Da Nang travel guide

Getting Around Da Nang: Transport Guide

Da Nang Airport is only 10–15 minutes from My Khe Beach and the city centre — one of Asia’s most convenient airports. A Grab or metered taxi costs about ₫80,000–150,000. To reach Hoi An, a shuttle or private car takes 30–45 minutes and costs ₫150,000–300,000.

How to get around Da Nang — city skyline with lit windows under a full moon, Vietnam
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Arriving in Da Nang

Nearest airport: Da Nang International Airport (DAD), 3 km from the city centre

Da Nang Airport is just 10–15 minutes from both the city centre and My Khe Beach. A Grab or taxi costs ₫80,000–150,000. Hoi An is 30–45 minutes south by car or shuttle (~₫150,000–300,000).

Getting around Da Nang

  • Grab (ride-hail) cars and motorbikes are the easiest way around — cheap and metered in-app
  • A rented scooter (~₫150,000/day) is best for Son Tra Peninsula and the Hai Van Pass
  • The city and beach are linked by one long coastal road — easy to cycle or scooter
  • Shuttles and private cars run constantly between Da Nang and Hoi An

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how to get around Da Nang — FAQs

How do I get from Da Nang Airport to the beach?

Da Nang Airport is only 10–15 minutes from My Khe Beach and the city centre — one of Asia’s most convenient airports. A Grab or metered taxi costs about ₫80,000–150,000. To reach Hoi An, a shuttle or private car takes 30–45 minutes and costs ₫150,000–300,000.

How do I get from Da Nang to Hoi An?

From Da Nang to Hoi An, a Grab, taxi or shared shuttle takes 30–45 minutes down the coast and costs ₫150,000–300,000. There is no train. Many travellers base in Da Nang and visit Hoi An as an easy half-day or evening trip for the lantern-lit Ancient Town.

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