Plan your trip to Da Nang City and Hoi An with our guide to flights, trains, buses, prices, and sustainable travel options from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and beyond. Book eco-tours with Legend Travel Group for a UNESCO adventure!
Dive into the vibrant charm of Da Nang Travel (Source: Internet)Da Nang City, now encompassing the former Quang Nam Province with Hoi An as Minh An Ward, is a vibrant coastal hub and UNESCO World Heritage destination, welcoming over 8 million visitors annually. Known for its pristine beaches like My Khe, cultural landmarks such as Hoi An’s Ancient Town, and historic My Son Sanctuary, this region blends modern amenities with rich heritage. Whether you’re traveling from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), or international hubs, Da Nang City is accessible via flights, trains, and buses, with sustainable options like electric vehicles and bike tours enhancing your eco-friendly journey. Legend Travel Group, a leader in sustainable tourism, offers curated eco-tours to seamlessly explore this coastal paradise, bookable via links throughout this guide. Start your adventure—reserve your tour now!
Legend Travel Group delivers authentic Southeast Asia experiences, prioritizing sustainability and cultural immersion. Our Da Nang and Hoi An tours use low-impact transport like bicycles, electric shuttles, and eco-friendly taxis, guided by local experts who share regional insights. We support Minh An, Cam Ha, and Hoa Vang communities and align with Da Nang City’s “Green Heritage” initiative to preserve cultural and natural assets. With transparent pricing, free cancellations up to 48 hours before departure, and 24/7 support, we ensure a hassle-free experience. Travel sustainably with our curated tours—book via the links on this page!
Quang Nam Province has merged into Da Nang City, with Hoi An now Minh An Ward and former districts like Tam Ky and Dai Loc integrated as Tam Ky and Hoa Vang Wards. This restructuring eliminates the district level, but Da Nang City’s tourism infrastructure remains robust. Sustainable initiatives like electric buses, cycling paths, and a VND500 billion flood mitigation project (2023) ensure seamless access to destinations like Hoi An, Tam Ky, and My Son. Note: Chu Lai Airport is no longer a primary hub for tourism; Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is the main gateway.
Begin your Da Nang Tours with a scenic adventure (Source: Internet)Da Nang City is a central transport hub, with Da Nang International Airport (DAD), Da Nang Railway Station, and Da Nang Central Bus Station all within 3–5 km of the city center. Hoi An is 28 km (17 miles) south, a 45–60-minute ride. Below are updated options for traveling from Hanoi, HCMC, international cities, and regional hubs like Hue, including prices, schedules, and sustainable tips.
Departure: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), Hanoi, 30 km from city center (45-minute taxi, $10–$15 or 250,000–375,000 VND).
Arrival: Da Nang International Airport (DAD), Hai Chau Ward, 3 km from city center.
Airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Vietravel Airlines, Pacific Airlines.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes.
Frequency: Over 50 direct flights daily, 5:50 AM–10:35 PM.
Ticket Prices: $35–$140 one-way (875,000–3,500,000 VND), depending on season and booking time. Budget fares (Vietjet) start at $35; Vietnam Airlines averages $70–$120.
To Hoi An: Taxi ($12–$15 or 300,000–375,000 VND), Grab ($10–$13 or 250,000–325,000 VND), shuttle bus ($3–$5 or 75,000–125,000 VND), 45–60 minutes.
Sustainable Tips: Book with carbon offset programs (e.g., Vietnam Airlines); use Xanh SM’s electric taxis to Hoi An (30% less CO2). Arrive at HAN 1.5 hours early.
Pros: Fastest option; frequent flights; central airport.
Cons: Higher cost than buses/trains; budget airline delays possible.
Booking: 12Go.asia, Klook, vietnamairlines.com.
Tip: Book 2–3 months ahead for March–August savings.
Departure: Hanoi Railway Station (120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem), 1 km from Old Quarter (10-minute taxi, $3–$5 or 75,000–125,000 VND).
Arrival: Da Nang Railway Station (791 Hai Phong, Thanh Khe), 3 km from city center.
Operator: Vietnam Railways (SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, SE19); luxury trains (Violette, Lotus, Laman Express).
Distance: 791 km (491 miles).
Duration: 15–17 hours (fastest: SE1, 15 hr 22 min).
Frequency: 7 daily departures (6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 1:40 PM, 7:20 PM, 8:50 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM).
Ticket Prices:
Hard Seat: $20–$25 (500,000–625,000 VND).
Soft Seat (AC): $25–$35 (625,000–875,000 VND).
