Da Nang to Hoi An in short
Most visitors fly into Da Nang International Airport and cover the rest by road. The straightforward choices are Grab, a taxi or a transfer arranged by your hotel. The city bus is cheaper but is not an airport line.
Two Hoi An hotels quote their own ride times from the airport: about 35 minutes and about 50 minutes. They are different destinations and operator estimates, so there is no single door-to-door time. Allow 35–60 minutes and add more for rain or heavy traffic.
Your options compared
Prices are 2026 figures and can change. The fare shown when you book is the one that counts.
| Option | Price (2026) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Grab, 4-seater | VND 279,818 for the first 15.5 miles (25 km), then VND 10,309 per km | Special Da Nang to Hoi An route, one way, VAT included |
| Grab, 6-seater | VND 329,891 for the first 15.5 miles (25 km), then VND 14,335 per km | For larger groups or extra luggage |
| Taxi | Meter or a price agreed before you start | Ask for the meter or settle the price first. Use the Grab figures as a reference. |
| Hotel transfer | Set by your hotel | One resort asks for a booking at least 24 hours ahead. Ask yours. |
| Bus 02 | Listed at VND 8,000–30,000 per trip in December 2025 | Not an airport line. Details below. |
Transfers and tours around Da Nang and Hoi An
Private transfers, day trips between Da Nang and Hoi An and guided tours, with live prices and availability.
Grab, taxi and hotel transfer
Grab publishes a dedicated route between Da Nang and Hoi An, one way. The 4-seater starts at VND 279,818 for the first 15.5 miles (25 km), then adds VND 10,309 per km. The 6-seater starts at VND 329,891 for the same distance and adds VND 14,335 per km. These are the rates listed in July 2026. They are not a fixed airport fare.
Grab includes VAT and adjusts prices to supply and demand. Night, waiting, weather and advance-booking surcharges may apply. The price on your screen at booking is the price for your day, so do not budget from the base rate alone. Whether a given car type or payment method is available on the spot is not guaranteed.
A hotel transfer is the least effort after a long flight, because the driver knows where your hotel is. Prices are set by the hotel. One resort on the Thu Bon River asks for its chauffeur service to be booked at least 24 hours ahead. That rule is that hotel's, and it does not apply to taxis or Grab.
The city bus 02
Line 02 has run electric buses since 28 August 2026. The route runs from the Da Nang central bus station via the city administrative center to the Hai Ba Trung car park in Hoi An, with a bus every 15–30 minutes. It is not a direct airport bus, so you need to get to the central station first.
In December 2025 the operator listed hours of 05:30–18:00, fares of VND 8,000–30,000 per trip and VND 8,000 for students, and a route that ran on to the Cua Dai car park. The route and fares may have changed with the August switch, so check the current times and the fare before you rely on the last bus.
Separately, the tourist bus 01DL between Hoi An, My Son and Dong Giang has been suspended since 15 September 2026 for six months. See the My Son page for other ways to get there.
Planning the ride
What to settle before you leave the airport.
Know where you are going
Motor traffic is restricted in the old town core, so give the driver your hotel's exact name and address, and see where to stay for the areas.
Add a side trip
The Marble Mountains are about 12 miles (20 km) from Hoi An, a ride of 30–35 minutes by scooter on the coastal road. Our Marble Mountains guide has tickets and hours.
Allow for rain
Heavy rain brought flooding and landslides to Da Nang on 8 October 2026, with more warnings the next day. That does not tell you what the road is like on your day, but October and November are the wettest months. See the weather page.
Heading to the beach first
An Bang is about 18.5 miles (30 km) from central Da Nang and 3 miles (5 km) from the old town. See the An Bang Beach guide for how the coast looks this year.
Going on to Hue
If your trip continues north, Hue lies beyond Da Nang. The Hai Van Pass is the mountain route between the two. For the evening in Hoi An, the night market is across the An Hoi bridge from the old town.
Da Nang to Hoi An: frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?
Two Hoi An hotels quote about 35 and about 50 minutes from the airport. Allow 35–60 minutes, and more in rain or heavy traffic.
How much is a Grab from Da Nang to Hoi An?
On the dedicated route, a 4-seater costs VND 279,818 for the first 15.5 miles (25 km), then VND 10,309 per km. A 6-seater costs VND 329,891 for the same distance, then VND 14,335 per km. The price shown at booking applies.
Is there a bus from Da Nang airport to Hoi An?
Bus 02 runs from the Da Nang central bus station to Hoi An, not from the airport. Plan on Grab, a taxi or a hotel transfer for an airport arrival.
How often does bus 02 run?
Every 15–30 minutes since the switch to electric buses on 28 August 2026. The operator listed 05:30–18:00 in December 2025, so check the current hours.
Can I book a hotel transfer on arrival?
Ask your hotel before you fly. One resort asks for at least 24 hours of notice for its chauffeur service. That rule is not general.