45 minutes journey.

Book your minivan ride beforehand so that you won’t have to worry about it on the day of your trip. Keep in mind that van departures are once every hour or every 2 hours. Pick a schedule that’s closest to your train arrival/departure.

If the minivan schedules are too inconvenient for you, you can instead book a private transfer.

Departure and arrival station

Hoi An Express, Barri Ann Travel and iHome Transfer all offer pick-up and drop-off at DaNang Railway Station to the city centre.

In Hoi An, Barri Ann Travel and Hoi An Express share a terminal at Phuong Min Anh, just within walking distance of the Old Town. iHome Transfer picks up and drops off passengers at La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa, about 1.5 km east of the town centre.

An easier but more expensive way to get from DaNang Railway Station to the city centre to Hoi An is by taxi. With this option, you won’t have to worry about finding your way to and from bus stations.

Travelling by taxi takes around 1 hour. Fares start from 288,000 VND ($11.10) for a 2-seater car.

You can hail a taxi from just outside the train station or you can book one in advance via BookAway.

The local bus used to be the cheapest option when travelling between Da Nang and Hoi An. But the last time we checked (November 2024), this is no longer available.

Some travellers still try to look for these local buses, though. Unfortunately, there are drivers who try to take advantage of this by offering overpriced taxis. This is why we highly advise that you book a minivan or private transfer beforehand (see the above sections for more info).

If any driver tries to approach you at the train station, you can tell them you already booked a ride and head straight to your meet-up point.

Public Bus #1 (Not available as of November 2024)

Public Bus #1 was a cheap way to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An and vice versa. A ticket used to cost only 20,000 VND ($0.80) for the ride that takes about 1 hour — affordable, but not quite comfortable. An extra seat was required for those carrying bulky luggage. Bus drivers often tried to overcharge tourists, too.

Departure station

The nearest public bus stop to DaNang Railway Station to the city centre was at 155 Le Duan Road. That’s 750 m away or a 10-minute walk.

Once outside the train station, turn left and walk until you reach the corner, and then turn right. Walk straight for a few minutes until you reach the main road and then turn left. From here, it’s a 500 m walk to the bus stop.

Arrival station

Bus #1 used to park at Hoi An Bus Station, 2 km away from the Old Town. You could get to your accommodation via a 5-minute taxi or a 20-minute walk.

See here the exact route of Bus #1:

Đà Nẵng Central Bus Station – Tôn Đức Thắng –Điện Biên Phủ –Hà Huy Tập – Hà Khê – Nguyễn Tất Thành – Ông Ích Khiêm – Lê Duẩn – Chi Lăng – Hùng Vương –Trần Phú – Trưng Nữ Vương – Núi Thành – Duy Tân – Cầu Trần Thị Lý – Ngũ Hành Sơn – Lê Văn Hiến – Trần Đại Nghĩa – Hội An Bus Station