How to get from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 1 August 2026

    Distance
    594 kmstraight line
    Fastest
    3h 30m - 4h 15mby flight
    Cheapest
    18 - 40 USDby bus
    Ways to go
    4train, bus, flight

    All four, side by side

    • TrainTime20h 30m - 24h 30mPrice25 - 80 USDDepartsDailyRead more
    • Sleeper BusTime17h 30m - 20h 30mPrice18 - 40 USDDepartsHourlyOvernightRead more
    • BusTime18h 30m - 21h 30mPrice20 - 35 USDDepartsSeveral dailyRead more
    • FlightTime3h 30m - 4h 15mPrice35 - 120 USDDepartsDailyOvernightRead more

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    Train

    Most scenic and steady, reach Da Nang first, then glide south by rail through Vietnam's long spine.

    1. 1Hoi AnDa Nang Railway Station

      Taxi45m - 1h 15m10 - 18 USDHourly

    2. 2Da Nang Railway StationSaigon Railway Station

      Train19h 30m - 23h15 - 62 USDDaily

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    15 - 62 USD19h 30m - 23hDaily

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    Sleeper Bus

    Best for saving money, this overnight sleeper rolls south while you rest through the long night.

    1. 1Hoi AnDa Nang bus terminal

      Taxi30m - 1h8 - 15 USDHourly

    2. 2Da Nang bus terminalHo Chi Minh City

      Sleeper Bus17h - 19h 30m10 - 30 USDSeveral daily

    Bus

    Cheap and straightforward, ride a daytime coach south for an easy, budget-friendly cross-country stretch.

    1. 1Hoi AnDa Nang bus terminal

      Taxi30m - 1h8 - 15 USDHourly

    2. 2Da Nang bus terminalHo Chi Minh City

      Bus17h 30m - 20h 30m12 - 25 USDSeveral daily

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    12 - 25 USD17h 30m - 20h 30mSeveral daily

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    Flight

    Fastest and smoothest, fly from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City and save a long overnight road grind.

    1. 1Hoi AnDa Nang International Airport

      Taxi45m - 1h 15m15 - 25 USDHourly

    2. 2Da Nang International AirportDADTan Son Nhat International AirportSGN

      Flight2h 45m - 3h 15m20 - 90 USDDaily

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    Flight · Da Nang International Airport → Tan Son Nhat International Airport, sold by Skyscanner

    20 - 90 USD2h 45m - 3h 15mDaily

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    Flight · Da Nang International Airport → Tan Son Nhat International Airport, sold by Trip.com

    20 - 90 USD2h 45m - 3h 15mDaily

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    Now that you’re there

    What to do in Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam

    Vietnam's largest city and economic powerhouse — a dazzling mix of street food culture, war history, rooftop bars, and non-stop urban energy.

    10 attractions10 local dishesOpen the Ho Chi Minh City guide
    Hoi An, before you leave — What to eat and see at the start of the routeCity guide

    Other ways out of Hoi An

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    Schedules and fares last verified 1 August 2026. Fares vary by season.

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