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Take a Grab or a pre-booked car: about 40 to 50 minutes and roughly 250,000 to 350,000 VND (≈ $9.7–13.6) (US$10 to US$14) for the whole car from Da Nang airport to Hoi An, about 30 km. Shuttle buses and shared cars are cheaper per person, from about US$5 to US$7 a seat, and take 45 minutes to an hour. Hoi An has no airport or railway station, so whether you land at Da Nang International Airport (DAD) or arrive at Da Nang station, the last stretch is by road.
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Shuttle and car prices are from 12Go listings checked on 11 November 2026; the Grab range is the typical quoted fare in 2026 guides. Treat both as indicative.
| Option | Time | Price (one way) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grab car / taxi | 40 to 50 min | About 250,000 to 350,000 VND (≈ $9.7–13.6) per car | Most arrivals, door to door at any hour |
| Pre-booked private car | About 40 min | From about US$12 per car | Late flights, families, fixed price |
| Shuttle bus (scheduled) | About 45 min | From about US$5 a seat | Solo travellers on a budget |
| Shared car / van | 45 min to 1 h | About US$7 a seat | Hotel-to-hotel without paying for a whole car |
| Public bus | 1 h or more | About 30,000 VND (≈ $1.2) | Light bags, no hurry; check the route locally |
Grab is the simplest choice: book in the app once you have your bags, and check the pickup point the driver confirms in the chat. Expect roughly 250,000 to 350,000 VND (≈ $9.7–13.6) for a 4-seat car, a little more for a 7-seater or at night; the app shows the fixed fare before you confirm, which removes any argument about the meter.
If you would rather not deal with a phone on arrival, a pre-booked private car is about the same money. 12Go listed airport-to-Hoi-An cars from about US$12 for up to three passengers, about 40 minutes. Many Hoi An hotels also offer pickups; compare their quote before you accept.
Avoid drivers who approach you inside the terminal with a flat price. Use Grab, a metered taxi from the official rank, or a car you booked in advance.
From central Da Nang or the My Khe beach strip, the trip is a similar distance down the coast road. Scheduled shuttle buses run through the day: G8 Open Tour, for example, listed VIP 28-seat buses from Ho Nghinh street near the beach to Ton Duc Thang street in Hoi An in about 45 minutes for about US$5.
Shared cars and vans (Thuan Phat Limousine, iHome Transfer and others) charge about US$7 a seat and some collect from your hotel. Check the drop-off: some stop on the edge of the Ancient Town, some at specific hotels.
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The yellow No. 1 bus that older guides describe no longer runs in its old form. Recent reports describe a replacement route from Da Nang's central bus station towards Hoi An for about 30,000 VND (≈ $1.2), but they disagree on whether you need to change buses, and we could not find an official 2026 timetable.
It is fine for a light day trip if you have time. With luggage or arriving from the airport, a Grab or shuttle is the better choice. Ask at your hotel or at the stop before relying on it.
Riding yourself takes about 45 minutes to an hour along the coast. Traffic is lighter than in Hanoi or Saigon, but it is still a busy main road with trucks and tour buses. Only ride if you are experienced, licensed to ride in Vietnam and covered by your travel insurance; otherwise a Grab bike with a driver costs much less than a car for one person with a small bag.
Cars cannot drive into the pedestrian lanes of the Ancient Town, so a driver may drop you at the nearest open road. Hotels in Cam Chau, An Bang or Cua Dai are easier for door-to-door drop-offs. Our where to stay in Hoi An guide compares the areas, and the Ancient Town ticket guide covers the entry ticket.
Plan the rest with our Hoi An guide and how many days in Hoi An. If you are coming down from the north, see Hue to Hoi An over the Hai Van Pass; for a day out from Da Nang, Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge.
About 40 to 50 minutes by car for the roughly 30 km drive. Shuttle buses take about 45 minutes to an hour, plus waiting time.
Typically about 250,000 to 350,000 VND (≈ $9.7–13.6) (US$10 to US$14) for a 4-seat car. The app shows the fixed fare before you book.
Yes. Scheduled shuttle buses run from about US$5 a seat in about 45 minutes. A public bus also runs for about 30,000 VND (≈ $1.2), but its route has changed, so check locally.
No. Hoi An has no railway station. From Da Nang station, take a Grab, taxi or shuttle for the last 30 km or so.
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