Hoi-an to Hanoi

Hoi An to Da Nang

The best way to transfer from Hoi An to Da Nang and vice versa is by hiring a private car. It’s quick, comfortable and convenient. Moreover, you can stop wherever you want on the way. If you have an accommodation arrangement in Da Nang, you can ask the hotel to send a car to pick you up from Hoi An. BlackLane transfers is one good private car service you can avail with air-conditioned cars and drivers who drive smoothly. It is slightly expensive but the comfort offered by them is definitely worth it.

The price of the private car ride can cost anything between VND 300,000 and VND 400,000 depending on whether you opt for a 4 – seater vehicle or a 7 – seater vehicle. This makes it a very expensive option if you are travelling alone. However, if you can share the ride, the price can be quite economical.

You can travel through three routes:

1. Via Lac Long Quan

2. Via Vo Chi Cong and Lac Long Quan

3. Via QL1A

All the above routes are approximately of the same length and on a normal day with usual traffic, it takes around 45 – 50 minutes. The route via QL1A is however slightly longer than the other two routes.

Da Nang to Hanoi

The aerial distance between Hanoi and Da Nang is 605 km. Travelling by air is the fastest mode of transport since the flight journey from Da Nang to Hanoi takes only about 1 hour and 20 minutes. It is also a safe and comfortable option. There are as many as 20 different flights everyday commuting between the two cities. Although the flight is costlier than other options, the comfort and the time saved is definitely worth it.

A one-way flight ticket from Da Nang to Hanoi costs between VND 600,000 and VND 5,000,000 per person. There is only one airport in each of the two cities. You will have to arrange for a taxi or a Grab car to transfer between your hotels and the airports in Hanoi. Most hotels take care of the airport transfer either for a small fee or for free.

After reaching Da Nang, taking the train is a cheap options to reach Hanoi.

The railway distance between Hanoi and Da Nang is 780 km and the journey takes as long as 16 hours. The only downside to a train journey is the time it takes. But, if you have a lot of time in hand, the train is a safe, comfortable and budget friendly option.

Trains may lack flexibility on time schedule but they are flexible in terms of budget and comfort. You can opt for the normal carriages or the luxurious private carriages. The Thong Nhat train from Da Nang to Hanoi also passes through the Hai Van Pass which gives a beautiful view of the coastline. Booking train tickets is also a simple and easy procedure. You can book tickets evn two days before the trip except during peak holidays. Booking tickets 60 - 90 days before can bring down the prices a little bit. 

There are five trains which leave Da Nang to Hanoi everyday: the SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7 and SE19. The prices of the tickets for these trains range from VND 500,000 to VND 3,105,000 depending on the time of departure and carriage. The evening train is a very comfortable option and you can also save up on accommodation. The ticket prices for kids are a little cheaper than those of adults.

If you are on a budget and also want to save up on accomodation costs, the sleeper bus is the best option. There are three bus operators on the route. The journey takes at least 17 hours. The ticket for the bus ride costs about VND 360,000 to VND 435,000 per person.

The only advantage in travelling by bus is that it is the only direct mode of transport from Hoi An to Hanoi. As a result, there are no hassles of finding other cities to Hanoi transfers. It is also the cheapest option. 

Do keep in mind that sleeper buses are not very comfortable. You will have to arrive at the bus station at least an hour before the departure time since the buses tend to leave a little early. There is a no-refund policy if you miss the bus.