Key hubs
Da Nang airport and railway station
- Airport
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD), about 3 km from the centre; Wikivoyage gives about 10 minutes by taxi
- Railway station
- Da Nang Station on the North-South (Reunification) line, in Thanh Khe District; trains run to Hue, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Getting around
- Ride-hailing apps and metered taxis are the simplest; hire a car with a driver for Ba Na Hills, Hai Van Pass and Hoi An. Check apps and fares locally.
How to reach Da Nang by air
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is about 3 km from the centre, roughly 10 minutes by taxi. Wikipedia lists a VietJet route from Ahmedabad; most travellers from India connect via Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. Confirm routes with airlines.
How to reach Da Nang by train
Da Nang Station (Thanh Khe District) is on the North-South Reunification line, with trains to Hue (about 2.5 hours), Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The Hue to Da Nang section crosses the Hai Van Pass coast and is scenic. Book tickets through the official railway site or a reputable agent.
How to reach Da Nang by road
National Route 1 links Da Nang north to Hue over or under the Hai Van Pass, and south to Hoi An and onward. Buses run to Hue (about 3 hours via the tunnel) and Hoi An (about 45 minutes). Hire a car with a driver for day trips.
Getting around Da Nang
Ride-hailing apps and metered taxis such as Mai Linh work well in the city. City buses exist but are less convenient for visitors. For Ba Na Hills, Hai Van Pass and Hoi An, hire a car with a driver and agree the price in advance.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Da Nang
- Use a car with a driver for longer trips, and agree the price before you leave; Wikivoyage warns that some taxi drivers raise return fares on long routes.
- Travel insurance matters. Hoan My Hospital and Family Medical Practice are both on Nguyen Van Linh Street and are used by expats; ask your hotel for the nearest option and carry prescriptions.
- Cross roads at a steady pace and let scooters pass around you; do not stop or run mid-road.
- Carry a card with your hotel name and address in Vietnamese for taxis.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.