📅 Updated: 29 July 2026
Da Nang to Hoi An is about 30 km, usually 40–50 minutes by road.
For the least hassle, book a private car; for one or two people moving on the spur of the moment, compare Grab;
and if you are travelling solo with flexible timing, a per-person shared shuttle is the cheapest. Prices move with the date, pick-up and drop-off points, vehicle type and peak demand, so treat the live quote as the real one.
Private car, Grab and shuttle bus: prices compared
| Option | Typical price | Journey time | Strengths | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private car | Quoted by one-way or return, vehicle type and date | About 40–50 minutes; departure time is yours to set | Direct, easy with luggage, and the return trip is secured | Needs booking ahead; high season, outlying areas and late nights may cost more |
| GrabCar | About 250,000–400,000 VND (US$10–15) per car, one way | About 40–60 minutes, plus waiting for the car | Book instantly in the app and see the fare before you ride | Surge pricing at peak times; getting a car back from Hoi An late in the evening can take a while |
| Shared shuttle bus | About 130,000–180,000 VND (US$5–7) per person, one way | About 60–90 minutes, depending on the pick-up order | Usually the cheapest if you are travelling alone | Fixed departures, possible detours to collect others; check the rules for large suitcases first |
These are common market ranges for 2026, not guaranteed fares. Grab prices are set by the app based on demand at that moment;
shuttle prices vary by operator, hotel pick-up zone and luggage rules; and for a private car, the price that counts is the one shown after you select a plan on the product page.
Private car: easiest with a group, children or a late return
With three or more people, once the vehicle rate is split, the gap between a private car and booking two separate Grab rides narrows considerably.
The value is not only the ride itself — it is knowing the pick-up point, vehicle, luggage space and return time in advance.
- You are travelling with older parents, babies or large suitcases.
- You want to stay in Hoi An until the lanterns are lit and then return to Da Nang.
- You want to add stops such as the Marble Mountains or My Khe Beach along the way.
- You would rather not re-book a ride and wait for a driver at the busiest time of day.
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Grab: the most flexible way for one or two people
The advantage of Grab is that you see the fare in the app before you go — no negotiating.
Enter your Hoi An hotel address from central Da Nang or the airport, then check the vehicle class, passenger count and luggage space before confirming.
- Check the plate, the driver's name and the destination before getting in.
- Airport pick-up points can be separate from the regular taxi rank — follow the app's directions.
- Between 17:00 and 18:30, in rain, on holidays and at weekends, expect surge pricing or a longer wait.
- Do not just type “Hoi An Ancient Town”. If you have a hotel booked, entering the full hotel address is far more accurate.
Shared shuttle bus: cheapest solo, but you travel on their schedule
Shuttles are priced per person, which suits solo travellers and anyone not in a hurry.
Some services leave from Da Nang Airport, the railway station or set city hotels; others do hotel-by-hotel pick-ups, which makes the total journey longer than a private car.
- When booking, check whether it is a fixed meeting point or a hotel pick-up.
- Check the last departure, the cancellation policy and child fares.
- If you have a suitcase over 28 inches, a pushchair or several bags, ask about extra charges first.
- For red-eye flights or very early or late arrivals, the timetable may not connect at all.
Getting from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An
Da Nang International Airport is about 30 km from Hoi An.
Arriving during the day, travelling light and on your own? Compare the shuttle first;
one or two people can open Grab and check the live fare;
and for a group, a late flight, or if you want someone waiting for your flight, a pre-booked private car is the safest.
Hoi An back to Da Nang: plan the return too
Plenty of travellers head to Hoi An in the afternoon and only return once the lanterns are lit.
With Grab, start checking cars and prices 20–30 minutes before you want to leave;
if you need to be back at your hotel or the airport at a set time, a return private car is much easier to control.
Cars are banned from parts of the old town core, so the actual pick-up point depends on the traffic restrictions or on what you agree with your driver.
Da Nang to Hoi An FAQ
About 30 km from central Da Nang to Hoi An Ancient Town, usually 40–50 minutes by car; longer at peak times, in rain, or on a shuttle that collects other passengers.
Usually yes. Enter the full destination and the app shows the available vehicle classes and the live fare; whether a driver accepts still depends on the time and demand.
From three people up, or with a lot of luggage, or when you need a return trip. Compare the total vehicle price divided by the number of passengers against two one-way Grab rides or two per-person shuttle fares.
Parts of the old town core are closed to traffic and larger vehicles usually cannot enter. If you are staying inside the old town, ask your hotel or driver for the nearest meeting point.
With Grab it depends on the vehicle class you choose. Shuttles and private cars each have their own rules on the number and size of bags. Confirm before booking if you have large cases, a pushchair or a big group.
Choose by group size and return time and you will rarely go wrong
Travelling solo with flexible flight times: compare the shared shuttle first;
one or two people making a one-way trip: check the live Grab fare;
three or more people, lots of luggage, or staying for the lantern-lit evening: a private car gives you the most control.
Da Nang to Hoi An route map
Related guides in central Vietnam
These are the trips most often combined with this one — useful if you are still filling out the route.
- Best Things to Do in Da Nang Top sights and 2–3 day itineraries
- Da Nang to Hue Hai Van Pass, the train, private cars and day tours
- Hue Day Trip Guide The Imperial City, Khai Dinh Tomb and how to get around
- Hoi An Ancient Town Guide Tickets, sights, transport and the best season
- Ba Na Hills Guide Tickets, the Golden Bridge and the best season
Last updated: 24 August 2026
