Can you do a day trip to Hoi An from Da Nang?

Can you do Hoi An in one day?

Hoi An, one day? Doable. Fly Da Nang (DAD). Taxi. Bus. Forty-five minutes. Old town. Bridge. Museum. Assembly Hall. Evening? Boat. River. Dinner. Done.

• Fly to Da Nang (DAD). From Hanoi, Saigon, elsewhere.
• Transport: Taxi or Grab. Faster, pricey. Local bus. Slower, cheap. Thirty minutes. Not 45. My experience. July 2024.
• Ancient Town: Walkable. Hot. Crowded. Midday sun, brutal.
• Japanese Covered Bridge: Iconic. Photo op. Tourist trap. Still cool.
• Hoi An Museum: Skip it. Unless you really like museums. Waste of time. My opinion.
• Assembly Halls: Chinese influence. Several. Phuc Kien, popular.
• Tailors: Everywhere. Get a suit made. Cheap. Fast. Quality… varies.
• Food: Cao lầu. White Rose dumplings. Banh Mi. Street vendors. Better than restaurants. Again, my opinion. Fight me.
• Evening: Lanterns. Crowds. Touristy. But pretty.
• Thu Bon River: Boat ride. Lanterns on water. Romantic? Kinda. Overrated.
• Get out: An Bang Beach. Cua Dai Beach. Rent a motorbike. Escape the tourists. Best part of Hoi An.

My trip? Landed Da Nang 10 am. Left Hoi An midnight. Saw everything. Rushed. Worth it.

How much is the bus ticket from Hoi An to Da Nang?

Seven bucks? Twelve? Highway robbery! For that price, I’d expect a heated massage chair and a personal haiku writer. It’s like choosing between a donkey cart and a slightly less rickety donkey cart.

Okay, maybe not THAT bad. But still. Da Nang’s practically next door! You could probably fling a baguette there from Hoi An. (Don’t actually try that, though. Baguette flour is expensive these days.)

• Price range: $7 – $12 (USD)
• Factors affecting price: Comfort, obviously. And service. Whatever that means. Maybe they fan you with palm leaves. Or offer philosophical debates. Who knows.
• Consider walking: Just kidding. Unless you’re training for an ultramarathon.
• My personal experience: Paid $8 last week. Got a slightly sticky seat. Consider it a character-building experience.
• Pro-tip: Pack snacks. And patience. And maybe a good book on stoicism. You’ll thank me later.

Seriously though, check online booking platforms. Prices fluctuate. Like the tides. Or my enthusiasm for doing laundry. It’s a mystery. Good luck.

Oh, and bring earplugs. Vietnamese bus drivers love their karaoke.

How do I get from Hoi An to Da Nang?

Taxis and ride-hailing (Grab’s the usual suspect) make for easy Da Nang runs from Hoi An. Expect about 30 mins; traffic’s the real variable. Time really is money, isn’t it?

Private cars are always an option for, shall we say, enhanced comfort. Think airport transfer vibes, but between cities.

Local buses are wallet-friendly. Just, you know, embrace the extended travel time. It’s all part of the adventure—sort of.

• Taxis/Grab: Fast, ubiquitous, potentially pricier.
• Private Car: Comfy, pre-booked, premium cost.
• Local Bus: Cheap, frequent, takes longer.

A funny thing: I took the bus once back in, like, 2018 (wow, time flies). It was, shall we say, immersive. Never again!

How do you get around Da Nang?

Da Nang, eh? Getting around is easier than dodging my aunt’s weird casserole at Thanksgiving.

Motorbike Madness: Rent a scooter! Weave through traffic like a caffeinated squirrel. It’s the best way to truly experience Da Nang, like tasting all the street food, good and bad.

Taxi/Grab Galaxy: Hop in a taxi or Grab, sure. Comfy? Absolutely. But your wallet will feel like it’s been doing squats. Good for escaping the heat though, I guess.

• Motorbikes: Perfect for solo missions and pretending you’re in an action movie, minus the explosions.
• Taxis/Grab: Ideal if you’re carrying enough shopping bags to require a small forklift.

There are buses too? Oh, yeah, forgot about those.

Bus Bonanza?: Buses exist. Imagine a crowded tin can on wheels, but cheaper than a questionable haircut. Use it to save dong!

Walking Wonders: Walking? I walked once. Okay, maybe to the fridge. It’s doable, if you like sweating more than a politician in an election year.

Bike Bliss: Bikes! Pedal power beats petrol guzzling. Great for the environment, or pretending you’re in a Tour de France training montage.

• Buses: Budget-friendly. Prepare for close encounters of the sardine kind.
• Walking: Free! But only if your idea of fun is a sauna with no towels.

Boat Blast: River cruises are cool. Feel like a VIP without actually being one, unless you’re like, actual royalty.

Rent-a-Car Rampage: Rent a car, but are you brave enough to drive in Vietnamese traffic? If you can parallel park a spaceship, you’re all set!

What is the best way to get around Da Nang?

Da Nang? Easy peasy. You got options galore! Forget teleportation, though. Still working on that tech.

Here’s the lowdown, Da Nang travel edition, 2024:

• Motorbike/Scooter Rental: Zoom zoom! Like a caffeinated gecko, whizzing through traffic. Just dodge the rogue chickens. My aunt Mildred tried this once. Ended up in a rice paddy. True story! Watch out!

• Taxi Time: Hail a cab! Or flag one down like you’re trying to land a plane. It’s pricier than the scooter, but you get air conditioning. And no chance of rice paddy incidents.

• Electric Scooters: Vroom, quietly! Eco-friendly and kinda cool, like a futuristic golf cart. Just don’t try to race any motorbikes. You’ll lose. I once saw a guy try. Didn’t end well, lol.

• Bus it Up: Public transport! Cheap as chips and full of local flavor. Be prepared for an adventure. It’s like a mobile karaoke bar meets a sardine can. Seriously.

• Han River Cruise: Ahoy, matey! Pretend you’re a pirate on the high seas. Or, you know, just enjoy the view. It’s romantic, if you’re into that kinda thing. My cousin Kevin proposed on one. She said no. Ouch!