Attractive as it is, Hoi An cannot be directly reached by air. Usually, people get to Danang Airport before transferring to Hoi An. And even Danang airport is limitedly accessible for foreigners as it has just a handful of international flights. Most of the time, travelers have to fly to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City then to Danang. The trip seems complicated and tiring, but Hoi An and Danang itself are worth the efforts.
In a distance of just around 30km, you can easily and conveniently travel between Danang and Hoi An by taxi, private car or bus with reasonable price.
Taxi or private car
On arrival at Danang Airport, you can find taxis from several companies available just outside the terminal. Mai Linh taxi is a reputable company serving Da Nang International Airport. Travelling from Hoi An to Danang Airport, you can ask your hotel’s staff to help you book a taxi in advance. Be noted to confirm a fixed or metered rate for your ride. Taxi fare varies from 300,000 to 400,000 VND ($15-20), depending on your bargaining
You can get a private car by booking in advance via travel agents or your hotel. Private car, which provide a more comfortable and convenient ride, costs you around $25.
Bus and shuttle bus
For environmentalist visitors, bus is a good choice. Local bus or shuttle bus run by travel agents are available for you to choose. If you take bus, you must get to the bus station which is not in the airport.
Local bus from Da Nang to Hoi An operates hourly and is available until 6pm. It starts from central bus station in Dien Bien Phu street, Da Nang City and finishes in Pham Hong Thai street, Hoi An. Rate for bus is 1 US$ (20.000VND) per person.
Thanks to its location in the middle of many tours from Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Nha Trang, Dalat, etc, Hoi An is a mid-way stop that almost travel agents sell tickets to. Many hotels in Hoi An provide minivan for transporting between Hoi An and Danang. Using this kind of shuttle bus is the most convenience way for tourists, especially for the You should connect with agents such as Sinh Café in advance or register directly to hotel staffs to decide the location where the shuttle bus will pick you up. The fare is between 2 and 3 dollar and night bus is available.
| ROUTE | PUBLIC PRICE | ||
| 4 seat | 7 seat | 16 seat | |
| Da Nang airport- Hoi An or vice versa | 15$ | 17$ | 24$ |
| Da Nang airport- Hoi An ( stop at Marble Mountain on the way) or vice versa | 20$ | 22$ | 29$ |
| Da Nang airport- Hoi An ( stop at Cham Museum and Marble Mountain on the way) or vice versa | 23$ | 25$ | 32$ |
| Da Nang airport- Intercontinental or vice versa | 25$ | 35$ | 45$ |
| Da Nang Center- Hoi An | 15$ | 17$ | 24$ |
| Da Nang city tour full day | 65$ | 75$ | 90$ |
| Da Nang city- Hue city | 60$ | 70$ | 80$ |
| Hue city tour from Da Nang | 75$ | 85$ | 95$ |
| Da Nang – Ba Na Hill- Da Nang | 55$ | 65$ | 75$ |
| Da Nang- My Son Sanctuary-Hoi An- Da Nang | 75$ | 85$ | 95$ |
