Hoi-an to Nha-trang

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. You must however be careful since these car drivers can be pretty rash in driving. It is best to organize for your private car trip beforehand to avoid last minute hassles. 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.

Grab is a very popular cab aggregator in Vietnam, so big that it has acquired the country’s chapter of Uber and has become almost a monopoly in the cab aggregator industry. To hire a Grab car, all you need is a mobile phone with internet and the Grab app on it. You can put in your pickup location and your destination and the car will be at your foot in a while. It’s super quick and super easy and hence a very popular option. There are various options to choose from among 4 seater vehicles and 7 seater vehicles.

Another option is the airport taxi. You do not have to make any prior arrangement for these taxis. All you have to do is hop into the car and hand over your destination address to the driver and allow him to take care of the rest. You must however be a little careful since not all drivers are aware of all the routes in the region and might get lost. Also, be aware of scammers. It is best to do your bit of research on good taxi companies and use only their service. The most recommended taxi services are Mai Linh Taxi and Vinasun Taxi.

Most taxi drivers are careless drivers and drive rashly. Some taxis do not even have seatbelts in them! So try to get your taxis from trusted tourist companies as they drive more slowly and carefully. The price of a taxi ride from Hoi An to Da Nang by Grab cars or the airport taxis cost around VND 600,000.

If you want to explore Vietnam from close quarters and are in for some adventure, you can opt for the local bus service. This direct bus from Hoi An to Da Nang is also known as the yellow bus and has been launched by the government to encourage tourism. There are buses every 20 minutes starting at 5:30 am in the morning to 6 pm in the evening. The public bus is also a cheap option but the travel time is slightly longer. The charges are extra if you have luggage with you. This can be a problem if you have more luggage since there is not enough storage space for a lot of baggage. The public bus is hence a great option for backpackers.

You can use Google maps and its schedule explorer to find the nearest bus station near you and the bus timetable. The public bus is not a great idea if you are travelling from the airport as the nearest bus station is at least 3 km away from the airport.

Travel Time: 70 – 80 minutes

Price: VND 24,000 (without luggage) | VND 48,000 (with luggage)

Da Nang is situated at a distance of 535 km from Nha Trang. There are about 8 trains which leave for Nha Trang from Da Nang everyday. It is however best that you take an overnight train. This is because the train journey takes 10 to 11 hours and it is best that you do not lose this time during the day when you can instead be exploring the place. Another advantage of taking the overnight train is that you can save on a night’s accommodation.

There are 2 night trains from Da Nang: the SE22 and the SE10 which depart everyday at 7:50 pm and 11:15 pm respectively. If you have a lot of time in hand and wish to see the scenery, you can take the day train as well. The railway station in Da Nang is only a short taxi ride or a 10-15 minute walk from the City Centre.

On an average, the tickets for the train journey from Da Nang to Nha Trang cost around VND 605,000. They can be booked online through their website in advance or at the railway station itself.

The air travel from Da Nang to Nha Trang takes approximately 1 hour. Travelling by flight in Vietnam is fairly reasonable but it is costlier than the other travel options. The closest airport to Nha Trang is Cam Ranh which is about an hour away from the Nha Trang city centre. You can take the bus or the taxi to reach from the airport.

There are several flight carriers which travel from Da Nang to Nha Trang but Viet Jet Air is the most sustainable choice. The ticket costs about VND 930,000 per person. If you book the tickets well in advance, you can get it for cheaper.