Hard Berth (6-berth, AC): $35–$45 (875,000–1,125,000 VND).
Soft Berth (4-berth, AC): $45–$70 (1,125,000–1,750,000 VND).
Luxury Trains (4-berth): $65–$85 (1,625,000–2,125,000 VND).
To Hoi An: Taxi ($12–$18 or 300,000–450,000 VND), Grab ($10–$13 or 250,000–325,000 VND), bus #1 ($0.80–$1.20 or 20,000–30,000 VND, 60–75 minutes).
Sustainable Tips: Trains emit 42.61 kg CO2 vs. 121.74 kg for flights, saving 79.13 kg/trip. Book soft berths; bring reusable water bottles.
Pros: Scenic Hai Van Pass; affordable; overnight sleeper comfort.
Cons: Long travel time; older trains (e.g., SE19) may be less clean.
Booking: vietnam-railway.com, 12Go.asia, baolau.com.
Tip: Choose SE1 or SE3 for speed; book lower berths. Included in our Central Vietnam Train Explorer ($350–$550).
Departure: Giap Bat Bus Station (6 Giai Phong, Hoang Mai), My Dinh Bus Station (20 Pham Hung, Nam Tu Liem), or private offices (Hoan Kiem District).
Arrival: Da Nang Central Bus Station (156 Ton Duc Thang, Thanh Khe), or private drop-offs in Da Nang/Hoi An.
Operators: Futa Bus (Phuong Trang), Hanh Cafe, Hoang Long, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN.
Distance: 780–810 km (485–503 miles).
Duration: 12–16 hours (fastest VIP buses ~12 hours).
Frequency: Over 40 daily departures, 4:50 AM–8:35 PM, 30+ night buses.
Ticket Prices:
Standard Sleeper: $16–$25 (400,000–625,000 VND).
VIP Sleeper (32 seats): $25–$35 (625,000–875,000 VND).
Limousine Bus (22–24 seats): $30–$45 (750,000–1,125,000 VND).
To Hoi An: Some buses drop in Hoi An (e.g., Hanh Cafe); else, taxi ($12–$15 or 300,000–375,000 VND) or bus #1 ($0.80–$1.20).
Sustainable Tips: Buses emit 45.65 kg CO2, less than flights. Choose VIP buses for fuel efficiency; bring reusable containers.
Pros: Cheapest; overnight saves accommodation; VIP buses comfortable.
Cons: Long travel time; traffic delays possible.
Booking: bookaway.com, 12go.asia, checkmybus.com.
Tip: Book VIP buses (Futa); avoid peak hours (6:30–9:00 AM, 4:00–7:00 PM). Included in our Hoi An Budget Explorer ($120–$220).
Departure: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), HCMC, 8 km from District 1 (20-minute taxi, $5–$8 or 125,000–200,000 VND).
Arrival: Da Nang International Airport (DAD).
Airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Vietravel Airlines, Pacific Airlines.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes.
Frequency: Over 60 direct flights daily, 6:00 AM–10:30 PM.
Ticket Prices: $40–$160 one-way (1,000,000–4,000,000 VND). Vietjet starts at $40; Vietnam Airlines $80–$120.
To Hoi An: Taxi ($12–$15), Grab ($10–$13), shuttle ($3–$5).
Sustainable Tips: Use carbon offsets; share electric GrabCars to Hoi An.
Pros: Fastest; frequent flights.
Cons: Costlier than buses/trains.
Booking: 12Go.asia, Klook, vietjetair.com.
Tip: Book early for Tet (January–February) savings.
Departure: Saigon Railway Station (1 Nguyen Thong, District 3), 3 km from District 1 (10-minute taxi, $3–$5).
Arrival: Da Nang Railway Station.
Operator: Vietnam Railways (SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, SE21); luxury trains (Violette, Lotus).
Distance: 935 km (581 miles).
Duration: 17–19 hours (fastest: SE1, 17 hr 3 min).
Frequency: 7 daily departures (6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 1:40 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:50 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM).
Ticket Prices:
Hard Seat: $20–$25 (500,000–625,000 VND).
Soft Seat (AC): $25–$35 (625,000–875,000 VND).
Hard Berth (6-berth): $35–$45 (875,000–1,125,000 VND).
Soft Berth (4-berth): $45–$70 (1,125,000–1,750,000 VND).
Luxury Trains: $60–$85 (1,500,000–2,125,000 VND).
To Hoi An: Taxi ($12–$18), Grab ($10–$13), bus #1 ($0.80–$1.20).
