Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An: Flight or Train?

Hoi An has no airport or station of its own, so you travel to Da Nang, about 30 minutes away, and transfer. From Ho Chi Minh City the flight to Da Nang is quickest at about 1 hour 20 minutes; the coastal train is the scenic overnight option, and sleeper buses are cheapest. Here is how they compare.

Gateway	Da Nang (about 30 min from Hoi An)
Fastest	Flight to Da Nang plus transfer
Most scenic	Coastal sleeper train
Cheapest	Sleeper bus

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Flight	Vietnam Airlines / VietJet Air / Bamboo Airways Fastest by far. Fly into Da Nang, then a 30 minute taxi or shuttle to Hoi An.	about 1h20 to Da Nang plus 30 min transfer	approx €30 to €80	No	Compare on Kiwi →
Train	Vietnam Railways (to Da Nang) Scenic overnight run up the coast in a soft sleeper, then transfer to Hoi An.	about 17 to 19 hours to Da Nang	approx €30 to €55	Yes	Check on 12Go →
Bus	Sleeper coach (to Da Nang / Hoi An) Cheapest, with lie-flat berths. Some services run through to Hoi An itself.	about 18 to 20 hours	approx €20 to €35	Yes	Check on 12Go →

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Does Hoi An have an airport?

No. The nearest airport and train station are in Da Nang, about 30 minutes away, so you fly or train to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An by taxi or shuttle.

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

Fly to Da Nang in about 1 hour 20 minutes, then take a 30 minute taxi or shuttle to Hoi An. It is far quicker than the train or bus.

Is the train to Da Nang scenic?

Yes. The coastal stretch, including the Hai Van Pass area near Da Nang, is one of the most scenic rail journeys in Vietnam, best in daylight hours.

How do I get from Da Nang to Hoi An?

A taxi, ride app, or hotel shuttle covers the roughly 30 minute drive. Many Hoi An hotels arrange an airport pickup from Da Nang for you.

How much does it cost?

Flights run from about EUR 30 to 80, the sleeper train roughly EUR 30 to 55 to Da Nang, and the sleeper bus is cheapest from about EUR 20.

Hotel options and prices come from Agoda and update at booking time; sample data shown if live pricing is unavailable. Transport fares are estimates, confirmed on 12Go.