Da Nang to Hoi An: how to get there by bus, taxi, Grab or motorbike
Hoi An is 30 km from Da Nang, 45–60 minutes by car. Grab or a taxi is simplest, city bus 02 runs 5:15 am–6:30 pm, and the Hai Van bus goes from the airport. Where you get dropped, the Old Town ticket and when to go.
Hoi An is 30 km south of Da Nang: 45–60 minutes by car, up to 75 in the evening rush. Grab or a taxi is the easiest way and drops you at the edge of the Old Town. The cheaper option is city bus 02 from Da Nang Central Bus Station, running 5:15 am to 6:30 pm. From the airport, the Hai Van bus goes to Hoi An between 7:30 am and 4 pm. Since July 2025 Hoi An has been part of Da Nang city, so this is technically a trip within one city.
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Which option should you pick?
| Option | From | When | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grab, Green SM (formerly Xanh SM) | your hotel door | 24/7 | most people: fare shown before you book |
| Mai Linh, Vinasun, Tien Sa taxis | by phone or from a rank | 24/7 | no mobile data, groups with luggage |
| Bus 02 | Da Nang Central Bus Station | 5:15 am–6:30 pm, every 15–30 min | travelling light, daytime, no rush |
| Hai Van bus | Da Nang airport | 7:30 am–4 pm | straight from your flight to Hoi An |
| Your own motorbike | your hotel | daytime | riders with a motorcycle licence |
How far is Hoi An from Da Nang?
About 30 km. The road follows the coast past My Khe Beach and the Marble Mountains, then turns inland. By car it takes 45–60 minutes, up to 75 in the evening rush. The bus is slower than a car because it stops along the way.
How do you get to Hoi An by Grab or taxi?
In Da Nang a Grab car usually arrives in 3–6 minutes, and the app shows the fare before you book. Take a GrabCar; GrabBike only works if all you carry is a backpack. The Xanh SM electric taxi was renamed Green SM in April 2026, hotline 1555. Drivers drop you at the edge of the Old Town, because cars and motorbikes are kept out during the day and evening. Getting a Grab back from Hoi An is harder: expect 10–15 minutes, longer at night. See taxis and ride-hailing in Da Nang.
Which bus goes from Da Nang to Hoi An?
City bus 02: Da Nang Central Bus Station (Ben xe Trung tam) – City Administrative Centre – Hai Ba Trung car park in Hoi An. Electric buses have run the route since 28 August 2026. The first bus leaves each end at 5:15 am and the last at 6:30 pm, every 15–30 minutes. The general route list still names Cua Dai as the last stop, so ask the driver where to get off for the Old Town. If you want to stay for the evening lanterns, you will need a taxi or Grab back.
Is there a bus from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?
Yes, the Hai Van bus runs from the airport along the coast to the Cua Dai car park in Hoi An, 7:30 am to 4 pm. Board at pillar 2 at the domestic terminal (T1) or pillars 7 and 8 at the international terminal (T2). The last stop is not the Old Town, so check on a map how far your hotel is. Details in Da Nang airport to the city and Hoi An.
How do you get back from Hoi An to Da Nang?
The easiest way back from Hoi An to Da Nang is Grab or a taxi: the app shows the fare before you book, but expect a 10–15 minute wait, longer in the evening. Bus 02 from the Hai Ba Trung car park is cheaper: first bus at 5:15 am, last at 6:30 pm, every 15–30 minutes. After 6:30 pm only Grab, taxis and your own motorbike remain, so if you stay for the evening lanterns, plan your ride back in advance.
Can you ride a motorbike to Hoi An?
Yes, if you hold a licence that is valid for motorcycles in Vietnam. The coast road past the Marble Mountains is the easy route. You can't ride into the Old Town itself: from 9 am into the evening it is a pedestrian zone, so leave the bike at a car park on the edge. What to check on the bike and which licence you need: renting a motorbike in Da Nang.
What is Hoi An Old Town and do you need a ticket?
The Old Town is a merchant port from the 15th–19th centuries on the Thu Bon River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999: old houses, Chinese assembly halls and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Hoi An's authorities ask visitors to buy a ticket before entering the Old Town. It covers the Japanese Bridge or Quan Cong Temple plus a few houses and museums of your choice, and it is valid for up to three days. Keep the stub — it gets you back in. What the ticket covers and where to buy it: Hoi An Old Town ticket; address and hours: Hoi An Ancient Town.
When should you go to Hoi An?
The Old Town pedestrian zone runs from 9 am to 9:30 pm in summer and to 9 pm in winter, with no cars or motorbikes. The lanterns come on in the evening, so many people arrive in the afternoon and stay until dark. Plan on Grab or a taxi back, since the last bus 02 leaves at 6:30 pm. Central Vietnam's rainy season runs from September to December, so allow extra time on the road.
Does Hoi An flood?
Yes, the Old Town floods in autumn. In 2025 water reached Hoi An's central streets three times from late October, up to half a metre deep in places, and the ward closed off flooded areas. If you travel in October–December, check the forecast and Hoi An news the day before. During a flood boats ferry people around the Old Town, but you won't be walking it. Which months flood most often: Hoi An month by month.
Can you go on a tour instead?
Yes, Da Nang travel agencies sell trips to Hoi An. It saves you dealing with tickets and the ride back — just ask beforehand whether transport both ways and the Old Town ticket are included. Agencies are listed under tours and travel agencies.
FAQ
How far is Hoi An from Da Nang? About 30 km. 45–60 minutes by car, up to 75 in the evening rush.
Which bus goes from Da Nang to Hoi An? Bus 02, from Da Nang Central Bus Station to the Hai Ba Trung car park in Hoi An. It runs 5:15 am–6:30 pm, every 15–30 minutes.
When is the last bus from Hoi An to Da Nang? The last bus 02 leaves Hoi An at 6:30 pm. After that it's Grab or a taxi.
How do you get back from Hoi An to Da Nang? Bus 02 from the Hai Ba Trung car park (last bus 6:30 pm), Grab or a taxi. In the evening the wait for a car can be longer.
Does Grab work in Hoi An? Yes, but there are fewer cars than in Da Nang: expect a 10–15 minute wait, longer at night. Cars can't enter the Old Town itself.
Do you need a ticket for Hoi An Old Town? Hoi An's authorities ask visitors to buy one before entering. It is valid for up to three days; keep the stub.
Can you ride a motorbike into the Old Town? No: from 9 am to 9–9:30 pm it is a pedestrian zone. Park at the edge.
Sources and checks
Route, hours and frequency of bus 02 are from the Da Nang traffic operations centre notice of 28 Aug 2026 and the route list on danangbus.vn. The Hai Van bus is from the Da Nang airport website. The ticket and pedestrian zone are from the official Hoi An Old Town site (hoianworldheritage.org.vn) and the Da Nang tourism portal (6 Mar 2026). Distance, travel time and rainy season are from vietnamtourism.com (7 Oct 2026), Grab wait times from the same site (21 Oct 2026). The Xanh SM to Green SM rename is from VnExpress (14 Apr 2026). Floods are from Voice of Vietnam (VOV). Hoi An joining Da Nang is from Thu vien Phap luat. We don't publish fares: they change, and Grab shows yours in the app. Updated 22 October 2026.