Hoi An to Da Nang

How to Get From Hoi An to Da Nang

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ElaMaartenWritten by Ela · Reviewed by Maarten · Updated 3 weeks ago

Minivan · Bus · Motorbike · Taxi

Da Nang sits just 25 kilometres (16 miles) north of Hoi An. It's a beach city, and its Dragon Bridge breathes fire at weekends. The cheapest way to get from Hoi An to Da Nang is the minivan at $4.40 (114,000 VND). The motorbike takes 45 minutes, if you're comfortable riding yourself.

DISTANCE

Distance from Hoi An to Da Nang

Hoi An and Da Nang are about 25 km (16 miles) apart, and the journey itself covers around 31 km by road. Depending on the option, the trip takes between 45m and 2h.

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4 ways to travel from Hoi An to Da Nang

There are four ways to travel from Hoi An to Da Nang. You can choose between the minivan, bus, motorbike, and private transport. The journey takes 45m–1h and the quickest way is by minivan. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by minivan with tickets starting at $4.40 (114,000 VND).

Minivan17 departuresDuration45m+Pricefrom$4114,000 VND

Hoi An to Da Nang by Minivan

The minivan is a cost-efficient option when travelling solo or with just one other companion from Hoi An to Da Nang. Prices for a minivan ticket start from $4.40 (114,000 VND).

Minivans are available from 06:00 to 20:00, with several departures daily. It’s best to book your tickets online at least a day before to avoid any hassle on the day of your trip. The journey takes about 45m - 2h.

You can choose from a few companies. Barri Ann Travel, Hoi An Express, and iHome Transfer all offer drop-off at Da Nang Airport and Da Nang Train Station. Dong Hanh Travel also operates on this route, but only drops off passengers at Da Nang city centre.

Minivan companies don’t provide shuttle service to Da Nang Bus Station. If that’s where you’re headed, your only options are to take a taxi or a motorbike.

Minivan schedule from Hoi An to Da Nang

1hHoi An Food TourTouristHighlands CoffeeRom Cafe16:3019:3020:30$4114,000 VNDTickets
1hBarri Ann TravelTouristHoi An Express officeDa Nang International Airport (DAD06:0007:0009:0010:0012:0013:00+5$7186,000 VNDTickets
1hViet Nam Travel BusVIP445 D. Hai Ba Trung133 Bui Trang Chuoc17:0019:00$7186,000 VNDTickets
1h30mBarri Ann TravelTouristHoi An Express officeDa Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture06:0007:0009:0010:0012:0013:00+5$7186,000 VNDTickets
45miHome TransferTouristLa Siesta Hoi An Resort & SpaDa Nang International Airport (DAD06:0007:0009:0010:0012:0013:00+5$7192,000 VNDTickets
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45miHome TransferTouristLa Siesta Hoi An Resort & SpaA La Carte Danang Beach07:0009:0012:0016:0020:00$7194,000 VNDTickets
2hHoi An Food TourTouristHoi An Food TourBa Na Hills - Parking Lot08:00$12320,000 VNDTickets

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Bus2 departuresDuration1hPricefrom$7186,000 VND

Hoi An to Da Nang by Bus

The bus is an affordable way to get from Hoi An to Da Nang. Bus fares start from $7.10 (186,000 VND) and the journey takes around 1h.

You can choose from two bus companies operating on this route: Hanh Cafe and Camel Travel.

Public Bus #1 (no longer running)

Public Bus #1 used to be a popular choice for tourists and locals travelling from Hoi An to Da Nang. Since it stopped operating, some drivers take advantage of the situation by offering overpriced taxi rides to tourists. A newer public bus (route 2, formerly LK02) now links Da Nang and Hoi An, departing from Viet Han University on the Da Nang side.

Public Bus #1 operated between Hoi An and Da Nang from 05:30 to 18:00. Travel time was about an hour to Da Nang Railway Station and 1h to Da Nang Bus Station.

Buses departed from Hoi An Bus Station. The ticket price was $0.80 (20,000 VND), although drivers often tried to charge more — up to $1.90 (50,000 VND).

