How to Get From Danang Airport to Da Nang City Centre
Public Bus · Airport Shuttle · Minivan · Taxi
Hoi An sits just down the coast from Da Nang Airport. Its lantern-lit lanes, tailor shops and riverside food stalls are the draw. A taxi takes 55m - 1h. The cheapest way to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An is the public bus at $1.20 (30,000 VND). The minivan and the airport shuttle both cost more, if you'd rather not wait for a public bus.
4 ways to travel from Danang Airport to Da Nang City Centre
There are four ways to travel from Danang Airport to Da Nang City Centre. You can choose between the public bus, airport shuttle, minivan, and taxi. The journey takes 20m–1h 30m and the quickest way is by airport shuttle. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by public bus with tickets starting at $1.20 (30,000 VND).
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Our favourite places to stay in Hoi An
Here are our favourite places to stay in Hoi An for every budget.
HaLo HomeStay
HaLo Homestay is an incredible budget option. You won't quite believe the standard of the rooms for the price you're paying. They're large, modern and very clean. The owners serve a delicious breakfast and will do everything they can to guarantee you a perfect stay. They even have free bikes for you to use. From the homestay you can reach the Old Quarter or beach within 5 minutes.
Double rooms from: $11 (280,000 VND)
Flame Flowers Homestay
Expect a warm welcome when you arrive at Flame Flowers Homestay. The owners feel like family from the moment you meet them. Guests have been known to extend their stays here as they just can't face leaving. The spacious rooms provide you with everything you need - a good nights sleep and ultimate comfort!
Double rooms from: $25 (640,000 VND)
Vina Beach Pool Villas
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ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
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.
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Danang Airport to Da Nang City Centre, roughly 30 kilometres (19 miles) apart. In all, there are 4 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $1.20 (30,000 VND). The quickest trip takes 20m.
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 Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?
The distance from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An is 30 kilometres (19 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?
Journey times from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An overlap: public bus 1.5h, airport shuttle 20m - 3h 30m, minivan 1h - 1h 45m, taxi 55m - 1h. Depending on the departure, no single option is always the fastest.
What is the cheapest way to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An?
The cheapest way to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An is by public bus with ticket costs starting from 30,000 VND.
Route Update History
- Updated Public Bus* by selene
- Updated Bus by selene
- Updated Minivan by selene
- Updated Private by selene
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