Hoi An travel guide

Getting Around Hoi An: Transport Guide

From Da Nang to Hoi An, a Grab or taxi costs ₫300,000–400,000 ($12–16) and takes 45–60 minutes — there’s no airport or train station in Hoi An itself. Shared hotel shuttles run ₫120,000–150,000. Many visitors base in Hoi An and day-trip up to Da Nang’s Marble Mountains instead.

How to get around Hoi An — lantern-lit boats on the Thu Bon River by the Ancient Town, Vietnam
how to get around Hoi An — updated 27 September 2026 | original AmazingAsia artwork

Arriving in Hoi An

Nearest airport: Da Nang International Airport (DAD), about 30km north — Hoi An has no airport of its own

From Da Nang airport, a Grab or taxi to Hoi An costs ₫300,000–400,000 ($12–16) and takes 45–60 minutes. Many hotels arrange pickups; shared shuttles run ₫120,000–150,000 per person.

Getting around Hoi An

  • The Ancient Town is pedestrianised — you’ll explore entirely on foot
  • Bicycles (₫30,000/day, often free from hotels) reach An Bang beach in 10–15 minutes
  • Grab bikes and cars connect town, beach and Da Nang for ₫20,000–400,000
  • Boats to the Cham Islands and river cruises leave from the Bach Dang pier

Also in vietnam

how to get around Hoi An — FAQs

How do I get from Da Nang to Hoi An?

From Da Nang to Hoi An, a Grab or taxi costs ₫300,000–400,000 ($12–16) and takes 45–60 minutes — there’s no airport or train station in Hoi An itself. Shared hotel shuttles run ₫120,000–150,000. Many visitors base in Hoi An and day-trip up to Da Nang’s Marble Mountains instead.

Last reviewed and updated: by the AmazingAsia editorial team. See our editorial policy.