Key hubs
Hoi An airport and railway station
- Airport
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD), about 30 km away; roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour by taxi or transfer. There is no airport at Hoi An itself.
- Railway station
- None in Hoi An. Tra Kieu station is about 15 km away but only some trains stop; Da Nang station on the north-south line is the more practical railhead.
- Getting around
- The Old Town is walkable and flat; bicycles, app taxis (Grab) and electric shuttle buses cover the rest. Motorbike rental is best avoided: foreign licences are generally not valid and insurance often excludes accidents.
How to reach Hoi An by air
Fly into Da Nang International Airport (DAD), about 30 km from Hoi An. Wikipedia lists a VietJet route from Ahmedabad, but most Indian travellers connect through Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City; check current schedules before booking. Allow about 45 minutes to 1 hour by taxi or shuttle.
How to reach Hoi An by train
Hoi An has no railway station. Tra Kieu station is about 15 km away but only some trains stop there, so most travellers use Da Nang station on the north-south line and continue by taxi or car, which takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
How to reach Hoi An by road
Hoi An is about 25 to 30 km south of Da Nang along the coast, roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour by car depending on traffic. Hue is about 3 hours by road, and minivans and open-tour buses run on the corridor. A pre-booked car or Grab is easiest for older travellers.
Getting around Hoi An
The Old Town is compact and walkable, and bicycles are cheap to rent. Grab cars and taxis cover longer trips, and electric shuttle buses run in town. Motorbikes are restricted in the centre at certain hours, and renting one is not advised for visitors with foreign licences.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Hoi An
- Choose a hotel within a short walk of the Old Town so you can return for a midday break without taking a taxi in the heat.
- 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.