Da Nang Airport to Hoi An: 6 Ways, Prices & Travel Time

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Quick answer: how to get from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An

Distance is about 30 km (roughly 18 miles). A car takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic and where you are dropped. Pick a pre-booked private transfer if you want the easiest arrival, with a driver at the exit. Pick Grab for value, since the fare shows in the app before you confirm. Pick the shuttle, about ₫230,000 a seat, only if its fixed departures match your landing. Skip unmetered street taxis and motorbikes on arrival day. Prices and hours checked November 2026, and every fare below is in Vietnamese dong.

• Easiest: private transfer with a name sign at arrivals
• Best value for most people: Grab
• Cheapest practical option: semi-private shuttle
• Avoid as a default: unmetered taxi, motorbike

Da Nang Airport to Hoi An at a glance

Use this table to shortlist before reading the details. Fares are typical ranges and move with demand and season.

Pre-booked private transfer

A private car is the simplest start. Your hotel or host asks for your flight number and landing time. A driver then waits outside baggage claim holding a sign with your name. Expect about ₫300,000 per car, which makes it cheap per head for groups. Booking a few days ahead avoids a scramble. Hotels and shuttle operators inside the Old Town may add a fee for a car drop-off during reported no-car hours, 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 10 pm. Ask your hotel where the driver will stop.

Grab from the airport

Grab suits most solo travelers and couples. Fares for a GrabCar run ₫250,000 to ₫350,000, and one traveler paid ₫294,000. Surge pricing can push the top of the range to ₫440,000. You need mobile data and a payment method set up, so install the app and register before you fly. An airport eSIM counter near baggage claim sold one for about ₫250,000 at current rates; compare it with buying online beforehand. Exit the terminal and look for green Grab boards on the right. Your driver also sends a pin, so call or text if you cannot find it. In the app, choose GrabCar for a private car or GrabTaxi for a metered cab.

Airport taxi: Green SM, Vinasun and Mai Linh

Taxis queue outside arrivals. Green SM runs electric cars at ₫380,000 for a standard ride and ₫440,000 for a premium ride, one way. Vinasun and Mai Linh are other national brands, and both have booking apps. Street quotes range from ₫300,000 to ₫450,000, and some drivers have asked for up to ₫800,000. Insist on the meter or agree the price before you sit down. Around Tet, fares reportedly rise by about 20%. Your safest taxi is one booked by app, where the fare is on screen.

Shuttle bus and hotel transfer

Semi-private shuttles cost about ₫230,000 a seat. They run roughly 5 am to 11 pm on fixed departure times, so a late-running flight can mean a wait. A representative meets you at the airport. Hotel drop-offs inside the Old Town no-car window can carry an extra fee. Many Hoi An hotels offer paid or free airport transfers, but not all do. Message your hotel before booking anything else, because a free transfer beats every fare above.

Public bus: why it rarely suits airport arrivals

The public bus costs ₫35,000, paid in cash on board. Route LK-02, run by DanaBus, is reported to leave Da Nang Bus Station about every 15 to 30 minutes between 5:45 am and 6 pm. The ride takes 45 to 60 minutes. From the airport you must first reach that station, about 15 minutes by taxi or around ₫70,000 by Grab. That detour doubles the cost and adds a transfer with luggage. Older blogs cite an earlier #1 bus that no longer runs. Take the bus only if you are already in central Da Nang. Check airport ground transport information for current options. Coming from Hue instead? Read about the route from Hue.

Motorbike, bicycle or self-drive: an honest risk check

Skip this on arrival day. A motorbike rents for ₫100,000 to ₫150,000 a day, and a bicycle for around ₫50,000. But you will carry luggage on unfamiliar roads after a flight. You also need an International Driving Permit for a motorbike. Rain, heat and night riding add risk. Cycling 30 km on a road with no dedicated bike lane is only for confident riders. Rent two wheels once you are settled instead. See renting a bicycle inside town for the safer version.

Which option is right for you

Group size can flip the best choice. A shuttle at ₫230,000 a seat costs ₫920,000 for four people. A private car at about ₫300,000 carries the same four for ₫75,000 each. A Grab at ₫250,000 to ₫350,000 split four ways works out to ₫62,500 to ₫87,500 each. Alone, the shuttle or Grab wins on price. For other arrival routes and cities, see other ways into Hoi An.

Travel time and distance: what changes the ride

Expect 30 to 45 minutes in light traffic and up to 60 minutes at busy hours. Two routes exist, one along Ngu Hanh Son by the Marble Mountains and one inland via Nguyen Huu Tho Street. Your drop-off matters as much as the airport. Old Town hotels may require a walk from the nearest legal stopping point. An Bang Beach hotels and resorts on the south side, such as Nam Hoi An, usually allow a car to reach the door. Ask your hotel for the exact drop-off point before you land. Use local transport once you arrive for the last stretch.

Is there a train to Hoi An?

No. Hoi An has no train station, and trains stop at Da Nang. See Vietnam Railways for timetables. From Da Nang Station, use the same Grab, taxi or bus options as from the airport.

Hoi An back to Da Nang Airport

The same options work in reverse. Grab runs about ₫300,000, a taxi ₫300,000 to ₫450,000, and the bus ₫35,000. Leave generous buffer time for traffic and check-in, and ask your hotel to book a driver the evening before an early flight.

Arrival-day tips and mistakes to avoid

Most problems come from skipping one step before landing. Stay in Hoi An if you can, because Da Nang is only 30 to 60 minutes away and Hoi An's lantern-lit Old Town is the reason you came. A layover between flights is tight. Check luggage storage rules at the airport before planning a Hoi An day trip.

• Download Grab and register before you fly.
• Carry cash for taxis and the bus; card acceptance varies.
• Never get into an unmetered taxi without a price.
• Expect higher fares around Tet.
• Do not rely on old blog posts about bus #1.
• Ask your hotel where your driver can drop you.