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How to Travel to Hoi An from Ho Chi Minh City

18 May 2016

Hoi An is an ancient town located in Quang Nam Province and is known as one of the best tourist attraction in the Central of Vietnam. The town has been a busy port of Vietnam in the time of 16th and 17th centuries. Hoi An was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its old streets, hundred-year-old houses, and ancient structures. 

Come to Hoi An, travelers also can enjoy relaxing time at Cua Dai, An Bang Beach or visit Cham Isle. Hoi An also well-known for many interesting activities such as street food, night market, flower garlands drifting… Travelers from Ho Chi Minh City can get to Hoi An by many ways thanks to the developing of tourism infrastructure in Vietnam in recent years.

It Is the Best Way to Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

How to Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

The major airport to entry for Hoi An is Da Nang International Airport. From Ho Chi Minh City, there are daily flights to Da Nang without delay, and it just takes 1 hour fly.
 
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From the airport, travelers can easily take a bus or taxi to get to Hoi An ancient town. The cost for a transfer from Da Nang Airport to the hotel in Hoi An is around $7 – 15 depending on the vehicle.
 
Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An by Train Is Also a Good Option

 

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An overnight train is a cheaper option for those who would like to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An. From Saigon, travelers can book a Thong Nhat ticket and reach Da Nang Railway Station after 14 – 17 hours on the train. A ticket would cost $20 – 60 depending on the type of compartment and seat. You should book the tickets in advance to guarantee the good seats
 
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Upon arrival at Da Nang, you can take a taxi or a bus to get to Hoi An. The distance is around 30km from the railway station to center of the ancient town.

Bus is the Cheapest Way to Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

There are plentiful buses departing daily from Saigon to Da Nang City, thus visitors can easily take a bus to reach Hoi An.
 
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It would take about 18 – 20 hours on bus to get to Hoi An, so travelers should take a sleeper bus for more comfortable. This type of transportation costs only US$ 20 – 25 for one way travel.

Travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hoi An by Motorbike

For those who are interest in private travel, get to Hoi An by motorbike will be an ideal option. Travelers can have a soft adventure when driving through a long distance of nearly 850km on the wonderful coastal roads in the south of Vietnam.
 
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Visitors can hire a motorcycle with a reasonable rate, only from US$ 6 – 10 per day. 
 
 
Travelers should learn about the system and traffic law of Vietnam in advance to have a favorable journey to the famous ancient town.
 
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