In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 800 kilometre distance from Hanoi to Hoi An. Whether you prefer the scenic overnight train, a convenient bus+ferry combo, or the fastest flight option — we've got all the details you need.
There are 3 ways to get from Hanoi to Hoi An. You can choose between the bus, train, flight. The most affordable option is by bus, starting from $21. The fastest route is by flight (3h 5m).
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We do not recommend travelling this long distance by bus since it will be a really long and exhausting journey. If you don’t want to fly, consider taking the train instead (also much safer).
We cannot deny that buses are cheaper when travelling from Hanoi to Hoi An. Bus fares start from $21 for the ride that takes around 13-20h.
If you still want to take a bus from Hanoi to Hoi An, you can take one of these nine popular companies: Techbus VN JSC, Camel Travel, Viet Nam Travel Bus, The Long Travel, Green Trips, Queen Cafe Bus, Grouptour, TBus and Cua Ong Limousine.
Hung Thanh is another direct bus operator for this route. However, we don’t recommend travelling with them because they get bad reviews. These include overloading, rude staff, and dirty buses.
One advantage of the bus is that their offices are located very near the city centre of both cities. This means you’ll most probably only need a short taxi ride to travel between the bus stations and your hotels in Hanoi and Ho An.
ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
Hoi An is a charming city on Vietnam's central coast. Once a major port, the mixed influences of Japanese, Chinese, and European merchants are still visible here.
Its Old Town is a well-preserved fusion of foreign and indigenous architecture, laid out in a small-scale model of a 15th to 19th-century trading hub. No wonder it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Travelling to Hoi An feels like walking back in time.
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Carbon Footprint
This 800 km journey produces approximately 71 g CO2 by bus. Taking public transport is one of the lowest-emission ways to travel this route.
Used the Songserm ferry from Koh Samui. Cheaper than Lomprayah but takes a bit longer. Still a perfectly fine crossing. The views approaching Koh Tao are stunning either way.
OOliver S.November 2025Ferry
Train via Surat Thani was our pick. More scenic than Chumphon route and the Lomprayah catamaran from Tapee Pier is very comfortable. Book the special express train for the quickest ride.
The overnight bus with Montanatip was okay but not great. The bus was older and the seats didn't recline much. Ferry portion was fine though. If you're on a tight budget it works.
Took the sleeper train to Chumphon — magical! Woke up to palm trees and transferred to the Lomprayah catamaran. Whole journey felt like an adventure.
Lomprayah bus+ferry combo from Khao San Road was seamless. Departed at 6am, arrived Koh Tao by 3pm. Well organized.
Flew to Koh Samui and took Lomprayah catamaran. More expensive but saved a full day. Worth it if your holiday is short.
Most travelers base themselves near the main beach for easy access to transport, restaurants, and activities.
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Double rooms from: $11
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