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Transportation to Hoi An
Currently, there are numerous transportation options available to reach Hoi An, including airplanes, buses, and trains. Depending on your schedule, preferences, and personal time, you can choose the most suitable mode of transportation for yourself.
Intercity Bus
Hanoi is 847 km away from Hoi An, and if you're departing from here, you can opt for an intercity bus. Given the considerable distance, it's advisable to choose a sleeper bus for a comfortable and healthy journey. Bus tickets to Hoi An range from 300,000VND to 380,000VND per ticket. The average travel time is approximately 13 to nearly 20 hours. Below, Mytour Travel Company recommends some high-quality and reputable bus companies from Hanoi to Hoi An, such as:
- Camel Cafe: This company has 41 sleeper seats. Schedule: Departure in the afternoon starts at 5:30 PM from 459 Tran Khat Chan - Hai Ba Trung - Hanoi, and the destination is 137 Tran Nhan Tong - Hoi An - Quang Nam around 8:30 AM the following day, priced at 320,000VND per ticket, per trip. Note: This bus company does not have enclosed restrooms.
- Queen Cafe: This bus company offers 38 sleeper seats with various amenities: clean sleeping spots, comfortable beds with blankets, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, TV, enclosed restrooms, cold towels, and complimentary drinks. Schedule: Departure in the evening starts at 6:00 PM or 6:30 PM from 208 Tran Quang Khai - Hoan Kiem - Hanoi, and the destination is 487 Hai Ba Trung - Hoi An - Quang Nam around 8:45 AM or 9:15 AM the following morning, priced at 350,000VND per ticket, per trip.
Amenities inside sleeper buses
- Trekking Travel: This company offers fast transportation, with an estimated journey time of only 13 hours while still ensuring full amenities and quality. Schedule: Departure in the morning at 6:00 AM from 01 Tran Khanh Du - Hoan Kiem - Hanoi, and arrival at 7:00 PM the same day in Hoi An - Quang Nam, priced at 380,000VND per ticket, per trip.
If you're departing from Ho Chi Minh City, there are buses to Hoi An with prices ranging around 440,000VND, such as Hoang Long. Additionally, there are direct buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An, with prices ranging from 320,000VND to 480,000VND per trip, including options like Hanh Cafe (0905395368), Thien An (0866516657 - 0938208090), The Sinh Tourist (0838389593 - 05103863948).
Railway
Currently, there are no railway lines in Hoi An, so travelers wishing to experience this mode of transportation, whether departing from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, will need to take a train to Da Nang. You will stop your journey at either Da Nang station or Tam Ky station. Then, you can take a taxi or bus to Hoi An. There are many train routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, with travel times averaging from 13 to 20 hours. You can book tickets online or contact travel agents for assistance.
The price of train tickets to Da Nang will depend on the type of seat or cabin you choose. Specifically, tickets from Hanoi to Da Nang range from 300,000 VND to 650,000 VND per ticket, while tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang range from 900,000 VND to 1,150,000 VND per ticket.
Despite the lengthy train journey, you will undoubtedly have truly enjoyable experiences for your Hoi An trip. Traveling by train allows you to enjoy the scenery along the way and provides peace of mind regarding the safety of this mode of transportation.
Airplane
If you want to save time, you can choose to fly to Hoi An. However, like the train, Hoi An currently does not have an airport. Therefore, you need to book flight tickets to Da Nang, then travel from Da Nang to Hoi An. Airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Jetstar Pacific, and Vietjet Air operate direct flights to Da Nang. Some departure points you can choose from include: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, Nha Trang.
Snapshot of Da Nang airport in the afternoon
Flight prices to Da Nang range from 380,000 VND to 3,000,000 VND (prices exclude taxes and fees depending on the time and airline you choose. Flight time from Hanoi is 1 hour and 20 minutes, from Ho Chi Minh City is 1 hour and 25 minutes. Note that you should book flight tickets early to secure cheaper prices.
Traveling from Da Nang to Hoi An
How to Travel from Da Nang to Hoi An? There are plenty of transportation options for you to choose from, such as renting a motorbike, taking a taxi, or catching a bus. Hoi An is approximately 30km south of Da Nang and takes about 30 minutes to reach. For just 60,000 VND to 120,000 VND per day, you can rent a motorbike from Da Nang to Hoi An with two suggested routes:
- Firstly, along National Highway 1 about 27km south to Vinh Dien Road, then turn left for about 10km.
