Contents
From Dong Hoi to Hoi An you can take a direct bus, a private car, or the Reunification Express to Da Nang followed by a short taxi ride, since Hoi An has no railway station.
Dong Hoi to Hoi An by Bus
Booking platforms list sleeper and cabin buses from Dong Hoi to Hoi An. The listed journey time is about 6 to 7 hours and fares in October 2026 were about US$22 to US$48 depending on the bus type (12Go shows fares in Thai baht; converted to US dollars at the ECB rate of 15 October 2026).[1] Services sold from the wider Quang Binh area are listed at about 6 to 7 hours 20 minutes and US$18 to US$21. Some tickets involve a change of vehicle in Da Nang, so check the drop-off point when you book.[1]
Dong Hoi to Hoi An by Train
Trains stop at Da Nang station, from where you continue to Hoi An by taxi or ride-hailing car. The Vietnam Railways timetable shows five southbound trains from Dong Hoi to Da Nang:[2]
| Train | Departs Dong Hoi | Arrives Da Nang | Time on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE3 | 04:57 | 10:43 | 5 h 46 min[2] |
| SE1 | 07:33 | 13:29 | 5 h 56 min[2] |
| SE7 | 16:27 | 22:30 | 6 h 03 min[2] |
| SE5 | 18:11 | 00:36 (next day) | 6 h 25 min[2] |
| SE9 | 23:57 | 06:03 (next day) | 6 h 06 min[2] |
Fares depend on the train and the class. Check the price for your date on the Vietnam Railways booking site, dsvn.vn.[3] Between Hue and Da Nang the line follows the coast and is described as one of the most scenic train segments in Vietnam.[3]
Dong Hoi to Hoi An by Private Transfer
Booking platforms list private cars from the Quang Binh area to Hoi An at about US$137 to US$289 per vehicle in October 2026, from a car for up to three passengers to a van for ten. The listed journey time is about 5 hours to 5 hours 45 minutes.[1] Ask the driver in advance if you want to stop at sites such as the Vinh Moc Tunnels.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Fare (October 2026) | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | About US$22 to US$48 per person[1] | About 6 to 7 hours[1] |
| Train to Da Nang, then taxi | Depends on class, see Vietnam Railways | 5 h 46 min to 6 h 25 min to Da Nang[2] |
| Private transfer | About US$137 to US$289 per vehicle[1] | About 5 h to 5 h 45 min[1] |
Timetable
| Bus Quang Binh - Hoi An $ 18.05–21.05 6h – 7h 20m | |
|
|
| Taxi Quang Binh - Hoi An $ 135.62–287.55 5h – 5h 45m | |
|
| Bus Dong Hoi - Hoi An $ 21.96–48.08 6h – 7h | |
|
| Train Dong Hoi - Da Nang $ 11.77–248.76 5h 30m – 6h 30m | |
|
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Dong Hoi to Hoi An, including current prices and schedules.
Buses were listed from about US$18 to US$22 per person in October 2026. Train fares depend on the class, and you also need a taxi from Da Nang to Hoi An.
A private car is listed at about 5 hours to 5 hours 45 minutes door to door. Buses are listed at about 6 to 7 hours.
Plan on about 6 to 7 hours by bus and about 5 hours to 5 hours 45 minutes by private car. The train to Da Nang takes 5 hours 46 minutes to 6 hours 25 minutes, plus the transfer to Hoi An.
Between Hue and Da Nang the line follows the coast and is described as one of the most scenic train segments in Vietnam.
Yes. Booking platforms list buses from Dong Hoi and the wider Quang Binh area to Hoi An. Some tickets involve a change of vehicle in Da Nang, so check the details when you book.
SE3 (04:57), SE1 (07:33), SE7 (16:27), SE5 (18:11) and SE9 (23:57) leave Dong Hoi for Da Nang, according to the Vietnam Railways timetable in October 2026. Timetables can change, so check before you travel.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Dong Hoi to Hoi An. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam): Vietnam Railways timetable: Reunification Express (SE) trains. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [3] Vietnam Airlines: Overnight Train in Vietnam: Ticket Classes, How to Book & Notes. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.