Getting around · Hoi An · Vietnam
Getting around Hoi An
Public transport, passes, airport connections and when a car makes sense.
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Quick answer
The Ancient Town is small and closed to motor traffic for much of the day, so you walk it. Bicycles are the best way to reach the beaches and villages, and ride-hailing cars connect Hoi An with Da Nang and its airport. No.
Key facts
- Main way around
- Walking
- Airports
- DAD
- Need a car?
- No
- Travel pass
- Ancient Town ticket
Ways to get around
Walking
The old town, the market and An Hoi islet are all within a 15-minute walk, and motorbikes are restricted in the heritage streets at set times.
Cycling
Most hotels lend or rent bicycles, ideal for the flat roads to An Bang Beach (about 5 km), Tra Que and Cam Kim Island.
Ride on the right, give way to motorbikes and use a light at night.
Ride-hailing
Grab and other apps operate in Hoi An for cars and motorbike taxis, including trips to Da Nang airport and the Marble Mountains.
Taxi
Metered taxis wait near the old town and hotels; useful for the beach and resorts in the evening.
Boat
Rowing boats ply the river in front of the old town, small ferries cross to Cam Kim, and speedboats leave Cua Dai pier for the Cham Islands.
Tickets and passes
Ancient Town ticket
Required for visitors to the heritage zone, with coupons for five sites such as old houses, assembly halls, museums and the Covered Bridge; the money funds conservation.
From the airport
Hoi An has no airport; Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is about 30 km north, around 45 minutes by ride-hailing car, taxi or hotel transfer, and shuttle buses also run between the airport and Hoi An.
Do you need a car?
No. Walk the old town, cycle to the beaches and villages, and book cars or tours for My Son and Da Nang.
Reaching the day trips
| Destination | Travel time | How |
|---|---|---|
| My Son Sanctuary | About 1 hour by car | Car with driver, motorbike tour or organised tour |
| Cham Islands | About 20–30 minutes by speedboat | Speedboat from Cua Dai pier, usually as a tour |
| Marble Mountains | About 30 minutes by car | Ride-hailing car, taxi or scooter |
| Ba Na Hills | About 1–1.25 hours by car | Car with driver or tour |
| Hue | About 3 hours by road | Car with driver via the Hai Van Pass, or train from Da Nang |
| Hai Van Pass | About 1.5 hours to the summit | Motorbike or jeep tour, or car with driver |
Questions travellers ask
+Do you need a car in Hoi An?
No. Walk the old town, cycle to the beaches and villages, and book cars or tours for My Son and Da Nang.
+How do you get from the airport to Hoi An?
Hoi An has no airport; Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is about 30 km north, around 45 minutes by ride-hailing car, taxi or hotel transfer, and shuttle buses also run between the airport and Hoi An.
+What is the best way to get around Hoi An?
Walking: The old town, the market and An Hoi islet are all within a 15-minute walk, and motorbikes are restricted in the heritage streets at set times.