1. Overview
Hoi An, located in Quang Nam province, is known as a prosperous trading port between the 17th and 19th centuries. Hoi An today is one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam. Located on the northern bank of the lower Thu Bon River, Hoi An has the beauty of an ancient city. Traveling to Hoi An must include the rows of ancient saffron-colored houses, the sparkling river with lanterns at night, or the bold Quang dishes that make diners miss you.
In addition to cultural values through diverse architecture, Hoi An also preserves a rather massive intangible cultural foundation. The daily life of residents with customs, religious activities, folk arts, cultural festivals along with poetic natural landscapes, etc, makes Hoi An increasingly attractive to millions of tourists. Domestic and foreign tourists come to explore.
Hoi An is about 797 km from Hanoi. Getting from Hanoi to Hoi An is not too complicated. You can choose between many different vehicles to suit your budget. However, because Hoi An currently does not have an airport, you can only stop at Da Nang airport and then continue to move to Hoi An.
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2. The right time to go to Hoi An
Coming to Hoi An ancient town, you will feel two distinctly different seasons. If you like sunny days, we recommend coming during the dry season. That is the period from January to July, so you can have a better experience. During the period, February to April is considered the most ideal time with spring and early summer climate with extremely cool weather and mild sunny spells.
In addition to the ideal time above, you can visit Hoi An during the rainy season (from August to December). However, there is not much change in climate, the rainy season in Hoi An ancient town often lasts long. If you want to experience boating in the middle of the old town, in rainy weather, this time is a memorable experience.
However, according to the self-sufficient travel experiences in Hoi An that we have consulted, the full moon day of every month is the best time to visit this place. At this time, the entire old town does not use electric lights but only shimmering lanterns, with many colors creating a romantic and magical perspective. In particular, on both sides of the Hoai River, people organize singing of beloved folk songs, accompanied by folk games imbued with Vietnamese culture. In addition, traditional cuisine restaurants are something that visitors cannot miss when visiting.
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3. The most popular ways to travel from Hanoi to Hoi An
3.1. How to travel from Hanoi to Hoi An by plane
Airplane is the means to help you save the most time when traveling from Hanoi to Hoi An. Currently, Hoi An does not have an airport, so you have to book a plane ticket to Da Nang, then move to Hoi An ancient town. This is not a big problem because the distance from Da Nang International Airport to Hoi An is only about 37 km, but it will add time to your journey – travel time from Da Nang airport to Hoi An. Hoi An city center takes one hour to one and a half hours.
- Noi Bai airport address: Phu Minh commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi city
- Da Nang airport address: Nguyen Van Linh Street, Hoa Thuan Tay Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang City.
- Flight time from Hanoi to Da Nang: about 1.5 hours.
- Some airlines you can refer to are: Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific, Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways, etc.
- Ticket prices range: from 15.71 USD – 62.85 USD/way.
- Vehicles go from Da Nang airport to Hoi An: To move from Da Nang to Hoi An, you can use 3 means of transportation: taxi, bus, motorbike.
Taxi: prices range from 13.75 USD – 17.68 USD (depending on the car company).
Bus: visitors can easily catch bus number 1 from Da Nang Central Bus Station to Hoi An, with a ticket price of only 0.98 USD/trip.
Motorbike: You can rent a motorbike and travel for about 30 minutes to get to Hoi An. Car rental prices range from 4.71 USD – 7.86 USD/day.
3.2. How to travel from Hanoi to Hoi An by train
For those who want to experience Vietnam’s railway system and enjoy the view through the seat window, you can take the train. Like flying, there is no train station in Hoi An, so you will have to stop at Da Nang station or Tra Kieu station, then catch a taxi or bus to Hoi An.
There are several trains per day from Hanoi, operated by the Thong Nhat train. The earliest flight departs at 6:00 a.m. and the latest flight departs at 10:00 p.m. In addition, visitors can also book private trains with Violette Train or Livitrans Express, which are beautifully decorated and have better service. Both offer night trains leaving Hanoi at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Ticket prices are quite expensive, even more expensive than flying.
- Train Station Address:
Hanoi Station: 120 Le Duan Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City.
Da Nang Station: 202 Hai Phong Street, Tam Thuan Ward, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang City.
Tra Kieu Station: Duy Son commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province.
- Train route from Hanoi to Hoi An: about 15 – 20 hours
- Reference ticket price: 9.03 USD – 87.98 USD/ticket/way.
3.3. How to travel from Hanoi to Hoi An by bus
You can also consider traveling from Hanoi to Hoi An by bus, which is affordable and quite comfortable. Most buses depart from Hanoi in the evening and arrive in Hoi An around noon the next day. You catch the bus from their office in Hanoi and will get off at their office in Hoi An. The journey takes about 17 hours. Hung Thanh and Queen Cafe are two companies favored by locals.
Hung Thanh Bus: Hung Thanh provides sleeper bus service to Hoi An from Hanoi. There are 2 buses departing daily at 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
- Ticket price: 11.78 USD – 13.75 USD/way.
- Bus stops:
Dong Mac Hanoi Bus Station: 287 Tran Khat Chan Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi City
Hoan Kiem Bus Station: 162B Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City
Hoi An Bus Station: 105 Ton Duc Thang Street, Tan An Ward, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province.
Queen Cafe: A high-quality sleeper bus company providing trips from Hanoi to Hoi An, also departing at 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., arriving in Hoi An at 1:00 p.m. the next day.
- Ticket price: about 11.78 USD – 13.75 USD/way.
- Bus stops:
Hanoi Bus Station: 208 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City
Hoi An Bus Station: 117 Ton Duc Thang Street, Tan An Ward, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province
3.4. How to travel from Hanoi to Hoi An by motorbike
For those who are looking for an adventurous journey, traveling by motorbike from Hanoi to Hoi An is a great choice. If you are familiar with motorbikes, you can simply rent one from the store. There are many shops, such as Style Motorbikes and Tigit Motorbikes, that offer one-way rental options. Specifically, you can rent a motorbike in Hanoi and return it in Hoi An.
- Travel time: 2-3 days
- Cost: from 10 USD -35 USD/day.
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3.5. Hanoi to Hoi An by private car
If you cannot drive a motorbike but still want to admire the scenery along the way and seek privacy, traveling from Hanoi to Hoi An by private car is a suitable choice. You can book this service with a local agent. A private driver will accompany you and a tour guide is recommended as the driver is not good at English. You can also customize your itinerary and stop at several locations along the way, similar to driving a motorbike. Prices vary depending on your travel program and the number of people in your group, so just contact a Metta Voyage travel consultant for details.
You can experience our Hoi An tours as follows:
My Son & Hoi An Ancient Town Full Day
Danang – Hoi An – Bana Hill Classical Tour
Mindful Retreat In Island Smiles Hoi An
4. Conclusion
This is the top 5 most popular ways to travel from Hanoi to Hoi An that Metta Voyage shares with you. Hopefully this information will help you have the most interesting and exciting trip. Don’t forget to visit our blog to see many other interesting travel experiences.
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