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Hoi An's lantern-lit alleys and Mui Ne's red and white sand dunes sit at opposite ends of a long ride south. There is no quick way to do it: most travelers take an overnight sleeper bus, some split the trip with a train from Da Nang, and small groups hire a private car. You can book your tickets for this route on GoAsia.cc.
Hoi An to Mui Ne by Bus
Buses leave Hoi An mostly between 17:00 and 19:00, with a few departures around 13:00. The ride takes about 13 hours 30 minutes to 20 hours. On booking platforms, fares run from about $24 to $42 (October 2026).[1]
Sleeper and VIP Buses
Classes include Sleeper 40 and 41, VIP 32 and VIP cabin buses. The cabin buses give you a more private berth for the night. Some services end in Phan Thiet or Binh Thuan instead of Mui Ne, so check where your bus drops you.[1]
Hoi An to Mui Ne by Train
Hoi An has no railway station, so you first head to Da Nang. From there, trains run to Binh Thuan station, the closest to Mui Ne, in about 13 hours 40 minutes to 16 hours. Several trains leave each day, with soft seats and sleeper berths in 4-bed and 6-bed compartments.[1] From Binh Thuan you continue to the Mui Ne resort strip by taxi.
Hoi An to Mui Ne by Private Transfer
A private car takes about 12 to 13 hours 30 minutes door to door. On booking platforms, an SUV for 4, a comfort car for 2 or a van or minibus for up to 14 people starts at about $400 (October 2026).[1] You choose your own stops for meals and breaks.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price (USD) | Duration |
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| Bus | $24 - $42 | 13h 30m - 20h[1] |
| Private transfer | from about $400 | 12h - 13h 30m[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Hoi An to Mui Ne
- Check the drop-off: Mui Ne, Phan Thiet and Binh Thuan are different stops, so confirm yours when you book.
- Bring a layer: Air conditioning on buses and trains runs cold, even when it is hot outside.
- Keep valuables with you: On sleeper buses large bags go in the hold, so keep your passport, phone and wallet in a small daypack in your berth.
Timetable
| Bus Hoi An - Mui Ne $ 24.00–41.92 13h 30m – 20h | |
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| Taxi Hoi An - Mui Ne $ 398.81–620.45 12h – 13h 30m | |
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| Bus Hoi An - Phan Thiet $ 24.00–41.92 15h – 20h 15m | |
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| Bus Hoi An - Binh Thuan $ 25.85–62.58 12h 30m – 18h 45m | |
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| Bus Quang Nam - Mui Ne $ 35.21 18h 50m | |
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| Bus Quang Nam - Phan Thiet $ 39.47 15h | |
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| Train Da Nang - Binh Thuan $ 25.04–85.09 13h 41m – 15h 49m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Hoi An to Mui Ne, including current prices and schedules.
The sleeper bus. On booking platforms, fares start at about $24 (October 2026).
A private car is the fastest, at about 12 to 13 hours 30 minutes door to door. Buses take about 13 hours 30 minutes to 20 hours.
Allow about 12 to 20 hours. The bus takes about 13 hours 30 minutes to 20 hours, and the train from Da Nang to Binh Thuan about 13 hours 40 minutes to 16 hours, plus the transfers at both ends.
Hoi An has no railway station. Travel to Da Nang first, then take a train to Binh Thuan station, the closest to Mui Ne, and continue by taxi.
Buses to Mui Ne drop you in Mui Ne itself. Some services end in Phan Thiet or Binh Thuan, so check the drop-off when you book.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Hoi An to Mui Ne. Retrieved October 27, 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.