- Secondly, this route takes about 30km from Da Nang through Han River Bridge.
You can also opt for a taxi ride, where the driver will assist you in reaching Hoi An without any concerns about the route. In Da Nang, there is a bus to Hoi An every 20 minutes with a ticket price of approximately 20,000 VND per person. The departure point is Da Nang bus station, and the latest bus of the day leaves at 5:50 PM, so be sure to note the location and time to avoid missing the bus.
The Route from Da Nang to Hoi An
Transportation Options in Hoi An
In Hoi An, there are various transportation services available such as bicycle rental, motorbike rental, taxi, cyclo, or boat. Each mode of transportation has its own characteristics, depending on the preferences of individual tourists.
Bicycle
Familiar scenes in Hoi An include adorable bicycles, perfect for tourists to explore and snap Insta-worthy photos. The rental price for bicycles here is 30,000 VND per day. Here are some bicycle rental addresses in Hoi An you can check out:
- Mr. Cuoc: 15/1 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoi An City, Quang Nam. Phone: 0914 080 912.
- Mrs. Yen: 617 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoi An City, Quang Nam. Phone: 0905 397 138.
- Mr. Cuong: 599 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoi An City, Quang Nam. Phone: 0976 055 817.
Motorbikes
Compared to bicycles, the rental price for motorbikes is higher, ranging from 120,000 VND to 150,000 VND per day. However, with a motorbike rental, you can travel faster and explore tourist attractions in Hoi An. Note that there are motorbike-free streets during peak hours from 9 am to 11 am and 3 pm to 10 pm.
You can rent motorbikes directly from hotels in Hoi An or at some of the following addresses:
- Hoi An Hung An Motorbike Rental: 05 Do Dang Tuyen Street, Cam Chau, Hoi An. Phone: 0905 430 297.
- Mr. Khoa: 84 Phan Chu Trinh, Minh An Ward, Hoi An, Quang Nam. Phone: 0935 439 306.
- Hoi An Motorbike Rental: 111 Ly Thai To, Son Phong, Hoi An, Quang Nam. Phone: 0785 854 252.
Cyclo
Taking a cyclo ride around and admiring the city of Hoi An while immersing yourself in the stories of the cyclo drivers is truly fascinating. You only need to spend 150,000 VND per hour to leisurely experience the beauty of the landscape and the people here.
Cyclos on the streets of Hoi An (@regard_nomade)
Boat rides
Exploring the river life in Hoi An and immersing yourself in the romantic beauty of the Hoai River will be a fantastic experience for your trip. The cost of renting a boat is 30,000 VND for 30 minutes. A small tip for your Hoi An travel experience is to rent a boat from early morning until dusk to fully appreciate the beauty of the river. Tourists will enjoy witnessing a series of lanterns or floating flower lights drifting along the water late at night. On hand-rowed boats, you can spend 10,000 VND for a floating flower light and send your wishes with it.
Booking all-inclusive Hoi An tours
Another option for you to save time and convenience is to book a complete Hoi An tour package. The advantage of these tours is that they include all the services such as transportation, meals and accommodation, sightseeing itinerary, tour guides, etc., making your vacation complete. Typically, Hoi An tours will include surrounding destinations such as Da Nang, Ba Na Hill, Hue Ancient Capital, Son Tra, etc. All these attractive destinations are packaged into one tour with reasonable costs ranging from 2,000,000 VND to 6,000,000 VND per person depending on the time and itinerary you choose.
For those who don't prefer all-inclusive tour packages, they can opt for a Hoi An combo package including transportation and hotel rooms. With these combo packages, you can save costs and not be tied to a fixed sightseeing schedule.
Independent travel in Hoi An
This article has provided basic information about means of transportation when traveling to Hoi An. Hopefully, you will choose the most suitable transportation for your upcoming trip. To enhance your Hoi An exploration journey, read the article 'Hoi An travel experience from A to Z, super fun, super cheap' and take note of luggage preparation, dining and entertainment spots, as well as some very useful travel tips!
Cuc Hoa Village
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