The 5 Best Ways to Get from Hue to Hoi An?

Hoi An is a well-known tourist destination that has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site. Its peaceful and ancient beauty has attracted many visitors in recent years. Located 130km south of Hue, it is an attractive destination. If you're traveling from Hue to Hoi An, there are the 5 best ways to transfer between two cities.

1. From Hue to Hoi An by taxi
2. From Hue to Hoi An by local bus
3. From Hue to Hoi An by high-quality bus
4. From Hue to Hoi An by motorbike
5. From Hue to Hoi An by private car

1. From Hue to Hoi An by taxi

Taxis are fast and convenient vehicles for moving from Hue to Hoi An. Many taxi companies operate in Hue so you can take a taxi to Hoi An anytime.

Operating time: 24/7
Travel time: 2.5 – 3 hours
Taxi fare: 1.500.000 – 1.700.000 VND depending on your arrival destination
Advantages: It is easy to take a taxi at any time. Pick up and drop off at your requested destination
Disadvantages: high cost. If you meet an unlicensed taxi, the fare will be much higher.

hue to hoi an by taxi

Reference some taxi companies:
Taxi Mai Linh Hue. Tel: 0234.3.89.89.89 – 0234.3.82.47.47
Taxi Thanh Cong. Tel: 0234.3.57.57.57- 0234.6.57.57.57
Taxi Dong Ba. Tel: 0234.3.84.84.84
Taxi Thanh Do. SĐT: 0234.3.85.85.85
Sun Taxi Hue. SĐT : 02343 98 98 98

2. From Hue to Hoi An by local bus

This is a very convenient vehicle that passengers could choose to transfer from Hue to Hoi An

Schedule: From 6.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Frequency running: Every 2 hours, depending on each bus company
Travel time: 2.5 – 4 hours, depending on each bus company
Price from 65.000 – 150.000 VND/pax
Advantages: low cost
Disadvantages: Passengers have to travel between the bus station and the hotel, which takes time before the bus leaves. Also, waiting for more passengers to be picked up on the route is wasted.

hue to hoi an by bus

3. From Hue to Hoi An by high-quality bus

A luxury tourist bus is also a good choice for transferring from Hue to Hoi An. Passengers could also choose a sleeper bus or limousine Dcar for the trip.

Departure point: The bus company’s offices. Most bus companies offer a transfer service from the city center to the departure point.
Schedule: From 7.00 AM to 4.00 PM
Travel time: 2.5 – 4 hours. Depends on each bus company
Price: 100.000 – 240.000 VND/pax
Advantages: New bus, high quality, and facilities.
Disadvantages: The bus will go through Hai Van Pass, so tourists will not have a chance to enjoy the great view from Hai Van Pass. If you book at the last minute, there are not many seats available.

hue to hoian by tourist bus

>>> These are some Luxury bus companies for reference:

Hoang Duc – Limousine 9 seats
Tel: 0888907575
Time schedule: From 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM. Every 2,5 hours.
Travel time: 3 hours
Price: 200.000 VND
Pick up point: hotels in Hue city
Drop off point: hotels in Hoi An
Dong Hanh – Limousine 9 seats
Tel: 1900 25 25 65
Departure schedule: 6.30 AM – 8.30 AM – 9.00 AM– 12.30 PM – 3.00 PM– 6.00 PM– 7.00 PM
Travel time: 3 hours
Price: 230.000 VND
Pick up point: hotels in Hue city
Drop off point: hotels in Hoi An

4. From Hue to Hoi An by motorbike

Motorbikes are also a great choice for transferring from Hue to Hoi An if you are good at riding and love adventure. The distance is about 130km, not too far. However, bikers must prepare full-protection facilities such as sunglasses, a map, a full-face helmet, and a motorbike jacket… for a better trip.

Price for motorbike rental: 120.000 – 300.000 VND/day – Not including gasoline
Travel time: 3 – 4 hours
Advantages: Proactive in time, Enjoy the sightseeing on the routes along the beautiful road between Hue and Hoi An. Could stop at a beach for relaxing and swimming
Disadvantages: Not recommended for amateur bikers. It may be dangerous to ride a motorbike in Vietnam.

hue to hoi an by motorbike

Some notes for motorbike rental in Vietnam
- Choose the good motorbike shops
- Depends on your abilities, could rent manual transmission motorbike or automatic transmission motorbike.
- Check the bikes before going
- Fill the gasoline and bring with raincoat in case of raining