Public Bus from Da Nang Airport to Da Nang and Hoi An

Traveling by public bus from Da Nang Airport is one of the cheapest ways to reach the city center or continue your journey to Hoi An. With several bus routes operating daily, budget travelers can easily move between Da Nang International Airport, Da Nang city, and Hoi An. This guide explains the main bus routes, ticket prices, pickup locations, and travel tips especially for you.

Pros and Cons of Taking the Public Bus

Advantages

• Very affordable transportation;
• Good option for budget travelers;
• Regular departures throughout the day;

Disadvantages

• Requires bus transfers when traveling to Hoi An;
• Less convenient for travelers with large luggage;
• Longer travel time compared to taxis or private transfers;

Travel from Da Nang International Airport to Da Nang City Center by bus

Bus 12: Da Nang Airport to Da Nang City Center

Bus 12 is a convenient public bus connecting Da Nang International Airport with the city center and several major districts.

Best option for: travelers staying in downtown Da Nang hotels

• Ticket price: 8,000 VND per person
• Operating hours: 05:30 AM – 07:00 PM
• Frequency: Every 20 minutes
• Route: Xuan Dieu → 3/2 Street → Dong Da → Le Loi → Le Duan → Dien Bien Phu → Nguyen Tri Phuong → Nguyen Van Linh → Da Nang International Airport → Nguyen Huu Tho → Nguyen Tri Phuong Bridge → Dinh Gia Trinh → Van Tien Dung → Nguyen Xuan Lam → Pham Hung
• Waiting time:
  • Peak hours: 5 – 10 minutes
  • Normal hours: 20 – 30 minutes

Bus Pickup Points at Da Nang Airport

Passengers can catch Bus 12 at:

• Pillar 70 outside the T2 International Arrivals Hall
• Pillar 02 outside the T1 Domestic Arrivals Hall

Travel from Da Nang International Airport to Hoi An by bus

If you are traveling from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An, the public bus is the cheapest transportation option. However, the journey usually requires two bus transfers. Travelers will first need to reach Da Nang Central Bus Station, then take buses to Hoi An.

Bus LK-02: Da Nang Bus Station to Vietnam-Korea University

The first bus route connects Da Nang Central Bus Station with Vietnam-Korea University.

Bus LK-02 Information:

• Ticket price: 15,000 VND per person
• Route: Da Nang Central Bus Station → Ly Thai Tong Street → Nguyen Tat Thanh → Han Market → Bach Dang Street → Apec Park (2/9 Street) → Le Van Hien → Ngu Hanh Son District → Vietnam-Korea University.

Bus 02: Vietnam-Korea University to Hoi An

From Vietnam-Korea University, passengers can take Bus 02 to continue to Hoi An.

Bus 02 Information:

• Ticket price: 16,000 VND per person
• Luggage fee: Additional 8,000 VND if applicable
• Route: Vietnam-Korea University → Tran Thu Do → Nguyen Tat Thanh → Ly Thuong Kiet → Tran Nhan Tong → Cua Dai Street → Cua Dai Inland Waterway Terminal Parking.

Total Cost from Da Nang to Hoi An

The total bus fare for traveling from Da Nang to Hoi An is:

• 31,000 VND per person (two buses combined);
• About 39,000 VND per person including luggage fees;

Alternative option: Private Airport Transfer

For travelers who prefer a more comfortable option, booking a private airport car transfer from Da Nang Airport is a convenient solution. Private cars take you directly to your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An, without transfers or waiting time.

Private transfers are especially recommended for:

• Families or groups
• Travelers with heavy luggage
• Late-night arrivals

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You may also need:

• Da Nang Airport Arrival Guide;
• Vietnam eVisa information;

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