Da Nang a tropical city and the ultimate beach city destination — but just 30km distance from Da Nang lies Hoi An.

Completely chilled, laidback with history at every corner among these lantern and sepia-toned buildings.

I’ll cover what’s the best way to travel from Da Nang to Hoi An.

It seems like such a short distance but there’s actually many ways to get there especially if you’re in a group, solo travelling or just looking for an easy way to get across.

Firstly, there are no buses are running this route after the pandemic, and the best way I could suggest is to book a taxi or pre-book it via private transfer.

Also Read: You’ve To Visit Hoi An, Hue & Da Nang On This Itinerary: Food, Culture & Nature

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How to Travel from Da Nang to Hoi An

here’s how to get to da nang from hoi an

#1 Private Transfer

hoi an express (Pic credit: tripadvisor)

The best way in my opinion is to sort your transfer through Hoi An Express — they arrange for transfers from Da Nang airport directly or even from your hotel.

There are various options for you if you have a large group or are travelling solo from 7 seater minivans to even 16 seater minibuses or a 4 seater car.

You could also opt to check private transfer vehicles if you want more options for a lesser price here at 12go.Asia. There are various tour companies with good reviews and 5 star services offering other alternatives.

#2 Take a Grab Taxi

The distance is not much and you can easily secure a grab taxi for 243,000 - 365,000 Vietnamese Dong ($10-$15) should you decide for the pure matter of convenience.

I found Grab taxis to be quite convenient and on time but sometimes during peak season it can be quite pricy depending on how big of a group you have with you.

#3 Roundtrip Shuttle Bus

Short on time but also want to venture into Hoi An? You can travel from Nang to Hoi An on a comfortable shuttle bus with a hotel pickup.

This is a quick way to explore the ancient town of Hoi An with a tour guide, before returning to Da Nang.

Other Cool Tours worth checking out in Da Nang & Hoi An

In Da Nang

Ride Asia's longest cable car on a visit to Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge from Da Nang. There is plenty of free time to explore at your own pace and it also comes with a lunch buffett

In Hoi An

Hoi An Countryside: Guided Morning or Afternoon Bicycle Tour: Spend a leisurely day through the scenic countryside of Vietnam as you learn about the local way of life and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Go on an eco-friendly Hoi An Coconut Tour Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class: Based on raved reviews, you get to visit a local market, explore a coconut palm forest by bamboo basket boat, and take part in a hands-on cooking class.
Or you could Discover My Son Sanctuary on a Sunset River Cruise. This tour allows you to explore the history of My Son Holy Land, watch the traditional Cham dance show as well as experience Thu Bon River boat trip and taste a Vietnamese Banh Mi on cruise.

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