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How to Get from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An

How to Get from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An

Last updated: October 20, 2026
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Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An are far apart: by rail it is 935 km from Saigon station to Da Nang, the nearest big station.[1] Hoi An has no commercial airport, so the usual choice is a flight to Da Nang followed by a short road transfer, or the Reunification Express train to Da Nang.

Train, Bus, Flight and Ferry tickets

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Flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang

The flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang takes 1 hour 30 minutes, with 13 Vietnam Airlines flights a day.[2] One-way economy fares start from about VND 666,000 and change daily.[3] Da Nang International Airport is 3 km from the city centre.[2] Check the baggage allowance of the fare before you pay, especially if you plan to bring home tailored clothes.

Taking the train to Da Nang

The Reunification Express runs from Saigon station to Da Nang. SE8 leaves Saigon at 06:00 and reaches Da Nang at 23:41, SE6 leaves at 08:45 and arrives at 02:01 the next day, SE10 leaves at 13:15 and arrives at 08:59 the next day, SE4 leaves at 19:20 and arrives at 12:28 the next day, and SE2 leaves at 20:35 and arrives at 13:21 the next day.[1] That is roughly 17 to 20 hours on board. Book tickets and check fares on the Vietnam Railways site, dsvn.vn.

From Da Nang to Hoi An

Neither the plane nor the train stops in Hoi An, so you finish the trip by road. A taxi or private car from Da Nang to Hoi An takes from about 40 minutes, longer in heavy traffic.[4] Ask your hotel for the best drop-off point if you stay inside the old town, where some lanes are narrow, and save the exact address if you are going to a beach area such as An Bang or Cua Dai.

Comparing Your Options

OptionJourney timeFare
Flight to Da Nang1 h 30 min[2]From about VND 666,000 one way[3]
Reunification Express to Da NangAbout 17 to 20 hours[1]Varies by seat or berth type
Taxi from Da Nang to Hoi AnFrom about 40 minutes[4]Depends on the vehicle

Timetable

Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang More info / Tickets
Flight Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang $ 42.28–97.39 1h 15m – 1h 30m
  • →  Economy 06:05, 06:15, 06:30, 07:00, 07:20, 08:05, 09:05, 09:25, 09:45, 10:05, 11:20, 11:40, 12:15, 13:10, 14:00, 15:15, 15:25, 16:15, 16:45, 17:05, 18:15, 18:55, 20:40, 20:55, 21:25, 22:40, 23:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An, including current prices and schedules.

What is the fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An?

Flying to Da Nang is the fastest option. The flight takes 1 hour 30 minutes. Hoi An has no commercial airport, so you continue by road from Da Nang.

How much does the flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang cost?

One-way economy fares start from about VND 666,000 and change daily.

Is there a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An?

There is no station in Hoi An. The Reunification Express runs from Saigon station to Da Nang in roughly 17 to 20 hours, and you continue to Hoi An by road.

How do I get from Da Nang to Hoi An?

By taxi, ride-hailing or a private car. The drive takes from about 40 minutes, longer in heavy traffic.

How far is Da Nang airport from the city centre?

Da Nang International Airport is 3 km from the city centre.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Vietnam Railways (Duong sat Viet Nam): Vietnam Railways timetable: Reunification Express (SE) trains. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  2. [2] Vietnam Airlines: Book Cheap Flights to Da Nang. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  3. [3] Vietnam Airlines: Book Cheap Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  4. [4] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Da Nang to Hoi An. Retrieved October 17, 2026.

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