{"id":12003,"date":"2026-06-07T00:21:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T00:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/?st-import=1171cbf6972574577a945243ec8e36ec"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:55:27","slug":"ho-chi-minh-city-to-hoi-an","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/ho-chi-minh-city-to-hoi-an\/","title":{"rendered":"Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An: Flight, Train and Bus Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An is one of Vietnam\\&#8217;s great north-south journeys \u2014 from the country\\&#8217;s commercial capital to its most charming ancient town. The distance is 860 km and you have three good options: flight to Da Nang (fastest), overnight train (most scenic), or sleeper bus (budget). Here\\&#8217;s how each works.<\/p>\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"VN\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Flights-Ho-Chi-Minh-City\/Da-Nang\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=flights-ho-chi-minh-city-da-nang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Flights Ho Chi Minh City \u2192 Da Nang tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#x2139;&#xfe0f; There is no train station or airport in Hoi An \u2014 the nearest is Da Nang, 30 km north. All routes require a final transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An (~45 minutes by taxi or shuttle).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Fly Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang (Fastest)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct flights from Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) to Da Nang Airport (DAD) take approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Multiple daily flights with VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways, and Vietravel Airlines. Fares from ~$35\u201380 USD one way. From Da Nang Airport, take a Grab or shuttle bus to Hoi An (~45 minutes, ~$6\u20138 USD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total journey time:<\/strong> approximately 2.5\u20133 hours<br><strong>Total cost:<\/strong> ~$41\u201390 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Flights-SGN\/DAD\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=flights-sgn-dad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Flights SGN \u2192 DAD tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Overnight Train to Da Nang (Most Scenic)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reunification Express from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon Station) to Da Nang takes approximately 16\u201318 hours. The coastal stretch through Hue and over Hai Van Pass is one of Vietnam\\&#8217;s most spectacular rail journeys \u2014 particularly the section where the train hugs the cliff edge above the South China Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soft sleeper (4-berth):<\/strong> ~$40\u201360 USD. Most comfortable \u2014 air-conditioned, reasonable privacy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hard sleeper (6-berth):<\/strong> ~$30\u201345 USD. More basic but very doable for overnight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft seat:<\/strong> ~$25\u201335 USD. Better for daytime travel only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Book at <strong>dsvn.vn<\/strong> or through 12Go Asia. Evening departures from HCMC (around 20:00\u201322:00) arrive in Da Nang the following afternoon \u2014 then taxi or shuttle to Hoi An. Book well ahead for weekend and holiday travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/HCMC\/Da-Nang\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=hcmc-da-nang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search HCMC \u2192 Da Nang tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3: Sleeper Bus (Cheapest)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct sleeper buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An take approximately 14\u201318 hours and cost from ~$16\u201325 USD. Phuong Trang (FUTA Bus Lines) is the most reliable operator on this route. Buses depart from the FUTA office near Mien Dong Bus Station and drop passengers at Hoi An bus station on the outskirts of the Ancient Town. A short Grab ride gets you to your accommodation from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/HCMC\/Hoi-An-sleeper\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=hcmc-hoi-an-sleeper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search HCMC \u2192 Hoi An sleeper tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Option<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Cost from<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fly SGN \u2192 DAD + transfer<\/td><td>~2.5\u20133 hours<\/td><td>~$41 USD<\/td><td>Speed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overnight train + transfer<\/td><td>~18\u201320 hours<\/td><td>~$36 USD<\/td><td>Scenic, saves hotel night<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sleeper bus (direct)<\/td><td>~14\u201318 hours<\/td><td>~$16 USD<\/td><td>Budget, most direct<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay in Hoi An<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ancient Town:<\/strong> Best atmosphere \u2014 lantern-lit streets, walking distance to everything. No vehicles inside at night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An Bang Beach:<\/strong> 4 km east of Ancient Town, quieter, beach access, great cafes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cam Thanh \/ rice paddy area:<\/strong> Rural feel, popular with cycling and kayaking guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <strong>[Travelpayouts widget: Hotels in Hoi An via Booking.com or Agoda]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/hanoi-to-hoi-an\/\">Hanoi to Hoi An<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ho-chi-minh-city-to-phu-quoc\/\">Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/bangkok-to-ho-chi-minh-city\/\">Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/kuala-lumpur-to-ho-chi-minh-city\/\">Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links. When you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An \u2014 fly to Da Nang from $35 USD (fastest), overnight train on the Reunification Express (most scenic), or sleeper bus from $16 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