Sustainable Tips: Trains save 79.13 kg CO2 vs. flights; use reusable containers.
Pros: Scenic coastal route; affordable.
Cons: Long travel time; some trains less modern.
Booking: vietnam-railway.com, baolau.com.
Tip: Choose SE1 for speed; book soft berths.
Departure: Mien Dong Bus Station (292 Dinh Bo Linh, Binh Thanh), Mien Tay Bus Station (395 Kinh Duong Vuong, Binh Tan), or private offices (District 1).
Arrival: Da Nang Central Bus Station or Hoi An drop-offs.
Operators: Futa Bus, Hanh Cafe, Phuong Trang, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Phi Hiep.
Distance: 845–920 km (525–571 miles).
Duration: 18–20 hours.
Frequency: Over 50 daily departures, 4:50 AM–8:35 PM, 40+ night buses.
Ticket Prices:
Standard Sleeper: $20–$30 (500,000–750,000 VND).
VIP Sleeper: $30–$45 (750,000–1,125,000 VND).
Limousine Bus: $35–$50 (875,000–1,250,000 VND).
To Hoi An: Direct drop-offs or taxi ($12–$15), bus #1 ($0.80–$1.20).
Sustainable Tips: VIP buses are fuel-efficient; avoid plastic waste.
Pros: Budget-friendly; overnight saves accommodation.
Cons: Long journey; traffic delays.
Booking: vexere.com, bookaway.com.
Tip: Book Futa or Hanh Cafe for reliability.
Bus: $4–$8 (100,000–200,000 VND); hourly from Hue Bus Station to Da Nang/Hoi An. Operators: Hanh Cafe, The Sinh Tourist.
Train: $3–$8 (75,000–200,000 VND); 2.5–3 hours; 5 daily trains (SE2, SE4, SE6, SE20, SE22). Book via vietnam-railway.com.
Private Car/Taxi: $40–$60 (1,000,000–1,500,000 VND); flexible stops at Hai Van Pass. Book via Klook or Sontratours.
Sustainable Tip: Trains emit less CO2; share taxis for efficiency.
Tip: Train offers scenic Hai Van Pass views; book early for Hue’s festival season (April–June).
Bus: $10–$20 (250,000–500,000 VND); 10–12 hours; operators: Phuong Trang, Hanh Cafe. Book via 12go.asia.
Train: $15–$40 (375,000–1,000,000 VND); 9–11 hours; 6 daily trains (SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8). Book via baolau.com.
Flight: $30–$100 (750,000–2,500,000 VND); 1 hour to Cam Ranh Airport (CXR), 40-minute taxi ($15–$20) to Da Nang. Airlines: Vietjet, Bamboo Airways.
Sustainable Tip: Trains are greener; use reusable containers on buses.
Tip: Overnight trains save time; book soft berths.
From Bangkok (867 km by air): Direct flights to DAD via Thai Airways, Vietjet Air, Bangkok Airways; $50–$200 one-way (1,250,000–5,000,000 VND); 1 hour 45 minutes; 10+ daily flights. Book via skyscanner.com.
From Singapore (1,697 km): Direct flights via Singapore Airlines, Scoot; $80–$250 (2,000,000–6,250,000 VND); 2 hours 50 minutes; 5 daily flights.
From Seoul (2,974 km): Korean Air, Asiana, Vietjet; $100–$300 (2,500,000–7,500,000 VND); 4 hours 30 minutes; 7 daily flights.
To Hoi An: Airport taxi ($12–$15), Grab ($10–$13), shuttle ($3–$5).
Sustainable Tip: Offset flight carbon via airline programs; use electric taxis.
Tip: Check visa requirements (e-Visa via evisa.gov.vn); book flights early for Tet.
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City to Quang Nam (Source: Internet)Da Nang City champions eco-conscious travel to preserve its UNESCO heritage and coastal ecosystems:
Eco-Friendly Transport: Electric buses (DanaBus), bike-sharing (TNGO), and Xanh SM’s electric taxis reduce emissions by 30% vs. gas vehicles.
Community Support: Tourism employs 500+ artisans in craft villages, with revenue funding vocational training and flood-resistant infrastructure (VND500 billion, 2023).
Plastic Reduction: 70% of vendors use biodegradable packaging, aligning with Vietnam’s 2022 anti-plastic campaign.
Cultural Preservation: QR-coded guides (2023) educate visitors, supporting heritage sites like Phuc Kien Assembly Hall.
Legend Travel Group’s tours integrate these practices, using eco-transfers and partnering with local vendors to support Da Nang’s communities and environment.
