How to get from Hanoi to Da Nang

Why visit Da Nang?

Da Nang is a bustling coastal city in central Vietnam. A known transport hub, it’s a popular gateway to the nearby city of Hoi An. But this fast-developing city is so much more than a stopover, it is now a destination on its own.

Travellers are making Da Nang a part of their itinerary for its laidback beaches, clear waters, and centuries-old pagodas. Some of Da Nang’s best attractions include the Marble Mountains, Ba Na Hills, the Son Tra Peninsula, and My Khe Beach.

There are 3 ways to travel the 765 kilometers (475 miles) from Hanoi to Da Nang. You can choose between the bus, train and flight. The journey takes 2 hours 30 minutes to 18 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by flight. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 542,000 VND ($21).

There are several bus companies offering daily sleeper bus trips from Hanoi to Da Nang.

With a sleeper bus, you’ll get a basic bunk and a blanket. Note that the bunk may not be long enough for passengers taller than 6ft.

Bus fares from Hanoi to Da Nang start at 542,000 VND ($21) and the journey takes around 12 hours to 18 hours 30 minutes.

Departure and arrival station

Group Tour Company departs from its own headquarters in Hanoi, some 500m north of Hoan Kiem Lake. It parks at the Group Tour office in Da Nang city centre.

Camel Travel and The Long Travel depart from the same bus stop in Hanoi, some 3 km south of the Old Quarter. They drop off passengers at their terminal in Da Nang centre.

Although we are not huge fans of taking a flight because of its harmful impact on the environment, we have to admit it is the easiest way to travel from Hanoi to Da Nang.

Both cities have their own airports, which are easily accessible from their city centres. Travel time by flight takes only around 2 hours 30 minutes, while the journey by train or bus takes at least 15 hours!

TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to reduce your impact on the environment.

Hanoi Airport (also called Noi Bai International Airport) is located some 30 km north of the Old Quarter.

The most convenient way to get to the airport is by taking Express Bus 86. This bus departs from Hanoi Railway Station and makes several stops near the Old Quarter before going on its way to the airport. A ticket costs 45,000 VND ($1.70) for the journey that takes 1 hour.

You can also take a taxi as well as other buses from Hanoi city centre to the airport. Check out our guide on Hanoi Airport for more transport options.

There are plenty of flights available daily from Hanoi to Da Nang. These are operated by Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Vietnam Airlines, and Vietravel Airlines. The flight takes only about 1h20m.

The first flight departs as early as 05:50 while the last trip departs at 21:10.

Airfares from Hanoi to Da Nang starts from 620,000 VND ($24). We recommend regularly checking Skyscanner through the link below to get the cheapest rates.

Da Nang Airport is located just 2 km from the city centre. If you’re heading to Da Nang’s centre, then you can simply take a taxi for around 80,000 VND ($3.10). Travel time takes only about 10 minutes.

Da Nang Airport to Hoi An

Are you going to Hoi An from Da Nang Airport? If yes, then you can take a shuttle bus for 155,000 VND ($6)or a taxi for around 320,000 VND ($12.30). Travel time is about 1 hour.

To avoid airport queues and taxi drivers offering private transfers at exorbitant prices, we recommend booking your bus or taxi via BookAway.

Check out our guide on Da Nang Airport for more details.

If you travel by night, the train can be a good way to complete the 15 hours 30 minutes to 18 hours 30 minutes journey from Hanoi to Da Nang. Trains are a bit more expensive than the bus, but also safer and much more convenient.

You can get a soft seat for around 779,000 VND ($30). But for this long journey, we recommend booking a 4-sleeper berth for more comfort.

Departure and arrival station

Hanoi Railway Station is a 10-minute taxi ride from the Old Quarter.

Da Nang Railway Station is located within Da Nang city centre. You can get to your hotel via a few minutes walk or a short taxi ride.

If your hotel is located in Hoi An, then you’ll have to travel about 30 km from Da Nang Railway Station.

You can do this in 2 ways: by bus for 1 hour or by taxi for 45 minutes. Rates start from 20,000 VND ($0.80) and 385,000 VND ($14.80), respectively.

For more info, visit our guide for Da Nang Railway Station.