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How To Get From Nha Trang to Hoi An?
When travelling the 510km distance from Nha Trang to Hoi An, you have 3 options: you can take the train (11 hours), the bus (10.5 hours), or a flight (3 hours). Fares range from $11 to $28.
We recommend to book a night train so you don’t lose a day travelling and you can get a good night’s sleep.
Hoi An does not have its own railway station. That’s why you need to book a train from Nha Trang to DaNang. When you arrive at DaNang railway station, you can take a local bus or shuttle bus to Hoi An.
If you are on a strict budget, the bus might be better for you. But keep in mind that travelling by bus is not the safest option in Vietnam. If you decide to travel by bus, we recommend to take the night bus since it will be a long 10.5-hour journey.
Flying is the fastest option, but also consider you need to be 2 hours in advance at the airport. Considering that you can only fly during the day, the night train or bus might even save you time. But if you don’t want to travel by night then flying is the best way to go.
| Transport mode | Duration | Costs | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 11 hours | 625,000 VND ($27) | Check train tickets |
| Bus | 10.5 hours | 250,000 VND ($11) | Check bus tickets |
| Flight | 3 hours | 930,000 VND ($40) | Check flights |
View itinerary from Nha Trang to Hoi An
Nha Trang to Hoi An by Train
Duration: 11 hours
Costs: 625,000 VND ($27)
First, take the train from Nha Trang to DaNang railway station. From Da Nang railway station to Hoi An center takes about 45 minutes.
From Nha Trang city center to the railway station is just a 10-15 min walk or a short taxi ride.
Step 1: Nha Trang to Da Nang by Train
Duration: 10h 15min
Costs: 605,000 VND ($26)
There are 8 trains leaving from Nha Trang to DaNang daily, but we only recommend to book a night train. This leaves you with one of the options below:
| Train | Schedule | Duration | Sleeper berth |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE22 | 19:48-06:28 | 10h 40m | 605,000 VND ($26) |
| SE10 | 23:13-09:28 | 10h 15m | 660,000 VND ($28.50) |
Step 2: Da Nang Railway Station to Hoi An by Bus
Duration: 45min
Costs: 20,000 VND ($1)
From DaNang railway station to Hoi An center takes 45min by public bus. The buses are waiting just outside the railway station. You can also take a taxi or shuttle bus if you want to arrive closer to your destination.
Visit the page about DaNang railway station for the exact details and time schedule.
Nha Trang to Hoi An by Bus
Duration: 10.5 hours
Costs: 250,000 VND ($11)
Taking the night bus is an easy and cheap way to travel from Nha Trang to Hoi An, but not as safe as the trains.
Buses depart in the center of Nha Trang and also drop you off in the center of Hoi An. The bus takes about the same time as the train from Nha Trang to Hoi An. But with the bus, you don’t have to transfer from DaNang to Hoi An city center.
Still, keep in mind that 10 hours of travelling by bus can be very exhausting and sleeping in the night train is much more convenient and safer.
See the bus schedule of two popular bus companies below:
| Bus | Schedule | Duration | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sinh Tourist | 19:00-06:45 | 11h 45m | 330,000 VND ($14) |
| Hanh Café | 19:30-06:00 | 10h 30m | 250,000 VND ($11) |
Another company on this route is Futa Bus. But since their reputation is not that good, we recommend to book a bus with Hanh Cafe or The Sinh Tourist instead.
Nha Trang to Hoi An by Flight
Duration: 3 hours
Costs: 930,000 VND ($40)
The closest airport to Nha Trang is Cam Ranh, which takes about one hour by bus from the city center. Visit the page about Nha Trang airport to find out how to get here.
Vietjet Air offers direct flights from Nha Trang to DaNang for 930,000 VND ($40). This flight takes only one hour.
When you arrive at DaNang airport, you can take a public or shuttle bus that brings you in 45min to Hoi An center. Visit the page about DaNang airport for more details.
My favourite places to stay in Hoi An
HaLo HomeStay
You think you can only find good banana pancakes in Thailand? Wait till you get them for breakfast at HaLo HomeStay. This homestay has it all: The high-end standard of a hotel combined with the family feeling of a homestay. The owners serve a lovely breakfast and will do everything to get most out of your stay. You can explore Hoi An with their free bicycle rental and reach the Old Quarter or beach within 5 minutes.
Double rooms from: $11
Flame Flowers Homestay
When Halo Homestay is already fully booked, there are still several other great options to stay in Hoi An. Flame Flowers Homestay is one of them. Expect a very warm welcome from the owners. They will feel like family from the moment you meet them.
Double rooms from: $25
Vina Beach Pool Villas
Looking for a more luxurious experience right next to the beach? This little villa is within walking distance from the beach and is a perfect place to stay when you want to escape from the busy city life. Chill at the beach, relax at the pool and have a great night of sleep in a comfy bed.
Double rooms from: $40
Things to do in Hoi An
The online activity platform Klook offers many tours in Hoi An at great prices. I used it now for a couple of times and had great experiences. And the prices are often even lower than when you book with a local travel agent!
And most important, by booking the activity in advance, you avoid the problem of fully booked tours.