Da Nang serves as a key transportation hub in Central Vietnam, featuring Da Nang International Airport (DAD), Da Nang Railway Station, and Da Nang Central Bus Station, facilitating travel by air, rail, and road.
Flights:
From Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC): Flights take approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, with airlines like Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, and Pacific Airlines operating routes.
From Hanoi: Flights typically last around 1 hour 20 minutes to 1.5 hours, offered by carriers such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar, and Bamboo Airways. One-way tickets generally range from $40 to $140 USD.
From the United States: Travel can involve layovers, with journey times ranging from 18 to 39 hours. One-way flights may start around $281 USD.
Trains (Reunification Express):
From HCMC: Journeys take approximately 15 to 22 hours, with tickets ranging from $10 to $50 USD. There are usually five daily trains.
From Hanoi: Travel times are about 14 to 17 hours, with tickets costing between $35 and $80 USD. Seven direct trains operate daily.
Train options include hard seats, soft seats, hard sleepers (six berths per cabin), and soft sleepers (four berths per cabin).
Buses/Coaches:
From HCMC: Trips last approximately 17 to 21 hours, with ticket prices varying from $6 to $59 USD. Sleeper buses are a common option.
From Hanoi: Bus journeys are generally 15 to 18 hours, with tickets costing between $15 and $33 USD. Sleeper buses are available.
From Hoi An: A short journey of about 40 minutes to 2 hours by public bus, with fares around 17,000 VND (approximately $0.65-$0.80 USD). Taxis and Grab services are also available, taking 40-60 minutes and costing $14-$20 USD.
Car Rentals/Private Transfers/Taxis:
Taxis and ride-hailing apps like Grab are widely available for travel within Da Nang and to nearby areas like Hoi An. Taxi fares from Da Nang Airport to the city center are typically 80,000-150,000 VND ($3.20-$6 USD) and take 10-15 minutes.
Self-drive car rentals average around $160-$168 USD per day, or 500,000-1,200,000 VND daily, depending on the vehicle.
Private transfers are available from the airport to various destinations.
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