Departure from Hanoi City to Quang Nam by Train (Source: Internet)Transport:
Hanoi to Da Nang: Flight $35–$140; train $20–$85; bus $16–$45.
HCMC to Da Nang: Flight $40–$160; train $20–$85; bus $20–$50.
Da Nang to Hoi An: Taxi/Grab $12–$15; bus #1 $0.80–$1.20; shuttle $3–$5.
Dining: Street food (e.g., mi quang) $1–$6 (25,000–150,000 VND); restaurant meals $3–$15 (75,000–375,000 VND); drinks $0.25–$4 (6,250–100,000 VND).
Activities: Hoi An Old Town ticket $6 (120,000 VND); My Son $6 (150,000 VND); cooking classes $25–$45 (625,000–1,125,000 VND); guided tours $10–$45 (250,000–1,125,000 VND).
Accommodation: Hostels $10–$25/night (250,000–625,000 VND); homestays $15–$50/night (375,000–1,250,000 VND); hotels $70–$200/night (1,750,000–5,000,000 VND); resorts $180–$450/night (4,500,000–11,250,000 VND).
Total Daily Cost (Da Nang/Hoi An): $20–$120 (budget: $20–$50; mid-range: $50–$80; luxury: $80–$120).
Tip: Use VND for small transactions; ATMs in Minh An and Hai Chau Wards. Book eco-tours for sustainable transfers.
Plan Ahead: Book flights, trains, or buses 2–3 months in advance via 12Go.asia, Klook, or vexere.com for savings, especially during Tet or summer (March–August).
Navigation: Use offline maps (e.g., Maps.me) or Grab/DanaBus apps. Hoi An’s Old Town is pedestrianized (8:30 AM–11:00 AM, 3:00 PM–9:30 PM).
Budget Wisely: Carry 50,000–500,000 VND notes; confirm prices to avoid overcharges.
Stay Safe: Secure valuables at stations; check November flood risks via AccuWeather.
Sustainability: Choose trains or buses for lower CO2; use electric GrabCars or bikes in Da Nang/Hoi An; support eco-vendors with biodegradable packaging.
Cultural Respect: Say “cảm ơn” (thank you); tip drivers/guides ($1–$2 or 25,000–50,000 VND).
Best Times: February–April (18–28°C, low rain) for pleasant travel; September–January for budget deals, but monitor floods.
Our sustainable tours make your journey to Da Nang City and Hoi An seamless and eco-conscious:
Hoi An Heritage Flight Tour ($120–$220/person): Flight from Hanoi/HCMC, Hoi An Old Town, Japanese Covered Bridge, Bánh Mì Phượng tasting. Includes eco-transfers and lunch.
Reunification Express Adventure ($350–$550/person, 3–4 days): Overnight train from Hanoi/HCMC, Hoi An craft villages, My Son Sanctuary, homestays ($15–$50/night). Includes train tickets, eco-transfers, and meals.
Budget Bus Explorer ($120–$220/person): VIP sleeper bus from Hanoi/HCMC, Hoi An Market, Tra Que Village, mi quang tasting. Includes bus tickets, eco-transfers, and snacks.
Da Nang Coastal & Cultural Tour ($75–$95/person): Flight or train to Da Nang, My Khe Beach, Marble Mountains, Hoi An lantern-making. Includes eco-transfers.
Central Vietnam Explorer ($350–$550/person, 5–7 days): Hanoi/HCMC to Da Nang/Hoi An, Tam Ky Mural Village, Cham Islands, all transport options. Includes all activities, meals, eco-transfers.
Prices include English-speaking guides, eco-transfers, entrance fees, and meals/snacks. Group discounts (10% off for 10+ travelers) and seasonal promotions available. Book now via links around this page!
Traveling to Da Nang City and Hoi An unveils Central Vietnam’s UNESCO treasures, from Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets to Da Nang’s coastal charm. With flights, scenic trains, and budget-friendly buses from Hanoi, HCMC, and beyond, this region is highly accessible. Sustainable options like electric taxis and bike tours, supported by Da Nang’s eco-initiatives, ensure a low-impact journey. Legend Travel Group’s Da Nang Tours support local communities and cultural preservation, offering a seamless Da Nang Travel adventure. Don’t miss this coastal and cultural paradise—browse our featured tours and book your trip to Da Nang City and Hoi An today!
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Author Bio: By Tony Bùi at Legend Travel Group, with over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, personally guiding and organizing tours for over 100,000 travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide draws from firsthand insights, guest feedback from Legend Travel Group surveys.
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