Market mornings, imperial history & lantern nights
This is leg 1 of 2, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Central Vietnam Food & Heritage
Da Nang to Hoi An
Da Nang and Hoi An sit about 24 km (15 mi) apart in a straight line, with Hoi An to the south-east. It is leg 1 of 2 on our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage itinerary, a 6-day trip. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 24 km · 15 mi
- Est. road distance
- 29–34 km
- Est. drive time
- 20–40 min
- Direction
- Heading south-east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By train
Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage itinerary is easy to do on public transport, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.
By car
Driving is an estimated 29–34 km (18–21 mi) and 20–40 min at typical average speeds, not a routed time.
The three cities are linked by road along the coast, and most travelers use private cars, shuttle buses or trains for the hops between them. Within each city, taxis, ride-hailing apps, bicycles and walking are common ways to get around.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Hoi An
Stay two to three nights: old-town houses and food stalls by day, lanterns at night, a beach or countryside morning.
Japanese Covered Bridge
Late-1500s covered bridge with a small temple, the old town's landmark.
Bánh Mì Phượng
Famous bánh mì stand with many filling combinations.
Reaching Out Tea House
Silent teahouse staffed by speech- and hearing-impaired staff; order with wooden blocks.
Thanh Ha Pottery Village
Riverside village of potters making terracotta wares; try the wheel.
An Bang Beach
Relaxed beach with seafood shacks and loungers 4 km from town.
Tan Ky Old House
Two-century-old merchant house blending Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese design.
Before you leave Da Nang
Spend two days: noodle breakfasts and markets in town, Son Tra and Marble Mountains, and an evening by the Dragon Bridge.
On this curated route
Where Da Nang → Hoi An sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Hoi An to Da Nang is the same 24 km in a straight line, heading north-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Da Nang to Hoi An: questions travelers ask
How far is Da Nang from Hoi An?
Da Nang is about 24 km (15 mi) from Hoi An in a straight line, with Hoi An to the south-east. By road, we estimate 29–34 km (18–21 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Da Nang to Hoi An?
An estimated 20–40 min, assuming 29–34 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.
Which itineraries include the trip from Da Nang to Hoi An?
Our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage itinerary includes this leg. Central Vietnam Food & Heritage runs about 6 days across 3 stops, best in Feb – Apr.
Onward from Hoi An
- Hoi An to Hue 103 km
Guides for both ends
- Da Nang travel guide
- Da Nang weather best time to visit
- Hoi An travel guide
- Hoi An weather best time to visit
Hoi An by month
Plan Da Nang → Hoi An with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.