Bus schedule from Hoi An to Da Nang

1hHanh CafeSleepingHoi An OfficeDa Nang Office07:30$7186,000 VNDTickets
1hCamel TravelVIP SleepingHoi An CityDa Nang Office12:00$33870,000 VNDTickets
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MotorbikeDuration45mPricefrom$7196,000 VND

Hoi An to Da Nang by Motorbike

Are you visiting Da Nang as just a day tour from Hoi An? If you know how to ride, renting your own motorbike is the best choice.

Driving a motorbike is an exciting and affordable way to travel from Hoi An to Da Nang. You will find plenty of rental shops in town, but we recommend Hoi An Bike Rental, which offers good bikes and excellent customer service. Its rates are around $1 (26,500 VND) to $2 (53,000 VND) more expensive than other shops, but it also gets much better reviews.

Bike rentals start at $7.40 (196,000 VND)/day. You don’t need a license when renting their motorbikes, but you will have to leave an ID.

Keep in mind that riding a motorcycle in Vietnam requires more than basic experience. Traffic is not bad from Hoi An to Da Nang, but it might still be risky for an unfamiliar driver.

Motorbike pick-up in Da Nang

You can still rent a motorbike even when you’re not planning to go back to Hoi An anymore.

Just note that if you rent your bike through Hoi An Bike Rental, they do not have an office in Da Nang. But, they offer a bike pick-up service for an additional fee. That’s $6.10 – $8 (160,000 – 210,000 VND), depending on the pick-up point in Da Nang.

What we like about this service is that you can leave your luggage at their Hoi An shop. And then they deliver your bags to you when they pick up the motorbike. Convenient, right?

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Taxi3 departuresDuration1h+Pricefrom$15385,000 VND

Hoi An to Da Nang by Taxi

If you’re travelling in a group, you can also take a taxi with rates from $15 (385,000 VND).

You can hail a taxi on the street, but we recommend booking your ride online through BookAway. Its cars are generally more spacious and comfortable than regular taxis, and they come with trusted drivers.

Travel time by taxi is about 1h - 1h 30m.

Hoi An to Da Nang by Grab

Grab (Asian Uber) is a popular way to travel between Hoi An and Da Nang. It’s easy too, as long as you have the Grab app installed on your phone.

Rates for a Grab taxi from Hoi An to Da Nang start from $15 (400,000 VND). Travelling light? There’s also an option to book a Grab motorbike taxi with fares from $5.70 (150,000 VND).

Hoi An
Huracars
Standard Car 2 PAX
$15 (385,000 VND)
$7.30 (192,000 VND) per person
Huracars
Standard Car 4 PAX
$18 (465,000 VND)
$4.40 (116,000 VND) per person
Hoi An Express
Standard Car 2 PAX
$19 (485,000 VND)
$9.30 (244,000 VND) per person
Hoi An Express
Standard Car 2 PAX
$19 (485,000 VND)
$9.30 (244,000 VND) per person
Hoi An Express
Standard Car 4 PAX
$23 (590,000 VND)
$5.60 (148,000 VND) per person
Hoi An Express
Standard Car 4 PAX
$23 (590,000 VND)
$5.60 (148,000 VND) per person
Hoi An Express
Standard Minivan 8 PAX
$31 (800,000 VND)
$3.80 (100,000 VND) per person
Hoi An Express
Standard Minivan 8 PAX
$31 (800,000 VND)
$3.80 (100,000 VND) per person
Hoi An Express
Standard Minivan 6 PAX
$31 (800,000 VND)
$5.10 (132,000 VND) per person
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ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION

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.

Rounding it up

That's the full picture for getting from Hoi An to Da Nang, roughly 25 kilometres (16 miles) apart. In all, there are 4 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $4.40 (114,000 VND). The quickest trip takes 45m.

Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distance from Hoi An to Da Nang?

The distance from Hoi An to Da Nang is 25 kilometres (16 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Hoi An to Da Nang?

Journey times from Hoi An to Da Nang overlap: minivan 45m - 2h, bus 1h, motorbike 45m, taxi 1h - 1h 30m. Depending on the departure, no single option is always the fastest.

What is the cheapest way to get from Hoi An to Da Nang?

The cheapest way to get from Hoi An to Da Nang is by minivan with ticket costs starting from 114,000 VND.

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Ela
Ela

Senior Travel Writer

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
MaartenReviewer

Founder & Trip Planning Expert

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.

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