Getting around · Da Nang · Vietnam
Getting around Da Nang
Public transport, passes, airport connections and when a car makes sense.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Da Nang is spread out between the river and the beach, so most visitors use ride-hailing cars and motorbikes, which are cheap and plentiful. The centre and riverfront are walkable, and a short bridge crossing links the city with the beach. No.
Key facts
- Main way around
- Ride-hailing
- Airports
- DAD
- Need a car?
- No
Ways to get around
Ride-hailing
Grab, Be and Xanh SM offer cars and motorbike taxis at fixed fares across the city, to the Marble Mountains and to Hoi An.
Motorbike taxis cost least for solo trips; book a car for the airport or Ba Na Hills with luggage or children.
Taxi
Metered taxis are widely available at the airport and hotels; use well-known companies and check the meter is running.
Scooter
Scooters can be rented from hotels and shops for exploring Son Tra and the coast road; traffic is calmer than in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Riding legally requires a valid licence, and travel insurance often excludes riders without one.
Walking
The riverfront promenade and the beach path are pleasant on foot, especially in the evening.
Train
Trains on the North–South line run from Da Nang station to Hue in about 2.5–3 hours, following the coast over the Hai Van Pass.
From the airport
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is about 3 km from the riverfront: around 10 minutes by ride-hailing car to the centre, 15–20 minutes to My Khe Beach and about 45 minutes to Hoi An. Taxis and ride-hailing pickups are outside arrivals.
Do you need a car?
No. Ride-hailing covers the city and nearby sights, and private cars with drivers are easy to book for Hoi An, My Son, Ba Na Hills and Hue.
Reaching the day trips
| Destination | Travel time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Hoi An | About 45 minutes by car | Ride-hailing car, taxi or shuttle bus |
| My Son Sanctuary | About 1.5 hours by car | Car with driver or organised tour |
| Hai Van Pass | About 45 minutes to the summit by road | Motorbike tour, jeep tour or car with driver |
| Hue | About 2–3 hours by road or train | Train via the coast, or car via the Hai Van tunnel or pass |
| Cham Islands | About 1.5 hours by road and speedboat | Transfer to Cua Dai pier near Hoi An, then speedboat |
Questions travellers ask
+Do you need a car in Da Nang?
No. Ride-hailing covers the city and nearby sights, and private cars with drivers are easy to book for Hoi An, My Son, Ba Na Hills and Hue.
+How do you get from the airport to Da Nang?
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is about 3 km from the riverfront: around 10 minutes by ride-hailing car to the centre, 15–20 minutes to My Khe Beach and about 45 minutes to Hoi An. Taxis and ride-hailing pickups are outside arrivals.
+What is the best way to get around Da Nang?
Ride-hailing: Grab, Be and Xanh SM offer cars and motorbike taxis at fixed fares across the city, to the Marble Mountains and to Hoi An.