Da Nang to Hoi An is about 30 km, and a Grab, private car, public bus, or rented motorbike all cover the coast road in well under an hour, door to door.
Da Nang to Hoi An is about 30 km, and a Grab or taxi covers it in 40 to 50 minutes, while the public bus, a private car, or a rented motorbike each trade a bit of price for time or comfort, and the choice gets more complicated once traffic, luggage, or Hoi An's old-town ban enter the picture. This guide breaks down what each option actually costs and when it's worth paying more for a private car.
The short version
Da Nang to Hoi An is about 30 km along the coast road, and the ride takes 40 to 50 minutes by car in normal traffic, longer around 5:00 PM or in the rainy months from September to December. 5 main options cover the route: Grab or taxi, a private car, the public bus, a shared shuttle, or a motorbike.
| Option | Price | Travel time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grab or taxi | 250,000-450,000 VND (~10-17 USD) per car | 40-50 min | Easiest from the airport or a hotel |
| Private car | From about 45 USD per vehicle one way | 40-50 min | Door to door, no stops for other passengers |
| Public bus (LK02) | 31,000-47,000 VND (~1-2 USD) with luggage | About 70 min | No airport or train station stop |
| Shared shuttle | 130,000-150,000 VND (~5-6 USD) per seat | 60-75 min | Shared with other passengers, hotel pickup |
| Motorbike rental | 100,000-150,000 VND (~4-6 USD) a day | 45-60 min | Needs an International Driving Permit |
Sources: junglebosstours.com's Da Nang to Hoi An transport guide and goodmorning-hoian.com's local bus guide, both checked October 2026; Sondax's own private car pricing verified directly on sondaxtravel.com.
A private car from Da Nang to Hoi An costs more than a Grab, but it comes with a fixed price agreed before you get in, door-to-door pickup, and a driver who waits if your flight or train runs late.
Sondax's version runs 45 USD one way or 90 USD round trip for a 4-seat sedan, with larger vehicles up to a 9-seat limousine at 90 USD one way for groups or extra luggage. Pickup works from Da Nang city, Da Nang International Airport, or the train station, and drop-off can be a hotel just outside Hoi An's old town, since cars aren't allowed on its walking streets. Fuel, tolls, and parking are included in the quoted price, so there's nothing extra to negotiate on arrival.
A Grab, taxi, or Da Nang to Hoi An taxi booked ahead all land in a similar range, 250,000 to 450,000 VND (~10 to 17 USD) depending on the car type. A Da Nang to Hoi An bus, route LK02, costs about 31,000 VND (~1 USD) for the full trip, plus a small luggage surcharge.
A metered taxi (Mai Linh, Vinasun) runs toward the higher end of that range, while Grab or Xanh SM usually lands lower, and the bus runs roughly every 15 to 30 minutes from about 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We tell most visitors heading back to the airport early in the morning to book their Grab the evening before, since cars are noticeably harder to find in Hoi An before sunrise than in Da Nang. The bus is the better deal for a light day trip, but it doesn't stop at the airport or the train station, so you'd still need a short Grab ride to connect.
Renting a motorbike for the Da Nang to Hoi An ride costs about 100,000 to 150,000 VND (~4 to 6 USD) a day and takes 45 to 60 minutes along a flat, well-marked coast road, but foreign riders legally need an International Driving Permit that covers motorcycles.
Riding without one carries the same legal exposure as self-driving a car without one, even though checks are inconsistent in practice. Landing at Da Nang International Airport and heading straight to Hoi An is one of the most common combinations on this route. If you're also dealing with an immigration queue on arrival, our fast track service at Da Nang airport covers that part separately from the onward ride to Hoi An. Beyond this one route, our general trip-prep checklist covers what else is worth sorting out before you go.
A private car makes the most sense for families, groups with luggage, or anyone arriving on a flight that might run late. Grab or a taxi suits most solo travelers and couples who want speed without pre-booking, and the public bus or a motorbike fits a tighter budget or travelers who enjoy the ride itself.
If you still have time in Da Nang before heading south, our guide to the city's beaches and food covers what's worth a stop first. Once you reach Hoi An, our guide to the old town's ticket rules covers what to see and how to skip the midday crowds.
How far is Da Nang from Hoi An?
The Da Nang to Hoi An distance is about 30 km by road, and the drive takes 40 to 50 minutes in normal traffic. Allow closer to an hour around 5:00 PM or during heavy rain from September to December.
Does the bus from Da Nang go to Hoi An's old town?
The LK02 bus ends at Hoi An's bus station on Nguyen Tat Thanh, a short walk from the old town rather than inside it. It doesn't serve Da Nang's airport or train station, so travelers connecting from either still need a Grab or taxi.
Can I take a taxi straight from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?
Yes, a taxi or Grab from the airport runs similarly to the city-to-Hoi An fare, around 250,000 to 450,000 VND (~10 to 17 USD), and takes about 40 to 50 minutes depending on traffic.
Is it hard to get a Grab back from Hoi An to Da Nang?
Grab cars are noticeably scarcer in Hoi An than in Da Nang, especially early in the morning, so book an evening-before reservation if you have a morning flight to catch.
Want a fixed price and no walk with your bags?
Our Da Nang to Hoi An private car runs door to door from 45 USD one way, with pickup from the city, the airport, or the train station.
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