How to get to Da Nang?

Danang is well known for the friendliness even the way to get there because of many kinds of transports that can take you to the city. Let the guide below become your helpful companion!

AIRPLANE

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) located in the heart of the city is the largest airport in the Central and Highland, one of three international airports in Vietnam and ranked #23 in the top 30 best airport in Asia. To serve the needs of international and domestic air traffic to the city of Danang and the neighboring provinces, there are more than 150 flights to and from Da Nang city provided by three Vietnam airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar and Vietjet Air and more than 11 international airlines.

Here are sample destinations to and from Da Nang:
Domestic
Hanoi (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Jetstar)
Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Jetstar)
Buon Ma Thuot (Vietnam Airlines)
Da Lat (Vietnam Airlines)
Hai Phong (Vietnam Airlines)
Nha Trang (Vietnam Airlines)
Pleiku (Vietnam Airlines)
Vinh (Vietnam Airlines)

From Hanoi to Danang, the ticket price ranges from 700,000 VND to 2,200,000 VND, depending on each airline. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to Da Nang from Hanoi and similar to Saigon – Danang. Especially, these airlines often offer the discount promotions, so you should contact the companies to hunt the cheapest price.

For more details:
JetStar – Hotline: 19001550 /  www.jetstar.com
Vietnam Airlines: www.vietnamairlines.com.vn
VietJetAir – Hotline: 1900 1886 / www.vietjetair.com

International
Seoul-Incheon (Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, T’way Airlines)
Macau (Air Macau, Jetstar)
Busan (Air Busan, Jin Air)
Hong Kong (Dragonair, Hong Kong Express Airways)
Siem Reap (Cambodia Angkor Air, SilkAir)
Bang Kok (Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines)
Singapore (Jetstar Asia, SilkAir)
Taipei (Jetstar)
Guangzhou (Vietnam Airlines)
Kuala Lumpur (AirAsia)
Beijing (China Eastern Airlines)
Chengdu (China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines)
Shanghai-Pudong (Shanghai Airlines, Vietnam Airlines)
Nanning (China Eastern Airlines)

 TRAIN

Taking the train from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) to Da Nang takes about 14-20 hours, depending on the train slow or fast. If arriving from Saigon, it will take longer because of the further distance.
 Ticket price from Hanoi to Da Nang ranges: 300,000 VND – 650,000 VND, depending on the type of seat.
Ticket from Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) to Da Nang ranges: 900,000 VND – 1,300,000 VND, depending on the type of seat.
You can contact the booking here: http://dsvn.vn/#/

COACH

Coaches to Da Nang are commonly North – South reclining berth coaches. Ticket price and quality do not differ much, you can refer to these firms:

FROM HANOI TO DANANG:

THE SINH TOURIST
Route: Hanoi (HCMC) – Da Nang
Departure time: Hanoi 6:00 PM
Phone: 04 39290394 (Hanoi) – 0511 3843259 (Da Nang) – 08 38389593 (HCMC)
Address: 64 Tran Nhat Duat (Hanoi) ; 154 Bach Dang (Da Nang); 246-248 De Tham, District 1 (HCMC).
Note: Not booking through phone.

PHUONG TRANG
Route: Da Nang – Hanoi
Departure time: Danang 11:00AM, 7:30PM; Hanoi 9:00PM, 11:00PM (Giap Bat Station) Phone: 0511 3786786 (Da Nang) – 04 38641919 (HCMC)

KIM CHI
Route: Hanoi – Da Nang
Departure time: Hanoi 4:00PM (Nuoc Ngam Station); Danang 3:30PM
Phone: 0913 422687 (Hanoi) – 0511 3872586 (Danang)

TUNG VY
Route: Da Nang – Hanoi
Departure time: Da Nang 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM; Hanoi (Giap Bat station) 1:30 PM, 6:00PM
Phone: 0914 022796 – 0944 888006 – 0905 585958

NGOC ANH
Route: Hanoi – Da Nang
Departure time: Hanoi (Giap Bat station) 3:00 PM, 6:00PM;  Danang 3:00 PM, 6:00PM
Phone: 0913469797 – 0913494498 – 0905016661

THANH SON
Route: Hanoi – Da Nang
Departure time: Hanoi 6:00PM; Danang 4:30 PM
Phone: 0905 650056 – 0905 439505

FROM HCMC TO DANANG

THINH PHAT
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC 1:00PM
Phone: HCMC: (08) 2246.0622 – 0909.439.184
Address: HCMC: 36/2 Phan Sao Nam –  Tan Binh district

DINH NHAN
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC 1:00 PM; Danang 12:00PM
Phone: HCMC (08)2247.5626 – 0905.885.878 – 0905.341.655; Danang (0511) 246.2053 – 0905.885.878 – 0905.341.655
Address: HCMC: 306 Thoai Ngoc Hau, Ward 11, Tan Binh;  620 Binh Long, Tan Phu
Danang: 166 Dien Bien Phu, Danang.

XUAN TUNG
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC 10:00AM, 5:00PM; Danang 11:00AM, 12:00PM
Phone: HCMC: (08) 2203.0466 – 0907.352.358 – 0908.352.358
Danang: (0511) 220.8286
Address: HCMC: 49 Tan Thanh, Hoa Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District
Danang: 738 Dien Bien Phu

A TY
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC: 8:00 AM, 10:00AM; 8:00PM
Phone: HCMC: (08) 3971.2763 – 0902.688.752
Address: 08 Hong Lac, Ward 11, Tan Binh (near Nga Ba Long, Bau Cat area)

CAM VAN
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time:
Phone: 0902.006.007 – 0905.673.673.
Address: HCMC: 49 Tan Thanh, Hoa Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District
Da Nang: 674 Dien Bien Phu.

THUAN THAO
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM
Danang: 11:00AM, 3:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:30PM
Phone: HCMC (08)3511.2957 – 3511.1442 – 0913.482.369
Danang: (0511)376.7677- 0914.096.970

In Hanoi, you can buy tickets at Giap Bat station, Nuoc Ngam station.
In Ho Chi Minh city, you can buy tickets at Mien Dong station.
Ticket price ranges from 400,000 VND – 700,000 VND, and it takes about 18 to 20 hours from Hanoi/HCMC to Da Nang.

Note: The tickets should be purchased in advance to avoid tickets sold out or being crammed into the coach.

MOTORBIKE

Making it to Da Nang by motorbike is actually ideal for backpackers. Conveniently located in the heart of Central Vietnam, the city presents few difficulties to reach from both ends of the country because you just need to go along National Highway 1A to get there.  If you arrive from the North, the most attractive road on track is probably Hai Van pass also known as Đèo Mây (Cloud Pass), which is considered as one of the best coastal roads in the world. Hai Van Pass is the border between northern and southern climate of Vietnam. Especially, with its winding roads, a bit of fog makes the scenery look stunning but you also have to be really careful when taking your ride on this road.

The necessary items for going backpacking by motorbike to Da Nang:
– Hand pump
– Reserve tires
– Raincoat
– Sunscreen
– Good helmet
– Mask and gloves
– Sleeping bag
– Reserve fuel tank.