Hội An is about 125–130 km from Huế, taking about 3 hours by bus. There is no direct road connecting the two cities without passing through Đà Nẵng, so this is essentially the Hội An – Đà Nẵng leg plus the Đà Nẵng – Huế leg: the first 30 km along the coast, the rest through the Hải Vân tunnel.
How many km from Hội An to Huế and how long does it take?
- Distance: about 125–130 km between the two old towns.
- Duration: about 3 hours by shared shuttle, 2 hours 30 minutes by private car direct.
- Route: Hội An → Võ Nguyên Giáp coastal road → Đà Nẵng → Hải Vân tunnel → Lăng Cô → Phú Lộc → Huế.
- Taking the pass instead of the tunnel: adds about 40 minutes, only possible to choose actively with a private car.
How long to reach each point?
Milestones calculated from when the bus leaves the old town of Hội An, going through the tunnel:
| Leg | Cumulative km | Time from departure |
|---|---|---|
| Central Đà Nẵng | about 30 km | 45 minutes |
| Hải Vân tunnel entrance | about 55 km | 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Exit tunnel, Lăng Cô bay | about 65 km | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Phú Lộc | about 90 km | 2 hours |
| Central Huế | about 125–130 km | 2 hours 45 – 3 hours 15 |
The first 30 km through Đà Nẵng takes up nearly a quarter of the total journey time because it goes through the city. Morning and evening rush hours in Đà Nẵng can add 15–20 minutes to the trip.
Bus, train, or private car?
| Transport mode | Duration | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limousine or shared 7-seater | about 3 hours | One or two travelers | One departure per hour during the day, direct from Hội An, no need to change vehicles in Đà Nẵng |
| Taxi to Đà Nẵng station then train | 3 hours 30 – 4 hours | Passengers wanting to see the sea from the train | Requires changing transport, longer total time |
| Private car over Hải Vân pass | 4 – 5 hours including stops | Families, groups wanting to sightsee | Can stop at Ngũ Hành Sơn, the pass summit, Lăng Cô along the way |
Go straight through or stay over in Đà Nẵng?
If you only have Hội An and Huế on your itinerary, a direct shared shuttle is the most convenient: picked up in Hội An, dropped off in Huế, no need to drag luggage to change vehicles. If you want to add a half-day in Đà Nẵng or Bà Nà, split it into two legs and stay one night in Đà Nẵng — both short legs have hourly departures, making it easy to combine schedules.
Tips for this journey
The morning trip arrives in Huế around noon, leaving the whole afternoon to visit the Imperial Citadel. From September to December, Huế gets significantly more rain than Hội An — even if it's sunny in Hội An, it's best to keep a light raincoat in your hand luggage.
Fares and Go365 departure schedules
| Vehicle type | Price | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| 10-11 seater Limousine | 320.000 ₫/guest | 09:00 · 10:00 · 11:00 · 12:00 · 13:00 · 14:00 · 15:00 · 16:00 · 17:00 · 18:00 · 19:00 |
| 7-seater | 340.000 ₫/guest | 09:00 – 19:00, 1 departure per hour · pickup at 548 Hai Bà Trưng |
| Private 4-7 seater (whole vehicle charter) | 1.700.000 ₫/vehicle | Time chosen by guest |
| Private 16-seater (whole vehicle charter) | 3.000.000 ₫/vehicle | Time chosen by guest |
| Private Limousine 9-11 seater (whole vehicle charter) | 4.000.000 ₫/vehicle | Time chosen by guest |
Prices and schedules taken from the Go365 booking system, updated 21/09/2026. Prices may change on public holidays and during peak season — the figure shown at booking is the final one.
Pickup and drop-off points
Pickup in Hội An: 548 Hai Bà Trưng.
Drop-off in Huế: 19 Nguyễn Thái Học.
The exact pickup point depends on the trip and vehicle type you choose; for private cars, pickup is at your door according to the address you enter when booking.
Departure times, vehicle types, and actual fares for this route are available on the Hội An to Huế bus page on Go365. Read more about the Hội An to Huế bus via Hải Vân pass and the Đà Nẵng – Hội An – Huế 3 days 2 nights itinerary.
